Across the Net: Issue 8
A shortened version of our weekly newsletter: a round-up of the best women's sports coverage from across the internet. To get Across The Net every week, complete with fun GIFs and bonus chat, straight into your inbox, sign up at the bottom of the page.
Cricket
Australia Take Command of Ashes
England crushed as Australia's left-handed captain Rachael Haynes leads a 75-run win against the World Cup champs. England will need to win on Sunday if they stand a chance of turning it around 😬 . Could the messy Ashes TV deal still prove to be a missed opportunity for the sport as a whole?
Tennis
Venus Williams sinks Garbiñe Muguruza at WTA Finals
Because who wants to win Wimbledon anyway? Plus, the hardest thing about becoming No.1, as Muguruza had been aiming for, is staying there.
Rugby
RFU agree to pay England's match fees against Canada
England are set to play Canada in a three-test series this Autumn, and the RFU have agreed to pay up to make it happen. The announcement follows the RFU's decision to end the team's professional contracts in August. An agreement on future contracts still hangs in the balance...💸
Img: England captain Sarah Hunter
Football
Chelsea Manager Signs New Three Year Deal
Happy for Chelsea, sad that this rules her out of the England job...
Life
Condoleezza Rice is Successful because Sport
Well, kinda.
"Rice was the first African-American female U.S. Secretary of State, the first African-American woman to be named National Security Advisor and the first African-American to be named provost at Stanford University. At the Annual Salute to Women in Sports, where Rice was awarded the Billie Jean King Leadership Award, she discussed her background in sports and attributed her leadership successes to lessons she picked up as a competitive athlete."
The Evolution of Women's Sportswear, in Pictures
OK it's not extensive but, there's some choice pics in here.
Img: Suzanne Lenglen in 1926
Listen
Game Changing Sports Technology
"In 1972, women’s interest in athletics surged. But their breasts presented an obstacle." Design podcast 99% Invisible's episode on the sports bra.
WHAT'S ON?
October 29 | CRICKET
The Ashes, Australia v. England: 3rd one day international
Watch on BT Sport
October 29 | TENNIS
WTA Finals, Singapore
Watch on BT Sport
October 28 | FOOTBALL
Women's Super League: Bristol City v. Reading & Sunderland v. Liverpool FC
Follow via FAWSL Twitter
October 29 | FOOTBALL
Women's Super League: Man City v. Birmingham City & Chelsea v. Yeovil & Everton v. Arsenal
Follow via FAWSL Twitter
