Serena Williams Reflects on Racism in Tennis Career
Tennis legend Serena Williams discusses the 'negativity' she faced as a black woman in sport and the positive change for new generations. Read her powerful insights on resilience and retirement.
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Jacqui Oatley departs ITV Sport after decade
Presenter Jacqui Oatley announces her exit from ITV Sport after a decade as production moves to Matchroom. Key darts tournaments remain free-to-air. Read the full story.
Scottish Sport 'Running on Empty' Amid Funding Crisis
Thirty-nine Scottish sports bodies warn the First Minister that grassroots sport is in crisis due to a broken £100m funding pledge. Urgent action is demanded.
Davies: IOC must ban DSD athletes in female sport
Sharron Davies launches the Women's Sports Union, urging the IOC to address the 'more important' issue of DSD athletes in female competition. Discover the call for a return to sex screening.
Joey Barton's Misogynistic Rant Sparks Football Outrage
Former footballer Joey Barton faces widespread condemnation after comparing female pundits to serial killers in shocking social media outburst targeting Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
Female jockey makes history with Melbourne Cup win
Australian racing sensation Jamie Kah becomes the first female jockey to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup, shattering racing's glass ceiling in a landmark moment for the sport.
Female jockey makes history with Melbourne Cup win
Jockey Jamie Kah becomes first woman to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup, shattering racing's glass ceiling in a landmark moment for the sport.
North Melbourne's Record 24-Game AFLW Winning Streak
The North Melbourne Kangaroos have rewritten the AFLW record books, securing their 24th consecutive victory in a stunning display of dominance that has left opponents in their wake.
Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences
Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.
Body image fears sidelining girls from sport
New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.
Running shoe testing bias puts women at risk
Exclusive investigation reveals how running shoe testing predominantly uses male athletes, creating ill-fitting and potentially dangerous footwear for women.
The disturbing new frontier of betting on women's sports
As physical disruptions of women's sporting events decline, a more insidious threat emerges: betting companies now accepting wagers on female athletes' menstrual cycles and intimate health data.
Barton: Rooney and pundits would fail in Sunday league
Joey Barton launches another blistering attack on football pundits, claiming Wayne Rooney and other high-profile commentators wouldn't survive in amateur football while defending his controversial opinions.
A-League Women Hits Record Crowds in Football Boom
Australia's A-League Women is experiencing a spectacular renaissance, with record-breaking attendances and unprecedented commercial interest transforming the women's game.
F1 Female President Condemns Bikini Photo Focus in Landmark Role
Susie Wolff, Formula 1's first female team principal, issues a defiant response to media outlets focusing on old bikini photos instead of her professional credentials and historic appointment.
UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds
A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.
Female AFL Reporter Exposes Vile Online Abuse After Smith Incident
AFL journalist Lauren Wood has bravely shared the shocking torrent of misogynistic abuse she received on social media platform X after reporting on Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith's outburst towards a female photographer at GMHBA Stadium.
Kenya's Thriving Horse Racing Scene Challenges Colonial Legacy
Discover the vibrant and unexpected world of horse racing in Nairobi, where a new generation of Black Kenyan jockeys, trainers, and stable hands are galloping towards a future rich with tradition and ambition.
Seb Coe demands Olympic ban for transgender athletes
World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe has called for a complete ban on transgender athletes competing in the female category at the Olympic Games, citing the need to protect the integrity of women's sport.
Gabby Logan: Female F1 Driver Coming Within a Decade
BBC presenter Gabby Logan makes a bold prediction on the future of Formula 1, forecasting a female driver on the grid within ten years and challenging the sport's current state.
Sky Sports presenter targeted with vile Instagram rape threats
A prominent Sky Sports News female presenter has been subjected to horrific rape threats and misogynistic abuse on Instagram, sparking a major Metropolitan Police investigation and condemnation from the broadcaster.
Sky Sports sees 40% surge in female tennis viewership
Sky Sports witnesses a 40% explosion in female viewership for its US Open coverage, driven by innovative, inclusive broadcasting that is changing how tennis is consumed in the UK.
Why Women Choose Solo Travel Over Marriage
Discover the empowering trend of solo female travel as women prioritise adventure and self-discovery over settling down. Learn the safety tips and destinations shaping this movement.
Chelsea WSL blood-stained shorts spark fury and calls for change
Chelsea's Women's team forced to play in blood-stained kit due to contentious 'dark shorts' rule, sparking fury and calls for urgent reform in women's football.
Brighton's Inclusive Rugby World Cup Sells Out
Brighton's Amex Stadium becomes the epicentre of inclusive sport as it hosts a triumphant, sold-out weekend for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting a new benchmark for diversity and accessibility in major sporting events.
Competitive Rubbish Collection Sweeps Australia
Thousands of Australians are swapping the gym for green spaces in a revolutionary fitness craze that combines jogging with litter collection. Discover how 'plogging' is transforming communities and wellbeing.
Mitch Brown: First active AFL men's player comes out as gay
Western Bulldogs defender Mitch Brown makes history as the first active AFL men's player to come out as gay, receiving an outpouring of support and redefining courage in professional sport.
Mauritius oil spill sparks female farming revolution
How an ecological disaster off the coast of Mauritius empowered a generation of women to transform the island's agricultural landscape and achieve food self-sufficiency.
University Gender Row: Women Share Toilets with Men
A Daily Mail investigation reveals UK universities are flouting official guidance by allowing male students to use female-only facilities, raising serious safety and privacy concerns on campus.
Sculptor Freda Hayes, who captured London's spirit, dies at 94
Celebrating the life and legacy of Freda Hayes, the visionary British sculptor whose intricate public artworks captured the soul and history of London's overlooked spaces.
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