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1 week, 1 day ago

Nat Sciver-Brunt slams fastest century in women's Tests, guides England to a strong first-innings score vs South Africa – India TV

England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt scripted women's Test history by smashing the fastest-ever century on Day 1 of the one-off Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Sunday, December 16. India's Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma had come close earlier this year in the Chennai Test against South Africa before Sciver-Brunt broke the record. Fastest century in women's Tests 96 balls …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Nat Sciver-Brunt breaks 26-year-old record to hit fastest Women's Test hundred

India Today

Nat Sciver-Brunt hit the fastest hundred in Women’s Tests on Sunday. On Day 1 of the ongoing Test between England and South Africa at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, the right-hander became the first batter to score a hundred in less than 100 balls in Women’s Tests. THE FASTEST EVER WOMEN'S TEST CENTURY ðäïðäïðäïðäï Nat Sciver-Brunt never fails to amaze …

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1 month ago

Honest England ready to bounce back from T20 World Cup failure in crunch South Africa series

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

England announce squads for all-format South Africa tour; Capsey dropped from T20Is, Kemp called up for Tests

India TV News

England have announced their squads for the all-format tour of South Africa with Heather Knight retained as captain. Alice Capsey has been omitted while all-rounder Danielle Gibson is out due to her operation on her left knee as the only two changes from the T20 World Cup squad. "All-rounder Danielle Gibson misses out on the squad following an operation on …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Moldova's Pro-Western President Maia Sandu Wins Second Term in Presidential Runoff

Firstpost

Moldova's incumbent President Maia Sandu has won a second term in the crucial presidential runoff, defeating a pro-Russia rival. The outcome is a major boost for Moldova's pro-Western government, which firmly endorsed Sandu's bid and her vision of closer ties with the West, steering Moldova towards EU membership.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maia Sandu: Moldova’s pro-EU president wins close run-off election amid Russian meddling claims

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chelsea Wolfe: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR

Chelsea Wolfe: Tiny Desk Concert Not long after her arrival, Chelsea Wolfe carefully arranged a handful of objects on the Desk in front of her — a dagger, a chalice, a pentacle and flower — all inspired by the Magician tarot card, which symbolizes new beginnings. “Whispers in the Echo Chamber,” a dark and distorted rumination on intrusive thoughts and …

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2 months ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Fernandez and Gracheva Shine in Round of 16

BBC

A total of 16 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with the first round of 16 featuring a variety of players. In the first match, Leylah Fernandez defeated Varvara Gracheva 6-0 in a dominant display. In the second match, Diana Shnaider overcame Viktoriya Tomova 6-2 in a close contest. Sayaka Ishii emerged victorious against Zeynep Sonmez 4-6, …

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2 months ago

Putin's rage as bid to stop Moldova joining the EU is foiled: Kremlin tries to discredit referendum as voters back Brussels despite 'Russian interference'

Daily Mail

President Sandu said today that her camp had 'won justly in an unjust struggle' Russia has furiously attempted to discredit Moldova's referendum on joining the European Union as the nation narrowly voted in favour of joining the bloc in a shift to the West. Incumbent pro-EU President Maia Sandu gives a press conference on October 21, 2024 in Chisinau, Moldova …

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2 months ago

Moldova's Gritty President Maia Sandu Takes on Putin in a Crucial Election

The Economist

Moldova's president Maia Sandu is poised to win the first round of a presidential election and will likely prevail in a run-off on November 3rd. Her victory would be a significant blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin and would strengthen her reputation as a reformer who has proven able to beat back the post-Soviet oligarch-led corruption.

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Daughter's cerebral palsy prompts Heidi Shoecraft to study exercise physiology

ABC

When Heidi Shoecraft's daughter Maia was just a baby doctors told her she would have limited movement. "It's been a journey and she's definitely reached a lot of goals," Heidi said. "I realised how much movement would make a big difference to Maia's life," Heidi said. "I kept at it, and I think that it's also taught me a lot …

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3 months ago

Ajla Tomljanovic beaten at Korea Open as Beatriz Haddad Maia capitalises on service issues

ABC

Brazilian star Beatriz Haddad Maia has proved too powerful for Anna Tomljanovic, beating the Australian 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the WTA quarterfinals in Seoul. Haddad Maia broke Tomljanovic's serve three times on her way to the last eight of the Korea Open, where she will meet Polina Kudermetova. Joining Haddad Maia in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 event …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karolina Muchova outclasses Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach US Open semis for second straight year

Hindustan Times

Unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova, in only her sixth tournament back after suffering a wrist injury at the 2023 U.S. Open, beat Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the New York semi-final for a second consecutive year. Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic reacts against Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil during their Women's Singles Quarterfinal match. Muchova …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Haddad Maia into last 16 after video review row

The Hindu

Beatriz Haddad Maia booked her place in the US Open fourth round on Saturday after winning a controversial video review which derailed her opponent Anna Kalinskaya of Russia. Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya complaints to the umpire as she plays against Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia during their women’s singles third round match. At the recent Cincinnati Masters, Britain’s Jack Draper scored a …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

World's most hated book is pulled from a major Australian city's library shelves for the first time - and critics want it banned everywhere

Daily Mail

EXCLUSIVE A controversial book which has been slammed worldwide for exposing children to 'gay porn' has been ripped from an Australian city's library shelves for the first time. Gender Queer, by Maia Kobabe, is the most banned book in America, with critics claiming its graphic depictions of teenage sex are targeted at kids Maia Kobabe, a non-binary author from California …

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4 months ago

Flag football popularity on the rise in Southland

LA Times

Maia Helmar threw for 70 touchdowns on her way to earning Sunset League most valuable player last season The high school flag football season is underway in the Southland and the race to crown the first Southern Section champion has begun. 2 in California last fall behind quarterback Madi Lam, who passed for 5,584 yards and a nation-best 91 touchdowns …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Katie Boulter marches on at Canadian Open but Harriet Dart crashes out

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

So special – Maia Bouchier revels in maiden hundred as England seal ODI series

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Maia Bouchier says enjoyment key to England’s resounding win over New Zealand

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

England Women vs New Zealand Women: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times

England Women put up a dominant show in the first ODI by beating their New Zealand counterparts by nine wickets. England's Tammy Beaumont in action as she hits four runs off the bowling of New Zealand's Fran Jonas Action LAST 5 MATCHES Team Form England Women L W NR W W New Zealand Women T L L W L THE …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Book bans in the US are at an all-time high. Will we see a similar spike in Australia?

ABC

On January 20, 2021, the young black poet Amanda Gorman stood upon the dais at Joe Biden's presidential inauguration to read her poem The Hill We Climb. Listen to ABC RN's Banned Books Photo shows Banned Books_02_0201 The Book Show's Sarah L'Estrange looks at what is driving book bans worldwide, from China's crackdown on homoerotic danmei fiction to the controversy …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Maia Bouchier interview: This England team is ready to win a major trophy

The Telegraph

Bouchier believes that the improvement in her performances is down to opportunity, but also a focus on the mental side of the game. “The work that we’ve done with her in particular is around controlling emotion and controlling herself in the game and thinking tactically about how she’s going to play,” he said. “I definitely think it’s been more of …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek rallies against Haddad Maia to reach Madrid Open semis

The Hindu

Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 and reach the Madrid Open semifinals for a second straight year on April 30. So, good for me, at least I was not the only one.” Medvedev will next play record five-time champion Rafael Nadal or 30th-seeded Jiri Lehecka World No. 8 Andrey Rublev comfortably …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Maia Kobabe’s ‘Gender Queer’ tops list of most criticized library books for third straight year

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir “Gender Queer” continues its troubled run as the country’s most controversial book, topping the American Library Association’s “challenged books” list for a third straight year. “A few advocacy groups have made ‘Gender Queer’ a lightning rod,” says Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. ”People are trying to shut down …

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Nat Sciver-Brunt slams fastest century in women's Tests, guides England to a strong first-innings score vs South Africa – India TV

Nat Sciver-Brunt breaks 26-year-old record to hit fastest Women's Test hundred

Honest England ready to bounce back from T20 World Cup failure in crunch South Africa series

England announce squads for all-format South Africa tour; Capsey dropped from T20Is, Kemp called up for Tests

Moldova's Pro-Western President Maia Sandu Wins Second Term in Presidential Runoff

Maia Sandu: Moldova’s pro-EU president wins close run-off election amid Russian meddling claims

Chelsea Wolfe: Tiny Desk Concert

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Fernandez and Gracheva Shine in Round of 16

Putin's rage as bid to stop Moldova joining the EU is foiled: Kremlin tries to discredit referendum as voters back Brussels despite 'Russian interference'

Moldova's Gritty President Maia Sandu Takes on Putin in a Crucial Election

Daughter's cerebral palsy prompts Heidi Shoecraft to study exercise physiology

Ajla Tomljanovic beaten at Korea Open as Beatriz Haddad Maia capitalises on service issues

Karolina Muchova outclasses Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach US Open semis for second straight year

US Open 2024: Haddad Maia into last 16 after video review row

World's most hated book is pulled from a major Australian city's library shelves for the first time - and critics want it banned everywhere

Flag football popularity on the rise in Southland

Katie Boulter marches on at Canadian Open but Harriet Dart crashes out

So special – Maia Bouchier revels in maiden hundred as England seal ODI series

Maia Bouchier says enjoyment key to England’s resounding win over New Zealand

England Women vs New Zealand Women: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Book bans in the US are at an all-time high. Will we see a similar spike in Australia?

Maia Bouchier interview: This England team is ready to win a major trophy

Swiatek rallies against Haddad Maia to reach Madrid Open semis

Maia Kobabe’s ‘Gender Queer’ tops list of most criticized library books for third straight year