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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · 28d

The Red Roses had their own Lionesses moment when winning the World Cup at Twickenham yesterday in front of 82,000 fans.

Here’s my piece on such a special occasion and tournament that has changed the game for women’s rugby in England.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

Rugby World Cup win can be England’s ‘Lionesses moment’ – ‘We’ve got the ball rolling and we don’t want it to stop’

The only way is up for English women's rugby after a world-record crowd at Twickenham witnessed them dismantle Canada

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Sep 19

Exclusive chat with Tommy Fleetwood. Yes, he is that sound. No, he wasn't among the many ppl to call Jack Grealish to convince him to join Everton.

Along with the Ryder Cup and The Open, we talked about his family and friends including Pep Guardiola and Tom Holland.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Tommy Fleetwood interview: Ryder Cup challenge, Open dreams, Everton excitement and playing with Pep

Tommy Fleetwood has become one of the most popular golfers in the U.S. - he is more than ready for the Ryder Cup challenge at Bethpage

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Sep 13

An important member of Team Europe for the Ryder Cup. If Bob MacIntyre hadn’t made the cut with his final shot yesterday at Wentworth he would have gone home to play shinty.

Since Rome in 2023, he’s a golfer who has truly emerged and everybody knows it.

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Robert MacIntyre is going back to the Ryder Cup. He’s a different golfer now

"If I have to sit out every game, I'll sit out every game. If have to play every game, I'll play every game."

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Sep 10

I'm fascinated by Andy Murray the golfer. Great to talk golf with him this afternoon at Wentworth after watching him, Gareth Bale and Teddy Sheringham at the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am. Murray is aiming to have a go at regional qualifying for The Open in 2027.

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Andy Murray aiming to enter regional qualifying for The Open Championship

Murray explained he did not think he would have "any chance" of qualifying for the main event.

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Aug 31

James Milner is still the second youngest player to score in Premier League history and 23 years later he is now the second oldest player to score in the league.

That stat feels as on brand as his Liverpool career touch map.

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Aug 30

Where else is Muniz gonna put his foot? Terrible decision which takes such a special moment away from a young player.

The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · Aug 30

18-year-old Josh King scores for Fulham at Stamford Bridge — but his goal is ruled out after a VAR review.

Rodrigo Muniz was deemed to have fouled Trevoh Chalobah in the build-up.

Right decision?

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Aug 27

Sarah Bern cried at different points of this interview and I hold all of the space for that level of vulnerability and for her. She’s an incredible athlete and role model. And importantly, a really nice person.

She trusted me with depth and I can’t thank her enough.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

Sarah Bern: From hating her body and barely eating to Vogue and modelling for Barbie

Sarah Bern has become the role model she did not have in the years when she needed one the most

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Leonard Cohen song choice for karaoke speaks to me 🫶

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Aug 25

HIS NAME IS RIO ✨

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Gabby Herzig @gabbyherzig.bsky.social · Aug 25

Tommy Fleetwood finally did it. On Sunday, he wasn’t just a winner on tour, he was *the* winner on tour.

I followed Tommy until I couldn’t anymore, as he went through all the stops, all the emotions of victory. For @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

Inside Tommy Fleetwood’s triumphant Tour Championship win

Fleetwood learned from heartbreaking losses this summer, recognizing what he needed to do to win on the PGA Tour for the first time.

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Aug 19

I love telling stories like this one ❤️

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How a five-a-side facility in Wimbledon helped Trinity Rodman return from back injury

Goals Wimbledon's owner described the USWNT forward as humble while using his five-a-side facility to regain fitness earlier this summer

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jul 31

I worked as a car park attendant at the Women's Open at Royal Birkdale in 2014. Now I'm inside the ropes at Royal Porthcawl reporting for @theathletic.com

You can see the sea from every hole on this blustery Welsh course which once caught a 19yo Tiger Woods out.
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Women’s Open: Royal Porthcawl, the ‘painter’s paradise’ which caught out Tiger Woods

The rugged beauty of Royal Porthcawl is home to the Women's Open this week - could a men's Open follow?

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jul 30

If you don’t know Lottie Woad, you will.

The Leeds United fan gave up playing for Southampton to concentrate on golf.

Woad from Surrey has already won the Irish Open, Scottish Open and is now the favourite to win the British Open at Royal Porthcawl this weekend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Lottie Woad: Golf’s emerging superstar who used to practice in the snow

The Englishwoman missed out on $600,000 recently as she was still an amateur - only to win on her pro debut. Next up: The Women's Open...

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · Jul 27

▪️ Wiegman's reframing from title defence to 'new England'
▪️ 'Hard' conversations and the importance of body language
▪️ Subs' separate WhatsApp group
▪️ Players' families' Friday night pub crawl

The inside story of England's triumphant Euro 2025 campaign.

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Inside the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 win: Wiegman’s ‘new England’ mantra, ‘hard’ talks and… penalties

England retained the European Championship trophy with victory over Spain. This is the story of their triumphant tournament

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jul 27

Two photos taken three years apart. My niece Neila watching the Lionesses win the Euros in 2022 and 2025.

What they’ve achieved in the last few years is unbelievable. They are more than inspirational. They are well beyond that now. Scenes like this are just normal to Neila. That’s victory.

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jul 23

Still thinking about Aitana Bonmati’s goal

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jul 22

Michelle Agyemang has just scored one of the greatest ever England goals. And she will do it again.

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jul 17

That was the best and worst penalty shootout of all time. Magnificent scenes.

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jun 28

Thinking back to 2022 when I went to Glastonbury festival to write about music, football and the festival.

This will always be one of my favourite ever pieces for @theathleticfc.bsky.social.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/338...

‘Thank God for football!’: When fans and Glastonbury collide – the magic moments it creates

The impact of football at Glastonbury is clear - and the influence goes far beyond just shirts in a crowd...

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Charlie Eccleshare @cdeccleshare.bsky.social · Jun 26

For nearly 10 years it was Tim Henman, before Andy Murray assumed the role for almost two decades.

Now it looks as though Jack Draper is ready to take over as the great British hope at Wimbledon - one of sport's most enduring psychodramas ⬇️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/645...

Wimbledon’s British tennis psychodrama awaits its new leading man, Jack Draper

Draper has all the tennis tools to succeed at his home major, but being British at Wimbledon is a test of character like few in sports.

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The Athletic | Tennis @theathletictennis.bsky.social · Jun 26

🌱 88 grass courts across three venues
🌷 28,000 new plants blooming
🎾 An actor and writer who became a master of tennis balls

@caoimhesport.bsky.social speaks to the people who prepare the All England Club to host a grand slam ⬇️

🔗 bit.ly/44ydXfX

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jun 26

It’s a magical place 💜💚

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jun 26

Where are my tennis fans? I’ll be covering Wimbledon for The Athletic this summer. Beyond excited!!! Wimbledon is where I live so the place already means a lot 💜💚

First piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...

How Wimbledon gets its grass courts, flowers and tennis balls ready for Grand Slam action

While Centre Court is quiet, a team prepares for two weeks of sporting theater. In the future, this time will be taken over by fans.

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jun 14

I like tennis

Me standing and smiling underneath the entrance to Queen’s Club and a sign which reads HABC Championships

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Caoimhe O’Neill @caoimhesport.bsky.social · Jun 1

I got to write about Senny and his smile 😀

www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

The smile of PSG’s Senny Mayulu that says everything about Champions League glory

Senny Mayulu's celebration after scoring in PSG's 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter, says everything about him and his team.

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