Women sport news

Na Yeon Choi heads the field after an exciting day at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2011.

Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2011.

USA Hockey announced today the first 20 players of its roster for the U.S. Women's National Team that will compete at the 2011 Four Nations Cup from Nov. 9-13 in Nyköping, Sweden. The U.S. will add two goaltenders to its final roster following its training camp in Hamden, Conn., Nov. 1-6.

U.S. Women's National Team Named for 2011 Four Nations Cup

France's Jessica Harrison stormed to her first career ITU Triathlon World Cup title in Tongyeong today, a satisfying victory for the veteran who's ITU career began in 1995. report and photo ITU Triathlon.org

Jessica Harrison (FRA), ) wins the TongyeongITU Triathlon World Cup

ZAMORA (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women) - Lisa Karcic went on a journey this summer with Croatia's national team that she won’t soon forget. photo FIBa

CRO – Karcic connects with Croatia

15. October Netball1134

Geitz sidelined for England Test in Sydney

Diamonds defender Laura Geitz has been sidelined with a minor grade strain in her right calf and will not take part in the Australian Diamonds third Test against England at Allphones Arena in Sydney on Sunday.

15. October Netball2065

Alexander names FastNet team for World Netball Series in Liverpool

New Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander has selected a mix of experienced and younger athletes to represent Australia at the 2011 World Netball Series in Liverpool in November.

14. October Golf1235

Day Two Results of Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2011

Rain disrupted play twice on the second day of the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2011, but this did not hinder a spectacular performance with two Americans rising above the changing conditions to become joint leaders.

13. October Athletics1354

President Wirz: ‘2017 World Championships have to be inLondon’

President Wirz: ‘2017 World Championships have to be in London’ European Athletics President Hansjörg Wirz has pledged his full support for London’s bid to host the 2017 IAAF World Championships in Athletics.

13. October Other Sports1431

Outstanding Value Yet Again, Elena Timina Seals Netherlands Victory

The National Indoor Arena in the English city of Birmingham was the venue, as Russia won the Women’s Team title at the 1994 European Championships. Photo By: Alex Lomaev

13. October Volleyball1894

Guidetti splitting duties among two programs and three nationalities

Italian Giovanni Guidetti has adapted to a split schedule that includes serving as head coach for the Turkish club VakifBank TTelekom Istanbul and the German women’s national team. photo FIVB

13. October Golf1933

Sultanah of Kedah takes second place in SIME DABY LPGA MALAYSIA 2011

World No 1 Yani Tseng helps team mates to second place at the LPGA Pro Am in Kuala Lumpa. photo The Sultanah of Kedah Kebawa Duli Yang Maha Muli Sultanah Hajjah Haminah Binti Hamudun (right) with world No. 1 Yani Tseng during the pro-am competition

13. October Basketball1920

EUROLEAGUE WOMEN – Stars all set for new season

GDYNIA (EuroLeague Women) - There will be no shortage of talent in this season’s EuroLeague Women, which tips off this week. photo FIBA

13. October Netball2408

Australian Diamonds defeat England in second Test, 67 - 36

The Australian Diamonds have defeated England 67 - 36 in the second Test of the Holden Netball Test Series in Canberra tonight, wrapping up the three-Test series before the final game in Sydney on Sunday.

13. October Netball1535

Captain returns to Adelaide and will miss Test series

Australian Diamonds captain Natalie von Bertouch will return to Adelaide immediately to recover from a stress-rated foot injury and will not take part in the 2011 Holden Netball Test Series.

12. October Beach Volleyball1528

Malawi holds VCP for youngsters

A Young Players FIVB Volleyball Cooperation Programme was held in Malawi from September 19 to 23 under the direction of Malawi Volleyball Federation president Jappie Mhango. photo FIVB

12. October Beach Volleyball1773

Two pool matches remain to settle FIVB Women's Club World Championship semifinals

Rabita Baku (1-0) won the lone FIVB Women’s Club World Championship match played on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. The match was the first of the tournament for Rabita. photo FIVB

12. October Rugby1697

England Women's Squad announced for France test series

The England Women’s squad to take on France in two international tests next month in France has been announced.

12. October Triathlon2270

Preview: 2011 Tongyeong World Cup

South Korea plays host to the 2011 Tongyeong ITU Triathlon World Cup this Saturday, the seventh stop of the 2011 world cup series.

11. October Kiteboarding5609

KiteSurfing- Hat Trick For Whiteley!

Professional kitesurfer Hannah Whiteley was crowned the British Freestyle Ladies Champion at the final round of the British Freestyle Championships this last weekend in Blackpool.

11. October Other Sports1441

Power Lifting-GB Athletes in Middle East Test

MEMBERS of the Great Britain Paralympic Powerlifting Team fly to the United Arab Emirates next week to compete in the prestigious IPC Khorfakkan International Championship.

11. October Cycling1542

Gold Medal Spectator For Honda Hybrid Women¹s Tour.

Commonwealth Games gold medallist and 2010 Road Cyclist of the Year, Rochelle Gilmore, won¹t be defending her stage wins in the 2011 Honda Hybrid Women¹s Tour but will attend the Tour as Honda Australia¹s Ambassador.

11. October Rugby1525

England Women set to return to the home of England Rugby

It’s set to be the busiest autumn ever for England Women who will play two matches against France and three against world champions New Zealand between November 2 and December 3.

11. October Hockey3633

England Investec Hockey Weekend Results

Reading continues to lead the Investec Premier Division thanks to their fourth win from four. photo Ady Kerry

11. October Figure Skating1577

Ten U.S. Athletes to Compete at 2011 JGP Estonia

The United States will send 10 skaters to JGP Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia. This is the final event of the International Skating Union (ISU) Junior Grand Prix (JGP) of Figure Skating Series before the Junior Grand Prix Final Dec. 8-11 in Quebec City, Canada.

11. October Basketball1279

USA – Augustus looks likely for USA return

USA (WNBA) - Seimone Augustus was among the last two cuts by USA Basketball before the Americans travelled to the Czech Republic and won the gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women. photo FIBA

11. October Basketball1144

ARG – London still the dream for Argentina

BUENOS AIRES (Olympics) - Argentina's spectacular FIBA Americas Championship for Women ended with a giant thud on Saturday when they crashed to a heavy defeat in the Final against Brazil.

11. October Other Sports1557

2011: A bumper year for British Equestrian Team GBR

Equestrian Team GBR is riding high after chalking up a record-breaking tally of medals across all the disciplines at this year’s European Championships.

11. October Football1601

Stanford Stomps UCLA 4-1

When Stanford Cardinal and the UCLA Bruins started their match at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium, both teams were undefeated. photo and report Calvin Morris

10. October Other Sports1685

Different Eras but Krisztina Toth Remains Hungary’s Pivotal Player

Alongside the host nation Germany and the reigning European champions, the Netherlands; Hungary is the one other country from the old continent, to appear on the entry list for women’s event at the forthcoming Liebherr World Team Cup. photo By: Rémy Gros

10. October Gymnastics1616

British gymnasts secure Olympic qualification!

Great Britain will be represented by a full women’s gymnastics team at the London 2012 Olympics after a nail-biting finish in the artistic gymnastics World Championship.