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: Bottom side Bristol City face Liverpool - radio & textFollow live text updates & commentary as Bristol City face Liverpool in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | |
WSL: James not in Chelsea squad for Aston Villa visitFollow live text updates as Chelsea face Aston Villa in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | |
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WSL: Build-up to Man Utd v Everton before West Ham v BrightonFollow live text updates from Manchester United v Everton and West Ham v Brighton in the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | |
WSL: Build-up to Liverpool v Man City & Aston Villa v LeicesterFollow live text updates as Liverpool face Man City & Aston Villa take on Leicester in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | |
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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 top Follow 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 Arsenal Follow text updates as Chelsea host Leicester and Brighton face Arsenal in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published |
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