Will the US women’s soccer team win their battle for equal pay?

The world champions want to be paid the same salary as their male counterparts. Public pressure could help them achieve their aimIn an escalation of ongoing disputes over gender discrimination between the US...

Equine flu outbreak spreads with 174 racing stables now in lockdown

• New fears that racing shutdown may extend beyond next week • Four new cases are found including three at original yardConcern that an outbreak of equine influenza (EI) could extend the shutdown of British racing beyond...

Jump Girls shows female jockeys blazing an often perilous trail

New documentary highlights women who have made their name in the often cut-throat, brutal and downright dangerous sport of horse racingAs Rachael Blackmore was led back to the Cheltenham Festivalwinner’s enclosure on board A...

‘A huge step forward’: British breakers hail Olympic proposal

Prospective inclusion of breaking in Olympics goes down well among UK crewsIt was the early 1970s and dancers couldn’t get enough of the instrumental “breaks” on a record. DJ Kool Herc, now widely hailed...

Victoria Pendleton reveals she considered taking her own life

• Former Olympic cyclist speaks about mental health issues • 38-year-old has ‘turned a corner’ after summer tormentFormer Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton has revealed she considered taking her own life last summer.The 38-year-old has previously spoken about her...

US women’s team sues US Soccer over ‘institutionalized gender discrimination’

World Cup champions seek equal pay with male counterpartsUSWNT set to defend title in France this summerAll 28 current members of the United States women’s soccer team have filed a lawsuit against their own...

How Artificial Intelligence Might Influence NFL

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a computer science subcategory that can find implementation in virtually every industry. The current issue with AI is a high initial investment and an insufficient number of case studies to...

Bryony Frost makes history with Frodon in Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham

• Ryanair Chase winner Frodon and rider get huge reception • Front-runner looked beaten before rallying to win after lastBryony Frost became the first female jockey to win a Grade One chase at the Cheltenham Festival as Frodon made...

Bernardo Silva: Manchester City’s rising star beloved by Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has said the Portuguese playmaker is ‘a joy’ to coach and one of the best players in England this seasonBernardo Silva’s status with Pep Guardiola is clear. “I love him,” says Manchester City’s...

Cuban cyclist Arlenis Sierra wins Cadel Evans race

Disappointing result for Australian Mitchelton-Scott team Lucy Kennedy finishes second and Amanda Spratt thirdCuban Arlenis Sierra has spoiled the Australian show for the biggest win of her cycling career.Sierra launched a perfectly timed attack in...

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