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Former world number two Ons Jabeur takes hiatus from tennis

Former world number two Ons Jabeur steps back from women's tennis tour, saying "it's time to breathe, to heal, and to rediscover the joy of simply living.”

Africanews

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Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game, 3-point contest after injury

Tonight is the tip off for the WNBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis, but basketball star Caitlin Clark will be noticeably absent from the court after suffering a groin injury.

CBS News

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Women in Congress come together for annual softball game

A team of congressional women played members of the press in a softball game in an annual event that seeks to set aside partisan divides for a greater cause. Caitlin Huey-Burns has a report on the game.

CBS America

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Track star Allyson Felix reflects on incredible career

Allyson Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic and World Athletics Championships history and her extraordinary career now has another prestigious accolade to add to it.

CNN

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WAFCON finally underway but faces familiar problems

A year later than planned, the women's Africa Cup of Nations is taking place in Morocco. While star players impress, familiar problems remain.

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American Anisimova to face Swiatek in Wimbledon final

Saturday’s women’s final is set, with five-time grand slam champion Iga Swiatek booking her place to her first ever final at Wimbledon. She will face American Amanda Anisimova, who upset World #1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.

CNN

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Summer McIntosh expected to make a splash at World Championship

Canadian swimmer and Olympic medallist Summer McIntosh will compete in five events at the upcoming World Championships. She heads into the event after setting three world records at Canadian trials.

CBC News

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Justice Department sues California over transgender athletes

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of California for allegedly violating Title IX by implementing policies that "force girls to compete against boys" in state athletic events.

CBS America

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Breaking down Supreme Court case on transgender athletes

The Supreme Court will consider whether states can ban transgender athletes from participating in girls and women's sports. At issue are laws passed in Idaho and West Virginia that opponents argue violate the Constitution's Equal Protect...

CBS America

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Supreme Court takes up case on bans for trans athletes

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a case involving state bans on transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

CBS America

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WNBA expanding the league with three new teams

CNBC's Alex Sherman joins 'Fast Money' with comments from the WNBA Commissioner on plans to expand the league with three new teams.

CNBC

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WNBA expands, adds three new teams

CNBC’s Alex Sherman joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the WNBA's expansion.

CNBC

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Faith Kipyegon falls short of historic sub-four minute mile

The race, dubbed “Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile,” was organized by Nike as an unofficial event and won't count towards official records. Still, Kipyegon’s time was faster than her existing world record of 4:07.64, set i...

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History made as Kirsty Coventry takes over as head of the IOC

The Zimbabwean swimming gold medallist is the first woman and African to head the world sporting body.

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Women's tackle football league championship to be broadcast today

The Women's National Football Conference, the first women's tackle football league, will be broadcast to a national audience today for the first time. Here's how the players are redefining the sport.

CBS America

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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark continues to dazzle in second season

CNN World Sport’s Don Riddell looks at Caitlin Clark’s rise to WNBA stardom.

CNN

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Liparteliani makes history for Georgia

Eteri Liparteliani becomes Georgia’s first female World Champion with a stunning victory in -57 kg. Joan-Benjamin Gaba triumphs in golden score to win -73 kg. A day of fearless judo, emotion, and history at the 2025 World Championships.

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Summer McIntosh shatters world swim records

It’s been an epic week at the 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials for star Summer McIntosh, who broke her own world record in the 400-metre individual medley, and set new world and national records in several other events.

CBC News

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Coco Gauff wins her first French Open title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka

21-year-old Coco Gauff won her first French Open title over the weekend, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. She is the first American woman to win the title in a decade. Dan Wolken, a sports columnist for USA TODAY, joins "CBS News M...

CBS News

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Professional softball league AUSL premieres with MLB partnership

The inaugural season of a new women's professional softball league in the U.S. begins this weekend. Four teams will participate in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League's opening day on Saturday.

CBS News

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Coco Gauff set to face Aryna Sabalenka in French Open final

Coco Gauff is set to face Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final on Saturday. Dan Wolken, a columnist for USA TODAY Sports, joins with more.

CBS News

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Loïs Boisson, the rising star of French tennis

France's 361st-ranked Lois Boisson on Wednesday became the first wildcard to reach the women's semi-finals at Roland Garros. In just a few days, she became the rising star of French tennis, emerging from anonymity.

France 24

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Sabalenka criticizes sexist scheduling of French Open women's matches

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka says women deserve ‘equal treatment’ at the French Open amid an ongoing debate about the current scheduling of matches.

France 24

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Coco Gauff outlasts compatriot Madison Keys

Coco Gauff lost the opening set at the French Open in a nervy tiebreaker to Madison Keys but bounced back emphatically to eventually win 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1, ending Keys’ 11-match grand slam win streak. Gauff will now face crowd favorite L...

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Emma Hayes reflects on journey to top of women’s football

CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies speaks with U.S. Women’s National Team coach Emma Hayes who shares how her late father was instrumental in her pursuing the top job in women’s football.

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Maja Stark claims first major title with U.S. Women’s Open victory

Sweden’s Maja Stark is now a major champion after winning the 80th U.S. Women’s Open on Sunday at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. The 25-year-old is the first Swede to win a U.S. Women’s Open since Annika Sörenstam earned her third title in 2006.

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Trans high school athlete wins events amid controversy

A transgender athlete, whose participation sparked a national controversy and a temporary rule change, took first place in two of her three events in the California High School Track and Field Championship.

CNN

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MLB invests in women's sports for first time with new softball league

First on "CBS Mornings" MLB announces its first major investment in women's sports with the launch of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, kicking off June 7 with national broadcasts and city tours.

CBS News

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Legendary basketball coach thinks Clark-Reese rivalry is good for the game

CNN’s Laura Coates speaks with Dawn Staley, one of the most accomplished figures in women’s basketball, about the rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlan Clark.

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Sri Lanka: How period poverty keeps girls out of school

For some girls in Sri Lanka's hill country, getting a period means having to skip classes unless their families can find money for sanitary pads.

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