French women easily beat Colombia on new manager’s debut
France’s women comfortably beat Colombia 5-2 on Friday in the first match for new coach Herve Renard.
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Climate crisis causing more home runs in baseball, study suggests
Data from 100,000 US Major League games reveals higher temperatures lead to more balls hit out of parkSteroids once gave many of baseball’s sluggers a power boost. Now research suggests that today’s home run hitters are seeing their shots turbocharged …
Royals made almost £2m from sale of horses received as gifts from prominent figures
Palace insists horses given to late queen, including 34 from emir of Dubai, were ‘personal gifts’King Charles III and his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, appear to have made almost £2m from the sale of horses that were gifts from prominent figures.The…
England’s Lionesses triumph over Brazil in first-ever Finalissima final
The match ended on a penalty shoot-out, with Thursday’s win allowing England to extend their unbeaten streak to 30 games.
French army fears overstretch among soldiers patrolling Paris Olympics
Like past Olympic host nations France plans to deploy soldiers for securing the 2024 summer games in Paris, but army and government sources have told AFP that they fear the forces being overloaded.
Benzema’s Real Madrid humiliates Barcelona and moves on to Copa final
Madrid’s 4-0 win allows team to overcome its goal deficit following the first leg last month. The team will face Osasuna on 6 May.
Angel Reese says LSU will not visit White House after Jill Biden comments
First lady appeared to extend invite to rivals IowaReese says team wants to meet Obamas insteadCollege basketball star Angel Reese says she and her LSU teammates will not visit the White House in the aftermath of comments made by first lady Jill Biden….
Switzerland to host women’s Euro 2025 football tournament
Switzerland will host the 2025 Women’s European Championship, European soccer’s governing body UEFA said on Tuesday.
White House appears to walk back Iowa’s ‘joke’ invitation after NCAA loss
Tradition is for national champions to visit with PresidentIowa v LSU game has provoked debate on social mediaJill Biden’s press secretary has walked back comments the first lady made about inviting Iowa’s women’s basketball team to the White House aft…
Matildas unveil first period-conscious kit design for Women’s World Cup
Integrated period underwear aims to alleviate player anxietyTournament co-hosts New Zealand swap white shorts for teal The co-hosts of this year’s Women’s World Cup have unveiled new kits that directly address period anxiety among players.For the first…