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Asian Games: India defeat Sri Lanka in women’s cricket final
India romp to 147-run win to retain their gold medal at the Asian Games, Sri Lanka win silver and Pakistan bag bronze.
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All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek three
Watch every goal from matchweek three of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.
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Holdt scores hat-trick as Spurs thrash 10-player Palace
Olivia Holdt claims a hat-trick as Tottenham score seven times in the second half to condemn 10-player Crystal Palace to their first defeat since being promoted back to the Women's Super League.
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Kenya’s Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon world record by a second
Agnes Ngetich finished 50 seconds ahead of compatriot Veronica Loleo, who came second.
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Nine women found dead near Johannesburg sends shockwaves through South Africa
Vigils, group runs and moments of silence: thousands of protesters gathered across South Africa this weekend to pay tribute to the nine women found murdered in eastern Johannesburg. In a country that records more than 60 homicides a day, the nine murders sent shockwaves through the population. Anger is mounting, and calls are growing for the government to take action. Story by Caroline Baum.
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Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
Kenya's Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon as she wins gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
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'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg
The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".
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Iranian women defy law and run Tehran race without hijab
Hundreds of Iranian women defy hijab law in Tehran 10K race.
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Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.
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Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: the secret to summer layering? Sheer bravery
Adding layers doesn’t have to leave you a hot mess – think sheer scarves and crochet with flashes of colour to elevate your look Perhaps I shouldn’t admit this, but I’m in two minds about summer dressing. Part of me believes summer is about joy, sunshine and good times, and clothes should embrace all of that. This woman loves Pucci and owns not one but two silver kaftans. The other part of me believes summer should be uncomplicated, laid-back and earthy. This woman never checks in luggage and has worn the same black beach cover-up for so many years it’s too threadbare to cover anything much. T
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Sorensen to join Republic of Ireland coaching staff
Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen is set to join the Republic of Ireland squad for their Women's World Cup play-off qualifiers this year.
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Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: forget delicate chains – this summer, make your jewellery big and bold
Fashion is getting braver with accessories again, so lean into it by embracing loud earrings and chunky pendants This summer, I want jewellery that makes some noise. Real noise – earrings that swish, bangles that clatter – and visual noise as well. Stuff to wear when you want to be seen and heard. The total opposite, in other words, of the jewellery most of us have been wearing lately. Charming, delicate jewellery has become the default. Two necklaces of different lengths on fine chains. One has a heart pendant, the other an initial or a birth stone, am I right? Maybe a curated earlobe of tast
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Reports: UEFA backs off FIFA boycott threat
UEFA is reportedly set to withdraw a threat to boycott FIFA tournaments over a plan to partially privatize football tournaments. The Under-20 Women's World Cup is to be hosted by Poland next month.
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Women's football: Anyomi, London City and the German exodus
Nicole Anyomi has joined Alexia Putellas and other star names in signing for the ambitious English club London City Lionesses. The Germany winger told DW England is a better place to develop her game than back home.
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Austria women ice hockey team fight for future generations
Austria are getting ready for their first Women's Ice Hockey World Championship. But preparations have been overshadowed by a dispute about conditions, pay and getting men's cast-off kit. A solution now looks in sight.
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Why North Korea's women's football team is so good
North Korea's young footballers enter the U-20 World Cup in Poland as defending champions — the 2024 title was their third. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?
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Egg freezing in women's football: Choice or pressure?
Spain's football federation is set to join a handful of clubs in paying for female players to freeze their eggs. Experts have welfare concerns.
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Afghanistan's women: A national soccer team without a home
The Afghan women's national football team has finally been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field.
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Are women better than men at endurance running?
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
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'Famous' result for Palace as Arsenal held to draw
Women's Super League newcomers Crystal Palace hold Arsenal to a goalless draw with the hosts unable to convert a series of chances at the Emirates.