Women sport news

Kenya once again showed they can perform well against top teams in the FIVB World Cup on Tuesday but were unable to stop tournament leaders USA, who maintained their unbeaten record with another 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-21) win at Toyama City Gymnasium. photo FIVB

USA overcome Kenya in three sets

Reigning World Champions Australia have added to their trophy cabinet this week by retaining the Constellation Cup against New Zealand. Netball’s popularity across Scandinavia continues to grow. Jamaica’s selectors have named three of the country’s U21 squad in its side to contest the FastNet World Series at the end of this month., plus more

Netball News from around the World by Rona Hunnisett

Ana Ivanovic celebrated her 24th birthday on Sunday, Bali style, beating Anabel Medina Garrigues to win the $600,000 Commonwealth Bank Tournament Of Champions.

Ivanovic wins in Bali

Malaysian superstar Nicol David collected a record sixth World Open title at the impressive Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam with a supreme performance to dismiss second seed Jenny Duncalf. photo WISPA

David Destroys Duncalf Hopes

06. November Rugby1562

England's Women miss out by the narrowest of margins in France

England Women’s two match series against France ended in disappointment on Saturday with a 68th minute converted try sealing at 16-15 victory for the hosts at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium in Chateaurenard.

06. November Basketball1244

USA - Jones in the reckoning for London

Asjha Jones had a very insightful remark about Geno Auriemma when she was in Prague last month on the USA national team tour of Europe. photo FIBA

06. November Volleyball1623

Bruins Payback Huskies

The UCLA Bruins evened the season score with PAC-12 Conference rival Washington Huskies by matching the Huskies’ 3-0 sweep in on Washington’s court in mid-September. report and pictures Calvin Morris

06. November Hockey2131

Danson hat-trick helps Reading to emphatic 10-0 win

A hat-trick from Alex Danson helped Reading secure an emphatic 10-0 victory over Cannock in Sunday’s Investec Women’s Premier Division clash. photo Ady Kerry

06. November Skiing1978

2012 U.S. Alpine Ski Team Introduced in Vail

The 2012 women's U.S. Alpine Ski Team at First Tracks - The Alpine Team Announcement - presented by Nature Valley in Vail, CO (Eric Schramm/U.S. Ski Team)

06. November Triathlon2026

Rachel Joyce claims another ITU Long Distance Triathlon world title for Great Britain

She had history on her side and Rachel Joyce made the most of it, capturing her first and Great Britain’s sixth ITU long distance world title on a cold day in the Nevada desert. photo Rich Cruise, ITU Triathlon.org.

06. November Cycling1384

UCI Track World Cup Final Day

The final day's wrap up report, results and reaction (to follow) from a successful day for GB on Day Four in Kazakhstan at the UCI Track World Cup

06. November Squash1318

World Open Squash-Duncalf does it at last

She’s been World no.2 for most of the last three years, it’s surprising that *Jenny Duncalf* had never reached a World Open final.

05. November Cycling1355

World Cup Track Day 3 Kazakstan

Three fourth-placed finishes in the women's 500m TT, women's team sprint summarised the racing to date, with British hopes struggling to take an illusive first podium.

04. November Gymnastics3283

GB trampolinists prepare for World Championships

Britain’s top trampolinists have been finalising their preparations for the World Championships – the first London 2012 Olympic qualifier – at the University of Bath.

04. November Athletics1345

Amsterdam to host 2016 European Athletics Championships

The European Athletics Council made the decision Friday after the Royal Dutch Athletics Federation, city of Amsterdam and the Dutch Olympic Committee presented their candidacy to host the 23rd edition of the event.

04. November Other Sports1300

GB Athletes Chase Olympic Dreams at World Championships

EIGHT British weightlifters with Olympic dreams fly out to France this week to compete in the World Championships in Paris.

04. November Cycling1061

World Cup Track Day 2 Kazahstan

Great Britain has endured an indifferent two sessions as they began their Track World Cup campaign on day two in Astana, Kazakhstan, narrowly missing out on a medal in the women's team sprint and 500m TT and a seventh place in the men's team sprint.

04. November Football2017

Brandi Chastain - US Women's National Soccer Team

Brandi Chastain, one of the biggest stars of the US Women's National Soccer Team, best known for her game winning penalty kick against China in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, speaks to WSR. Interview: Norm Coleman

04. November Tennis1232

WTA Stars shine at season ending tournament

The Commonwealth Bank Tournament in Bali is the last WTA tournament on the tour for 2011. Nadia Petrova and Ana Ivanovic upset seeds to advance to the semi finals tomorrow.

04. November Triathlon1284

ITU World Cup series returns to Colombia this Sunday

The penultimate round of the 2011 ITU World Cup series heads to Columbia this weekend, the first time the country has hosted a World Cup since 1992.

04. November Other Sports1316

Australia prove unstoppable-Liebherr World Team Cup

Australia won the Intercontinental Women's Team title, the first stage of the Liebherr World Team Cup, on Thursday 3rd November 2011.

04. November Squash1161

Grinham delights the Dutch

The main drama to happen at the theatre occurred in the evening session, but the first winner at the mightily impressive Luxor Theatre was Australia's Kasey Brown.

03. November Beach Volleyball2014

Eight undefeated teams lead Phuket Thailand Open

The FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour is visiting Phuket for the sixth consecutive year at the purpose-built venue on Karon Beach

03. November Volleyball2089

World Cup Volleyball fever hits Japan

12 teams participating in the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup have arrived in Japan on the eve of the quadrennial event, which doubles as a London 2012 Olympic Games qualifying tournament and starts on Friday in Hiroshima and Nagano. photo FIVB

03. November Volleyball1538

Italy set to defend World Cup without key attacker

Defending champions Italy will come into the FIVB Volleyball World Cup 2011 shorthanded after their key attacking weapon Serena Ortolani was ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury. photo FIVB

03. November Squash1072

Teran takes out Third seed Grinham*

Day six of the World Open Squash 2011 at Rotterdam's Victoria Squash opened up with the biggest upset yet as Mexico's *Samantha Teran*, seeded fourteen, beat *Rachael Grinham*, the Australian who was champion in 2007 and was seeded three here.

03. November Netball2269

ANZ Championship announces 2012 team lists

Following a busy period of re-signings, new player signings and retirements, the ANZ Championship is pleased to announce final squads of 12 for the 2012 season. Following a busy period of re-signings, new player signings and retirements, the ANZ Championship is pleased to announce final squads of 12 for the 2012 season.

03. November Rugby2141