Women sport news

Playing the first one of three main draw pool play matches Wednesday, the world’s best young women’s tandems are enjoying the Larnaka sunshine, warm summer breezes. photo FIVB

The world's top female surfers will be in Peru next week to partake in the ASP 6-Star Movistar Women's Pro presented by Rip Curl and Petrolera Sapet in Lobitos. The event is scheduled for July 24-28 on the hollow lefthand waves of Lobitos, in northern Peru.

England, led by Elizabeth Mallett, made a sensational start to the European girls’ team championship in Germany with a first day team score of 22-under par. photo leaderboardphotography.com

England forward Kelly Smith has been included in the Great Britain squad for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament at London 2012. FIFA photo via Getty Images

Champion hand-cyclist Rachel Morris is facing a battle to get fit for the Paralympics after being hit from behind by a car whilst taking part in a Time Trial near Guildford, British Cycling announced today.

With just 50 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the British Paralympic Association (BPA) has announced the 49 members of the ParalympicsGB team who will compete in Athletics in London. photo actionimages

The Russian trio of Donata Rimsaite, Anna Savchenko and Svetlana Lebedeva have conformably won gold at the European Championships women’s Relay today in Sofia, Bulgaria.

This weekend (7th & 8th July) saw a fantastic display of gymnastics at the NIA arena in Birmingham for the 2012 trampoline, tumbling and double mini trampoline British Championships.

Today’s penultimate stage of the 2012 Giro d’Italia was predicted to be one for the pure sprinters but due to the three hilly circuits in the first 60km and many tired legs in the last 50km, the GC riders had another taste of podium success on stage 8.

125 gymnasts competed at Honiton Leisure Centre this weekend, entertaining friends, parents and members of the public in four hours of non-stop gymnastics performances. photos by Benleephotography

The epic competition was completed over five enthralling days. By the end of the week Iballa Ruano Moreno (Starboard / Severne) had re-written the record book, with a breathtaking display, as she became the first person in thirteen years to steal the Pozo title away from her sister, Daida Ruano Moreno. photo PWA

Five-time world player of the year Marta will spearhead Brazil's bid for their first women's football title at the London Olympics this summer. report and photo FIFA, via Getty images

There can be no doubt that Abby Wambach deserves her reputation as one of the best players in the world. Report and photo FIFA, photo via Getty Images

Relishing in the beauty and majestic of a sunny summer day in the Swiss Alps, in a performance that would rival the sheer beauty of this inspiring valley, USA’s two-time Olympic Gold medalists Misty May-Treanor/Kerri Walsh won the women’s gold medal in convincing style.

2012 – The Women’s Pan American Cup, the top annual female event of NORCECA Confederation, will take place for second consecutive year in two venues of Ciudad Juarez from July 12 to 20. photo FIVB

The Melbourne Vixens booked a home Grand Final following their well-constructed 56-50 win over the Northern Mystics in the Major Semi-Final in Melbourne today. Magic Defeated Thunderbirds 49-48

The Williams Sisters came out all guns blazing to clinch the doubles title on centre court. Serena having earlier won the singles title, defeated czech pair Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka in straight sets 75 64.

Illness left Serena Williams behind today as she overcame a very shy and reluctant Aggi Radwanska. Serena defeated Aggi 61 75 62. Serena's wins her 5th title in style. She is on centre court again a little later with sister Venus for the doubles final.

Faren Honda¹s Fabiana Luperini showed her vast experience and strength to sprint into 3rd position in Stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia Femminile.

The shows will feature world-class skaters performing everything from triple axels to layback spins to support the Jimmy Fund. A silent auction will begin 30 minutes before each show, with a prize drawing after intermission.

In the closest ANZ Championship season on record, the 2012 Finals Series kicks off this weekend in Melbourne and Hamilton.

A first Grand Slam Final for Agnieszka Radwanska after she defeated Angelique Kerber in straight sets to meet 4 times Wimbledon Champion Serena Williams in the final. Williams won the first set 6-3, Azarenka fought back in the second to level it at 6-6, before Williams took the tie break 8-6. Can Serena make it her 5th title?

The third day of the PWA Gran Canaria Wind&Wave Festival turned out to be ‘Big Wednesday’ and we certainly weren’t left disappointed

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced today the gymnasts who will represent Team GB across all three gymnastic disciplines at the London 2012 Olympic Games later this month.

RYA Volvo Youth National Squad sailor Georgina Povall sealed a bronze medal at the 2012 Laser Radial Youth World Championship in a dramatic final race of the regatta in Brisbane, Australia (Wednesday 4 July).

As the 2012 Giro d¹Italia Femminile completes 6 days of racing, Team Faren Honda¹s Luperini still wears the Blue Jersey as the best placed Italian rider, sitting 4th on the overall general classification.