Women in sport

Australia is through to the T20 World Cup semi-finals, having beaten New Zealand by just four runs in a must-win group match on Monday.

Lisa Alexander coached her last game at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, after nearly a decade at the helm of Australia’s national team.

Maria Sharapova’s professional tennis career has come to end, with the five-time grand slam winner announcing her retirement.

After 8 years off the tennis court, Kim Clijsters played her first WTA Tour match on Monday, taking on Spain’s Gabine Mugurza at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Ellyse Perry won her third Belinda Clarke Award at the Cricket Australia awards on Monday night, capping off a memorable 12 months for the cricketer.

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“It’s my newest niece, my sister just had her, 11 or 12 weeks ago,” Barty said as she sat down in front of a packed post match press conference.

She’s an absolutee role model in the growing sport for women. Now to get more girls involved and seeing the many opportunities available.

Ash Barty has won the Newcombe Medal for the third consecutive year, capping off a brilliant year of tennis for the World No. 1.

The 1-0 win marks the second time the Matildas have beaten the South Americans in four days, this time only narrowly coming away with the victory.

The historic pay deal to ensure that the Australian national football teams, the Matildas and the Socceroos, has been offically released.

The Matildas will earn the same pay as the Socceroos as part of a landmark deal, according to a report from News Limited.