Women sport news

Veterans Aneka Kerr and Jody Tini have been handed the joint captaincy of the NZ Tall Ferns for this weekâ€™s FIBA Oceania Championships in Dunedin as the Kiwi women attempt to qualify for next yearâ€™s Beijing Olympics.

NZL - Kerr, Tini in charge

Reigning Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Womenâ€™s Longboard Champ Jennifer Smith (San Diego, CA) can add another accolade to her growing list of accomplishments, scalping the ASP North America Womenâ€™s Longboard Title with an impressive win at the Roxy Jam Cardiff today. photo ASP

Jen Smith Claims ASP North America Longboard Title at Roxy Jam Cardiff

At the end of the three meets of the 1st FINA Diving World Series, the final standings and the respective prize money of the Series are the following: photo diving.ca

Fina Diving World Series, Final standings and prize money distribution

Five-time U.S. pairs medalists Rena Inoue and John Baldwin announced today their withdrawal from the upcoming ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series. The two-time U.S. champions intend to start their competitive season at the 2008 U.S. Championships in Saint Paul, Minn. photo Paul Harvath US Figure Skating

RENA INOUE AND JOHN BALDWIN WITHDRAW FROM GRAND PRIX SERIES; PLAN TO START SEASON AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS

24. September Figure Skating1500

U.S. FIGURE SKATING ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR 2007-08 TELEVISED EVENTS

U.S. Figure Skating announced today the schedule of U.S. Figure Skating televised events for the 2007-08 season, including event dates, locations and broadcast dates.

24. September Other Sports2820

British Womenâ€™s Record Skydive

Local woman Michelle Meakins was on a record-breaking skydive last weekend. 68 female skydivers called the Brit Chicks built a giant freefalling red cross in the skies above Langar Airfield, near Nottingham, to set a new British Women's Formation Skydive Record.

24. September Other Sports1392

GLOBAL ELECTRONICS GIANT SAMSUNG TEAMS UP TO PARTNER 2007 WORLD TAEKWONDO QUALIFICATION EVENT FOR BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES

Leading consumer electronics brand Samsung has been unveiled as the latest high profile partner to sign up to support the 2007 World Taekwondo Qualification Event for the Beijing Olympic Games, which takes place at Manchesterâ€™s MEN Arena from 28th to 30th September.

24. September Other Sports1355

Golden Russia in Patras!

Russia, Italy and Bulgaria were so obviously the best three teams in the Group Finals in Patras that, they didnâ€™t leave any chance to the other challengers to reach the podium on the last day of the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Patras.

24. September Other Sports1666

Saccurato fights for LWC belt

WBC Interim Lightweight World Champion Ann-Marie Saccurato 12-2 5KO's) of White Plains, NY hits the road a gain to fight for the World Boxing Council's Lightweight World Championship belt on September 27th.

24. September Triathlon1317

Ironman Announces Enhancements To Clearwater

Today, Ironman announces event updates to the Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3, taking place on November 10, 2007 in Clearwater, FL. The race will begin and end at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach.

24. September Athletics1605

Richards and Jeter win at World Athletics Final

Sanya Richards closed out her European season in style Sunday, winning the women's 400 in the second and final day of competition at the IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart, Germany. photo PA

24. September Athletics1331

Team USA announced for IAAF World Road Running Championships

The USA track & Field women's Long Distance Running Committee has announced the 2007 U.S. team for the IAAF World Road Running Championships. This year's event will be take place in Udine, Italy on October 14.

23. September Volleyball1737

U.S. Women Fall to Cuba in NORCECA Finals

Sporting a new lineup not used all season, the U.S. Womenâ€™s National Volleyball Team lost a grueling five-set match to Cuba 22-25, 25-18, 19-25, 25-23, 18-16 in the NORCECA Continental Championship gold medal match Saturday afternoon at Winnipeg, Canada. photo US Volleyball

23. September Beach Volleyball1685

SWATCH-FIVB WORLD TOUR MAKES ANNUAL BRAZILIAN VISIT

After a two-week break, the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour resumes competition in South America as the Beach Volleyball circuit makes its annual visit to Brazil where the first-ever international event was staged in 1987.

23. September Squash1409

Bailey Leads Lone Home British Open Challenge

Tania Bailey to lead a sole English challenge into the semi-finals of the world-renowned event at the National Squash Centre at Sportcity in Manchester.

23. September American Football1270

The NWFA is pleased to announce several new teams to the league.

Joining the NWFA for 2008 are:

23. September Tennis1320

Szavay stuns Jankovic in China Open Final

No.6 seed Agnes Szavay saved a match point while trailing 5-1 in the second set and never looked back to stun No.2 seed Jelena Jankovic in the China Open final on Sunday, 67(7) 75 62. photo Paul Cowan

23. September Tennis1342

Golovin claims second title of the season

France's Tatiana Golovin claimed her second title of the season on Sunday, outrallying Slovenia's own Katarina Srebotnik in three tough sets in the title match of the Banka Koper Slovenia Open

23. September Football1326

Herlovsen ends hosts' run

China's dream of conquering the world on home soil came crashing down in Wuhan, where Isabell Herlovsen's 32nd-minute strike was enough to see Norway scrape through to a semi-final meeting with Germany. Brazil also advanced with a 3-2 win over Australia

23. September Vancouver Winter Games 20101176

Peeking behind the scenes of the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies

For weeks, widespread speculation has surrounded the announcement of who would be named to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Ceremonies Team.

23. September Athletics1403

Americans take wins at World Athletics Final

World champion Michelle Perry stayed true to form, at the IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart, Germany.

22. September Volleyball1913

U.S. Women Reaches NORCECA Finals with Sweep of Canada

â€“The U.S. Womenâ€™s National Volleyball secured a spot in the NORCECA Womenâ€™s Continental Championship gold medal match by defeating tournament host Canada 25-18, 25-11, 25-23 in the semifinal round on Friday evening at Winnipeg,.

22. September Tennis1302

Jankovic ousts Davenport in Beijing Semi Final

Jelena Jankovic rallied from 3-0 down in the second set to defeat Lindsay Davenport, 63 75, and move into the final. Davenport had won eight matches in a row since returning to the Tour

22. September Tennis1537

Srebotnik, Dushevina and Dulko go into Slovenia Semi Finals

Vera Dushevina defeated fellow Russian Vera Zvonareva in an enthralling quarterfinal at the Banka Koper Slovenia Open. Home favorite Katarina Srebotnik and Gisela Dulko were also victorious

22. September Football1447

Lions go out in Tianjin

England have been knocked out of the World Cup at the quarter final stage by America, with three second half goals in quick succession enough to see Greg Ryan's side into the semi finals. Gemany def Korea 3-0 to advance to the Semi Finals.

22. September Other Sports8290

BESSONOVA AT LAST!

Patras, Friday, 21 September 2007: Only those who managed to keep their heads survived this incredibly tensed, last day of the Individual contest in Patras. It has ended with the long awaited â€œcoronationâ€ of the Ukrainian Anna Bessonova as the 2007 All-around Champion (73.950)

21. September American Football1375

WOMEN'S TACKLE FOOTBALL IN MODESTO, CALIFORNIA

The National Women's Football Association, the largest football league in the world for women, has announced the start up of a team in Modesto, CA.

21. September Tennis1414

Davenport back on track in Beijing

Lindsay Davenport was broken three times during the first set but picked up speed in the tie-break and got past Elena Dementieva, 76(1) 61. The quarterfinals take the court today.

21. September Football1418

USA vs England The World Cup Quarter Final

England striker Eniola Aluko says that everyone in the squad believes they are capable of making it through to the World Cup semi finals, despite the prospect of world number one USA in their path. In the other QF matche, Germany take on North Korea. photo FA

21. September Basketball1900

KEN - Kenya name Squad leave for Dakar

NAIROBI (FIBA Africa Championship for Women) - Kenya Basketball Federation, KBF, today named the players will fly its flag at the 20th FIBA Africa Championship for Women dunking off in Dakar Senegal Friday.