Women sport news

These past few days have been extremely exciting for the USA volleyball team. Crossing the United States/Mexico border was an adventure in itself. After we flew into San Diego, we drove through the border to Mexicali. While pulling over at the border, we all were told to step out of the bus and play a fun little "game." photo US Volleyball

Here is the updated summary of all match details from the 2008 Women's European Championship Play-offs. The 2008 Women's European Championship in Skopje and Ohrid, FYR Macedonia, from 2 to 14 December 2008 will be played with 16 teams.

Maria Sharapova assumed the top ranking from Justine Henin a few weeks ago, but after a fourth round loss on Monday, the chances of a Serb or Svetlana Kuznetsova taking it away grew bigger.

Cricket Australia (CA) has today paid tribute to cricketer Lyn Fullston, 52, who died last night in Adelaide after a long battle with illness.

Mindy Kim of Diamond Bar, Calif., completed another wire-to-wire victory -- this time at the Aurora Health Care Championship -- firing a final round of 1-over-par 73 on Sunday. She posted a three-day total of 3-under-par 213. photo Futurestour.com

Warwickshire teenager Elizabeth Mallett has won her third schools golf title – with the help of a course record.

The USA won the Curtis Cup for the 26th time at the Old Course, St Andrews, beating Great Britain and Ireland 13-7. photo LGU

COLORADO SPRINGS (Olympic Women) - Headlined by three-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie (Los Angeles Sparks) and two-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Smith (Detroit Shock), USA Basketball today announced the first nine members of the eventual 12-member 2008 U.S.

VALENCIA (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women) - Japan gave Spain a very good game for 25 minutes but Evaristo Perez´s team turned on the style midway through the third quarter and stormed to a convincing win on Sunday at the Torneo de Paterna.

It’s been a short break, but the ladies of the ASP Women’s World Tour are fired up and frothing on the upcoming Billabong Girls Pro Rio (July 15-20, 2008). photo ASP Robertson

Proving that they are a force to be reckoned with, the Boston College Sailing Team has won their second national championship title in less than a week on the waters of Narragansett Bay. photo GTSphotos.com

Sally BARKOW and her Team Seven successfully defended their title to win the ISAF Grade 1 Boat U.S. Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis for the third time. photo Dan Nerney Rolex

Breaking what has been referred to as the Ohome port curse¹, skipper Duggie Gillespie and his team have achieved an historic victory by winning into New York at the end of the 1,420-mile race from Jamaica of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race. photo James Allen

This story is a follow-up to an article detailing an experimental program through which USA Cycling arranged for three women to gain European racing experience without taking the usual National Team path.

Jill Kintner (Seattle, Wash.) was the top U.S. finisher in sixth place as the only American to advance to the main. Shanaze Reade (GBR), Ann-Caroline Chausson (FRA) and Sarah Walker (NZL) earned the top three spots respectively. photo US Cycling

A GROUP of Irish women have launched a new campaign for them to be allowed to box in the 2012 Olympics.

This Saturday 7th June at The Bladium. RMRG Contenders vs Washington's Oly Rollers's Cosa Nostra Donnas.

Great Britain’s women modern pentathletes ended their World Championships campaign on a high note by winning their third medal – a silver in the team relay competition. photo http://ottusavb.hu

The third time in the history of the pentathlon sport – after 2000 and 2003 – the Hungarian women relay team won the gold medal. Monday Leila Gyenesei, Sarolta Kovács and Adrienn Tóth were the members of the relay team. photo http://ottusavb.hu

A gravity veteran took home the USA Cycling 4X Pro National Championship in Angel Fire, N.M. on May 25. Melissa Buhl (Chandler, Ariz.) won the title for pro women.

Jessica Ennis’ (City of Sheffield) hopes of making her Olympic debut in Beijing this summer have been dashed after a scan on Monday revealed that she has a fracture in her right ankle.

The Anlene Orchard Mile was the first ever women’s only running event to be held on Orchard Road Orchard in 2007. The event is inspired by successful mile events around the world including the prestigious Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile in New York and the Sports Relief Mile which attracts over 10,000 runners and walkers to 15 events across England.

REGIONS, cities, towns and facilities across the UK were today celebrating at being included in the London 2012 Paralympic Pre-Games Training Guide, including Chelmsford (pictured).

Round 9 of The ANZ Champioships kicked off is underway. 3rd placed Vixens defeated WC Fever 57-44 to keep their chances open. photo Micheal Bradley

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team opened the 2008 Pan American Cup with a 20-25, 25-18, 25-27, 25-23, 15-8 loss to Dominican Republic Friday evening at Mexicali, Mexico. photo US Volleyball

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team evened its Pan American Cup record to 1-1 in Pool A with a 25-20, 25-10, 27-25 victory over Costa Rica Saturday afternoon at Mexicali, Mexico. US Volleyball