Women sport news

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced a trio of host cities for three Multisport World Championships in 2014 and 2015.

Australian vice-captain Karen Murphy and her 18-year-old national teammate Dylan Fisher will be given a further opportunity to pull on the green and gold uniform next year after claiming the National Champion of Champions singles crowns in Queanbeyan.

Golfers from the Ladies European Tour, Ladies Asian Golf Tour and China LPGA Tour took time out from their preparations for the Sanya Ladies Open in Hainan, China, on Tuesday by visiting a local Welfare House for children aged 2-10.

Sarah-Jane Perry claimed her third WSA World Tour title at the weekend following an impressive run as seventh seed in the WSA Tour10 Pyramid International in Tuckahoe, New York.

The Ladies European Tour is delighted to announce the appointment of Golf Course St. Leon-Rot in Germany as the venue for The 2015 Solheim Cup.

Low Wee Wern retains her WSA Gold Lujiazui Finance City China Open title after beating Joelle King in a marathon final.

The Australian Diamonds will go into the final game of the 2012 Quad-Series against the Silver Ferns undefeated after beating England 57-35 at TECT Arena in Tauranga, New Zealand, on Sunday.

Carlota Ciganda made a memorable first visit to China by notching her second title on the Ladies European Tour with a wire-to-wire victory at the Suzhou Taihu Open.

With a barrage of winners from every part of her game - from the serve and off the return, off the ground and at the net, a whopping 40 in all - Serena Williams overpowered Maria Sharapova to complete a dream season at the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships - Istanbul 2012.

Australian Diamonds have received a boost ahead of Sunday’s international Test against England with the return of captain Natalie von Bertouch from injury.un

Alison Waters claimed the biggest surprise result of the Lujiazui Finance City China Open quarter-finals after defeating top seed Raneem El Weleily in a dramatic tiebreak deciding game.

Carlota Ciganda of Spain shot a second-round 71 at the China Suzhou Taihu Open on Saturday to take a two stroke lead into the final round at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club.

Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams cruised into the final of the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships - Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka meet defending champions Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond in the doubles final

Australian vice-captain Karen Murphy has enjoyed stellar run at the National Champion of Champions in Queanbeyan today, remaining undefeated in both the singles and pairs and within reach of a unique double.

Double World Open Water Champion Keri-anne Payne has left Stockport Metro/British Gas ITC Stockport following her marriage to David Carry.

Leading Ladies European Tour rookie Carlota Ciganda fired a bogey-free opening round of seven under par 65 in warm and misty conditions to take a one stroke lead after the first round of the China Suzhou Taihu Open on Friday.

World No.1 Victoria Azarenka fights for survival against Li Na in one of two winner-take-all encounters on the final day of Round Robin action at the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships - Istanbul 2012.

The Australian Diamonds continued their winning form in the 2012 Quad-Series with a 68-36 victory over South Africa at TSB Bank Arena in Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday night.

Great Britain sent a strong delegation to the 2012 TeamGym European Championships at the NRGi Arena, Aarhus (DEN). Four British teams competed in the hugely popular event, with 13 countries and over 700 gymnasts taking part.

It might be four years away, but paratriathletes already have Rio on their mind after a record breaking ITU Paratriathlon World Championships in Auckland on Monday. photo Delly Carr ITU

The new generation of female golfers from China are hoping to grab the headlines at this week's Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open.

A viral illness has forced defending champ Petra Kvitova out of the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships.

Captain Natalie von Bertouch will be rested for the Australian Diamonds Quad-Series fixture against South Africa to give her more time to overcome an ankle injury sustained in the victory over the New Zealand Silver Ferns on Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS (WNBA) - Tamika Catchings didn't want to have an asterisk beside her name on the list of the all-time greats in women's basketball. photo FIBA

Casey Stoney believes there are plenty of positives to take from England’s 2-2 draw with France on Saturday. photo FA

INDIANAPOLIS (WNBA/FIBA World Championship for Women) - The 2011-12 basketball year did not begin well for Australian Erin Phillips, but it certainly ended with plenty of celebrations. photo FIBA