Steph Curry: NBA superstar talks Donald Trump, Serena Williams and Colin Kaepernick
Curry recently talked in a column for The Players’ Tribune, external about his two daughters, and how he wants them to “strive for careers where they’ll be treated fairly… and paid equally”. The father-of-three says there is still a lot of work to be done in closing the gender pay gap. “I have two daughters […]
Glasgow 2014: Olympian Wendy Houvenaghel retires from cycling
Responding to Houvenaghel’s comments about sexism in cycling, former Team GB track cyclist Victoria Pendleton agreed women do receive different treatment. The Olympic gold medallist and former world champion told BBC Radio 5 live: “The world of sport, like it or not, it still is very much a male-dominated arena to work in and it […]
Singapore table tennis team are the ones to watch in Glasgow
She said: “There is some pressure because my team is very strong. I think it is more of a motivation and inspiration knowing that I play alongside very strong team-mates. “We train about six to seven times a week, depending on when the competitions are coming, for about seven hours a day.” The four Singaporean […]
Culture and concerts where IS once reigned
Daniella Peled Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) IWPR A Peace Festival was held in Mosul weeks after IS was ousted For almost three years, while her home city of Mosul was under occupation by so-called Islamic State (IS), Tahani Salih kept a daily diary documenting their crimes. Tahani, now 27, filled almost 500 […]
Canada’s justice system lets sex assaults fall through the cracks
Submitted photo Jennelle Polok says the justice system needs to do more to prosecute sexual assaults Sex assault remains one of the most under-reported crimes in Canada. But with only one out of every 10 sex assaults reported by Canadian police resulting in a conviction, is it any wonder that victims doubt justice will be […]
GB women’s water polo set for tough Europeans
“It’s a massive achievement to have even got there. It’s a big jump from where we were but I think it’s a great stepping stone towards the Olympics.” Leighton, who has led the team for eight years, also thinks the prospect of playing in London has been central to the squad’s improvement. “I think everybody […]
Great Britain to compete in water polo at London 2012
“Teams do cost more money but if we’re serious about being a world-class performing nation we’ve got to take some of these team events and really start working on them,” British Swimming chief executive Dave Sparkes told BBC Sport. “I believe water polo can be one of the star events at the Games.” Water polo […]
Georgina Kennedy targets Commonwealth Games medal after meteoric rankings climb
It was in her final year at Harvard that Kennedy decided she would turn professional on completion of her studies in 2020. But with the Covid-19 pandemic hitting in March that year, the tour was halted. Having not competed while studying, Kennedy used the year break to her advantage, training to improve aspects of her […]
Tunnock’s owner and football boss honoured
Tunnock’s Sir Boyd’s confectionery firm Tunnock’s makes caramel wafers, snowball and teacakes. The inventor of the Tunnock’s Teacake and the boss of the Scottish women’s football team have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Confectioner Boyd Tunnock, 86, receives a knighthood for services to business and charity, while Shelley Kerr’s MBE is for services […]
‘A great American success story’
Robert Cottrell Features correspondent Elvis Presley (Getty Images) The week’s best arts and culture reads – including a guide to gender in India, notes on Pinterest and a classic essay on the rise of Elvis Presley. “If you have acid thrown in your face, go to the hospital, then later to the police. The doctors […]