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In a nail-biting encounter, Wrexham FC emerged victorious in their EFL Cup first-round meeting against Hull City, clinching the win in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. Jack Marriott scored the decisive penalty, sending the Wrexham fans into a frenzy. The match ended 3-3 after 90 minutes, with Ollie Palmer scoring twice in added-time to force the shoot-out.
The victory was a significant boost for Wrexham, following a disappointing loss to Southampton in the Championship. Manager Phil Parkinson expressed his delight, stating, "This win is crucial for our campaign. It's a morale booster, and we're looking forward to the next round."
Meanwhile, in the world of sports, history was made as the West Indies cricket team clinched a bilateral ODI series against Pakistan for the first time since 1991. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten century in the series-clinching win, while Jayden Seales took six wickets in the third and final ODI to help the West Indies secure the series.
Elsewhere, Dana White, UFC boss, confirmed that a UFC event will take place at the White House. The event will mark the 250th anniversary of the US's founding, scheduled for July 4, 2023. The details of the event are yet to be disclosed, but White is expected to meet with the president to discuss plans.
In a separate development, sports icon Venus Williams is set to be honoured with a Barbie doll from the Inspiring Women collection. The doll, priced at around $38, features Williams wearing the outfit she donned at Wimbledon in 2007, where she won her sixth Grand Slam singles title. This tournament was historic as it was the first time a woman earned equal prize money to the men at a Grand Slam event.
The doll, which includes details such as an all-white outfit, a green gem necklace, wristband, tennis racket, and tennis ball, is part of a collection honouring women who have paved the way in their fields. It will be available at Mattel Creations and major retailers starting August 15, 2025. This is the second Barbie version of Venus, her first being released in 2024 as part of Barbie’s 65th anniversary celebration featuring trailblazing female athletes.
Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has been an advocate for gender pay equity in sports. She has won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Serena Williams and three Olympic gold medals (including singles gold in 2000). Despite reduced activity recently, she was granted a wild-card for the 2025 U.S. Open.
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In the world of sports, mixed-martial-arts has been announced to make its debut at the White House, as UFC boss Dana White confirmed that a UFC event will take place on July 4, 2023, marking the 250th anniversary of the US's founding. Meanwhile, Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, is set to be honoured by receiving a Barbie doll from the Inspiring Women collection, premised on her historic win at Wimbledon in 2007, when she earned equal prize money to men amidst the Grand Slam event.
In addition to her tennis accomplishments, Venus Williams has been an advocate for gender pay equity in sports, having competed in various sports including basketball and tennis. This Barbie doll has captured details of Venus' iconic outfit and accessories from her 2007 Wimbledon win, in correspondence with the tennis attire she donned during her reign in basketball and tennis courts.
