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Women
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain

Female athletes regularly face stalking and harassment, raising significant safety concerns and highlighting the urgent need for improved security measures.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain

Female athletes regularly face stalking and harassment, raising significant safety concerns and highlighting the urgent need for improved security measures.
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fromFortune
8 months ago

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's balancing act

Cathy Engelbert's leadership is pivotal as the WNBA navigates record popularity amidst challenges like player compensation and online harassment.
fromThegistsports
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Pinterest stakes out space in growing sports lifestyle economy with NY Liberty partnership | The GIST

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fromFortune
8 months ago

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's balancing act

Cathy Engelbert's leadership is pivotal as the WNBA navigates record popularity amidst challenges like player compensation and online harassment.
fromThegistsports
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Pinterest stakes out space in growing sports lifestyle economy with NY Liberty partnership | The GIST

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fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Female fencer who took a knee rather than face trans athlete recalls 'betrayal' by sport's boss: 'Sold a lie'

USA Fencing has defrauded me of a women's tournament and sold a lie, making me feel isolated and scared to speak out.
Women in technology
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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Athletes on fertility, egg freezing and having it all: I can have it if I want it'

Elite female athletes often delay family planning due to sport demands, creating a conflict between career and motherhood.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Athletes on fertility, egg freezing and having it all: I can have it if I want it'

Elite female athletes often delay family planning due to sport demands, creating a conflict between career and motherhood.
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SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

School board president tells emotional girl to 'wrap it up' after she recounts trans athlete experience

Emotional debate surrounds the rights of transgender athletes in locker rooms, highlighting privacy concerns for cisgender female students.
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Meet the young New York girls excelling in fencing, ice hockey and wrestling - and getting featured in Sports Illustrated

Honor Smoke, at only 10 years old, becomes the youngest person ever featured on a Sports Illustrated cover, spotlighting young female athletes.
New York Islanders
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Scrum of Their Own

The inaugural match of the Women's Elite Rugby league marked a historic moment for women's rugby in the U.S.
The match highlighted the passionate support for women's rugby and significant player dedication.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Pre-March Madness WNBA mock draft: Paige Bueckers remains on top, Azzi Fudd rises

"Bueckers showcased the full gamut of skills that make her such a tantalizing prospect: shot-making, shot creation, controlling the tempo and defensive playmaking."
Washington Wizards
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Coe targets Musk and Zuckerberg talks over pond life' abuse of female athletes

Sebastian Coe aims to protect female athletes from online abuse and will push for urgent collaboration with tech leaders if elected IOC president.
OMG science
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?

Dame Laura Kenny's experiences highlight the potential fertility issues female athletes may face due to the demanding nature of elite sports.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Female sports stars prove most popular with Irish public - as Katie Taylor tops the charts once again

Kellie Harrington's rendition of 'This Is Me' from The Greatest Showman at the Olympic Games was voted as the Most Memorable Sporting Moment of 2024.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

I'm outside. I'm going to hurt you': Katie Boulter on the hidden horror of success as a female athlete

Katie Boulter reflects on her experiences as a well-known athlete, highlighting the duality of fame with significant achievements and unsettling encounters with obsessive fans.
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fromIndependent
7 months ago

Colm Keys: Trailblazers from Ireland, Deirdre Gogarty and Katie Taylor, now share an Iron Mike Tyson connection

"Deirdre Gogarty is making the four-and-a-half-hour drive to Arlington, Texas, to witness a monumental event in female boxing – a historic fight that signifies the evolution of the sport over the last two decades."
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New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Thousands attend funeral of runner Rebecca Cheptegei who was set on fire by partner

Rebecca Cheptegei's death highlights the urgent need to address gender-based violence against female athletes in East Africa.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Yaroslava Mahuchikh rises to occasion to secure high jump gold for Ukraine

Yaroslava Mahuchikh secured the Olympic gold in high jump, exemplifying Ukraine's resilience and talent.
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