Women sport news

Lowly ranked German giant killers Katrin Holtwick and Ilka Semmler claimed three straight sets wins here on Friday to make the women’s semifinals of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Beijing Grand Slam. photo FIVB

The women's 10m Synchro proved to one of the closest finals on day one of the British Gas National Diving Championships with two pairs within touching distance of each other.

The cool calm coast of the Caribbean is set to light up as the cream of the PWA’s male and female contortionists head over to Bonaire for a five-day freestyle frenzy.

Daniela Hantuchova has defeated Ana Ivanovic 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the AEGON Classic to move into Sunday's final. Sabine Lisicki is into the women's singles final of the AEGON Classic after beating Shuai Peng 6-3, 6-1 in Saturday's semi-final.

Daniela Hantuchova and Ana Ivanovic will play each other in the AEGON Classic semi-finals after both won their last eight matches on Friday.

A DETERMINED display from England Under-21 Women saw them grind out a 1-1 draw against Japan’s senior side in the first of two matches at Bisham Abbey on Friday afternoon.

Mavericks won the toss and made a brisk start to the match establishing an early lead, three goals up in the first minute of the match it looked a little ominous for the visitors who’d nipped around the M25 for the biggest match in their young franchise’s history.

Hope Powell has named the 21 England players who will travel to Germany to compete in the FIFA Women's World Cup Finals later this month. Reprt - The FA. Photo - The FA via Getty Images.

Becky Brewerton secured the most comprehensive victory of the day in her opening game with Kristie Smith at the Tenerife Ladies Match Play on Friday.

This Saturday, June 11th, Long Island's very own Rock-A-Betty Bruisers will take on the Brick City Bruisers of the Garden State Rollergirls. Photo - www.LongIslandRollerRebels.com

European Athletics has awarded the 2013 European Team Championships to the English city of Gateshead. Photo - www.european-athletics.org

LOC President Steffi Jones and FIFA visited Tokyo today to complete their Welcome Tour of the 15 countries that will compete at the forthcoming FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011TM.

Day four of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta (Thursday 9 June) saw the competition step up a level, with Britain's sailors enjoying mixed fortunes on this first day of gold fleet racing.photo Lucy Macgregor, Annie Lush, Kate Macgregor (Women's Match Racing). Credit Richard Langdon/Skandia Team GBR

Lalova, Montsho, Hachlaf and 5000 metres specialist Meseret Defar were among the winners of the Bislett Games in Oslo last night.

Marleen Van Iersel of the Netherlands, who withdrew from the women’s Main Draw of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Beijing Grand Slam on Thursday due to a back injury, is in a race to be fit for next week’s FIVB Swatch World Championships powered by smart in Rome. FIVB

Two-time defending Olympic champions Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh of the United States rallied from Wednesday’s opening loss to win round robin group E and lead three American teams into the women’s top 16. photo FIVB

Daniela Hantuchova, Alison Riske and Mirjana Lucic all won their third round matches at the AEGON Classic on Thursday to move into the quarter-finals. Ana Ivanovic has beaten Canada’s Rebecca Marino 6-3, 6-2 to cement her place in the women's quarter finals. Britain’s remaining hope, Heather Watson, was defeated by China’s third seed Shuai Peng 7-6(1), 6-1.

The Australian Diamonds have overcome a four-goal half time deficit to defeat the New Zealand Silver Ferns 52-47 in the first Test at Arena Manawatu in Palmerston North.

The stage is set for South Africa's premier stand alone women's surfing event, the Roxy Wahine Cup presented by the City of Durban.

LPGA State Farm Classic Defending Champion Cristie Kerr presented a check for $5,000 to the Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU .School of Medicine at a wine tasting event held today at Panther Creek.

Two-time defending Olympic champions Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh of the United States suffered a shock opening loss at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Beijing. photo FIVB

Two of the most dominant players of the last decade will return to the tennis courts this week coming up, as the Williams sisters make a long-awaited comeback to the WTA at the AEGON International.

Daniela Hantuchova started her women's singles campaign at the AEGON Classic in style as she defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3. Heather Watson has moved into the last 16 of the women's singles at the AEGON Classic after a 6-2, 6-4 win against Misaki Doi of Japan on Wednesday.

The England Hockey women’s squad has been announced for the 2011 Rabo Champions Trophy in Amsterdam. The 18 athlete group features Anne Panter and Anna Bennett, two players who return to the fold following lengthy breaks, and Sam Quek and Madeleine Hinch, for whom the tournament will be their first senior international competition.

After a calm start to the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta, there was no shortage of wind for Tuesday's second day (7 June) with Britain's sailors making gains in the stronger breeze.

Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein, the 2009 World Junior ice dancing champions, announced today they have ended their five-year on-ice partnership.