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GB Women's Flag Football team in action at the World Games

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It’s probably fair to say that flag football is not particularly well-known in the UK. But the sport will be included in the Olympic Games for the first time at Los Angeles 2028 and Great Britain’s women’s team have set their sights...

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Rose Ladies Series final cancelled due to fire at Wentworth

The closing round of the Rose Ladies Series final has been cancelled due to a serious fire in the woods surrounding the Wentworth course where the event was being held.

Players and caddies had to be evacuated from the course when a fire on Chobham Common spread to the trees by the 10th hole. It was hoped the final round could be completed on Saturday but organisers have been forced...

Hull on the march as Hewson retains lead in the Rose Ladies Series final

Alice Hewson remains out in front after two rounds of the Rose Ladies Series final but a round of 65 helped Charley Hull move to within one shot of the lead.

Hewson was one-under-par for the day to move to five under. Hull produced the round of the day at The Berkshire course to improve from two-over to four-under.

Liz Young and Georgia Hall, who was the overall series...

Hewson leads the way in Rose Ladies Series final

Alice Hewson dominated the field in the opening round of the Rose Ladies Series final at North Hants Golf Club, finishing four shots in front on four-under-par.

Whitney Hillier and Sian Evans were Hewson's closest challengers on level par. Overall series leader Georgia Hall was a further two strokes back on two-over-par, alongside Charley Hull.

The three-round final is being...

Kang wins the Drive On Championship as LPGA Tour returns

Danielle Kang won the first event back on the LPGA Tour since February, claiming victory in the Drive On Championship in Ohio.

The American finished on seven under par, one shot ahead of Frenchwoman Celine Boutier, who missed a six-foot putt on the final hole which would have forced a sudden-death play-off.

It was a disappointing day for England's Jodi Ewart Shadoff, who...

Georgia Hall makes it back-to-back wins in the Rose Ladies Series

Georgia Hall won the latest event in the Rose Ladies Series at The Shire, her second victory in as many weeks.

The former Women's Open champion finished three shots clear of Elizabeth Young and Kylie Henry.

Charley Hull was a further shot back but remains in second place behind Hall in the overall standings going into next week's Grand Final series.

There will be...

NBA star starts fund to help women players sit out season

One of the biggest stars in the NBA has stepped in to help women players who decide not to make themselves available for the WNBA this season due to concerns over coronavirus or social justice.

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets has pledged $1.5m (£1.2m) through his KAI Empowerment Initiative Fund to provide support for those who fail to qualify for a medical exemption or choose to...

More accusations of abuse for British Gymnastics as Tinkler speaks out again

Former gymnast Amy Tinkler has spoken out over the length of time it is taking British Gymnastics to investigate her allegations of abuse, telling how more potential victims have approached her with claims of similar complaints.

The Olympic medalist said in a statement on Twitter: "I've been contacted by girls and parents from the club and the gymnastics community who have told me of...

Tensions over travel lead to Women's Open withdrawal

One of America's top players has decided to miss next month's Women's Open Championship because of concerns over international travel during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Brittany Lincicome has won two Majors and eight events on the Ladies PGA Tour but will miss her first Women's Open in 16 years.

She was originally planning to travel to Royal Troon with her infant daughter but no...

Gateshead Diamond League Grand Prix cancelled

Having already been postponed from August to September, the Gateshead Diamond League Grand Prix has now been cancelled completely.

"Time has ultimately defeated us to ensure that international athletes can compete in a safe manner and to their full potential," said Gateshead Council and British Athletics in a statement.

Heptathlon World Champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson was...

Georgia Hall wins latest Rose Ladies Series event

Georgia Hall won the sixth event in the Rose Ladies Series at Bearwood Lakes to move up to second overall in the standings.

The former Women's Open winner endured a poor start to her round and was two over after four holes. But she recovered to finish one under par to win by a single shot.

Meghan MacLaren, who won the second event at Moor Park, was one of six players to...

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