World Surf League
Governing body for professional surfers
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The World Surf League (WSL) is the governing body for professional surfers and is dedicated to showcasing the world's best talent in a variety of progressive formats. The World Surf League was originally known as the International Professional Surfing founded by Fred Hemmings and Randy Rarick in 1976. IPS created the first world circuit of pro surfing events. In 1983 the Association of Surfing Pros took over management of the world circuit. In 2013, the ASP was acquired by ZoSea, backed by Paul Speaker, Terry Hardy, and Dirk Ziff. At the start of the 2015 season, the ASP changed its name to the World Surf League. Sophie Goldschmidt was appointed as WSL CEO on 19 July 2017. Paul Speaker had stepped down as CEO on 11 January 2017, and Dirk Ziff acted as the interim WSL CEO until Goldschmidt's appointment.
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WSL: Build-up to four games, including Brighton v Man CityFollow live BBC Two coverage as Brighton host Man City in the Women's Super League, plus text updates from three other games.BBC Sport - Published | |
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WSL: Build-up as Arsenal host Tottenham at sold-out EmiratesWatch live coverage as Arsenal host Tottenham in the Women's Super League, plus text and radio commentary from four other games.BBC Sport - Published | |
The key lines from every WSL news conferenceThe Women's Super League is back after the international break. Hear from all 12 managers as they faced the media before this weekend's games.BBC Sport - Published | |
Leicester hit back in big WSL win over Bristol CityLeicester City dominate against bottom side Bristol City but are made to come from behind to win in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | |
Liverpool beat Brighton for first WSL win of 2024Liverpool move to two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United as Ceri Holland's goal secures a narrow victory over Brighton.BBC Sport - Published | |
WSL: Build-up as Brighton host Liverpool in first of four gamesFollow live text updates as Brighton host Liverpool in the first of four Women's Super League games.BBC Sport - Published | |
WSL: Build-up as leaders Chelsea host second-placed Man CityWatch BBC Two coverage and follow live text updates from the Women's Super League as Chelsea face Manchester City.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rate every WSL club's January transfer windowThe Women's Super League transfer window has closed until the summer - but which clubs did the best business?BBC Sport - Published | |
WSL job is 'the most exciting opportunity in sport'Nikki Doucet tells BBC Sport that the job of running the womenβs professional game in England is "the most exciting opportunity in sport".BBC Sport - Published | |
WSL: Build-up as Brighton host ChelseaFollow live commentary & text updates from the Women's Super League as Brighton face Chelsea.BBC Sport - Published | Liverpool come from behind to beat WSL rivals Man UtdManchester United lose ground in the Women's Super League title race as rivals Liverpool come away with a superb 2-1 victory at Leigh Sports Village.BBC Sport - Published |
Highlights: Tottenham claim first WSL win over rivals ArsenalTottenham claim their first Women's Super League win over north London rivals Arsenal with a 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | Spurs stun Arsenal to claim historic WSL derby winMartha Thomas' goal gives Tottenham a first Women's Super League victory over north London rivals Arsenal, who squander the chance to move top of the table.BBC Sport - Published |
Arsenal thrash Chelsea in front of record WSL crowdArsenal put in a brilliant display in front of a record crowd at Emirates Stadium to record a humbling victory over Women's Super League champions Chelsea.BBC Sport - Published | One at the back? Chelsea to open gap? - WSL previewCould Everton be forced to play one at the back? Will Chelsea open a gap on Arsenal at the top of the league? BBC Sport picks out three things to look out for in the WSL this weekend.BBC Sport - Published |
WSL highlights: Arsenal thrash Leicester 6-2Arsenal come from two goals down to score six times in the second half half and win 6-2 at Leicester in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | WSL: Watch build-up to Arsenal v Man City, plus four other games to comeFollow live BBC Two coverage and text updates as Arsenal host Man City plus four other fixtures in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published |
Chelsea visit Real Madrid in Champions League openerWSL champions Chelsea will travel to Liga F runners-up Real Madrid for their opening game of the Women's Champions League group stages.BBC Sport - Published | WSL side Leicester sign Belgium veteran CaymanWSL side Leicester City sign Belgium international Janice Cayman after her exit from Lyon.BBC Sport - Published |
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WSL: Build-up to Everton v Arsenal - first of two crucial games at topFollow live text updates & radio commentary as Everton host Arsenal & West Ham face Chelsea in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | WSL: Build-up to Chelsea v Leicester & Brighton v ArsenalFollow text updates as Chelsea host Leicester and Brighton face Arsenal in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published |
Man Utd beat Spurs to stay top of the WSLWatch highlights as Manchester United maintain their push for the Women's Super League title with victory over Tottenham.BBC Sport - Published | WSL: Build-up to Man Utd v Tottenham - hosts aim to extend lead at topWatch, listen and follow text updates as Man Utd host Tottenham, plus follow four other fixtures in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published |
WSL talking points as pressure mounts in title raceThe title race and relegation battle in the Women's Super League remain impossible to call, but can one of the lower sides derail a title contender?BBC Sport - Published | From 'rock bottom' to helping Bristol City reach WSLRachel Furness tells BBC Sport about her rollercoaster 12 months which included winning two promotions to the Women's Super League and playing at Euro 2022.BBC Sport - Published |
Slater's surfing future unknown after missing cutEleven-time world champion Kelly Slater is eliminated from the World Surf League tour after missing the controversial mid-season cut.BBC Sport - Published | Man Utd making "massive" WSL progress - SkinnerManchester United boss Marc Skinner calls his side's win over Arsenal "a massive sign of our growth" as United push to become WSL champions.BBC Sport - Published |
WSL: Managerless Spurs face bottom club LeicesterManagerless Tottenham host bottom club Leicester in Women's Super League relegation battle.BBC Sport - Published | WSL final day moved to avoid Premier League clashThe last day of the Women's Super League season is moved to Saturday, 27 May in order to avoid clashing with the Premier League's final fixtures.BBC Sport - Published |
Chelsea bounce back from cup loss to beat BrightonChelsea put their Continental League Cup final defeat behind them by beating managerless Brighton to move one point behind WSL leaders Manchester United.BBC Sport - Published | WSL: Build-up to Arsenal v Liverpool, plus Chelsea-Brighton to comeListen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary on Chelsea v Brighton in the Women's Super League, plus follow updates of Arsenal v Liverpool.BBC Sport - Published |
WSL: Watch Man Utd v Leicester, plus three other games to comeWatch Man Utd v Leicester plus follow live text from three other fixtures in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | Five WSL talking points as Man Utd aim to grow gapManchester United can prosper in Chelsea's absence and landmarks are in sight at West Ham United and Manchester City - everything to look forward to in the Women's Super League this weekend.BBC Sport - Published |
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Liverpool re-sign former captain BonnerLiverpool re-sign Gemma Bonner, who captained the side to two WSL titles in her first spell at the club.BBC Sport - Published | Five WSL talking points as four teams face derbiesFive talking points going into this weekend's games as Manchester City host Manchester United at Etihad Stadium in the final round of matches in 2022.BBC Sport - Published |
WSL: Watch Reading v Tottenham plus updates from two other gamesWatch live coverage of Reading v Tottenham plus follow text updates and BBC radio commentary from two other games.BBC Sport - Published | WSL highlights: Newly promoted Liverpool beat champions Chelsea 2-1Watch highlights as newly promoted Liverpool come from behind to beat Women's Super League champions Chelsea 2-1 at Prenton Park.BBC Sport - Published |
WSL: Watch all the angles of Sam Kerr's 'outrageous' strike against Man UtdChelsea striker Sam Kerr scores two sensational goals against Manchester United to help clinch the WSL title.BBC Sport - Published | WSL Highlights: Sam Kerr scores two stunners as Chelsea win WSL titleWatch highlights as Sam Kerr scores twice during her side's dramatic 4-2 win over Manchester United to give Chelsea a historic third successive Women's Super League title.BBC Sport - Published |