Women sport news

An interesting twist of politics between the United States and the Venezuelan governments is on the verge of derailing the Venezuelan National Team from playing the Chicago Bandits in Elgin this week.

The WPBA’s inaugural Satellite Tour event at Borderline Billiards, owned & operated by our very own top Exempt player Janet Atwell, was declared a complete success as players and fans alike lauded the hospitality and high quality of the venue and tournament.

RYA Youth Racing Manager Duncan Truswell is urging his young charges to keep their focus as RYA Volvo Team GBR head into the business end of the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships in Brazil. Rebecca Kalderon and Rosie Sibthorp in action at the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships. Credit Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race

A fantasic opening day for the defending Silver medallists in the women’s fleet Tara PACHECO and Berta BETANZOS (ESP) who scored a fourth in the opening race, which was solidly backed up with a first in race 2 to lead the fleet overall. photo www.470junior2009.gr

Moscows two international Airports were busier than usual today with the arrival of the Waterski World Cup athletes from twelve countries making their way to the city of Dubna for the first World Cup Stop of the 2009 season. Photos IWSF

Supreme Court Justice Lauri Ann Fenlon has denied the 15 elite women ski jumpers suing the Vancouver Olympic Organizing committee (VANOC) the declaration they sought.

The time has finally arrived: roller derby fever has been spreading through Europe like wildfire, old-fashioned roller skating is making a huge comeback,

The presidents trophy, and Hungary at the starting gate. Photo FIG Media

The Adelaide Thunderbirds def Southern Steel on Monday night 51-45 to set up a preliminary final against Magic on Sunday 19th june. photo Micheal Bradley

With two Brazilian women’s Beach Volleyball pairs on a SWATCH FIVB World Tour podium for the fifth-time this season, Talita Antunes and Maria Antonelli captured their third international gold medal by winning a pair of matches here Sunday in the US$600,000 1to1energy Grand Slam. photo FIVB

England Womens Head Coach Giselle Mather has named her starting line-up for Saturdays Nations Cup final against the USA, kick off 330pm at Brunel University.

England Women Under 20s Head Coach Giselle Mather has announced her team for the penultimate round of the Nations Cup, which sees the Red Roses take on Wales at Brunel University on Wednesday, kick off 7pm. Photo RFU

Englands battling qualities shone through in the Worcester gloom as they eked out the draw they needed to retain the Ashes. photo Christopher Lee

Captain Charlotte Edwards and her team will be hosted by Prime Minister Gordon Brown who will pay tribute to their three months of unprecedented international success. photo Christopher Lee

Entries for the 2009 Ricoh Women’s British Open have closed and 124 of the field of 144 woman field are now confirmed for this year’s Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, 30th July to 2nd August.

ROSCOE, Ill. - When you are rolling as the Chicago Bandits are it will take a lot to slow them down. The Thunder was not able to do so on Thursday night as they lost to Chicago by a final score of 6-2.

British Dressage today selected 2 females of the four Dressage riders who will represent Equestrian Team GBR at the Alltech FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships, to take place at Windsor Castle from the 25th – 30th August.

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Interview with the Gymnastics for all committee president and the US Coach & Choreographer photos FIG Media

Nearly 450 young athletes from 58 countries will go for honour and glory at the World Archery Youth Championships in Ogden, Utah (USA) from 12-19 July. And some of these gold diggers will even go for more, trying to qualify for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. photo FITA

Sanya Richards, Dawn Harper and Maggie Vessey all were winners in their respective events Friday at the 2009 Golden Gala, AF Golden League meet in Rome, Italy.

A delegation from Madrid 2016 has travelled to Berlin to participate in tomorrow’s International Paralympic Day celebrations, demonstrating for the second time this week Spain’s strong commitment to Paralympic sports.

BRITISH Handball remains on track to meet many of its Olympic goals despite UK Sport announcing a Red rating for handball in its latest Mission 2012 review. TICKETS are on sale for the Great Britain versus Finland clash in September, go to britishhandball.com

IRB Womens World Cup Plate Champions England (Sunday) added the European 7s crown to their bulging silverware cabinet, beating Spain 20-12 in the final in Hanover, Germany.

England’s under 18 side contested the bronze medal playoff at the weekend with the girls beating Belgium to clinch third place at their EuroHockey Youth Nations Championships thanks to goals from Becky Dru and Alice Sharp in Nivelles, Belgium.

COLORADO SPRINGS (FIBA U19 World Championship for Women) – Five of the players who helped the United States qualify for the FIBA U19 World Championship for Women have claimed spots in the team that will compete at the big event in Thailand later this month.