Women sport news

Captain Laura Geitz believes that quick ball movement will be key to an Australian Diamonds victory in tonight’s third Test of the Constellation Cup against the New Zealand Silver Ferns at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

Geitz predicts quick movement key to Diamonds victory

Title sponsor Sime Darby Foundation and event organisers IMG have today confirmed the final field of 62 LPGA players that will arrive in the nation's capital next week to participate in the prestigious Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia.

FINAL FIELD FEATURING 62 LPGA STARS CONFIRMED FOR SIMEDARBY LPGA MALAYSIA 2013

The end of an era in England, a new award for Nadine Angerer, a triumph for Venezuela’s youngsters and the beginning of Canada 2015 qualifying for Europe’s big guns. It has been a month in which all this and more has made the headlines in the world of women’s football, and you can catch up on the main events right here in FIFA.com’s September round-up.

Women’s Football round-up from FIFA

Indian squash star Dipika Pallikal played one of the best games of her life in the opening round of the Carol Weymuller Open in New York when she recovered from two games down - and saved a match-ball in the third - to upset Australia's No8 seed Kasey Brown

Pallikal Powers To Kasey Conquest In New York

04. October Cycling1345

BRITISH CYCLING ANNOUNCES TEAM FOR THE UEC EUROPEANTRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

British Cycling has today confirmed the female team selected to represent Great Britain at the forthcoming European Track Championships, taking place from 18 – 20 October in Apeldoorn, Holland.

04. October Football2509

Kuwaiti women look to the future

In a region where society remains highly conservative, the Kuwaiti women’s football team had to overcome many obstacles before taking part in their first competitive matches during the 2010 West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship. FIFA.com

03. October Other Sports1551

Columbus Day weekend New Jersey Hellrazors vs Dolls of Destruction

This Columbus Day weekend, the New Jersey Hellrazors Roller Derby invite fans to join them as they take on the Dolls of Destruction from Troy, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 13 at the Kendall Park Roller Rink in Kendall Park, NJ.

03. October Ice Hockey1825

Seventeen Players Picked for 2013 U.S. Women's National University Team

USA Hockey today announced that 17 players have been picked for the U.S. Women's National University Team at the 2013 Winter World University Games. The event is scheduled to take place Dec. 10-21, in Trentino, Italy.

03. October Volleyball1487

U23 World Championships: A Window for Future Olympic stars

The FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship is the ideal stage to watch in action and promote the players that will be part of the next Olympic cycles, stated FIVB 1st Executive Vice President and NORCECA President, Cristobal Marte Hoffiz.

03. October Basketball1278

MOZ - Machanguana retires from the national team

MAPUTO (AfroBasket Women/FIBA World Championship for Women) - Clarisse Machanguana played a key role in Mozambique's success at AfroBasket Women 2013 and has decided to end her involvement for her national team on that high.

03. October Basketball1084

BRA - Delighted Pinto no lock for Turkish farewell

SAO PAULO (FIBA Americas Championship for Women/FIBA World Championship for Women) - Veteran playmaker Adriana Pinto has been re-living the roller-coaster ride in Xalapa last week which resulted in Brazil eventually punching a ticket for the 2014 FIBA World Championship.

03. October Squash1211

Lust Earns Carol Weymuller Debut In New York

England's Victoria Lust earned her maiden appearance in the main draw of the 40th edition of the Carol Weymuller Open in New York after upsetting higher-ranked Canadian Samantha Cornett in the qualifying finals.

03. October Gymnastics1883

Simone Biles rules Women’s preliminaries at Antwerp Worlds

Qualifications at the 44th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships concluded with the Women’s subdivisions 3 – 5 at the Antwerps Sportpalais in Belgium’s second largest municipality on Wednesday.

03. October Gymnastics1657

Four finals for British girls at gymnastics World Championships

The British girls have made it into four finals after qualifications at the 2013 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp.

02. October Gymnastics1961

Kyla Ross dominates first day of Antwerp Women’s Qualifications

The Women’s competition of the 44th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships kicked off in Antwerp (BEL) on Tuesday with the first two of five subdivisions.

02. October Netball1602

Laura Geitz to receive captain's necklace from Natalie von Bertouch

Laura Geitz's captaincy of the Australian Diamonds will be made complete tomorrow when she receives the traditional captain's necklace from Natalie von Bertouch on Thursday at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

02. October Squash1260

Hansen & Fernandes Break into Top 20

The October rankings saw a record 22 players in the top 100 reach career high rankings. At the top of this list is the game's faster rising star, Sarah-Jane Perry. Perry, the 23 year old from Warwickshire, was ranked down at number 45 this time last year

02. October Basketball1365

TUR - Five more punch tickets to Turkey 2014

ISTANBUL (FIBA World Championship for Women) - Several more national sides booked their places at the 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women at the continental championships in Africa and the Americas.

02. October Squash1189

World Squash Day Reaches Out On Saturday

Events are taking place all over the planet on World Squash Day (Saturday 5 October) as the popular and healthy racket sport continues a path of expansion and relationships.

02. October Cricket1601

England Women’s Performance Squad and West Indies touring squad announced

ECB today announced the England Women’s Performance Squad of 21 players for the 2013/14 winter. The winter schedule starts with a tour to the West Indies later this month and then moves to Australia at the start of 2014 to defend the Ashes.

02. October Athletics1588

2013 WORLD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD

The IAAF is pleased to announce the names of the 10 women who have been shortlisted for the 2013 World Athlete of the Year Award.

30. September Cycling3616

2013 British Cycling National Track Championships Day 5

Results from the final day of competition at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester where Jess Varnish completed the perfect week with victory in the women's Keirin. photo SW Pix

30. September Basketball2325

FIBA Americas Women - Cuba crowned champions, relieved Brazil head to Turkey 2014

XALAPA (FIBA Americas Championship for Women/FIBA World Championship for Women) - Surprise package Cuba have won continental bragging rights after being crowned 2013 FIBA Americas Championship for Women Champions

30. September Football1412

Gemma Bonner reflected on a memorable night for England Women at Fratton Park on Thursday.

The Liverpool defender was brought into the starting line-up to face Turkey by Interim Head Coach Brent Hills, as the Lionesses made it a perfect start to their World Cup qualifiers with an 8-0 victory. FA

30. September Golf7722

Azahara Muñoz wins LACOSTE Ladies Open de France

Azahara Muñoz of Spain came from a stroke behind the all-French trio of Gwladys Nocera, Joanna Klatten and Valentine Derrey to claim her second Ladies European Tour title at the LACOSTE Ladies Open de France.

30. September Cycling1601

Linda Villumsen takes sixth place in World Championship Road Race

Wiggle Honda Pro Cycling's Linda Villumsen battled to an impressive sixth place in the World Championship Road Race, in Florence, Italy, despite suffering from a nasty cold.

30. September Basketball1450

AfroBasket Women - Angola win AfroBasket Women 2013

MAPUTO (AfroBasket Women/FIBA World Championship for Women) - Angola became the first team to win two consecutive AfroBasket Women in the past five editions of the tournament.

29. September Hockey2910

LAS LEONAS, PAN AM CUP CHAMPIONS IN MENDOZA

Argentina’s Las Leonas are champions winning the final of the 2013 Pan American Cup after beating the United States 1-0. The only goal was scored by Delfina Merino in the 55 th minute . It is their fourth consecutive title in this international competition having won it in did it in 2001 Jamaica, Barbados ,Bermuda in 2004 and 2009 respectively.

28. September Golf1625

French Trio Share Lead at LACOSTE Ladies Open de France

The sun was shining for French trio Valentine Derrey, Joanna Klatten and Gwladys Nocera in the third round of the LACOSTE Ladies Open de France on Saturday as they finished tied at the top on 10-under-par.

28. September Other Water Sports2638