Women sport news

The first ever European Youth Beach Handball Championship tookplace over the last weekend in Nagyatád, Hungary. 6 women’s teams took part in the tournament that concluded with a Hungarian victory.

The ladies Quarter Finals were determinded yesterday on another glorious day at SW19. Venus Williams def Tanasugarn 6-3 6-4, Serena Williams def Radwanska 6-0 6-4, Elena Dementieva def Nadia Petrova, and Chinese wild card Jie Zheng became the first Chinese player to reach the semi finals of a Grand Slam by defeating Nicole Vaidisova in three sets.

With the Ladies Semi Finals determinded, we can relax and watch some of the Quarter Final action in the ladies doubles.

Members of the England Women’s Cricket team today (July 1) launched their busiest summer ever with a unique cricket match on the top deck of a return SeaFrance ferry from Dover to Calais

The LPGA Tour returns to northwest Arkansas this week for the second year, but this time with a new sponsor, a new date and the hopes of crowning the event's first-ever winner. Last year's September-based event did not crown a champion as the event was shortened to 18 holes as a result of unplayable course condition and inclement weather.

Pool Table Magic Presents: Summer Sizzler Ball Tournament Saturday and Sunday July 19th – 20th Windsor Locks, CT

ASP World Qualifying Series ratings leader Sally Fitzgibbons, 17, (Australia) proved her surfing supremacy extends far beyond Australian shores, obliterating the competition on the first day of the 5-Star ASP WQS Mr Price Pro at Durban’s New Pier today.

The American Water Ski Association’s International Activities Committee selected the 2008 U.S. Junior and 17 to 20 Water Ski Teams Sunday following the conclusion of the 2008 team trials held at Pleasant Shores in Van Wert, Ohio.

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Shaabrak ridden by Lucy Wiegersma has incurred a minor setback during training which has prevented him from following the ideal programme for the preparation for the Olympic Games. It has therefore been decided to withdraw his participation.

The World Championships will officially be inaugurated on Friday, 4th July 2008 at 8pm. For this reason a big stage is specially constructed right in the centre of Niederdorf/Villabassa. The ceremony starts with a parade.

On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July Traquair Estate, in the Scottish Borders, will be transformed into a bustling adventure hub as the Dirty Weekend Event Village opens for business.

Mexico’s Claudia Rivas took gold at yesterday’s ITU Aquathlon World Championships in Monterrey, Mexico. The run-swim-run MultiSport event featured a $10,000 USD prize purse equal for men and women. photo Asdeporte ITU Media

Records from Hyleas Fountain, Kara Patterson, Torri Edwards, Shalane Flanagan, Shani Marks and Jenny Barringers.

EUGENE, Ore. - The Hayward Field East grandstand roared Monday night with an intensity that may have awakened even the late Steve Prefontaine

The Swifts took complete control of the match to defeat The Melbourne Vixens 62-49. Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel produced their best match of the season to pull off a remarkable four-goal victory over the top-of-the-table ColourPlus Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic.

FIVB World Grand Prix champions of 2003 China are blazing a trail at the top of the standings in this year's competition with a 100 percent record after the first two weekends of competition. China won Group F in Hong Kong, while six-time champions Brazil won Group D in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam and two-time winners USA were triumphant in Wroclaw, Poland.

The 29th USA Junior Olympic Girls’ Volleyball Championships, hosted by USA Volleyball at the Dallas Convention Center, crowned its first three champions on Sunday as the 10-day event runs from June 26 to July 5.

Despite enduring a 99-minute semi-final in the Women's Epstein Becker & Green Los Angeles Open, top-seeded Mexican Samantha Teran survived a 70-minute final to win the $20,000 WISPA World Tour squash event in its second year at Los Angeles Athletic Club in Los Angeles.

The Ladies are out in force today for the Quarter Final stage. Elena Dementieva and Nadia Petrova are up first on Centre Court, followed by Serena Williams and Radwanska. Venus Williams takes on Tanasugarn on Court 1 that match is followed by Nicole Vaidisova and Jie Zheng.

In a repeat of yesterday’s pool game The Netherlands started strongly, pinning Great Britain back into defence. In the sixth minute Anne Panter received a yellow card and while GB were down to ten The Netherlands opened the scoring when Pauman netted a penalty corner in the ninth minute.

In a tight yet turgid affair, Scotland's under 21 women managed to nudge ahead to record their second win of the Junior Celtic Cup by defeating France 1-0. The honours were pretty even for most of the match, and both sides were guilty of missing some good chances but it was Amy Rowan's goal that was the difference between the teams.

Cricket Australia has today announced a new contract and remuneration scheme for Australian female players.The announcement reflects the work done by CA, its senior players and state associations over the past six months.

English amateur champion Hannah Barwood is in England’s eight-strong team for the Girls’ International Matches at Panmure, Scotland, from August 5-7.

Rookie Vicky Hurst of Melbourne, Fla., overcame a two-stroke deficit and caught fire on a chilly afternoon in the final round to record a 5-under-par 67 and claim her third win of the season at the Horseshoe Casino Classic at Lost Marsh Golf Course. photo Futurestour.com

Sarah-Quita Offringa emerged as the dominant force, taking home the event win. photo PWA Carter