Tag: Women’s sports
Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka
WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka was not the first professional tennis player to withdraw during a Grand Slam tournament because of mental health concerns...
Hataoka keeps Marathon LPGA Classic with late birdie burst
SYLVANIA, Ohio — Nasa Hataoka needed another birdie streak to hang onto the lead Friday in the Marathon LPGA Classic.
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AP Sportlight
July 10
1926 — Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open golf...
AP Sportlight
July 9
1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim...
Condie overcomes back surgery to reach Olympic rings
SALT LAKE CITY — Kyra Condie lay on the operating table as doctors broke her back and put it back together.
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McBride scores 25 to help Lynx beat Wings 85-79
MINNEAPOLIS — Kayla McBride scored 25 points, Sylvia Fowles had 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-79...
Nasa Hataoka shoots 10-under 61 in Marathon LPGA Classic
SYLVANIA, Ohio — Nasa Hataoka parred the final two holes to miss a chance for the second 59 in LPGA Tour history, finishing with...
Dutch dreams: 3×3 Olympic basketball team eyes Tokyo gold
AMSTERDAM — Dimeo van der Horst’s time was running out with the Dutch national basketball team, so he gave 3-on-3 a shot.
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Counting the cost: England fans now gear up for Euros final
LONDON — There are no doubt a few hangovers across England on Thursday after a night of wild celebrations in the wake of the...
Moore non-committal on WNBA return with documentary upcoming
NEW YORK — Maya Moore's husband Jonathan Irons had a quick answer when asked if he wanted to see his wife, play basketball again.
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