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The pair will take their place in the 63-player field on account of their continued commitment and contribution to the game, courtesy of an invitation from tournament sponsor HSBC. photo Getty Images
After becoming the Interim WBC World Bantamweight Champion last year, McMahon now has the chance to compete at her preferred weight.
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In what is seen as a predominantly male sport, 11-year-old Alyx Coby from Newbridge has already shown that Karting is not just for the boys. Feature contains Q & A with Alyx plus 2016 preview report
Schippers and Harrison in fine form
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Australia showed their attacking intent from the off and won a penalty corner in the first minute.
Nomura, the Honolulu based 23-year-old from Kanagawa, Japan, has introduced herself to the golfing world with a thunderclap. photo Credit Golf Australia
Sarah Taylor's third consecutive half-century led England women to a four-wicket victory over South Africa
Twenty years after she won the event that kick-started her wonderful career, the Scottish veteran is in the mix to win the tournament again on a packed leaderboard at The Grange in Adelaide.
Massaro, who last week triumphed at the National Squash Championship in Manchester, became just the first Englishwomen in 22 years to win the Allam British Open.
With honours even in the match, the series is finely balanced at 1-1 with three matches still to play.
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Shiffrin earned the victory in her first race after missing two months due to injury. The Canadian Press
Q&A with GB Rowing Team's nutritionist, Wendy Martinson OBE, who tightly controls the athlete's diets to help optimise their performances.
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Sioned Harries scored one try and created another as Wales Women picked up their first victory of this year's Women's Six Nations with a 23-10 triumph over Scotland Women on Sunday.
Ko held the overnight lead by one shot from French rookie Justine Dreher.
When Jorien ter Mors (NED) drops by on long track events, she is a force to reckon with.
Knight and Elwiss shared a 97-run fifth-wicket stand that broke the back of the chase after Anya Shrubsole's 3-35 had helped restrict South Africa to 196 for nine.
Brunt, who only bowled five overs during England women’s second One-Day International against South Africa after suffering from a back spasm.
