Author: Leslie Scotland-Stewart

CANCUN, MEXICO – The 2025 Cancun Challenge concluded with a solid performance from the No. 12 ranked North Carolina women’s basketball team, who overcame Columbia’s pesky defense for an 80-63 victory. This win marks Carolina’s second consecutive multi-team event championship and their fifth title since the initiation of head coach Courtney Banghart’s tenure. North Carolina (8-1) faced off against Columbia (4-4), the three-time reigning Ivy League champions, and maintained their undefeated status at this year’s Cancun Challenge. Under Banghart’s leadership, the team has now recorded five straight victories in Mexico since 2019. Lanie Grant stood out once again, matching her…

Rabat — The potential for women’s leadership to reshape Africa’s economic landscape was emphasized by Lamiae Bazir during a panel discussion at the 27th MEDays Forum held in Tangier. Bazir highlighted that women’s unique leadership qualities can provide Africa with a significant competitive edge. In her view, women often exhibit a leadership style that is collaborative, future-focused, and rooted in social cohesion, traits that are increasingly essential in our complex global environment. She stated in an interview with Morocco World News (MWN), “Women bring a leadership style that is very particular and that is collaborative, long-term, disruptive, and anchored in…

Sharon Barbour BBC Local Investigations BBC Solicitor Chloe Gibson says thousands of women could have been affected Concerns are escalating regarding women’s breast cancer care within the County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT). A legal firm has reported a steady influx of inquiries from women seeking clarification about the quality of their treatment. Investigations have revealed alarming issues, including unnecessary mastectomies, delays in diagnoses, and a general lack of compassionate care. Currently, over 200 cases are under scrutiny, with at least 43 linked to significant harm and one resulting in a fatality. Chloe Gibson, a solicitor with Slater and…

The Presbyterian College Blue Hose women’s basketball team is set to face the UMBC Retrievers in the final game of the FIU Thanksgiving Classic on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. This matchup will take place at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, Florida. Game Overview – **Date**: November 30, 2025 – **Time**: 11:00 a.m. – **Location**: Ocean Bank Convocation Center, Miami, Fla. – **Broadcast**: Watch via ESPN+ – **Live Stats**: Available at GoBlueHose.com Current Team Performance The Blue Hose enter this contest with a record of 2-6. Their most recent game resulted in a 72-61 loss to…

Akama Liz Leads at WST World Cup Kitakyushu The WST World Cup Kitakyushu Street 2025, held in Japan on November 29, has culminated in an exciting showdown for the women’s final, featuring eight talented competitors. Top of the rankings is Akama Liz, who secured her place in the finals with a remarkable semi-final performance. Akama, who earned a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, posted the highest run score in the semi-finals with a total of 66.76. She then built on that success with an impressive trick score of 80.48, culminating in a combined total of 147.24. Trailing closely…

On November 28, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) achieved a decisive 3-0 victory against Italy in an international football friendly held in Orlando, Florida. This marks the team’s third consecutive win, following earlier victories against Portugal and New Zealand in late October. Early Dominance The match began with the USWNT asserting their dominance early on. Just two minutes into the game, Olivia Multrie found the net after a well-placed cross from her teammate Rose LaVelle, setting the tone for a one-sided contest. Italian Response Despite the early setback, Italy sought to retaliate. Chiara Beccari had a promising chance…

CANCÚN, Mexico – The University of Richmond women’s basketball team concluded their trip to Cancún with an impressive 76-59 victory over Green Bay, improving their season record to 6-2. This loss marked Green Bay’s third defeat of the season, bringing their record to 5-3. Game Overview The game kicked off with Green Bay making a quick statement, scoring the first five points. However, Maggie Doogan ignited the Spiders’ offense with a three-pointer, narrowing the gap to 5-3. Following a series of exchanges, Rachel Ullstrom tied the game at five, before Richmond surged forward with a commanding 14-0 run to finish…

USC Upstate Women’s Basketball Faces Kennesaw State in Hard-Fought Contest Location: VyStar Arena, Kennesaw, Ga. Date: December 2, 2025 Final Score: Kennesaw State 55, USC Upstate 41 Game Overview The USC Upstate women’s basketball team faced off against Kennesaw State in a matchup marking their first encounter since Upstate’s transition to the Big South Conference. Despite a valiant effort, the Spartans were unable to overcome a slow start and ultimately fell to the Owls. Standout Performers Cassie Gallagher: Led the Spartans with 17 points, contributing significantly from beyond the arc with 3 three-pointers made. Emma Blair: Recorded a season-high 12…

LAS VEGAS — The UNI women’s basketball team concluded their participation in the UNLV Thanksgiving Tournament with a close matchup against the host team, UNLV, ending in a 62-56 defeat for the Panthers. Game Summary The game kicked off with an impressive performance from the Rebels, who quickly surged to an 11-point lead by scoring the first 11 points of the contest. Despite their slow start, UNI managed to respond with four three-pointers in the opening quarter, including two from Taryn Wharton, but UNLV maintained momentum, leading 21-10 after the first period. In the second quarter, the Panthers tightened their…

Amber Czech, a 20-year-old welder, tragically lost her life while at work. She was looking forward to her career, showing up at her job eager to contribute. However, this aspiration was cut short when she was murdered by a colleague who expressed discontent towards her, citing that he “had been planning it for some time and didn’t like her.” This incident, while shocking, resonates deeply within the trades community, particularly among women and gender-diverse individuals. A troubling pattern emerges—a history of harassment, bullying, and intimidation that often precedes violent acts. Women in the trades report enduring a culture that dismisses…