Women sport news

Britain brings to town fresh from across N American and Australasia Hell on Wheels. A documentary film telling the story of a group of Texas women who band together to resurrect roller derby for the 21st century

Roller Derby-European Premier of Hell on Wheels

A busy, successful week of Eventing ended on a high for dual-sportswoman Liz Halliday, as she and her young horse Donovan claimed their first British Eventing victory at the Eridge Horse Trials.

Successful week for Liz Halliday culminates in first win for Donovan

The International Archery Federation (FITA) has announced today that it has awarded its World Cup Final for 2010 and 2011 to Edinburgh and Istanbul, respectively.

Archery World Cup Finals 2010 & 2011 awarded to Edinburgh and Istanbul

Tambien Texto en Espanol-German Olympic team member Ricarda Lisk proved to be in fine form in her final Beijing tune-up, winning her first career world cup title at the Hamburg BG Triathlon World Cup. Australian Felicity Abram came across for silver, her third world cup medal of 2008. Debbie Tanner, also heading to Beijing to represent New Zealand, rounded out the podium. photo Frank Wechsel Triathlon.org

Lisk wins in Hamburg

09. July Athletics1601

Nelson secures 100m Silver in Poland

Ashlee Neslon (City of Stoke) secured team GB & NI's first medal of the World Junior Championships taking silver in a blistering women's 100m final. Nelson's 11.49 performance ended a day of positive performances from the young British athletes.

09. July Athletics1264

Hurdlers crusie through 1st round at World Juniors

Qualifying rounds in the 400 hurdles highlighted the morning session of the second day during the 12th IAAF World Junior Championships where the U.S. squad advanced. In addition, both American vaulters qualified for the women's pole vault final.

09. July Athletics1108

Hansen announces retirement

Ashia Hansen has announced her retirement from athletics after losing her battle to be ready for this weekendâ€™s Olympic trials in Birmingham.

09. July Paralympic sports1451

Paralympics Female GB name cycling squad for Beijing Paralympics

ParalympicsGB has today named the female British cyclists set to represent Britain at this summerâ€™s Paralympic Games in Beijing.

08. July Squash1339

El Noamany Wins Pioneer Title In Cologne

Egypt's Sara El Noamany claimed the U19 title in the Pioneer Junior Open Squash Championships in Germany - El Noamany reached the women's final as the seventh seed - then despatched top seed Sina Wall in straight games at the ACR Sportcenter in Cologne..

08. July Football1317

Marley looks forward

Mo Marley has paid tribute to Germany after England came up short against the reigning European Champions in the opening game of the finals. photo FA

08. July Windsurfing1383

The 2008 Gran Canaria PWA Grand Slam â€“ Day Four

Fighting to defend her first place finish from the previous dayâ€™s single elimination, Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard, NeilPryde) successfully stood her ground in the double elimination to defeat Daida Moreno (North Sails) in the final, and cement her position at the top of the freestyle ranks. photo PWA Carter

08. July Gymnastics1303

FIG â€œLetter of the Presidentâ€.

From the FIG Academy in St Petersburg. A colloquium for the two Technical Committees in St Petersburg (RUS) in March 2008 was held in the aim of regulating the standing of elected Technical Committee members in connection with the Antalya Congress.

08. July Athletics1078

Snap_Athletics World Junior Championships

On the first morning of competition at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland the Norwich Union GB & NI team were as unpredictable as the weather. The new stadiumâ€™s bright blue track inspired performances from the womenâ€™s 100m.

08. July Athletics1139

Sprinters and jumpers forge ahead in Bydgoszcz

American sprinters and jumpers fared very well in the morning session of the opening day at the 12th edition of the World Junior Championships.

07. July Netball1239

Round 14 of the ANZ Championships

Vixens and Magic secure their places in the Semi Finals after winning their matches at the weekend. Vixens defeated Mystics 56-47. Magic were back to fighting form defeated Skope 69-44. photo Micheal Bradley

07. July Netball2317

Women sport news - International Federation of Netball Association and Netball Singapore formalise agreement to host World Netball Championships in Singapore in 2011

International Federation of Netball Association and Netball Singapore formalise agreement to host World Netball Championships in Singapore in 2011

The International Federation of Netball Association (IFNA) and Netball Singapore (NS) put pen to paper in an official signing ceremony today, to formalise the agreement between both parties for the organization of the World Netball Championships in Singapore in 2011.

07. July Netball1528

ANZ Championship Semi Finals are now complete

The home and away season is over in the inaugural ANZ Championship with all the answers to the playoff puzzle now answered after round 14 on Monday night netball.

07. July Volleyball1828

USA Junior Olympic Girlsâ€™ Volleyball Championships Crown 15s Division Winners

The 29th USA Junior Olympic Girlsâ€™ Volleyball Championships, hosted by USA Volleyball at the Dallas Convention Center, crowned Open, National and American Division winners for the 15-year-old brackets on Thursday as the 10-day event runs from June 26 to July 5.

07. July Volleyball1664

Women sport news - Brazil, China, Italy, USA, Cuba join Japan in FIVB World Grand Prix Finals after third weekend of Preliminary Rounds in Bangkok, Taipei, Macau

Brazil, China, Italy, USA, Cuba join Japan in FIVB World Grand Prix Finals after third weekend of Preliminary Rounds in Bangkok, Taipei, Macau

Brazil, China, Italy, USA and Cuba joined hosts Japan in the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round after the third and final weekend of the Preliminary Rounds. photo FIVB

07. July Squash1470

Top Coaching Role Prompts Vicky Botwright Retirement

After dedicating her life to squash, England international Vicky Botwright has decided to retire from the WISPA World Tour. The 31-year-old from Manchester has accepted the role of Head Squash Coach for Manchester City Council at the city's National Squash Centre.

07. July American Football1242

Final Four Head To Tier I Conference Championships!

The four best teams in womenâ€™s football are set to face off on July 12th to decide who will hold the title of Eastern and Western Conference Champion respectively

07. July Tennis1234

WTA Tour continues in Italy and Budapest

After two weeks of exciting ups and downs at The Wimbledon Championships, the WTA Tour continues in Italy and Budapest. Play starts today so stay tuned

07. July Hockey1365

EHTV Launced bringing broadband highlights to the hockey family

This is an important step for the National Governing Body which sees them use the latest technology available to create more exposure for the sport and give the Hockey Family the opportunity to watch highlights 24/7 on their computers. photo Andrew Beckett

07. July Hockey1693

A Scots Deluge Lifts the Celtic Cup

It poured both rain and goals in Cork as Scotland`s senior women seized the Celtic Cup in some style by whipping France 10-2 in the final match, and Milne Craig Western striker Holly Cram was again the heroine with a well taken hat-trick.

07. July Football1236

England loose opener

Germany's U19s took on England this afternoon in a repeat of the final of 12 months ago when Maren Meinert's side required extra-time to clinch their second successive UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship. photo FA

07. July Golf1886

Seon Hwa Lee wins crown at P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship

Beauty NW Arkansas Championship presented by John Q. Hammons to win by one stroke over Jane Park and Meena Lee. She became the Tournamentâ€™s first official winner after the inaugural event was rain-shortened to 18 holes.

07. July Billiards1774

Bonnie Plowman Wins It All at the OB Cues Ladies 9-Ball Tour in Richardson, TX

Bonnie supplied some heat of her own by performing a double-dip against Lisa 7-6, 7-4 to win the WPBA Carolina Classic qualifier and a cool $750 for 1st place.

07. July Surfing4736

Shealth wins Fat Face Surf Grommet

Zoe Shealth from the Isle of Wight took 1st place in the Under 16 girls competition and enjoyed a solid performance throughout the heats to take the final. Lucy Campbell from Woolacombe took 2nd place, followed by Poppy Barlow-Griffin from Penzance in 3rd position and Gabi Rowe from Looe came 4th.

07. July Swimming1216

Kamrau-Corestein wins amongst an experienced field

In the womenâ€™s field, Britta Kamrau-Corestein (GER) was triumphant in 7.56.26. Having medalled in FINA open water World Cups almost consistently since 1999, she too is famous for her achievements in this demanding discipline.

07. July Windsurfing1038