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Knaak’s tears, Jeglertz’s calm, Shaw’s goals: the story of Manchester City’s WSL title triumph
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5/7/2026

Knaak’s tears, Jeglertz’s calm, Shaw’s goals: the story of Manchester City’s WSL title triumph

After 10 years without a Women’s Super League title, City are champions once more – here’s how they did itThe sight of Rebecca Knaak fighting back tears on hearing the full-time whistle last Sunday summed up what this means. The Manchester City defender had sustained a painful shoulder injury during a victory over Liverpool snatched by her late header so probably had her own reasons for finding the combination of relief, soreness and joy a little overwhelming. But her emotions could have been felt by any of the longer-serving season-ticket holders in the stands after a decade-long wait for a Women’s Super League title.When City lifted this trophy in 2016, the landscape of the English women’s game was wholly different. The club, then managed by Nick Cushing, completed the 16-game campaign unbeaten and clinched the title on a day when they deployed a starting XI featuring nine English and two Scottish players from a squad that included only six non-English players. It was a time before the wider, full-time professionalism of the league and the influx of overseas talent. Continue reading...

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Dhawan Backs Experienced Rohit, Kohli to Handle Reduced ODI Cricket Ahead of 2027 World Cup
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4/30/2026AI summary

Dhawan Backs Experienced Rohit, Kohli to Handle Reduced ODI Cricket Ahead of 2027 World Cup

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to handle the reduced frequency of ODI cricket ahead of the 2027 World Cup, citing their experience and professionalism. Dhawan, who himself became a one-format player later in his career, acknowledged that limited match exposure can disrupt rhythm but emphasized that seasoned players like Rohit and Kohli are well-equipped to convert the challenge into an opportunity. He highlighted Rohit's fitness transformation and noted that the scheduling leading up to the 2027 World Cup will provide them ample match time.

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