Women sport news

Last fall’s SWATCH FIVB World Tour stop in the United Arab Emirates produced a record-tying result for American Kerri Walsh as the two-time Olympic and three-time world champion captured the women’s Beach Volleyball gold medal with Nicole Branagh. photo FIVB

Vanessa Atkinson kicked off her 2009 campaign in great style by winning the Womes Liberty Bell Open in the USA. photo WISPA

The draw for the Main Round of the Womens EHF Champions League was carried out on 20 January in the EHF Headquarters, Vienna. The “Saturday night fever” ended perfectly for Buducnost T-Mobile. With a great support from 6,000 fans in the “Moraca” hall, the champions of Montenegro defeated FKC Håndbold (25:22) and secured a place in the main round. photo EHF

Both Williams Sisters brushed aside their opponents yesterday to earn a place in the third round. Top seed on Day two to go out was Polands Agnieszka Radwanska she was defeated by Kateryna Bondarenko. Serena could leave the Australian Open as World Number 1, the place is up to grabs. She admits she still has her best tennis to come,,,,,stay tuned.

England Women have been drawn against the USA, Russia and Japan in Pool B of the inaugural Womens IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens, which takes place alongside the mens world cup in Dubai from March 5th - 7th.

Three English amateurs earned full cards for the 2009 Ladies European Tour after they finished in the top 30 at qualifying school in La Manga, Spain.

World Cup winner Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) lead the way for the World Championship Team named Monday. U.S. Nordic Program Director John Farra announced the team following the final qualifying World Cups at the Whistler Olympic Park that ended Sunday.

U.S. Snowboardings Andi-Jo Stump led the way for the American team in Korea.

Emily Hughes, the 2007 U.S. silver medalist and 2007 Four Continents silver medalist, has withdrawn from the 2009 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, because of an ankle injury. photo Paul Harvath US Figure Skating

From 23 January to 1 February 2009, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing World Championships will take place in Vuokatti, Finland. Over 100 athletes from 20 countries will compete in both sports.

Jelena Dokic thrilled the home crowd with her first Grand Slam main draw victory since 2003. Top seed Jelena Jankovic had an easy path to the second round defeating Yvonne Meusburger in straight sets. Safina, Ivanovic, Zvonareva and Petrova all continue their Australian Open campaigns.

Sue Catton has been appointed as the London 2012 Organising Committee’s Competition Manager for Hockey and Wheelchair Rugby.

Cricket Australia (CA) has today announced a 24-player list for a three-day Under-18 Talent Camp to be conducted at the Cricket Australia Centre of Excellence in January.

For 16 year olds Amelia Yong and Cheryl Ang, school exams are over, the results are in and it’s all about golf and the chance to play in the HSBC Women’s Champions 2009.

Four English amateurs have earned the chance to play on the 2009 Ladies European Tour after surviving the 54-hole cut at final Qualifying School in La Manga, Spain.

Cruising Club of America Presents 2008 Rod Stephens Trophy for Outstanding Seamanship to Susanne Huber-Curphey and Tony Curphey. Susanne Huber-Curphey Awarded Cruising Club of America 2008 Rod Stephens Trophy for Outstanding Seamanship

Leading sportswear brand, Trespass will be stepping up to the start gates again at this year’s BRITS when they take the title rights for the Trespass Snowboardcross and Skiercross Championships.

Amber Campbell has been named USA Track & Field\'s Athlete of the Week after winning the women\'s weight throw Friday at the Virginia Tech Invitational in Blacksburg, Va.

Amy Acuff will go for her fifth career Millrose Games victory, while Chaunte Howard eyes her second title when the two go head-to-head in the John Thomas Womens High Jump on January 30 at the 102nd Millrose Games, held at New York Citys Madison Square Garden.

BT today demonstrated its long-term commitment to disability sport as it announced its new, four-year title sponsorship of the BT Paralympic World Cup.

Great Britain Youth Women achieved Gold medals in the 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival. The women secured gold for the second successive tournament with a dramatic golden goal win over hosts Australia

Emily Brydon (Fernie, BC) finished fifth as the ladies FIS Alpine World Cup completed just its second downhill event of the 2008/09 season. photo Alpine Canada. Canski.org.

The U.S. Ski Teams Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) captured her second podium in as many days Sunday, finishing third in an Audi FIS World Cup downhill in Austria.

Benromach Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky continue headline sponsorship of The Three Tens endurance mountain bike series in 2009

Saturday will be “D day” for Buducnost T-Mobile. The champions of Montenegro need just one point from the game with FKC Handbold in front of the home crowd and they finish at least second in Group B.

Emily Brydon (Fernie, BC) continues to put down consistent super combined results, finishing a solid ninth in today’s FIS Alpine World Cup SC in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, AUT. Brydon’s performance was overshadowed somewhat by teammate Larisa Yurkiw (Owen Sound, ON), who stunned the field by posting the fastest time in today’s opening downhill run. photo Alpine Canada.