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Football Brings Hope to Female Inmates in Freetown

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 After nearly four years behind bars, Marie has found hope through football. Held at the Freetown Female Correctional Centre in Sierra Leone, she joined the first-ever coaching course for female inmates, organised by the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
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 Part of the Football for Reform initiative, the eight-day course saw 26 women and five police officers trained, earning Caf-accredited D licences to coach grassroots football.
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 “I’m proud to get my certificate,” said Marie, whose real name is withheld. “With this, I want to get a job.”
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 The programme, pioneered by former Sierra Leone Football Association president Isha Johansen, was inspired by her visit to the prison. “Ninety percent of the women were there for petty crimes,” she said. “I had to make a change—and football was the tool I had.”
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 Now spreading across the continent, with courses in Ghana and Liberia, the initiative is helping women reclaim their futures—one kick at a time.
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Football Brings Hope to Female Inmates in Freetown

Some beneficiaries of the initiative After nearly four years behind bars, Marie has found hope through football. Held at the Freet...

Ireland vs. Greece: Aoife Mannion Shines in Tallaght Victory – Player Ratings

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  Courtney Brosnan: She didn’t have a save to make until the 58th minute, and was busier towards the end than expected. Could do little about the goal and comfortably behind the other shots on target. 7
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  Aoife Mannion: Named as the official player of the match, Mannion seized each chance to advance upfield with the intention of infusing pace into the Irish offensive. She nearly found the back of the net during the opening half. 8
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  Jessica Stapleton: Caused problems for Brosnan during the initial phase of the match and later provided an opportunity for Greece towards the end of the second half. Her passing was inconsistent overall. 6
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  Anna Patton: A major menace for Ireland during set pieces, Patten demonstrated ease when handling the ball and seldom faced defensive challenges. 7
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  Megan Campbell: Delivered a perfect corner for Ireland’s second and her throw-ins were a threat, but generally her crossing was poor. 6
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  Denise O’Sullivan: Carried the ball into the final third, but often ran out of room or options, on her big night captaining the team. 6
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  Tyler Toland: Disrupted breakaway attempts effectively and maintained composure with the ball. Among Ireland’s top performers during the match. 7
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  Marissa Sheva: A dynamic show yet again, though she found it challenging to recreate the same level of influence observed four days prior in Crete. 6
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  Leanne Kiernan: Scored an early penalty following a strong run from inside and received an injury in the process; however, her impact diminished as the first half progressed. 6
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  Amber Barrett: The Donegal player contributed another Irish goal, her ninth overall. Her performance was full of energy. If she had passed to Lucy Quinn instead of shooting near the end of the first half, it could have led to a smoother evening ahead. 6
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  Lucy Quinn: The more promising Irish advances were made along the left wing, where Quinn was stationed, however, even she struggled with delivering high-quality crosses into the box.
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  Emily Murphy (for Kiernan 46): Provided a distinct approach in offense. 6
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  Saoirse Noonan (replaced Barrett at 73)
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Ireland vs. Greece: Aoife Mannion Shines in Tallaght Victory – Player Ratings

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Ireland's Women's Team Secures Back-to-Back Wins Against Greece in Four Days

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  The job is complete, with three additional points added to their tally. However, for Ireland to secure ultimate promotion back to League A, they must find another level of performance in the closing stages of the competition.
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  And they must eliminate the errors that permitted Greece to find a way of returning to the match.
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  An initial penalty from Amber Barrett along with Anna Patten’s headed goal in the second half secured consecutive victories. Despite this, the attendance of 5,879 was merely above the previous low set during the 5-1 victory over Albania last October.
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  Was the choice to award Ireland a penalty kick in the ninth minute justified? No. The foul that knocked Leanne Kiernan off her feet occurred outside the penalty area, beyond the whiteline.
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  However, that initial breakthrough did not have the same energizing impact as Marissa Sheva’s goal early in the second half in Crete just four days prior.
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  Patten’s header at the 50-minute mark also failed to materialize. Consequently, the girls in green found themselves hanging on desperately when Greece responded with a goal from Veatriki Sarri in the 72nd minute, followed by their attempts to level the score.
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  Assuming they secure victory in Turkey on May 30, their next match will be an intense encounter with Slovenia in Cork on June 3, following Slovenia’s win over the Turkish team earlier yesterday.
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  To secure the top spot in their head-to-head contest against Slovenia and earn automatic promotion back to League A, Ireland must claim victory by at least five points when they play inPairc Uí Chaoimh.
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  Based on what we saw on Tuesday night, that seems rather optimistic.
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  They suffered the most unfortunate beginning outside of the pitch. A "clerical mistake" led to Heather Payne, who was completely healed from the harm that prevented her from playing in Friday's 4-0 victory in Crete, being unable to sit on the substitutes' bench.
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  However, on the field, they couldn't have wished for a more ideal start, as German referee Franziska Wildfeuer mistakenly awarded a penalty.
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  When Leanne Kiernan’s weaving run from the right side was abruptly stopped by Athanasia Moraitou, Wildfeuer momentarily hesitated, seeming uncertain about whether the foul had occurred within or beyond the penalty area.
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  Suggestions from replays indicated otherwise, yet in the absence of VAR, she remained resolute even after signaling for the penalty kick.
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  The guests did not introduce any extra ambiguity. Should there have been any objections to the decision, these were kept under wraps.
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  Initially, Lucy Quinn positioned herself at the 12-yard mark, however, eventually, Barrett moved up front following some on-pitch care for Liverpool’s Kiernan.
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  Straight after netting her eighth senior Ireland goal on Friday, Barrett confidently sent the ball into the back of the net past goalkeeper Zoi Nasi, who made the right prediction about where the shot would go but couldn’t keep up with the speed of the strike.
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  Even though they were comfortably leading, Ireland’s opportunities weren’t materializing as frequently as anticipated following their strong showing in the second half in Crete.
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  The situation started improving around the halfway point, however, it took until the 43rd minute for the away team's goalkeeper, Zoi Nasi, to make her first save.
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  Before that, Patton and Aoife Mannion both missed their shots wide – Patton from a Megan Campbell long throw, and Mannion from a corner kick.
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  After some header ping-pong between Barrett and Patten within the penalty box, Mannion took his chance.
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  Moments later Kiernan, spotting Nasi off her line, attempted to lob the goalkeeper but failed to direct the ball on target from 20 yards.
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  Tyler Toland missed his shot with a low drive from 25 yards, yet the Blackburn midfielder still had an impressive performance, effectively disrupting Greek moves and maintaining composure with the ball throughout.
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  On the opposite side, the most concerning instance for Courtney Brosnan occurred when a back-pass from Jessie Stapleton was slightly off-target, leaving the goalkeeper with no choice but to clear the ball under duress.
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  Five minutes after halftime, Ireland extended their advantage by scoring another goal.
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  Campbell sent the corner in from the right side, and Patten, who was the tallest player from Ireland on the field, directed her glancing header into the far post.
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  This was supposed to be the trigger for further action, yet once more Ireland found it difficult to generate scoring opportunities.
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  Greece needed 58 minutes to produce a shot on target, which came from Sarri at a distance of 20 yards and was easily handled by Brosnan.
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  But when the visiting midfielder’s low 20-yard shot beat the Everton goalkeeper and squeezed inside the right-hand post with 18 minutes to play, it was panic stations.
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  Minutes later, Stapleton’s pass into midfield was intercepted by Sarri, who passed quickly to Ioanna Papatheodorou. She shot first-time on the spin, but the ball whistled wide of the target.
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  Papatheodorou then dribbled into the right-hand-side of the area, shifted the ball onto her left and then her right, creating space to the side of Stapleton to let fly. Brosnan was comfortably behind the shot.
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Ireland's Women's Team Secures Back-to-Back Wins Against Greece in Four Days

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UPDATE 1: IOC Boosts Women’s Soccer Teams to 16 for LA 2028 Olympics, Men’s Teams Reduced to 12

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 LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 9 (DIWIDA > NEWS |) – The International Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday that the number of women’s soccer teams at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will expand from 12 to 16, whereas the men’s tournament will decrease from 16 to 12 teams.
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 This change was one of multiple adjustments made to the Olympic event lineup, introducing additional mixed-gender competitions across various sports. Additionally, every team sport will feature an equal number of female and male teams.
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 The IOC said the reason for the sharp increase in women's soccer teams was the rapidly growing popularity of women's team sports, especially in the United States, and that change in the competition format reflected that rapid growth.
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 "We aimed to do something to mirror this expansion, and also because the United States, which hosts the pinnacle of women’s soccer popularity, was involved," IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell stated at a press conference.
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 He said the IOC had discussed the issue with both LA Games organisers and world soccer's governing body FIFA before going through with the changes.
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 The total number of players -- men's and women's -- would not change.
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 The United States, who will also host the 2026 men's and the 2031 women's World Cup, have won five Olympic gold medals in the women's competition.
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 The male squads at the Olympics predominantly consist of under-23 athletes.
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 The LA Games will feature a total of 351 medal events across all sports, which is 22 more than the number held during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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 Various sports such as archery, track and field, golf, and gymnastics will introduce new mixed team competitions. Despite this addition, the overall athlete count remains steady at 10,500.
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 The five sports suggested by the LA Games organizing committee — baseball/softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and squash — will be allocated an additional 698 spots. (Reported by Karolos Grohmann; edited by Pritha Sarkar)
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UPDATE 1: IOC Boosts Women’s Soccer Teams to 16 for LA 2028 Olympics, Men’s Teams Reduced to 12

(Adds details) LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 9 (DIWIDA > NEWS |) – The International Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday that th...

'Time Will Tell': Ireland's Boss Ward on Team’s Evolution

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 COMPLETED TASKS, STILL more work ahead. This encapsulated Carla Ward's sentiment following Ireland's actions.
 completed the Greek double
 and secured consecutive victories for the first time since she took over.
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 Following their impressive 4-0 triumph in Crete on Friday, Ireland secured an uneven 2-1 win at Tallaght Stadium this evening; goals from Amber Barrett and Anna Patten in the first half of each period were countered when the underdog Greek team scored late to add some tension to the conclusion.
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 Slovenia continue to lead the pack in Nations League B Group 2, yet Ireland are strongly vying for a chance at promotion.
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 Look, I believe we maintained full control throughout most of the game until they scored that goal, which likely made us all quite anxious for a few minutes," Ward stated during her post-match press briefing. "I feel that some improvement is necessary when it comes to handling such pivotal moments.
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 “However, with two victories out of two matches and scoring six goals total, we must carry this huge sense of belief and confidence into our last two games.”
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 Ward believes that Ireland are heading in the correct direction, yet she acknowledges that enhancements must be made regarding their approach of playing from the front with ball possession. As the previous manager at Aston Villa, Ward has implemented a flexible 4-3-3 formation, as opposed to the earlier setup which involved a back three or five players.
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 “If anyone understands me, they know I adore an attacking style of play, which means there’s plenty more work ahead. They have followed this approach for numerous years, so it takes time. However, those two victories are incredibly significant.”
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 “I’m that annoying mum, big sister, call it what you want, I’m at them every day. They’re top players, elite players, I believe we can play in that way, it’s just embedding into their heads because they’ve done a lot of defending over the years and it is a little bit different.
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 [My approach] is thrilling both to execute and to observe — indeed, we might likely allow some goals as we progress due to our style of play, but we must continue to have faith and push ahead.
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 It’s more extensive work (than I anticipated). Nevertheless, it’s an excellent task, and I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. The role presents a significant challenge as I am adjusting to international football; there’s no denying this fact. My objectives are quite clear, yet they differ from those at the club level, hence my ongoing adaptation process. This position carries considerable weight. We are evolving and progressing collectively. Without doubt, we are making our way forward.
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 Ward minimized the significance of suspended captain and key playmaker Katie McCabe’s absence today. Left-back substitute Megan Campbell contributed with an assist instead; her 50th-minute corner kick resulted in a header goal by Patten. Additionally, Amber Barrett scored from a ninth-minute penalty, which was surprisingly granted due to a foul just outside the penalty area.
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 Ward mentions that set-pieces have been emphasized, and Ireland is glad to have benefited from a few during the back-to-back matches.
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 “In our match against Slovenia, we performed quite disappointingly. Despite having 17 offensive corner kicks, we failed to capitalize on them. Alan Mahon has put in considerable effort both during training sessions and on the field with the team. The players were thrilled about scoring. While I can’t reveal specifics, he told them that each time they score... well, let’s just say he will bear some personal costs as a result.”
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 Player of the Match Aoife Mannion
 unveiled during her television chat show
 that every goal scored during set-pieces will result in a donation to their chosen charity.
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 Ward is still aiming for an automatic promotion to League A, with the battle for first place likely heading towards a final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in early June, where Ireland needs to defeat Slovenia by over four goals.
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 The runners-up can still secure their place at the highest level through a two-legged playoff against a Team from League A, and Ward sees this as potentially being a positive outcome for her squad.
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 That could indeed be the scenario, leading to a few more thrilling matches of course. However, let me point out that nothing is decided until everything is settled.
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 We have a plan; this team will find a way to venture into Cork. Ideally, we'll accomplish our mission in Türkiye first. Then, fingers crossed, we can head over to Cork and play an exhilarating game with confidence. It’s essential that we win by at least four points. We’re ready to take our chances.
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 The Greece manager, Alexandros Katikaridis, meanwhile, outlined Ward’s request prior to the May/June transfer period.
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 "We will all strive to secure the gift for Ireland. The present the coach requested from me is to defeat Slovenia," Katikaridis stated at his press briefing, mentioning that his team was surprised by both the spectators and ambiance in Tallaght.
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Disc Golfer Abigail Wilson Takes Stand: Refuses to Play Against Transgender Opponent at Music City Open

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The stance taken by the disc golf player follows closely after the disqualification of a fencer from the U.S. team who declined to face a transgender woman.
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 American disc golfer Abigail Wilson is speaking out against transgender participants in women's athletics.
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 The previous week, during the 2025 MVP Music City Open held in Nashville, Tennessee, Wilson approached the tee box ready to make her throw but suddenly halted. She stated that she would not participate due to her refusal to compete against
 transgender athlete
 According to the New York Post, Natalie Ryan allegedly exclaimed, "We need to protect females in our division!" She then went on to say, "This isn’t fair. I won’t participate!"
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 Wilson stated in her posting that no security measures were implemented this year, an assertion refuted by the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT), co-organizer of the event along with the Professional Disc Golf Association. In a subsequent post, Wilson clarified that she did not receive financial remuneration for her demonstration, stressing, “This isn’t about money; it’s about conveying a message.”
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 Beyond her professional life in disc golf, Abigail Wilson also works as a tile installer, as shared on Instagram. She explained, “My job is incredibly tough, physically demanding, and messy just to be able to finance going on tours.” Additionally, she noted that “if you’re not among the top ten players, making a living from disc golf isn’t very profitable."
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 And traveling in her van, as shown through the many pictures and clips on her Instagram.
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 Wilson is romantically involved with—and potentially married to—Benjamin Wilson, according to her Instagram posts. Their partnership spans more than seven years, during which they frequently engage in activities such as roller-skating, playing disc golf, and moving heavy rocks together. In earlier days, the pair chose a nomadic lifestyle, residing in a van and sharing their experiences through social media platforms like Instagram.
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 Wilson may have anticipated facing some form of discipline following her refusal to face Ryan, as suggested by the caption accompanying her protest video on Instagram. The caption read: "Today, I probably concluded my career, but that's alright because..."
 bigger than me
 As reported by the New York Post, she stated in her writing. Nonetheless, the DGPT issued an official statement mentioning that she won’t face penalties since “no rules or guidelines were broken,” according to their report.
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SMU Women's Basketball Aims for a Fast Turnaround Under New Leader Adia Barnes

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 UNIVERSITY PARK — In the past year,
 SMU
 has demonstrated a strong dedication to advancing their athletic development.
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 It has been showcased through various avenues, including its affiliation with the ACC, significant historical fund-raising initiatives, and several high-profile recruitments.
 President-elect Jay Hartzell
 to
 Athletic Director Damon Evans
 Even the men's basketball coach, Andy Enfield.
</p>
<p>
 On Wednesday evening, SMU demonstrated that same dedication once more,
 new head coach for women’s basketball, Adia Barnes
 At Moody Coliseum — a significant investment in women’s athletics, particularly in women’s basketball, an area that continues to hold substantial growth potential for the Mustangs.
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 When reflecting on SMU and the possibilities before us, one thought consistently comes to mind: thinking ambitiously and acting courageously. This was precisely what we aimed to do during our quest for a new women’s basketball coach," Evans stated at the event presenting Barnes. "We are fully committed to elevating women’s basketball here, setting unprecedented standards. My belief is that we can establish ourselves as one of the leading forces in collegiate women’s basketball nationwide.
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 For an extended period, SMU’s women’s basketball team has faced challenges in achieving on-court victories. Over the past decade, the Mustangs have only managed two winning seasons. Since 2008, they have not qualified for the NCAA Tournament. In their inaugural year as part of the ACC, they concluded at the bottom of the league standings, suffering defeats in all fourteen of their final conference matches.
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<p>
 Given their recent track record, the Mustangs seem quite distant from reaching the championship caliber that several other teams around the Hilltop are nearing. However, with Barnes taking charge, both she and the administration at SMU believe they have what it takes to find success much sooner than expected.
</p>
<p>
 "Given her track record and the history she has in basketball, anyone like her would be well-prepared for the ACC," said SMU President R. Gerald Turner.
</p>
<p>
 During her illustrious playing career, Barnes excelled both at Arizona—where she established 22 individual records and propelled the team into their inaugural NCAA Tournament in 1997—and in the WNBA, securing a championship with Seattle over her seven-year tenure in the league.
</p>
<p>
 She enhanced her reputation as a coach by transforming her alma mater, Arizona, into a formidable team and guiding the Wildcats to the national championship game in 2021. There, they narrowly lost by one point to the dominant program at Stanford.
</p>
<p>
 However, she departed from her previous institution to join SMU, and within just a few days in her new position,
 She has already added eight players to her team list.
 , including players who transferred via the portal and others who came with her from Arizona. Before delivering her introductory comments on Wednesday, she had nearly assembled an entire team.
</p>
<p>
 She is also bringing her entire team from Arizona along with her, which includes her spouse Salvo Coppa, serving as an assistant coach for Arizona.
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 When you have a strong team supporting you, the possibilities are endless," she stated. "Together, we will achieve incredible feats here. I am thrilled to begin this journey.
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 Barnes mentioned that it has never been simpler to swiftly transform a women's college basketball program. On Wednesday, she made numerous references to this idea multiple times.
 How TCU transformed itself from one of the lowest-ranked teams in the Big 12 to an Elite Eight contender.
 Through the transfer portal, she emphasized that relationships and resources are crucial factors, noting that SMU holds promise in these areas.
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 However, aside from achieving victories on the basketball court, Barnes has demonstrated a strong commitment to expanding the sport within the local community. Under her leadership at Arizona, she consistently drew crowds ranging between 8,000 to 9,000 attendees, according to Evans. This enthusiasm extends particularly to attracting new talent from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Notably, she also recruited top recruit Jazzy Gipson, who initially pledged herself to Arizona before deciding to join SMU instead—following her coach and remaining nearer to her family.
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Navarro Argues Players’ Push for Higher Major Prizes is All About Fair Play

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  American player Emma Navarro stated that she has endorsed a letter co-signed by leading tennis athletes worldwide, urging substantial enhancements in prize money across all four major Grand Slam tournaments. This initiative aims to guarantee fair and equitable treatment of players.
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  The sports newspaper L'Equipe from France stated on Wednesday evening that the top 20 male and female tennis players have recently addressed letters to the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, requesting a fairer allocation of prize money.
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  While those at top of the game are able to benefit from increased prize money, players at the lower levels often struggle due to a lack of steady sponsorship as well as expensive coaching, travel and accommodation.
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  The world’s eleventh-ranked player mentioned they discussed it briefly with the other players and believed signing would be beneficial,” he stated to journalists at the Charleston Open on Wednesday.
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  I believe there were certain inequitable salary discrepancies – though I’m not sure about the precise terms – in previous years.
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西村優菜「強い気持ちで」世界6位から金星古江彩佳も白星発進

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 ◇米国女子◇Tモバイル マッチプレー presented by MGM Rewards 初日（2日）◇シャドークリークGC (ネバダ州)◇6765yd（パー72）
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 ツアーで唯一マッチプレー形式での5日間大会が開幕した。6人が出場する日本勢は
 古江彩佳
 、
 西郷真央
 、
 西村優菜
 が白星スタートで1ptを獲得。
 笹生優花
 、
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 、
 渋野日向子
 は敗れる滑り出しとなった。
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 3日目までのグループステージは64人が16グループに分かれ、4人1組による総当たり戦を実施。各グループ1位の計16人が4日目以降のトーナメント戦に進出する。
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 61番目でフィールド入りした世界ランキング133位の西村は、同ランク6位の
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 （中国）を相手に番狂わせを演じた。前半6番までに4アップの大量リードを奪い、以降は差を詰められる場面がありながらも3＆2（2ホールを残して3アップ）で勝利した。初日でグループ最大の難敵を破る金星を挙げ、「強い相手でしたけど、勝ちたいという気持ちでスタートしました。久々にこういう緊張感の中でラウンドできてすごく楽しかったし、強い気持ちを保ちながら16ホール回れた」と振り返った。
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 と引き分けた。同7位の
 ユ・ヘラン
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 リネア・ストーム
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 コ・ジンヨン
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 チェン・ペイユン
 に敗れる波乱。2週連続優勝のかかる
 キム・ヒョージュ
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Amateur World No. 1 Seeks Repeat Victory at Augusta

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<p>
 It was as she stood on the 12th tee at Augusta National that Lottie Woad experienced one of those 'pinch me' moments.
</p>
<p>
 The British amateur hailing from Farnham in Surrey, was just seven holes away from clinching a significant victory that could have jumpstarted his remarkable performance in 2024.
</p>
<p>
 It was a year that began with her being the first European to achieve the
 The Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA) championship title
 At the venue of the Masters - a championship she aims to be the first to retain this week as the two-and-a-half-day event kicks off on Wednesday.
</p>
<p>
 It was a year when she competed in her initial major tournaments, secured the position of top British player at the Women's Open, contributed to victory in the Curtis Cup, and concluded the year as the globally recognized number-one ranked female amateur.
</p>
<p>
 The past year was undoubtedly a significant milestone," states the 21-year-old to DIwida.Blog & NewsSport. "Securing victory at Augusta stood out as the peak moment, setting the stage for everything else this year.
</p>
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 'I am competing on hole number twelve at Augusta'
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<p>
 It happened during the latter part of the game at Augusta – where numerous Masters aspirations have taken flight and faltered – that Wood demonstrated remarkable composure.
</p>
<p>
 The 12th stood out as one of the crucial holes where she needed to compose herself to face one of the toughest par-threes in golf.
</p>
<p>
 Many scores have been spoiled on this beautiful hole. In 2020, following his victory with his fifth Green Jacket, Tiger Woods ended up hitting three balls into Rae's Creek, which guards the front of the green, leading him to score a 10.
</p>
<p>
 She says, 'As you stand at the tee, you think, This is hole 12,'.
</p>
<p>
 You feel anxious yet you also think, 'I’m teeing off at the 12th hole at Augusta,' which makes it somewhat easier to handle.
</p>
<p>
 Woad, who entered the final round of the 54-hole tournament – where the initial 36 holes were contested at the nearby Champions Retreat Golf Club – recorded a three on her scorecard to maintain a total of six under par.
</p>
<p>
 However, moving forward, American Bailey Shoemaker was concluding the first bogey-free round at Augusta during the five-year tenure of the ANWA. This remarkable 66-stroke performance established a benchmark of seven under par.
</p>
<p>
 A bogey on the par-five 13th put Woad two strokes back, yet she delivered an extraordinary conclusion with three birdies in her last four holes to claim victory at the end of the game.
</p>
<p>
 The shot on the 18th green was an 18-foot putt, going downhill.
</p>
<p>
 She mentions that it didn’t have a lot of brake, but it was quite fast.
</p>
<p>
 Once it went in, I secured my victory at Augusta and everybody got really excited.
</p>
<h2>
 'I discovered ways to practice more efficiently'
</h2>
<p>
 Woad's season was about to become even wilder. This win paved the way for them to compete against the top players, with their next challenge being the Chevron Championship two weeks down the line.
</p>
<p>
 She had a busy week juggling her social life and academic responsibilities at Florida State University, where she's in her second-to-last year studying sports management, prior to traveling to Texas.
</p>
<p>
 She mentions that her parents and coaches were in Augusta and wished to return home, leaving her alone for her first major event.
</p>
<p>
 I needed a local caddy, however, I felt very confident from my experience at Augusta, managed to make the cut, and stayed competitive.
</p>
<p>
 Woad completed the event in 23rd place, together with England's Georgia Hall and Charley Hull, who are two of her "favorite players" and whom she has always admired since focusing on golf around the age of 13.
</p>
<p>
 At the age of seven, she began her initial training sessions under Coach Luke Bone at Farnham Pro, a position he still holds as her mentor today.
</p>
<p>
 Advancement to the England Girls team came next for her at the age of 15. Although maybe not considered the most innately talented golfer, Woad’s dedication stood out as she utilized opportunities and tools that had been inaccessible before.
</p>
<p>
 She mentions having a putting coach, a strength and conditioning coach, and a psychologist.
</p>
<p>
 I've always been quite skilled at playing the long game, however, I needed to put in much more effort into improving my short game and figured out better ways to practice.
</p>
<p>
 In 2022, she secured victory in the renowned Girls Amateur Championship held at Carnoustie, exactly ten years following Hall’s success in the same competition.
</p>
<h2>
 'Awesome week at my debut Women's Open'
</h2>
<p>
 Woad returned to Scotland for last year's Women's Open, which took place at the Old Course in St Andrews.
</p>
<p>
 Although she failed to qualify for the US Women's Open and the Evian Championship cuts, she came into the tournament in high spirits, ready to tackle her fourth major championship in Fife.
</p>
<p>
 Woad would be in contention all week and finish joint 10th to win the Smyth Salver as the highest-placed amateur, with another highlight being a 60-yard chip-in eagle two on the par-four last in round three.
</p>
<p>
 “That put me back in the top 10 heading into the last day. It was an incredibly exciting moment with the stands packed with enthusiastic supporters,” she explains.
</p>
<p>
 At the award ceremony, I'll have the chance to stand beside the champion, Lydia Ko. Witnessing her lifting the trophy serves as great motivation.
</p>
<p>
 The entire week was flawless. As the home of golf, hosting the first Open – it surpassed all my expectations.
</p>
<p>
 However, there wasn’t much time for celebration as the Curtis Cup was up next. This tournament features the best women amateur players from Great Britain and Ireland competing against those from America.
</p>
<p>
 After dominating wins in the last three installments of the biennial event, the American team was favored to secure their fourth consecutive championship.
</p>
<p>
 However, GB&I gained confidence from having Europe’s winning Solheim Cup captain, Catriona Matthew, at their helm.
</p>
<p>
 And Woad, who grew up 40 minutes from the Sunningdale Old Course that hosted the event, contributed 2½ points in a nerve-shredding 10½-9½ triumph.
</p>
<p>
 By that point, Woad had ascended to top of the amateur rankings, which earned her the Mark H McCormack medal. Ko won the prize three successive times from its inception in 2011, while Ireland's Leona Maguire and rising US star Rose Zhang are also three-time recipients.
</p>
<p>
 So what does 2025 hold for Woad?
</p>
<p>
 The 'P' word is unavoidable, even if Woad will "only be making that decision when I get to it".
</p>
<p>
 Turning professional would appear to be the next logical step and Woad is on an LPGA pathway that could help accelerate that process.
</p>
<p>
 She mentions that one can obtain an LPGA card upon accumulating 20 points, adding that she presently has 16 points." She continues, "My aim for this year is to secure those additional 4 points so that we will face a decision thereafter.
</p>
<p>
 Should you score a hole-in-one, you receive one point. For achieving a top-25 ranking, you also earn a point. Winning at Augusta or securing victory during the NCAA Championships will award you with two points each.
</p>
<p>
 I'm attempting to not dwell on it excessively. However, if I perform well, I'll earn those points.
</p>
<p>
 The NCAA championships represent the peak of college golf in the U.S., where both teams and individual players compete fiercely. Last year, Woad came in second place individually, while her university’s team tied for ninth.
</p>
<p>
 This season, Woad has achieved an impressive streak of eight successive top-three placements starting from September. However, her teammate at Florida State, 19-year-old Malaysian Mirabel Ting, has outdone her by securing victories in six competitions since last year’s AWNA event, placing her at the top of the NCAA individual standings.
</p>
<p>
 Jasmine Koo is also competing in a field that includes 49 out of the top 50 players globally. In the last twelve months, the second-ranked player has secured four victories and achieved seven top-five placements.
</p>
<p>
 Asterisk Talley, who is only 16 years old, is expected to play a significant role once more. Last year, she tied for eighth place and later defeated Woad in the singles during the Curtis Cup, highlighting her impressive performance throughout 2024.
</p>
<p>
 Nevertheless, Woad enters the week with confidence, remembering her previous victory at Augusta National, and she will once more have England’s women's coach Steve Robinson caddying for her.
</p>
<p>
 She mentions, 'It’s going to be great having that sense of familiarity.' She expresses her excitement saying, ‘I’m really looking forward to it. It’s shaping up to be a fun week, and ideally, I’ll be able to successfully defend my championship.'
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Runner-Up Talley: Current LPGA Star With a Future in College Golf

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 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Asterix Talley missed seeing the ball go in when she made an eagle on her first hole at Augusta National Golf Club. However, the enthusiastic reaction from the spectators conveyed what had happened. The 16-year-old quickly lifted her hands above her head in joyful triumph as she looked toward the skies.
</p>
<p>
 “Even as her dad I can’t tell if she’s happy or sad,” said her father, James, earlier in the week at Champions Retreat. “You don’t see her out there fist-pumping. I was like, was that good or was it bad? I don’t know. It’s always on the same plane.”
</p>
<p>
 California's Talley, whose name means “little star” in Greek, came up one stroke shy in her second
 Augusta National Women’s Amateur
 Even with birdies on two out of the last three holes, she has achieved remarkable success. Having won at the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball and reached the finals in two USGA events last year—the U.S. Women’s Amateur and the U.S. Girls’ Junior—her résumé closely mirrors what Rose Zhang accomplished at such a tender age.
</p>
<p>
 Beth Daniel, an LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame member, coached Talley during last year’s Junior Solheim Cup and described her skills as exceptional.
</p>
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 Daniel remarked, “She possesses an extraordinary level of determination to triumph,” adding, “It’s not something you encounter frequently among many athletes; such qualities appear only occasionally.”
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<p>
 Talley possesses the skills needed to compete on the LPGA currently. She boasts the distance, composure, and eagerness to learn and put in hard work that are essential for success at the higher level.
</p>
<p>
 One year back, she arrived in Augusta and informed the media that her objective was to reach the professional ranks at the earliest opportunity.
</p>
<p>
 "To become number one," she stated.
</p>
<p>
 Now that she has gained even greater national recognition and visibility, her stance has changed. She is now expressing a desire to pursue higher education.
</p>
<p>
 I believe this will be an excellent experience for me," remarked Talley following her second ANWA appearance where she closed with a score of 68. "It will provide me with the opportunity to be part of a team consistently. Teamplay is something I enjoy immensely, as well as the atmosphere it creates, and I feel this will offer me tremendous learning.
</p>
<p>
 Last summer, Talley defeated world top-ranked player Lottie Woad in singles during the Curtis Cup and contributed to leading Team USA to triumph at the Junior Solheim.
</p>
<p>
 Talley’s dad says she enjoys school and maintains a 4.3 GPA. Unlike several of her classmates who attend classes virtually, Talley attends Chowchilla High School in person five days a week, from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Many of her acquaintances are unaware of what she gets up to during her trips.
</p>
<p>
 Although Talley may seem older than her age when competing in the ring, she is simply a typical 16-year-old outside of it. Unlike others who remained in Georgia for an additional week following the Sage Valley Invitational to prepare for the ANWA, Talley returned to California after the event concluded so she could attend classes.
</p>
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<p>
 During last year's U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club, Talley remained competitive throughout the initial days following her scores of 70 and 71. She quickly became a favorite among the media as a result.
</p>
<p>
 When she delivered that fantastic interview at the U.S. Open that everybody adored, I must be honest—I don't really know that girl," her dad remarked dryly. "I usually pick her up from school and attempt to gather details from her—unless it’s a simple yes or no response, I end up with nothing.
</p>
<p>
 James, a corrections officer who has recently faced significant challenges, mentioned that he first heard about the World Amateur Golf Ranking roughly eight months ago. He often receives inquiries regarding Asterisk’s prospects and supports the notion of her attending college, drawing parallels to how Zhang pursued education before embarking on her career path for at least a few years.
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<p>
 I don't believe any harm could come from it," James stated. "If she wishes to join the tour, it will still be an option; however, college won't wait.
</p>
<p>
 People often said that Zhang's time at college golf might be detrimental to her. This bothered her quite a bit.
</p>
<p>
 “I wanted to push myself to the limit,” she said on the eve of her 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur victory.
</p>
<p>
 Only a few LPGA players have claimed victories as teens – Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel, Lexi Thompson, Lydia Ko, Ariya Jutanugarn, and Brooke Henderson. Talley’s career seems to be following a comparable route. She might secure wins at the professional level prior to entering college, though currently, she still has various choices ahead.
</p>
<p>
 There’s a sense of individuality and personal growth that develops during college, which cannot be replicated when touring with an entourage that often comprises family members.
</p>
<p>
 Michelle Wie West notably became a professional and later returned to college to regain her footing.
</p>
<p>
 Talley mentioned she has no idea how much she's grown over the last year, but her dad stated that she's increased by 4 inches in just eight months.
</p>
<p>
 Although she didn’t claim victory at Augusta National, there’s no doubt for those who were watching that she’s the rising star to watch out for.
</p>
<p>
 The article initially appeared on DIWIDA News |
 The ANWA runner-up Asterisk Talley currently possesses the skill set for the LPGA, yet she is aiming to pursue college golf instead.
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Runner-Up Talley: Current LPGA Star With a Future in College Golf

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Gabby Thomas Clears Her Name After Tormenting Doubts Over Grand Slam Track Decision

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 <p>
  Gabby Thomas became historic as the inaugural winner.
  during the inaugural Grand Slam Track competition
  On Friday, following his struggle with the "tough choice" to compete in the 200m and 400m sprints.
 </p>
 <p>
  Thomas blazed to
  victory
  In the 200 meters with a time of 22.62 seconds, she secured 12 points and positioned herself for a possible $100,000 reward in the women's long sprint events.
  Olympian
  managed to narrowly beat Marileidy Paulino in the competition,
  even though neither Sha'Carri Richardson nor Noah Lyles were present at the event
  , since both chose to opt out.
 </p>
 <p>
  This fresh athletics competition
  groups some of the globe's top sprinters together, challenging them across two distances, with points awarded based on their finish. Thomas was caught in a dilemma over choosing between the short sprints group (100m/200m) and the long sprints, ultimately opting for the latter.
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  "It was a challenging choice to make." Clearly, I have the option for short sprints or longer ones, and my coach and I had a discussion where we decided which events I would participate in," Thomas explained.
  Citius Mag
  The 400 meters is somewhat more enjoyable to race at the beginning of the season, but ultimately, it wasn't significant.
 </p>
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  When I consider competing against Salwa Eid Naser and Paulino, I realize this will push me immensely; it’s bound to be an arduous contest where I’ll test my limits facing only the top athletes. Embracing this challenge head-on, I’m ready for whatever comes, with luck propelling me to excel under pressure.
 </p>
 <p>
  Thomas is excelling in the 200 meters and has put forth a strong showing in the 400 meters, positioning herself strongly for the top prize. In the 200 meters, where Thomas boasts her status as the reigning Olympic champion, lies her strongest event; meanwhile, competing in the 400 meters carries more uncertainty for this 28-year-old competitor.
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  I am quite confident about my pace, particularly in the 200 meters, which is my preferred race. I believe I'll be the frontrunner simply because it's what I excel at," Thomas said additionally. "It’s important to push your limits to achieve success.
 </p>
 <p>
  GST, under the co-founding eye of Michael Johnson, who won four Olympic golds, kicked off its inaugural event in Kingston, Jamaica on April 4. Throughout the year, athletes will compete in four series slams across Miami,
  Philadelphia
  , and
  Los Angeles
  , besides the opening city. This year, a prize pool of $12.6 million is up for grabs, offering athletes $100,000 for leading the pack, with diminishing returns based on their finish - but no one goes home empty-handed, as even last place secures a $10,000 purse.
 </p>
 <p>
  Each showdown will host 48 competitors squaring off against 48 challengers, with all racers contracted for a yearly salary plus potential winnings. Johnson, drawing from his sprinting days and the financial hurdles many face in athletics, aimed to create a lucrative sporting event through GST.
 </p>
 <p>
  "Most of the athletes suffer greatly because they aren't able to realize any value," Johnson said. "Those athletes end up in situations where, many years later, and sometimes even in their careers, they're wondering, 'Should I have made this choice? I love this sport, but I'm suffering financially, I'm suffering mentally trying to make a living in this sport."
 </p>
 <p>
  Johnson aims to take on the long-standing Diamond League and steer athletics towards a brighter future. Thomas heard about Johnson’s bold ambitions during the Paris Olympics and has fully supported him since then. She believes this could mark a significant shift for the sport.
 </p>
 <p>
  “I’m genuinely thrilled because my introduction to Grand Slam dates back ages, as far as I can recall from those early discussions during the Paris Olympics,” Thomas mentioned. “It was then that I first grasped the essence of this idea and found it utterly amazing. As an athlete with a passion for competition, I thrive when facing off against top-tier rivals, so I am eagerly anticipating seeing all these plans materialize.”
 </p>
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Sabanka Surges Past Paolini to Claim Miami Final Spot

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<p>
 Aryna Sabalenka, ranked first globally, secured her place in the Miami Open finals after dominating Jasmine Paolini from Italy in straight sets.
</p>
<p>
 The 26-year-old Belarusian player has not dropped a single set throughout the tournament and demonstrated impressive play as she cruised to a 6-2 6-1 victory over the sixth-seeded Paolini.
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 Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam winner, has recently made it to back-to-back finals, though she was defeated by Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells earlier this month.
</p>
<p>
 It’s her maiden appearance at the Miami final, where Sabalenka will compete against either the young wild card from the Philippines, Alexandra Eala, or the American fourth-seed player, Jessica Pegula, for the championship on Saturday.
</p>
<p>
 They will meet in the second semifinal on Friday.
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<p>
 The top-seeded Sabalenka put on a masterclass on Thursday, overpowering Paolini with her strong serving and aggressive baseline play.
</p>
<p>
 Apart from two misjudged smashes and a overly ambitious drop shot that lacked sufficient force to challenge her rival, Sabalenka scarcely made a mistake as she powered through to triumph in merely one hour and 13 minutes.
</p>
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 "SUPER-happy that I managed to give myself yet another chance, another ultimate match, and another opportunity to lift a trophy," Sabalenka stated.
</p>
<p>
 He or she is an amazing competitor, which means I understood that I'd have to fight for each point.
</p>
<p>
 I concentrated on my serve and aimed to keep it as low as possible since she serves flat. Really pleased with how well I performed.
</p>
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 Sabalenka has made it to her fourth final of 2025 after securing victory in Brisbane back in January. She faced losses subsequently against American player Madison Keys at the Australian Open and later against Andreeva at Indian Wells just two weeks prior.
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A Lost Dress Sparked a 41-Year-Old Skating Champ's Troubles

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<p>
 Boston – Approximately one year ago, when she was 40 years old, Deanna Stellato-Dudek faced an incident.
 became the eldest competitor to claim victory in an Olympic or world figure skating championship
 When she and her pair partner, Maxime Deschamps, claimed the pairs world championship.
</p>
<p>
 The occasion sparked significant jubilation within the figure skating community, particularly due to its occurrence in Montreal. This was where Stellato-Dudek relocated following her return to competitive skating many years post-adolescence when she initially stepped away from the sport. In Montreal, she discovered an ideal skating companion in Deschamps, who happened to be eight years her junior. At this time, she was diligently working through the steps of applying for Canadian citizenship and together with Deschamps, they were set on securing a spot on the podium at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
</p>
<p>
 Stellato-Dudek amazed everybody back then, gliding over the ice and spinning gracefully above the rink as Deschamps held his hand aloft—an impressive feat for someone who should have retired from competitive skating long before reaching such an advanced age.
</p>
<p>
 She mentioned that her motivation was to someday "reach 80 years old, sipping wine during dinner and reflecting, 'You know, I decided to return to skating and gave it a try.'"
</p>
<p>
 The Olympic medal no longer seemed like a dream; it was an expectation.
</p>
<p>
 Everyone kept saying, “Next year is going to be much tougher.” Yet up till this week, she had no idea of the extent of it.
</p>
<p>
 Although they secured victory in three events during the recent season, which included winning the Canadian championships, the last several months have been challenging due to persistent injuries, fluctuating performance, and instances of bad luck like the severe fever that led Deschamps to withdraw from the Grand Prix finals in December.
</p>
<p>
 Nevertheless, they arrived with aspirations for another world championship title, but things began to unravel once more during Wednesday’s short program.
</p>
<p>
 It began when Stellato-Dudek discovered that she had forgotten her glittering, sequined figure-skating gown at the hotel. Such oversights were common for her; Deschamps habitually inquires whether she has packed her dress, almost out of ritual since she frequently forgets. However, on Wednesday, he neglected to check, and only upon starting her warm-up did Stellato-Dudek become aware of her error.
</p>
<p>
 Luckily, since they were the defending champions, she and Deschamps didn't have to take the ice for longer than an hour. When people became aware of the situation, a group of mutual friends hurriedly made their way to her room. They located the dress and passed it along in a chain until it was handed over just moments before she and Deschamps were due to hit the ice at TD Garden.
</p>
<p>
 "I'm pleased I recalled when I was stretching; otherwise, I'd be in my jogging pants," Stellato-Dudek stated.
</p>
<p>
 The doubt about whether her dress would arrive in time created an additional sense of worry.
</p>
<p>
 "I hope it gets here on time because I'll look silly skating in sweatpants," she said, continually worrying about it.
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 Stellato-Dudek, having finished dressing, watched as Deschamps stepped onto the ice. She performed without making any major mistakes, yet also failed to impress with particularly outstanding moves. During a jump sequence, she barely touched down on the edge of her skate. In another part, where she executed a spin, she faltered ever so slightly. There was an instance when she descended too quickly after being released from Deschamps’s grasp. Despite these minor errors, she maintained a smile throughout, feigning nonchalance despite seeing their cumulative score diminish with every mistake.
</p>
<p>
 They ended their performance with a score of 67.32, placing them at seventh position, roughly 10 points short of the leading pair, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara from Japan. Dejectedly, they skated off the ice. Securing a medal, let alone defending their championship title, now seems highly improbable.
</p>
<p>
 Occasionally you emerge victorious; occasionally you gain insights," Stellato-Dudek stated. "Everything appeared askew.
</p>
<p>
 However, since competing professionally as a figure skater at 41 is more challenging than doing so at 40, Stellato-Dudek sees no reason to call it quits. Her Olympic aspirations remain as strong as ever from the previous year. In December, she successfully obtained her Canadian citizenship. So why would she want to halt now?
</p>
<p>
 "It's just under a year from now," she stated.
</p>
<p>
 I've been involved in pairs skating for nearly a decade now, so no, I'm completely dedicated and prepared to continue," she went on. "Plus, we have numerous excellent concepts for the upcoming season.
</p>

A Lost Dress Sparked a 41-Year-Old Skating Champ's Troubles

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Gwiazda tenisa już czeka na Świątek w czwartej rundzie w Miami

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<b>
 Iga Świątek już wie, z kim może zagrać w czwartej rundzie turnieju w Miami. Jej potencjalną przeciwniczkę wyłoniło starcie pomiędzy Karoliną Muchovą i Eliną Switoliną. Te rozegrały trzysetowy mecz, w którym lepsza okazała się Ukrainka. Zwyciężyła ona 6:2, 3:6, 6:2 i niebawem może zmierzyć się z Polką.
</b>
<p class="art_paragraph">
 Iga Świątek (2. WTA) w trzeciej rundzie turnieju WTA 1000 w Miami wpadła na Elise Mertens (28. WTA). Zanim Polka wyszła na kort, rozpoczęło się spotkanie, które wyłonił jej potencjalną przeciwniczkę w czwartej rundzie.
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 Iga Świątek poznała potencjalną rywalkę w czwartej rundzie turnieju WTA 1000 w Miami
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 Karolina Muchova (14. WTA) i Elina Switolina (22. WTA) to dwie świetnie tenisistki, zatem można było oczekiwać wyrównanej rywalizacji. Początek negatywnie zweryfikował te przypuszczenia, a wyraźnie przeważały serwujące - wyjątkiem był trzeci gem, w którym Czeszka została przełamana. Powtórnie spotkało ją to przy stanie 2:4, a mimo że zaraz miała break point, to Ukrainka się wybroniła, a następnie wykorzystała pierwszy setbol. To dało jej zwycięstwo 6:2.
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<p class="art_paragraph">
 Switolina poszła za ciosem i po zaciętym otwarciu drugiej partii (rozegrano 16 punktów) przełamała Muchovą. Ta odpowiedziała przełamaniem powrotnym, a następnie objęła prowadzenie (na które czekała od pierwszego gema całego meczu).
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 Karolina Muchova dogoniła Elinę Switolinę. W trzecim secie to Ukrainka była górą
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 Problemem Czeszki były niewykorzystane break pointy, przez co nie mogła odskoczyć przeciwniczce. Udało jej się tego dokonać w ósmym gemie, a przy własnym serwisie potwierdziła przewagę w drugim secie, wygranym 6:3.
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 W decydującej partii przełomowym momentem okazał się szósty gem, w którym Switolina przełamała Muchovą. Niedługo później miała nawet dwa meczbole, lecz Muchova skutecznie się obroniła. Za trzecim razem już nie dała rady, a Ukrainka zakończyła spotkanie po 123 minutach. I to ona będzie mogła zagrać z Igą Świątek o ćwierćfinał turnieju WTA 1000 w Miami.
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Aussie star dethroned in shock title loss at homecoming

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 Aussie boxing star
 Skye Nicolson
 lost her WBC featherweight championship following a split decision win against American fighter Tiara Brown.
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 In Sydney, during the event featuring George Kambosos Jr against Jake Wyllie, Nicolson was protecting her title for the third consecutive time in what was a triumphant return home.
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 Brown's reaction said it all as she collapsed to the ground and screamed with her team cheering loudly when it was announced she was the new champion.
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<p>
 "The world title changes hands and a fairytale for the American," caller Ben Damon said on DAZN's coverage.
</p>
<p>
 Post-fight, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn admitted he thought Nicolson might have edged the bout when it went to the Australian judge, Phil Austin.
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<p>
 "Skye made the mistake of fighting Tiara's fight. There was some great body work, but she didn't use her feet and she let Tiara make it a dogfight," he said on DAZN.
</p>
<p>
 "I thought Skye posed the fight well and it was a split and went to the Australian judge, I was thinking we've got a good chance here but it was 97-93 to Tiara.
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 "It's her night tonight, we'd love to see if the WBC will give us a chance back. But Skye's got a rebuild for her, tonight belongs to Tiara Brown."
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Manchester City Stuns Chelsea: Women’s Champions League Showdown Ends Visitors' Unbeaten Season

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 Manchester City
 ended
 Chelsea
 ‘s unbeaten season as
 Vivianne Miedema
 substituted twice from the bench in the opening match of the doubleheader
 Women’s Champions League
 quarter-final.
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<p>
 This was the second out of four meetings between the two teams within just 12 days. These matches were sandwiched around a Women's Super League game and came hot on the heels of Saturday’s League Cup final. The match had moments where both sides played cautiously, leaving the away team particularly unable to get into an offensive rhythm. This allowed halftime substitute Miedema to help establish a 2-0 lead for Nick Cushing’s squad by the end of the first leg. She began with a strike that hit the underside of the crossbar before calmly finishing her chance.
 Hannah Hampton
 late on, leaving
 Manchester City
 in an advantageous spot as they head into the second leg at Stamford Bridge.
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<p>
 For
 Sonia Bompastor
 This marked her first loss as Chelsea’s manager following an impressive run of 28 undefeated matches since she took charge in West London. The team appeared somewhat fatigued just a few days prior.
 securing League Cup triumph
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    Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the Women's Champions League, ending their undefeated streak for the season.
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    Vivianne Miedema scores two goals from the substitutes' bench for the impressive home team.
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    HT: Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea
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    GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 1-0 CHELSEA (VIVIANNE MIEDEMA, 60 MINUTES)
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    OFF THE WOODWORK! Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, 80 minutes
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    GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 2-0 Chelsea (Vivianne Miedema, 89 minutes)
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   Lucy Bronze reacts to Chelsea's defeat
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   “I just don’t think we were good enough,” the defender says to TNT Sports. “We didn’t have enough effort in our press, we were sloppy in our passing. We were miles off our game. Sonia said that at half time.
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  <p>
   That's how football goes; you experience highs and lows. The first part of the season has been amazing for us. All we need to do now is regroup, improve ourselves, and focus on performing well during the upcoming matches. We firmly believe that we have the ability to change things around. In my opinion, even when we played in the League Cup final, we weren't necessarily playing up to our full potential.
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  <p>
   It will be the most significant match of the season up until now. There's everything still left to compete for. We're aware that we have the capability to find the back of the net, so let's hope we can improve significantly in the upcoming week and make it to the semifinal.
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  <h2>
   Vivianne Miedema talks to TNT Sports
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  <em>
   22:04
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  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
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  <p>
   “The winner of the match states, ‘This needs to be our norm.’ We were genuinely disappointed following Saturday’s game. While I am feeling good overall, I’m not yet ready to play four full matches of ninety minutes each. It felt great to step onto the field and contribute to the team.”
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  <p>
   We all aspire to compete in the Champions League. It remains an ongoing battle within our league. Today stood out, and ideally, we aim to replicate this level of play next week. Our squad has been depleted with many absentees. Nonetheless, this boosts our morale, and hopefully, we can carry this forward into Sunday’s match and also maintain it going into the following week.
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   FT: Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea
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   21:55
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   Chelsea suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Manchester City, taking control of this quarter-final clash! Substitute Vivianne Miedema scored twice, bringing an end to Sonia Bompastor's undefeated streak of 28 games right from the start.
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   They have only reached half of their journey, yet this constitutes an impressive initial segment from Nick Cushing’s team.
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  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea, 94 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:51
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   The clock is running down for the guests as Manchester City secure a free kick, but they seem in no rush to resume play.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea, 90th + 1 minute
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:49
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   We’ve played the first of five additional minutes. Chelsea earn a corner.
  </p>
  <p>
   Maika Hameno takes a quick touch, setting up an opportunity for launching it into the box. Nathalie Bjorn attempts to make contact with her header, but the connection is weak.Goal kick.
  </p>
 </div>
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  <h2>
   GOAL! Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea (Vivianne Miedema, 89 mins)
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:46
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   <strong>
    Top-tier performer! Vivianne Miedema steps up again as Manchester City chase down Chelsea’s unbeaten run!
   </strong>
  </p>
  <p>
   Kerolin is the mastermind behind the play; as a Brazilian threat throughout the night, she cuts through from the right flank. She creates room with her powerful run for her striker who positions herself just outside the penalty area, yet it requires precise execution. Miedema allows the ball to roll across her foot before placing it immaculately into the corner — score 2-0!
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 86-minute mark
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:44
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   A vital save from Hannah Hampton – or wasn't it? It wouldn't have made a difference anyway. The goalkeeper wouldn't have been aware that Vivianne Miedema was offside as she stretched out her left leg to block the Dutch player’s attempt at scoring.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 85-minute mark.
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:42
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   A second opportunity! Ayaka Yamashita comes up with a crucial save low to her left, stopping Wieke Kaptein, who has been dynamic following her entry into the game.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 84-minute mark.
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:41
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Chelsea are intensifying their efforts. Sandy Baltimore’s cross whizzes past the face of the Manchester City goal without any teammates ready to convert it, before Aggie Beever-Jones prompts a save.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 82-minute mark.
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:38
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   This result would make for an intriguing second leg, undoubtedly. Could Manchester City manage to prevent Chelsea from experiencing their first loss of the season?
  </p>
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  <h2>
   KICK FROM NOWHERE! Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, 80 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:38
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   <strong>
    Rattles the crossbar! That’s as close as Chelsea have come,
   </strong>
   Johanna Rytting Kaneryd found space on the right side of the box and unleashed a shot that crashed into the woodwork. Ayaka Yamashita stood little chance, yet Manchester City managed to hold on.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 79-minute mark
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:36
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Vivianne Miedema lifts her hand apologetically after yanking Sandy Baltimore's legs out from under her.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 77-minute mark
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:35
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Chelsea haven't managed to dominate the match tonight. Despite having possession of the ball more often, they haven't put sufficient pressure onManchester City.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 74-minute mark
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:32
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   A further alteration for Manchester City sees Laura Blindkilde Brown, who earned her first cap for England in December, take over from Jess Park.
  </p>
  <p>
   Hamano's initial free kick is disappointing; it's weak, low, and bounces harmlessly out of bounds, resulting in a goal kick.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 71-minute mark.
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:29
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   That concludes Ramirez's evening, which was somewhat unexpectedly over. Sonia Bompastor brings in Maika Hamano now.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Offside! Manchester City leads Chelsea 1-0 with 68 minutes played.
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:28
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   <strong>
    The ball has found the back of the net...however, Mayra Ramirez was offside!
   </strong>
   Aggie Beever-Jones gracefully glided into position and executed an elegant sidestep pass—but unfortunately, her center forward moved prematurely.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 68-minute mark
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:25
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Nick Cushing hollers out some directions to his team members. Meanwhile, over at the opposite dugout, Sonia Bompastor remains composed near the sidelines – although her squad will have to score an additional goal to maintain their undefeated run of 28 games since being managed by the French coach.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 64-minute mark
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:21
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Here’s another opportunity for the Dutch player! Millie Bright takes control and urges the attempt, with Miedema stepping up. Hannah Hampton dives to make an impressive save.
  </p>
  <p>
   Mary Fowler is replaced by Laura Coombs.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea, at the 62-minute mark
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:20
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   It came as somewhat of a shock that Vivianne Miedema wasn’t starting this match without Bunny Shaw present; however, Nick Cushing appreciated the impact she brought from the substitutes’ bench, which proved effective.
  </p>
  <p>
   Chelsea won't be overly concerned, especially considering they have another match at Stamford Bridge ahead of them, yet that goal will boost the home team’s morale.
  </p>
 </div>
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  <h2>
   GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea (Vivianne Miedema, 60 mins)
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:18
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   <strong>
    The stalemate has been ended! A vital goal from the substitute Vivianne Miedema!
   </strong>
  </p>
  <p>
   It had to be her. Manchester City build pressure as Chelsea fail to clear a corner. Hannah Hampton makes an extraordinary save from a header but succeeds only in tipping on to the bar, and Miedema is on hand to volley home the rebound. What a goalscorer she is!
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 58th minute
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:16
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Lucy Bronze makes an essential defensive header! Kerolin surges past Millie Bright and appears to have found Vivianne Miedema, but the Lionesses' right-back clears the ball with courage.
  </p>
  <p>
   Chelsea undergoes changes. Keira Walsh and Lauren James are leaving as Sonia Bompastor brings in new talent; Sjoeke Nusken and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd have joined the team.
  </p>
 </div>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 56th minute
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:14
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Manchester City have restricted choices for their substitutes, as Nick Cushing has selected only seven out of the allowed ten replacements—I wouldn’t expect to see goalkeeper Khiara Keating or Katie Startup getting a chance to play.
  </p>
  <p>
   Laura Coombs appears to be warming up with great intensity.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 54 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:11
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Goalless we remain, then, nearly an hour into this two-legged tie.
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 53 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:10
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Millie Bright just about stays with the pacey Kerolin, showing all of her intelligence and experience to time her slide and block a cross.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 51 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:08
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Mayra Ramirez has looked the likeliest Chelsea player to open Manchester City up, and Gracie Prior clatters through the back of the striker after being defeated by some neat feat. The resultant delivery is poor, though.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, after 48 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:05
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Lauren James fires a precise shot from 25 yards following a free kick that is taken quickly, but Ayaka Yamashita remains unbothered as usual, moving to her left and making the save.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, after 47 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:04
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Vivianne Miedema has gone up front, with Mary Fowler moving out to the left.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Second half...
  </h2>
  <em>
   21:03
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   At the break from Manchester City – as expected, it’s Vivianne Miedema whom Nick Cushing calls upon to attempt breaching the Chelsea defence. Lily Murphy makes way for her substitution.
  </p>
  <p>
   Chelsea will make a switch, too: Wieke Kaptein replaces Catarina Macario, who wasn’t at her best in the first half.
   <strong>
    Back underway.
   </strong>
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   HT: Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:48
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Without any goals, and little excitement near the goal area to analyze, things remain relatively quiet. However, one positive point is that the playing surface appears satisfactory—both sides have managed some neat touches at intervals. It feels like this match might still turn around eventually. Yet, as usual with such two-leg encounters, caution prevails; each team seems reluctant to take significant risks, aware that another ninety minutes await them next week.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   HT: Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:47
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, half-time
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:46
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   As we head into stoppage time towards the end of the half... or not. The board remains untouched, and that's the end of it.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 42 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:44
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Lily Murphy, a talented young sprinter, demonstrates her speed as she picks up momentum like shifting gears. However, Nathalie Bjorn puts an end to her charge. Meanwhile, Manchester City fails to capitalize on the resulting corner.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 40 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:41
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Having said that, there is an almost immediate lull as half time begins to loom into view.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 37 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:39
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   A nice tempo to this game in the last ten minutes or so. Manchester City test both edges of the Chelsea defence, before Mayra Ramirez tries to burn Laia Aleixandri, knocking it past the centre-half. It’s to no avail, with Aleixandri recovering quickly.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 35 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:36
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Nobody there! It’s lovely work from Mayra Ramirez, bounding beyond the Manchester City defence and attempting to pick out a teammate. Lauren James rushes up in support - too far, as it happens, with Ramirez’s pull-back evading her!
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 33 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:34
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Not Sandy Baltimore’s best. Mary Fowler times her leap well to head away.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 32 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:34
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   A clip of the legs from Leila Ouahabi brings down Mayra Ramirez slightly softly - but a free kick is nonetheless awarded, with Chelsea’s larger lumps coming forward to contest the delivery.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 29 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:30
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Another snapshot is saved by Hannah Hampton, who is yet to be truly tested despite those couple of early sightings for Jill Roord.
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 28 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:29
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   The first opportunity for Lily Murphy to show off her considerable talent. She puts Lucy Bronze on her heels with a diagonal drive before moving the ball out of her feet to shoot, though is unable to generate the requisite power to really test Hannah Hampton.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 26 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:28
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Poor from Mary Fowler! It’s excellent pressing initially from Manchester City, drawing Millie Bright into an error, and there are four sky blue shirts pouring forward as Fowler picks up possession. Her forward ball is overhit for Kerstin Casparij, who chases it out of play.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 25 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:26
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Diligent defensive work from Lauren James, who retreats to help out Sandy Baltimore as Kerolin looks to capitalise.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 23 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:24
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Beever-Jones is getting going, though. She shimmies past Lily Murphy and then past two more, eventually earning a corner.
  </p>
  <p>
   Sandy Baltimore hits a Chelsea head, but a looping effort is comfortable for Yamashita.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, after 21 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:23
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Aggie Beever-Jones manages to intercept a forward pass, but the 21-year-old ends up in the grasp of Ayaka Yamashita. Additionally, she was found to be offside during this play.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with 19 minutes played
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:21
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Impressive defence from Gracie Prior, moving quickly to stop Mayra Ramirez from getting possession of the diagonally played ball.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with 15 minutes played
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:18
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   After an initial surge from Manchester City, Chelsea are starting to settle into the match and gain momentum.
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with 13 minutes elapsed
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:14
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Consecutive corner kicks. Sandy Baltimore takes the second one firmly under the control of Ayaka Yamashita.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with 12 minutes played
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:13
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Superior performance from the guests. Aggie Beever-Jones demonstrates strong speed and agility as she maneuvers past several potential tackles, and Lauren James wins a corner kick.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with 11 minutes played
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:12
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   With her right foot, Fowler passes the ball to Jess Park this time, executing a shorter play. However, it doesn’t go as planned; Park tries to create an opening for a cross but ends up navigating through a crowd of players instead. Ultimately, Chelsea manage to clear the danger from their area.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with 10 minutes remaining
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:11
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Bright agrees to a free kick 30 yards away from the goal. Mary Fowler collapses to strike it with her right foot before switching to her left, resulting in a curled cross that wins a corner.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with 9 minutes elapsed
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:10
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   A chance for Jill Roord now. The tall midfield player advances and takes aim, unleashing a strong, low shot. However, Millie Bright deflects it with an ankle touch, and Hannah Hampton collects it on the second try.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with seven minutes elapsed
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:08
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   It is a trifle peculiar seeing Keira Walsh in a Chelsea shirt up against her former club, and the midfielder hasn’t quite settled yet. Sandy Baltimore concedes a soft foul with Chelsea still short of fluency in these opening exchanges.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with five minutes elapsed.
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:07
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Chelsea are just being a touch sloppy in their own final third. Again, they give the ball away in a dangerous area with Jill Roord once more pressing well, but the Dutch midfielder is offside as Mary Fowler attempts to thread her through.
  </p>
  <p>
   Fowler begins centrally with Jess Park positioned slightly behind, Kerolin on the right flank, and young talent Lily Murphy on the left, as far as we can tell.
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, 3 minutes
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:04
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Lauren James is forced wide to retrieve an overhit cross, but the winger nimbly beats her defender and stands up another delivery. It’s too close to Ayaka Yamashita, who claims at head height.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea, with 1 minute remaining
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:03
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   A solid challenge from Jill Rood disrupts a Chelsea passing movement, allowing Manchester City to launch their initial attack. Kerolin’s powerful shot from 20 yards out is precise but narrowly misses the target, drawing an attentive gaze from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.
  </p>
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  <h2>
   KICK OFF!
  </h2>
  <em>
   20:01
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   <strong>
    Manchester City get proceedings underway.
   </strong>
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  <h2>
   Manchester City vs Chelsea
  </h2>
  <em>
   19:56
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Out the players come on to a pitch that looks rather better than
   the one utilised in Madrid last night.
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  <h2>
   Manchester City vs Chelsea
  </h2>
  <em>
   19:50
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   It’s good to see Keira Walsh back in the Chelsea side after a frustrating injury recently, the Lionesses midfielder back among old friends having spent nine seasons at Manchester City. Can the hosts get a handle on her tonight?
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  <h2>
   Kerolin identifies areas where Manchester City need enhancement.
  </h2>
  <em>
   19:40
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Brazilian striker Kerolin is set to make her first appearance in the Women’s Champions League following her move from the North Carolina Courage to Manchester City earlier this year. At 25 years old, she found some silver linings in the recent League Cup final loss but believes her team needs to be more clinical during their match tonight.
  </p>
  <p>
   It's challenging because upon reflecting on the match, we performed quite well. We should continue with our current approach and improve our choices once we reach the attacking area. This will be key for us to secure victory by finding the back of the net.
  </p>
  <p>
   I'm genuinely thrilled and exhilarated; it feels almost surreal. However, I must concentrate intensely on supporting my team. This is the moment to create history. We're prepared for this challenge and aim to give it our all.
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Tonight's other fixture
  </h2>
  <em>
   19:30
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   It seems the reigning champions are set for the quarter-finals as Barcelona has shown dominance over Wolfsburg in the initial stages of this Women’s Champions League match. They appear likely to carry a substantial first-leg lead into their home game in Catalonia. Let’s not forget that the victor from this matchup will go on to play whoever wins tonight’s contest.
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  <h2>
   Nick Cushing hopeful that playing at home makes a difference in the first leg
  </h2>
  <em>
   19:20
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   You sense that securing an advantage in the first leg is crucial for Manchester City, considering their upcoming challenging match at Stamford Bridge next week. As manager Nick Cushing noted before this game, the squad has performed well in their home matches throughout the current season.
  </p>
  <p>
   “There have been some remarkable outcomes [in our own stadium] this season,” Cushing stated. “The players defeated Barcelona at home and overcame Arsenal to reach the [League Cup] final which we recently contested. They understand their capabilities, yet genuine confidence is needed to claim titles. Once that conviction sets in, they’ll be able to string together consistent victories.”
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  <h2>
   Millie Bright shares subdued festivities following trophy win
  </h2>
  <em>
   19:10
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Millie Bright has disclosed that Chelsea didn’t partake in any extravagant festivities following their victory in the cup last weekend, considering how swiftly they had to shift focus from the League Cup final to this initial leg.
  </p>
  <p>
   There weren't many festivities," Bright confessed. "Everybody was fast asleep by 9:30 pm. I certainly was – completely exhausted! This year, we're aiming for significant goals. Claiming trophies isn’t something we hesitate to talk about.
  </p>
  <p>
   “In every match we participate in, our mindset is focused on winning and becoming the top team, with everything geared towards achieving that ultimate objective. Honestly speaking, this season, our approach has become even more stringent than before; I wouldn’t have believed it possible for us to elevate our standards further, yet here we are.”
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Lucy Bronze speaks out about autism and ADHD
  </h2>
  <em>
   19:00
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Will Castle
  </em>
  <p>
   Lucy Bronze
   thinks her neurodiversity gave her an edge due to being diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life.
  </p>
  <p>
   With 22 significant titles to her credit, she has theصند
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   Chelsea
   The star has almost claimed every major accolade in women's football, including a notable victory.
   Euro 2022
   triumph with the Lionesses.
  </p>
  <p>
   England player Lucy Bronze speaks about her autism and ADHD diagnoses.
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Team news - Chelsea
  </h2>
  <em>
   18:50
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Aggie Beever-Jones and a fully fit Keira Walsh enter the starting lineup for Chelsea.
  </p>
  <p>
   <strong>
    Chelsea XI:
   </strong>
   Hampton; Bronze, Bjorn, Bright (c), Baltimore; Cuthbert, Walsh; Beever-Jones, Macario, James; Ramirez.
  </p>
 </div>
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  <h2>
   Team updates - Manchester City
  </h2>
  <em>
   18:48
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   With their two injured players out, Nick Cushing gives 19-year-old striker Lily Murphy her chance to play for Manchester City.
  </p>
  <p>
   <strong>
    Manchester City XI:
   </strong>
   Yamashita; Casparij, Prior, Aleixandri (C), Ouahabi; Hasegawa, Roord, Park; Kerolin, Murphy, Fowler.
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  <h2>
   Manchester City report an injury setback before the Chelsea quarter-final clash.
  </h2>
  <em>
   18:38
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   We ought to get some team updates shortly. Manchester City won’t have their key attacker Khadija Shaw nor their forward Aoba Fujino available.
  </p>
  <p>
   Khadija Shaw's injury latest as Manchester City announce setback before Chelsea quarter-final
  </p>
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  <h2>
   Ian Wright is infuriated by 'a disgrace' pitch as Arsenal loses to Real Madrid
  </h2>
  <em>
   18:20
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Unfortunately, this was not the final disappointing umpiring incident of the week, as the wet conditions were heavily criticized by Ian Wright following Arsenal’s loss to Real Madrid yesterday evening.
  </p>
  <p>
   Ian Wright expresses anger over 'disgrace' pitch as Arsenal loses to Real Madrid
  </p>
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  <h2>
   'Shameful': Criticism mounts over women’s league cup final pitch as Chelsea defeats Manchester City
  </h2>
  <em>
   18:10
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   The playing surface came under scrutiny after the match, drawing criticism from athletes of both sides due to its poor condition.
  </p>
  <p>
   'Shame': Pitch of Women’s League Cup Final draws criticism as Chelsea defeats Manchester City
  </p>
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  <h2>
   The crucial factor in Chelsea’s win against Manchester City during the League Cup final
  </h2>
  <em>
   18:00
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   Let's reflect on that League Cup final held at Pride Park.
   <strong>
    Jamie Braidwood
   </strong>
   were present to witness Sonia Bompastor and Chelsea maintain their impressive campaign:
  </p>
  <p>
   The crucial factor behind Chelsea’s win against Manchester City provided them with significant leverage.
  </p>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h2>
   Manchester City versus Chelsea LIVE
  </h2>
  <em>
   17:08
  </em>
  ,
  <em>
   Harry Latham-Coyle
  </em>
  <p>
   If familiarity indeed leads to contempt, then Manchester City and Chelsea might find themselves despising each other come next week. With this Women’s Champions League first-leg match being their fourth encounter in a brief period—and the visitors looking for payback following last weekend’s League Cup final loss—expect some tension building up between these two teams.
  </p>
  <p>
   The match begins at 8pm at the Joie Stadium.
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