Women sport news

The top three seeds at the Aegon International in Eastbourne went crashing out today in round one. Agnieszka Radwanska, Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki are all out. Lets hope the three do better at the All England Wimbledon Championships this month.

Top three seeds tumble on day in Eastbourne

The elite women were met with clear blue skies and rising temperatures at the 2012 Banyoles ITU Triathlon World Cup. photo ITU

Jorgensen jets to Banyoles World Cup victory

Scotland’s Carly Booth won a three-way play-off against German duo Anja Monke and Caroline Masson with an eagle on the fourth extra hole at the Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open. photo Tristan Jones LET

Carly Booth wins second LET title in three-way play-off

Finals today at the Samsung World Rowing Cup in Munich, Germany, represented the last chance for rowers to face each other before the 2012 London Olympic Games and if these races were anything to go by rowing at London will be aggressive and fast with close finishes. ©Detlev Seyb / www.myrowingphoto.com

Olympic prospects shape Munich World Rowing Cup finals

18. June Tennis960

Melanie Oudin wins AEGON Classic singles title

Melanie Oudin’s smile lit up the AEGON Classic on Monday after the resurgent American beat former world number one Jelena Jankovic 6-4, 6-2 to claim her first WTA Tour title.

18. June Football1649

An opportunistic free-kick from Rachel Yankey wins crucial clash with the Dutch

England seized the initiative in their Euro 2013 qualifying group with a 1-0 win over current leaders Holland in Salford. photo FA

18. June Netball1482

ANZ Netball Championships Round 12

Round 12 got underway this weekend-Vixens snatch another nail-biter, Magic continue winning ways, Rampant Thunderbirds stun Swifts and Tactix sneak in over Steel. photo ANZ

18. June Surfing1676

Dzigas Wins, Moniz 2nd in ASP Rated Event

Honolulu's Crystal Dzigas, 28, has taken first place in the ROXY Waikiki Classic, at Kuhio Beach, defeating reigning world #2 ranked longboard surfer Kelia Moniz (Hawaii), Natalie Smith (California), and ROXY pro surfer Vanina Walsh (Hawaii) respectively in the final.

18. June Squash1277

WSF Ambassadors Empower Namibian Squash

"You have empowered Namibian squash," Tyc Kakehongo, National Administrator of the Namibian Squash Association, told record six-time women's world champion Nicol David and twice world junior champion Mohamed El Shorbagy.

18. June Volleyball1536

World Grand Prix continues to excite

China and USA kept their unbeaten streak alive on Sunday as they finished the day unbeaten in the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix.

18. June Other Sports1716

Kim Kyungah Reverses Fortunes of Previous Week and Completes Hat-Trick

The runner up one week earlier in Japan, one week later in Santos it was one step higher on the medal podium at the close of proceedings. Photo By: Mauricio Val

18. June Beach Volleyball1602

Zumkehr and Kuhn claim gold in Rome with win over Goller and Ludwig

Nadine Zumkehr and Simone Kuhn claimed their first ever FIVB SWATCH World Tour grand slam gold with a win over Sara Goller and Laura Ludwig in the final of the smart Grand Slam, Rome on Sunday.

18. June Rugby1787

England Women crowned European Sevens round one champions

England Women took the glory in the first round of the European Sevens in the Netherlands today (Sunday) seeing over a dogged Spanish outfit who battled all the way in the final. photo rugbymatters.net

18. June Tennis1283

Top seeds lose in Aegon Classic Doubles final

Top seeds Raymond and Huber lost in the final of the Aegon Classic Doubles final to unseeded pair Babos and Hsieh in straight sets 8/10 in the final set tie break. In the ladies singles Jelena Jankovic will face Melanie Oudin in the final after they over came Zheng Jie and Ekaterina Makarova.

17. June Other Water Sports2163

Pau Canoe Slalom World Cup-Day 3 Finals and Semi Finals

The Semi-Finals and Finals got under way this morning with seven gates being added to the qualification course, which created a more challenging design.

16. June Rugby1784

Alphonsi awarded MBE

England Women’s Rugby star Margaret Alphonsi has been honoured with an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

16. June Volleyball1882

Brazil recovers to defeat Germany in Sao Bernardo

World No. 2 Brazil came from behind to defeat Germany 3-1 (18-25, 25-14, 25-18, 26-24) on Friday and remain unbeaten in Pool E in the 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix. photo FIVB

16. June Other Sports1388

Principal Pairs Stamp Authority on Santos Doubles Quarter-Finals

Success in the opening round for the combination of Colombia’s Paula Medina and Yadira Silva in the Women’s Doubles event at the GAC GROUP 2012 ITTF World Tour Brazil Open. photo ITTF Mauricio Val

16. June Rugby1750

England Women well represented in Great Britain Sevens team

Nine England Women players will feature in the Great Britain Sevens squad to play in next month's World University Championships in Brive from July 11-13. photo RFU

16. June Tennis1302

Aegon Classic interrupted by the Great British Weather

Zheng Jie and Roberta Vinci will be back at the Edgbaston Priory Club on Saturday after a typical British summer’s day meant their quarter-final was left unfinished, and none of the others were able to get on court.

15. June Beach Volleyball1599

May-Treanor and Walsh into Rome knockout rounds with three straight wins

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh found their best form to reach the knockout stages at the smart Grand Slam, Rome with three wins from three in the pool stages. photo FIVB

15. June Basketball1573

CHN - Veterans Miao, Nan in form for Asian champions

CHANGZHOU (Olympics) - Miao Lijie secured a permanent place in the history of Chinese and Olympic basketball by finishing as the leading scorer of the Beijing Games four years ago. photo FIBA

15. June Squash1514

Melody Francis wins Barossa Valley Title

The 23-year-old claimed three back-to-back Australian WSA World Tour titles in June and July 2011, and won her first event of 2012 at the weekend to carry on the successful summer pattern

15. June Golf1527

Artis posts career-low 64 to lead Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open

Australian Rebecca Artis fired a career-best round of eight under par 64 to take the first round lead at the Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open.

14. June Volleyball2134

2012 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix -Serbia keen to impress at home

Serbia coach Zoran Terzic left no doubt that his side are taking the 2012 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix seriously, and not using it just for preparation for the London 2012 Olympic Games

14. June Other Sports2598

Table Tennis-Shamini Kumaresan Shines in Santos

India's Shamini KUMARESAN was the player to cause the upset on the opening day of play, Wednesday 13th June, at the GAC GROUP 2012 ITTF World Tour Brazil Open in Santos.

14. June Basketball1884

CZE - Veterans shown the door as Blazek trims roster

PRAGUE (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women) - Michala Hartigova's hopes of playing at a third straight Olympics have been dashed. photo FIBA

14. June Tennis1316

Top seed is out while Jankovic and Makarova continue at the Aegon Classic

Jelena Jankovic & Ekaterina Makarova are through to round three at the AEGON Classic while 6th & 7th seeds Mona Barthel & Christina Mchale are out.

13. June Other Sports1564

Britain Storms to Women's Junior European Relay Gold

The British trio of Rebecca Wain, Kerry Prise and Kate French have won the Women’s Relay at the Junior European Championships. photo pentathlon.org

13. June Netball1360

The ANZ Netball Championships round 11

All the up to date news from round 11 of the ANZ Netball League. Thunderbirds deliver in must-win clash, Swifts stay on track with late comeback, Magic take win over Pulse, Mystics take win over Steel. photo ANZ ,