Women sport news

Four months ago she became the first Asian player ever to reach a Grand Slam final; in her very next opportunity she went one better. 29-year-old Li Na of China won her continent's first ever Grand Slam title Saturday, beating defending champion Francesca Schiavone in a tight final, 64 76(0).

A NINE-goal victory over Finland on Friday evening helped Great Britain women’s handball team put one foot into the group stages of the 2012 European Championship at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London.

Carmelita Jeter, Amantle Montsho and Gelete Burka were among the winners at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon

An explosive third quarter set the Mission Queensland Firebirds on the path to a history-making 57-44 win over the LG Mystics in the ANZ Championship Grand Final in Brisbane today. photo ANZchampionships.com

Defending champion Francesca Schiavone defeated home favourite Marion Bartoli in straight sets to reach her second consecutive French Open Final. Schiavone has 29-year-old Li Na in the final, after Li beat Maria Sharapova earlier in the day to reach her second straight Grand Slam final.

Reining United States Champion, Karla Costa Taylor, is the one to beat. After returning to competition last season Karla has had the cross hair aimed at her. It is hard for other competitors to get into the game with her.

U.S. Figure Skating announced today the individuals and teams that will compose the A, B and C team envelopes for the 2011–12 season.

Lima, Peru, Hosts Peru sealed a 3-1 (25-17, 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 25-17) win over Thailand in the final of the Latin Cup on Tuesday as both continue their preparation for the 2011 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix. photo FIVB

A total of 96 teams from 31 countries will be competing in the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Championships powered by smart. Photo FIVB

Coca-Cola has joined fellow FIFA sponsor Adidas in expressing its concern following allegations of corruption that have engulfed world football's governing body.

Ellen Harrigan is the Director of Baseball Administration for the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is her eleventh season with the Dodgers. Read the interview conducted by Norm Coleman

As we draw closer to the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011TM, FIFA tells you all there is to know about the 16 participating teams via our range of statistical kits. Report and Photo - FIFA.com

Football fans remain passionately interested and enthusiastic about the forthcoming FIFA Women's World Cup 2011TM. Report and Photo - FIFA.com

Football's world governing body FIFA was plunged into disarray today when it was forced to launch an investigation into alleged bribery involving both Presidential challenger Mohamed Bin Hammam and veteran vice-president Jack Warner.

Arsenal Ladies manager Laura Harvey revealed her delight at having lifted the FA Women's Cup on Saturday, twelve months after losing to Everton in last year's final. Report David Brenchley. Photo - The FA via Getty Images

Following the celebrations of the 30th Stop of the Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup in Chuncheon City in South Korea some months ago, the 2011 season will continue to add new exotic locations to this highly successful series.

This weekend saw the team racing on 3 fronts. Annie Simpson was taking part in the National University road race championships, several riders were in the National 10 mile TT championships, and Claire and Nancy were racing in Belgium. Photo - Bart Hazen

Fifteen-year-old Amber Ratcliffe has become the youngest winner of the Norfolk county championship.

England women’s Arran Brindle made history by scoring 128 in the Lincolnshire men’s Premier League on Saturday 21st May. photo ECB

European Athlete is pleased to announce that the Russian race walking duo of Valeriy Borchin and Olga Kaniskina have been voted as the European Athletes of the Month for April.

Glasgow has been selected as the host city for the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastic Championships, bringing the event to Scotland for the first time.

When it comes to poker, there is no reason women can't be as successful as men are. Photo pokerlistings.com

Olympic champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT) and cross country star Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) headlined the list of honorees as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced its annual awards. Photo - Don Cooke

The route for the international mountain bike marathon race, "Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike" has been approved by the organisers for training purposes.

The first day of competition at the LEN European Synchronised Swimming Champions Cup saw Olympic Champions prove their calibre with excellent routines. Photo - swimming.org

English students Abbey Gittings and Nicole Whitmore have helped their university complete a hat trick of national titles on the US women’s college circuit.