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The British Para-Equestrian Dressage team begin their Paralympic battle on Sunday, hoping to defend their individual medal titles and scoop a fourth consecutive gold in the hotly contested team competition

Singapore, .The Pacific Islanders faced off on day three of the Fisher & Paykel Nations Cup with Papua New Guinea (PNG) coming out on top with a 54-49 victory over Samoa and their second straight victory at Toa Payoh Sports Hall this week.

Singapore….Papua New Guinea (PNG) tops the table at the Fisher & Paykel Nations Cup after a convincing 48-67 victory over Singapore and Samoa got their first points of the tournament.

The last quarterfinal lived up to every expectation on Wednesday night, as Serena saved 10 set points - two in the first set and eight in the second set - to defeat Venus in two tie-breaks.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. In the women's race, Jill Steffens (Athens, Ga.) overtook Elva Dryer (Gunnison Colo.) just after the 12 mile mark to win the women's title in 1:08:48. The championships were hosted by the 31st annual Stratton Faxon New Haven 20K Monday in New Haven, Conn.

Beijing, China - Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has been officially confirmed that a minimum of eight hours per day of live commentated coverage of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games will be broadcasted on IPC's internet TV channel ParalympicSport.TV.

Brighton, England, September 3, 2008 - Women’s teams from France, Germany, Netherlands and Poland earned Main Draw berths here Wednesday at the 2008 SWATCH-FIVB Junior World Championships presented by Nivea Sun for players under the age of 21 as Great Britain hosts its first-ever international Beach Volleyball event. photo FIVB

Day two of the Fisher & Paykel Nations Cup was filled with much on-court action and Singapore got their first win of the tournament against gutsy Samoa 48 points to 41.

While Malaysia's Nicol David moves into her 26th successive month as world number one, Australia's world champion Rachael Grinham overtakes her younger sister Natalie to reclaim second place in the September Women's World Squash Rankings published by the Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA).

Houston, Texas: Houston's 2008 Inaugural National Women's Football Association WORLD CHAMPIONS, the "H'Town Texas CYCLONES" host their First Round Tryouts for the 2009 Season.

Serena Williams dismissed Severine Bremond in straight sets on Monday night to reach the quarterfinals. She next faces Venus Williams, who defeated Agnieszka Radwanska earlier in the day.

England opened their account in the UK School Games with a comfortable win over Wales that owed much to an impressive second half performance that included some great goals including a 'peach' for Lil Robinson. photo Jess Wood-Ady Kerry

With both teams winning their opening matches the game between England U18s and their Ulster counterparts would be crucial in deciding who would guarantee themselves a gold or silver medal. photo Takara Haines-Ady Kerry

England’s U18 girls began their final match at the UK School Games with just 14 fit players after injuries to Amy Kee (broken collar bone) and Jess Wood (concussion) ruled them out of the game with Scotland. photo Ady Kerry

On a day affected by rain, England women romped to a ten-wicket victory over India to take a 2-0 lead in the NatWest Women’s Series at The Hoem of Women's Cricket in Taunton. photo Chris Seargeant

(Helsinki, Finland –Finland’s Minea Blomqvist claimed a one stroke victory at the Finnair Masters, defeating her compatriot Ursula Wikstrom on home soil.

With the event less than three months away, the competition for places will be tough and both Captains are eager to lift the trophy so selection and preparation will be key on the new course.

A quartet of girl golfers played a key role in England’s 9½-8½ victory over Wales in the annual schools’ international.

SEIGNOSSE, France – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion, has claimed the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle title, defeating fellow finalist Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Les Bourdaines in Seignosse, and regaining the ratings lead in the hunt for the 2008 ASP Women’s World Title. photo ASP Cestari Covered Images

British Disability Swimming has been actively involved within the development of a new water-proof heart rate telemetry system which looks set to revolutionise the world of swimming coaching.

LA PARVA, CHI – National development team ski racer Georgia Simmerling (West Vancouver, BC) is off to a fast start during summer training in South America. photo Alpine Canada

Snowsport GB announced today that the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup will start its northern hemisphere season with a World Cup Big Air in the heart of London. photo British Star Zoe Gillings

Chrissie Wellington continued her winning ways at today's ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championship in the Netherlands. photo Janos Schmidt/Triathon.org

The Fisher & Paykel Nations Cup opened at Toa Payoh Sports Hall today as four of the teams took to the court, with Singapore losing narrowly to Sri-Lanka 63-66 in the opening game.

Stars from Sussex County Cricket Club and Brighton and Hove Albion will find out if their ball handling skills cross over to the sport of beach volleyball on Monday (1st September).

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