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Australian netballer Paige Hadley made a powerful comeback just 10 weeks after giving birth, joining seven other mothers playing professional netball. Her return celebrates how female athletes are redefining what's possible after motherhood.
After years away from the sport, Nigeria has officially relaunched its Netball Federation with backing from the Olympic Committee and a bold goal to medal at the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Corporate sponsors are already lining up to bring netball equipment to schools nationwide.
Just 20 hours after a crushing semifinal defeat, Australia's netball team rallied to win bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Their loss and recovery might be exactly what the sport needs to reach the Olympics.
Australia's national netball team is attempting something no Diamonds squad has ever achieved: defending both Commonwealth Games and World Cup titles back to back. Coach Stacey Marinkovich has just eight training sessions to prepare her team for history.
Paris Lokotui walked away from elite netball at 24, just weeks after winning her first championship and being on the edge of representing New Zealand. Now she's chasing a completely different dream in rugby.
In 1895, a Swedish suffragist transformed basketball into netball at her English college, creating a sport designed to build "physically perfect" women who could defy Victorian expectations. Today, that radical experiment is heading toward the 2032 Olympics.
Australia's Super Netball league held groundbreaking Anzac Day ceremonies that spotlighted servicewomen instead of servicemen, marking a powerful first for the female-led sport. The NSW Swifts partnered with Women's Veterans Australia to create a ceremony that celebrated military women who have long been overlooked.
Three professional netball players made emotional comebacks to Australia's top league this weekend after having babies, with one opening up about her battle with postpartum depression. Their returns mark a powerful moment for mothers in professional sports.
Jamaican netball star Romelda Aiken-George came out of retirement to help a friend and just broke a 12-year record for most career appearances. The 37-year-old mother now holds the title previously owned by Australian legend Cath Cox.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured their spot in the Super Netball Grand Final after a stunning comeback victory over the Melbourne Vixens, 58-44. The home crowd erupted as the team clinched their third grand final appearance in four years.
Teenager Gracie Smith has earned a spot on England's senior netball program just months after finishing her high school exams. The rising star won her first championship at 16 and is now training with the country's best players.
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South Africa's national netball team is aiming for a top-five finish at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, showing major progress after back-to-back sixth-place finishes. After historic wins against England and building squad depth, the Proteas are ready to prove they belong among the world's elite.
Australian netball star Kiera Austin has co-designed period-proof athletic shorts to tackle the alarming rate of teenage girls quitting sports. The innovation absorbs the equivalent of four pads and is already being worn in professional matches.
Emily Mannix sat out an entire championship season after her newborn daughter nearly died at birth. Now she's back on the court and leading a support network for athlete moms.
The Silver Ferns captured their first Commonwealth Games gold medal since 2010, going undefeated through seven matches. Coach Dame Noeline Taurua led the redemption story just months after being sidelined by concerns over team culture.
Casey Alexander volunteers as president of Waiuku Theatre Group while coaching multiple netball teams in her New Zealand community. Her work has welcomed countless children and families into the arts and sports.
Manchester Thunder claimed their fifth netball championship with a heart-stopping 54-51 victory over London Pulse, sealed by a clutch shot with seconds remaining. The Grand Final drew over 8,000 roaring fans to Manchester's Co-op Live arena, marking a major milestone for professional netball in England.
The Silver Ferns defeated England 61-54 to reach their first Commonwealth Games netball final in 12 years. They'll face Jamaica for gold on Sunday night in a historic matchup that breaks Australia's decades-long stranglehold on the sport.
Australian netball stars joined the crowd in supporting their opponent Tonga during the team's first-ever Commonwealth Games appearance. Even while competing for gold, the Diamonds showed what sportsmanship looks like at its best.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds just wrapped up the best regular season in Super Netball history, winning 13 games and losing just once. Now the dominant team is heading into finals as the favorite to capture their third championship in four years.
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