Women sport news

Malaysias Nicol David has passed another major milestone in her illustrious squash career by moving into her 45th successive month at the top of the April Womens World Squash Rankings, published today (Wednesday) by the Womens International Squash Players Association (WISPA).

Kim Clijsters defeated fellow Belgium Justine Henin in three tough sets to make it through the Sony Ericsson Final 62 67 76. Venus Williams ousted French player Marion Bartoli in two sets 6 64.

England v Spain FIFA Womens World Cup 2011 Qualifier 7pm, Thursday 1 April 2010 The Den, Millwall FC

The British Surfing Association are pleased to announce that they will be working with the UK Pro Surf Association in 2010 to develop and select the British Junior Team for the 2011 world championships and beyond

Brazil continued their preparations for the FIVB World Grand Prix by marching to victory in the South American Games Volleyball tournament, beating Argentina 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-15) in the final match in Envigado, Colombia on Monday. photo FIVB

Fellow compatriats Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters both won their quarter final matches yesterday to continue into the semi finals at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Chan/Zheng defeated Makarova/Peng to enter the doubles semi finals.

The launch of a social media channel: marking the first time a major sports league has endorsed, promoted and aggregated the social media channels of its athletes.

English champion Charlie Douglass set the pace for the best of Europes U21 golfers when she shot two-under par 69 to take the first round lead in the French lady junior championship at St Cloud.

Stacey Tadd produced an impressive performance to take gold in the 200m breaststroke at the British Gas Swimming Championships in Sheffield last night.

The gods were shining on the Rolex China Sea Race fleet sending them off in a light southeasterly breeze and a fair tide towards the finish off Subic Bay, Philippines, 565 miles distant.

The BRITS, which fuses together a week-long festival of top class British Snowboard and Freeski competitions, banging apres sessions with some of the finest DJs bands and entertainers, came to an exciting close last weekend.

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has set the target of fielding its largest team since 1908 when London also hosted the Games and more than 50 per cent bigger than the one that represented it at Beijing in 2008.

She announced her decision after several FEI nation groups and federations urged her to stand again, including Pablo Mayorga of Argentina

Honiton acrobatic gymnasts Lauren Davey and Sarah Hodkinson narrowly missed out on the medals in their category at British Acrobatic Gymnastics championships, finishing fourth against a top class field from some of the best clubs in the world.

Former Chinese international Wang Baoquan has been appointed as the new coach of Chinas women’s team, replacing Cai Bin just five months before the FIVB World Grand Prix. photo FIVB

GREAT Britain Womens handball team went down fighting to Iceland in the 2010 European Championship clash at Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, losing out 16-27 to the visitors

Venus Williams and Marion Bartoli both made it through to the Miami Semi Finals yesterday, both straight set wins. Petrova/Stosur defeated Coin/King to go into the doubles semis.

The ECB today named the final England mens and womens squads for the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 to be held in the Caribbean from April 30.

The London Olympics has only £194 million left to cover unpredicted costs, a UK parliamentary committee has warned.

Leading UK pay-broadcaster BSkyB has been ordered by the countrys media regulator to cut the price at which it offers its sports channels to competitors by 23 per cent.

The competition is fierce and sights are set on winning the title of The Co-operative Netball Superleague Champions 2010.

Hertfordshire Mavericks are now second in the Co-operative Netball Superleague and just one point away from joining rivals Surrey Storm in the play-offs. The 13-goal win over Glasgow Wildcats moves them above TeamBath although the west-country side have two games in hand.

The Egyptian Girls volleyball team booked their ticket to the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore after winning the African Qualification tournament at Cairo Stadium on Wednesday beating Rwanda 3-0 (25-20, 25-12, 25-11) in their final match. photo FIVB

San Salvador, El Salvador, March 29, 2010 – SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mexican duo Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen claimed the crown at the El Salvador Beach Volleyball leg of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit after beating USA team Ty Loomis and Matt Prosser 2-0 ( 21-13, 21-9) in Sunday’s final. photo FIVB

The Women\'s International Squash Players\' Association (WISPA) today announced that Andrew Shelley will be stepping down as WISPA Chief Executive Officer.

GREAT Britain womens head coach Jesper Holmris has backed his team to compete with Iceland in their Euro 2010 clash at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre today (Wednesday), despite injury problems in his squad.