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Sabalenka wins third straight Brisbane final, claims 22nd career title

Irina Sabalenka secured her third consecutive Brisbane International final victory, winning the title without dropping a set. The world number one now heads to the Australian Open as the top seed.

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Team Canada unveils women’s Olympic hockey roster loaded with veterans

Canada has announced its women’s hockey roster for the upcoming Olympics in Italy, and it’s heavy on veterans. Among the players returning from past Olympics are former captain Marie-Philip Poulin along with Natalie Spooner, Sarah Fillie...

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Sabalenka advances to Brisbane quarterfinals with dominant win

World No. 1 Irina Sabalenka delivered a commanding performance against Sorana Cirstea at the Brisbane International, winning in straight sets to secure a place in the quarterfinals.

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Rybakina advances to Brisbane quarter-finals with straight sets win

Elena Rybakina defeated Paula Badosa in straight sets to secure a spot in the Brisbane International quarter-finals. The world number three will next face 11th seed Karolina Muchova.

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Sabalenka dominates Buxa in 47-minute Brisbane opener

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her Brisbane campaign with a commanding win over Spain's Cristina Bucsa, dropping just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 victory.

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Figure skater Alysa Liu's epic comeback

American figure skater Alysa Liu retired at 16, took two years off, and then returned to the ice. In her first season back, she won the women's figure skating title at the 2025 World Championships. Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano cal...

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Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula arrive in Brisbane ahead of new tennis season

Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys and world number six Jessica Pegula have arrived in Brisbane to prepare for the upcoming Brisbane International tournament.

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Tennis star Victoria Mboko looks forward to "good, healthy year"

Canada's Victoria Mboko says she won't allow greater pressures and expectations to derail her enjoyment of the game after her breakout 2025 season.

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India's girl cricketers dream of stepping into the spotlight

In India, cricket is almost a religion. But women's cricket has so far been on the margins. Now, female stars, who've gained international recognition, inspire a new generation of girls to become professional cricketers.

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Alexandra Ayala ends 26-year gold drought for Philippines at SEA Games

Alexandra Ayala secured the Women's Singles Gold Medal at the Southeast Asian Games, marking a historic year for Philippine tennis. Her victory ends a 26-year wait for the country and follows a series of groundbreaking achievements in 2025.

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WNBA's Toronto Tempo unveil uniforms for inaugural season

Canada’s first WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, has unveiled what they will be wearing during their inaugural season. But as CBC's Tyler Cheese reports, some fans say they've noticed an issue.

CBC News

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Italian women's hockey team training for Olympics in Montreal

The Italian women’s hockey team, which includes a small Canadian contingent, has been training in Montreal with the hopes of having a strong showing at the 2026 Milan-Cortino Olympics.

CBC News

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WTA lands record Mercedes mega-deal

The WTA is locking in a blockbuster partnership with Mercedes-Benz with a multiyear deal that is set to become the largest sponsorship in women's sports history. The tour will be branded "WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes" starting in 2026, ...

Bloomberg

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Woman makes free-climb history on El Capitan's longest route

Sasha DiGiulian, 33, is now the first woman to free-climb what's known as the "Platinum Wall," the longest route straight to the 3,000-foot peak of Yosemite's El Capitan. She did it in the face of a brutal storm.

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Penny Oleksiak banned until 2027 for whereabouts failures

Swimmer Penny Oleksiak, Canada's most decorated female Olympian, has accepted a two-year ban from competition stemming from three whereabouts failures.

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Sledge hockey player won’t let cancer end her Paralympic dream

Raphaëlle Tousignant became the first woman to play for Canada’s mixed para-hockey team in 2023. Despite a breast cancer diagnosis, Tousignant still has her eyes set on making the team for the 2026 Paralympics.

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Lowest-seeded playoff team aims to take the NWSL championship

The National Women's Soccer League championship will kick off on Saturday night in San Jose, California. The Washington Spirit are looking to rebound from last year's disappointment, and New York's Gotham FC are hoping to continue their ...

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Rivals Washington Spirit and Gotham FC share game plans for NWSL title

Fans are ready for the final between rivals Washington Spirit and Gotham FC, the most played match of this season. Adriana Diaz has a preview of Saturday's sold-out championship game.

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Road to the National Women's Soccer League championship

The National Women's Soccer League Championship is set for Saturday in San Jose, California. The matchup features the Washington Spirit, who lost in last year's final, and New York's Gotham FC.

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Kai Trump signs with Miami, makes pro golf debut

Kai Trump has made her professional golf debut at The Annika, while also signing a letter of intent to play for the University of Miami women's golf team, which she will join in the fall of 2026

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U.S. Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad on getting Muslim girls into sport

US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad tells Euronews Culture about her journey and insights on confidence, leadership, and empowerment with young girls in Doha through Qatar Foundation’s Creating Pathways programme.

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Volleyball player suspended in Albania over unproven gender claims

The Albanian Volleyball Federation has suspended a female player from one of the country's top clubs after rival teams raised doubts about her gender without providing evidence, according to interviews with the player, her club and docum...

Reuters

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Women's Forum 2025 in French capital highlights violence in sport

Leaders and athletes are pushing for recognition, safety and empowerment at the 20th edition of the event in Paris.

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Claressa Shields announces $8 million multi-fight deal

Claressa Shields is the first boxer, male or female, to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals. She's also the only boxer to become the undisputed champion in three separate weight classes. Shields announced on "CBS Mornings" that she's si...

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80-year-old becomes oldest woman to finish Ironman World Championship

Natalie Grabow shares her achievement as the oldest female finisher at Kona, Hawaii’s Ironman World Championship.

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Afghan women's historic debut at FIFA Unites tournament in Morocco

A significant moment for the Afghan women following their debut at the FIFA Unites tournament, currently taking place in Morocco.

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Kenya's Chepng'etich to keep marathon record despite doping ban

Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepng'etich has been banned for three years after admitting a doping violation, track and field’s Athletics Integrity Unit said Thursday.

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USOPC effectively bars transgender women from women’s sports

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee changed its eligibility rules on Monday, effectively barring transgender women from competing in Olympic women's sports. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.

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Former Spanish football boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault

Former president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women's World Cup final.

Euronews

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Boxer Imane Khelif's victory celebrated in Algeria amid controversy

Family and friends of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif are celebrating her victory back home. Despite controversy and anxiety, Khelif remained strong in Paris. From the village of Ain Mesbah, her boxing talent was discovered locally, inspirin...

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