Across the Net: Issue 10
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.
Hockey
Alex Danson Will Continue to Captain England
Olympic champ Danson will captain the England women's hockey team for the squad's next three major international competitions, including the World Cup in London and the Commonwealth Games. It was also announced this week that Vitality is becoming a sponsor for England Hockey in a big way.
But skorts still make no sense.
Football
Fara Williams Scores Direct from Kick-Off
This vid is everything.
Climbing
Angela Eiter Becomes First Woman to Climb 'La Planta de Shiva'
This article is a bit of a longer read but so worth it, touching on how climbing is paving the way for equality in sport and explains why Eiter's achievement is so important.
Tennis
Billie Jean King is the Best
Mostly just including this so we can all get hyped for the release of Battle of the Sexes in a couple of weeks. In this vid, Jean King raises important points on misogyny, why women voted for Trump and why they can't win, all in 24 seconds.
Bobsledding
Mica McNeill's Feels on Funding Cuts
Did we learn NOTHING in 1993? Bobsledding is probably the coolest sport ever. McNeill's team funding was cut just weeks before they were due to go to the Winter Olympics despite British Bobsleigh funding three men's teams this year. Don't worry, she's got this.
WHAT'S ON? : NOVEMBER
9th – 12th | CRICKET
The Ashes, Australia v. England: Test Match
Watch on BT Sport
11th – 12th | FOOTBALL
Women's Super League including: Reading v. Chelsea
Watch on BT Sport
11th – 12th & 26th | CYCLING
Cyclo-Cross National Trophy: Round 3 & 4
Follow on Twitter
17th , 21st & 25th | RUGBY
Old Mutual Wealth Series: England v. Canada
Watch Live in Twickenham
