Johanna Konta will not complain about Australian Open schedule
“I’m fine,” said Konta, 24. “Whatever comes, I’m enjoying it.” Konta, who is guaranteed prize money of £370,000, is the first British woman to reach a major semi-final since 1983. Jo Durie was the last person to achieve that feat, at the US Open in 1983. Konta also joins Virginia Wade, the Australian Open champion […]
Who is Humza Yousaf? The rise and fall of a former first minister
PA Media Humza Yousaf became Scotland’s first minister in March 2023 Humza Yousaf’s decision to leave the Scottish Parliament in 2026 brings to an end a political career that both broke the mould and ended in failure. He was the first person of colour to hold the office of first minister and the first Muslim […]
How do they do it?
There is no denying that watching a well trained athlete at the top of their game is inspirational – but how do they do it? And, more importantly, how can you reap the benefits of their experience? Find out how some of the nation’s favourite sports men and women started, what they’ve learned and how […]
Waspi pension decision an ’embarrassment’
Getty Images Waspi campaigners called the UK government’s decision an “insult” The UK government’s decision to deny compensation to women affected by changes to the state pension age is a “serious embarrassment” for Scottish Labour, First Minister John Swinney has claimed. Anas Sarwar’s party said it had been hoping for “some form” of compensation for […]
Challenge Cup final: Leeds Rhinos need to perform – Rob Burrow
On Saturday they will face a Castleford side considered to be the surprise success story of this season’s Super League. Daryl Powell’s Tigers, who finished 11th last time out, are guaranteed a top-six finish and are in their first Challenge Cup final since 1992. England international Burrow has credited the Tigers’ improvement to their togetherness. […]
Netball: Tracey Neville wants to increase male participation in netball
London-based Knights and Manchester-based Spartans are the two men’s teams who will feature in the tournament in Belle Vue, which will see sides compete in games made up of eight-minute quarters. “This is not only about the competition but also testing players under physical pressure, showing that netball is a gender neutral sport and a […]
New Zealand netball coach Noeline Taurua says the team ‘don’t discard’ pregnant players
New Zealand coach Noeline Taurua says the team “don’t discard” pregnant players and has questioned how sport can better assist new and expectant mothers. Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio is expecting her second child and is helping Taurua with the three-game series against England this month. “They are not sick, they are not injured – […]
UFC 269: Amanda Nunes on motherhood, family and her legacy ahead of Julianna Pena title fight
When Nunes faces Pena on Saturday, she will be defending the bantamweight title for the sixth time and making her eighth title defence overall. Pena, 32, has repeatedly called out Nunes for a title shot throughout her career, and comes into the fight off a submission win over Sara McMann in January. With two defeats […]
Women’s Challenge Cup: Rampant Castleford Tigers set up Leeds Rhinos final rematch
Castleford Tigers thrashed Super League neighbours Wakefield Trinity to set up a Women’s Challenge Cup final rematch with 2018 winners Leeds Rhinos. England star Tara-Jayne Stanley and Francesca Townend scored hat-tricks as stand-off Georgia Roche inspired Tigers to a 100-0 win at Belle Vue. Leeds overcame St Helens, winning 16-10 to book their spot at […]
Challenge Cup: Playing, coaching, new baby – a week in the life of Adam Cuthbertson
Forsell was the first player to sign for the new women’s side when she moved from Bradford Bulls last winter on the back of her 2017 World Cup commitments. She had already won the treble with the Bulls – traditionally fierce rivals of the Rhinos – but her allegiance was always at Headingley. The Rhinos […]