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England's star spinner Sophie Ecclestone became her country's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats during the historic first women's Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground. The 27-year-old reached 336 career wickets while legends who fought for women's cricket watched from the stands.
England's star cricket spinner Sophie Ecclestone is back with a smile after opening up about her mental health struggle that nearly ended her career. Now she's leading her team toward World Cup glory on home soil.
Sophie Adenot became France's second woman in space as she and three crewmates successfully launched to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The nine-month mission marks a historic moment for European space exploration and brings the ISS back to full capacity.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot docked at the International Space Station this weekend, making history as only the second French woman ever to reach space. She's joining a four-person crew for a months-long research mission that could set new records.
Indiana Fever fan favorite Sophie Cunningham is coming back for another season, keeping the team's championship dreams alive. The sharpshooter who became known for fiercely defending her teammates signed a one-year deal to return to Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham cleared up confusion about her contract negotiations with the most wholesome reason ever. She wanted more years on her deal so she could buy a house and bring her dog and donkey to Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever fan favorite Sophie Cunningham celebrated her new $665,000 contract by getting baptized as an adult. The move reflects a growing trend of women's basketball stars publicly embracing their faith.
Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station after a 34-hour journey, bringing the crew back to full strength. French astronaut Sophie Adenot made history as only the second French woman to reach space.
Paralympic cycling champion Sophie Unwin is teaming up with a brand new pilot for the Commonwealth Games, proving that even elite athletes embrace fresh starts. The visually impaired cyclist, who only started the sport in 2020, has already racked up multiple gold medals.
A French helicopter pilot who plastered her childhood bedroom with rocket posters just launched from the very same Cape Canaveral launchpad she dreamed about. Sophie Adenot's journey from rejected applicant to astronaut shows how persistence pays off.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot is preparing for a groundbreaking nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station, setting a new national record for time in orbit. She'll conduct over 200 scientific experiments while living and working in microgravity.
A former helicopter pilot from Burgundy just achieved her childhood dream, becoming only the second French woman to reach space in three decades. Sophie Adenot and her international crew are now settling into their mission aboard humanity's most ambitious engineering project.
Sophie Devine scored 64 runs in her 150th match for New Zealand, leading the White Ferns to their biggest home chase ever and clinching the series against South Africa. The veteran player turned two dropped catches into a match-winning performance in front of her home crowd.
Country star Blake Shelton showed up unannounced to the Indiana Fever's practice wearing a custom jersey, leaving guard Sophie Cunningham starstruck mid-drill. The team is gearing up for their season with renewed energy after winning their first preseason game.
New Zealand's women's cricket team pulled off their highest home run chase in T20 history, with captain Sophie Devine's unbeaten 54 leading them to a series advantage over South Africa. The thrilling six-wicket win at Eden Park gives the White Ferns a chance to seal the five-match series this Sunday.
Cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters gathered at Civitan Park in Belpre for Relay for Life, celebrating those who've fought cancer while raising money for research and patient support. High school senior Sophie Boothby, who survived brain cancer at 16, served as grand marshal and shared her journey of resilience.
Sophie Whitehouse stopped four penalties in a shootout to send Charlton Women into England's top soccer league for the first time ever. The dramatic victory capped a five-year plan and a remarkable underdog season.
A late-night chess game and career advice from Mark Zuckerberg helped Sophie Novati build a company that's earned engineers $127,000 more on average. Her job placement startup Formation now works with Netflix, Google, and Adobe after raising millions in funding.
Sophie Kalmin spent her college years visiting her rhino friend Mumbles at Zoo Atlanta while building a unique major combining endangered species protection with policy work. Now she's headed to Washington D.C. to turn that passion into real change for animals.
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When funding cuts threatened to silence emerging theatre voices, Sophie Joans and her community raised over $100,000 in three weeks to keep the stage lights on. Their grassroots platform now helps dozens of young artists share their stories at South Africa's biggest arts festivals.
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