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Jess Davis is first American to qualify for 2024 Olympics in modern pentathlon

Jess Davis qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in modern pentathlon at the Pan American Games.

7 months ago

How a Paris Meet Changed Women’s Track and Field

In the early twentieth century, women were discouraged from competing in track and field. The First International Track Meet for…

7 months ago

Infighting of Women’s World Cup faves Spain, France, Canada reveals big issues in the sport

For all the progress in women's soccer, the fact that three of the top 10 nations have major player/coach issues…

1 year ago

Caroline Garcia bests Aryna Sabalenka for WTA Finals crown

Caroline Garcia became the second Frenchwoman to win the season-ending WTA Finals after Amelie Mauresmo in 2005, also the last…

2 years ago

USWNT beats Canada to win CONCACAF W title, seal Olympics spot

Alex Morgan scored a penalty late in the second half to guide the USWNT to a 1-0 victory over Canada…

2 years ago

‘It’s brutal’ – how French football’s hijab ban is affecting Muslim women

This week we speak to the activist Shireen Ahmed and the lawyer Marion Ogier about the fight to end the…

2 years ago

USWNT star Macario and NXGN winner Dumornay nominated for Ligue 1 awards

The two young players are emerging as the next stars of French football

2 years ago

Tess Ledeux Changed The Game For Female Freestyle Skiers Right Before The Olympics

In the X Games women’s ski big air competition, France's Tess Ledeux successfully completed a double cork 1620 for the…

2 years ago

French player hits out at French Open postponement, saying ‘it’s a pretty selfish decision’

World No 59 Cornet is far from impressed with the way French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu, who feels the delay…

3 years ago

France: Female sports journalists cite sexism, harassment

More than 150 female sports journalists in France have denounced sexism, harassment and discrimination they said they routinely face from…

3 years ago