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Manchester United may have been labelled the ‘most sensible’ Premier League destination for Bundesliga breakout star Said El Mala, but that verdict deserves closer scrutiny.
There are a few powerhouse programs in women’s college basketball by which the standard is set — the UConn Huskies, who have operated under the guidance of head coach Geno Auriemma for 41 years, is one of them. But since the 2009-10 season, it’s been hard to move left or right in the world of NCAA basketball without running smack into Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks. The reasons for that are varied, but they all culminate in a largely-accepted and agreed-upon truth: Staley knows what it takes to win, and she knows how to produce winners. That…
LOS ANGELES – Moments before the UCLA Bruins defeated the Southern Jaguars, 88-37, on Nov. 23, the WNBA held its draft lottery. The Dallas Wings got the No. 1 overall pick for the second consecutive season. Though UCLA senior center Lauren Betts is projected to be a lottery pick, possibly even the top pick, she made it clear that she’s keeping her focus on the Bruins’ season for now. ”I don’t have a lot to say about that right now, but that is really amazing and I’m excited to see what the future holds,” Betts told reporters following the…
A new Perpetual Cup honouring one of Ireland’s most inspiring athletes, Mary Nolan Hickey, will be presented for the first time this year to the winner of the Women’s Elite race at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday, 26th October 2025. Mary Nolan Hickey is a true pioneer of Irish women’s marathon running. She has competed in every Dublin Marathon since its inaugural race in 1980; 43 in total, plus two virtual editions in 2020 and 2021. “Back in 1980, women out running on their own were viewed like aliens,” Mary recalls. “We got a lot of stick,…