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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.

CBC News

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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.

CBC News

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Washington Spirit and Gotham FC set for NWSL Championship clash

The NWSL Championship at PayPal Park will see second-seeded Washington Spirit face eighth-seeded Gotham FC, with both teams aiming for the title. Key players and recent performances set the stage for a competitive final.

SNTV

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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 ...

CBS America

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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.

CBS News

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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.

CBS America

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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

Newsmax

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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.

Euronews

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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.

Euronews

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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...

CBS America

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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.

CBC News

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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.

Africanews

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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.

Africanews

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Cricket thrives in Rwanda as women’s team targets World Cup qualification

Cricket is booming in Rwanda, with 50,000 players and a women’s team pushing for World Cup qualification.

Al Jazeera

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Tensions with WNBA leadership flare amidst final match-up

WNBA players are speaking out across the league in support of Napheesa Collier's statements criticising commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Scripps Local

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WNBA's Napheesa Collier: "We have the worst leadership"

Napheesa Collier, one of the WNBA's top players and vice president of the players' union, spoke out against the league's officials and the WNBA commissioner. Her comments come after she was injured in a playoff game on a controversial pl...

CBS America

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Lebanese footballer defies odds in comeback from Israeli attack

Last November, Lebanese national women’s team footballer Celine Haidar was struck by shrapnel from an Israeli air strike in Beirut. In January, she defied the odds when she woke up from a coma. Now, she’s determined to get back on the pi...

TRT World

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Canada’s first pro women’s soccer league faces test beyond season

The Northern Super League’s first season is wrapping up. There was a lot of excitement surrounding it, but attracting players hasn’t been simple when competing with well-established leagues in Europe and the U.S.

CBC News

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Kenya's Faith Cherotich claims gold in the women's 3,000m steeplechase

Kenya's Faith Cherotich claimed the gold in the women's 3,000m steeplechase, stunning defending champion Winfred Yavi, who represents Bahrain, with an impressive performance on the final lap.

Africanews

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Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins gold in WCA Women's marathon in Tokyo

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir pips Ethiopia's Tigst Asset to gold in WCA Women's marathon in Tokyo.

Africanews

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Springbok women gear up for World Cup showdown against New Zealand

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has unveiled his squad for Saturday's crucial Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Exeter.

Africanews

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Canadian soccer phenom makes a splash with Arsenal debut

At 21, Canadian soccer phenom Olivia Smith has represented her country, launched her professional career and set a world record with a nearly $2-million Cdn transfer fee. Smith spoke to CBC’s Briar Stewart about her journey from Whitby, ...

CBC News

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Aces win against Chicago Sky in historic winning streak

The Las Vegas Aces continue their historic win streak tonight, clinching their 14th straight victory over the Chicago Sky 80-66 at T-Mobile Arena.

Scripps Local

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No. 13 hangs in history as San Diego Wave retires Alex Morgan’s number

The San Diego Wave officially retired the No. 13 jersey of soccer legend Alex Morgan, cementing her legacy both on and off the pitch.

Scripps Local

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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.

CBS News

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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...

Al Jazeera

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IOC defends boxer over gender eligibility outcry

The IOC is defending two female boxers at the heart of an ongoing gender controversy. Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting and Algeria’s Imane Khelif were previously disqualified from a tournament after reportedly failing a gender eligibility test, but ...

CBC News

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Simone Biles clinches gymnastics women's team gold medal

Simone Biles won her fifth Olympic gold medal, when she closed the artistic gymnastics women's team final by winning with a floor exercise set to music by Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Her eighth Olympic medal moves her past Shannon Miller f...

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