Women sport news

Marie-Laure Delie struck twice and Eugénie Le Sommer weighed in with Elena Morozova's consolation the only cloud for Bruno Bini's side in their Group C win in Norrkoping.

Olympic silver medallist Christine Ohuruogu (Lloyd Cowan) secured the 400m national title with a comprehensive victory in 50.98. “It feels nice to win domestically, now I can go tackle the guys abroad,” she said. British Athletics

Day three of the PWA Gran Canaria Wind and Waves Festival turned out to be another frustrating affair as the howling trade winds, which usually hammer Pozo throughout the summer months continued to desert us in favor of uncharacteristically light winds.

After a qualifying campaign that began nearly two years ago, the wait is almost over. On Friday, England’s Women will kick-off their Euro 2013 crusade against Spain. The FA

New international Sarah-Jane Boyd is the toast of the England team tonight after she pulled the side through to the semi-finals of the European ladies’ team championship at Fulford, York, with a dramatic singles win on the 21st hole.

Roger Reijners' charges produced a magnificently committed display to hold reigning champions Germany to a goalless draw in their Group B opener.

Margrét Lára Vidarsdóttir held her nerve, converting an 87th-minute penalty as Iceland earned a share of the Group B spoils in Kalmar.

BELGRADE (FIBA U19 World Championship for Women) - It's boom time for women's basketball in Serbia after the stunning run of the senior team at EuroBasket Women. FIBA

MISSION Queensland Firebirds coach Roselee Jencke has paid tribute to Australia’s development programs for their roles in preparing athletes for the demanding ANZ Championship.

Wiggle Honda Pro Cycling's former two-time World champion Giorgia Bronzini sprinted to second place in the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia Femminile

Antonio Cabrini's charges held sway for long periods but failed to break through as the spoils were shared in the opening match at Sweden 2013.

Two second-half penalty saves from Stina Petersen thwarted the hosts in their Group A opener after two club-mates had scored.

England successfully battled through a tough day to keep alive their dream of winning a medal in the European ladies’ team championship at Fulford, York.

Triple Olympic champion Kerri Walsh and London 2012 silver medallist April Ross made a winning start to their partnership with two wins from two on the opening day of the women’s main draw at the Gstaad Grand Slam on Wednesday.

Top women fighting for precious points in Oakcliff - eight crews ready to race the SM 40:s in New York Women's Invitational Beginning Thursday eight of the world's leading women match racing skippers will kick off their battle in Oakcliff, New York

PLOTTING ways to nullify in-form Mission Queensland Firebirds shooter Romelda Aiken has been a key focus of the Adelaide Thunderbirds' ANZ Championship Grand Final preparations.

DING Ning extends her run to 21 weeks as world number one on the International Table Tennis Federation's World Rankings released in July. Phloe courtesy of the ITTF

The inaugural day of the 25th PWA Pozo World Cup saw sailors registering for the upcoming six days of competition between 10:30am and 11:30am. photo Carter PWA

England are lying fourth after first round of the European Ladies’ Team Championship, which opened today with spectacular golf at Fulford, York.

Sally Bigham from Britain has won the 19th Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike. This year the long-distance race in the Dolomites forms part of the “UCI Marathon World Series”.

Jodie Stimpson (GBR) followed compatriot Alistair Brownlee to win the grueling World Triathlon Series event in Kitzbuehel in one hour, three minutes and twenty two seconds, with it earning her first WTS title. Report Erin Greene ITU

Top seeds Chen Xue and Zhang Xi from China lived up to their billing as pre-tournament favourites with an outstanding 18-21, 21-17, 21-19 victory.

Monica Abbott continued her stellar season tonight as the Bandits wrapped up the series with a 2-0 victory, claiming sole possession of first-place in the NPF with a 15-4 record.

MISSION Queensland Firebirds young gun Kim Ravaillion has declared a sore knee won’t stop her from taking to the court in next Sunday’s ANZ Championship Grand Final against the Adelaide Thunderbirds. ANZ Netball Championships

Queensland Firebirds will meet the Adelaide Thunderbirds in next week’s Grand Final after holding out a fast-finishing Melbourne Vixens 50-46 in the Preliminary Final in Melbourne on Sunday. ANZ

What a Grand Slam to win, Marion Bartoli showed huge strength on court today. She powered past Sabine Lisicki in straight sets to win her first Grand Slam Title. She was the bridesmaid in 2007 but today she was the bride. Her energy never faded today on centre court, she went after every point.