Women sport news

Ophelie David of France won the women's competition and jumped to first place in the women's World Cup ski cross standings. Sasa Faric of Slovenia was second, followed by Emilie Serain of Switzerland in third.

Ophelie David first in World Cup Standings

Veteran Shelly Robertson (Reno, NV) changed one of her jumps in the semifinal round of dual moguls Saturday night and skied off with the first victory of her career. photo US Ski Team

Robertson Wins in Dual Moguls

Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) crept closer to the overall World Cup lead Sunday, finishing fourth in a super G - one-hundredth of a second off the podium. photo Doug Haney US Ski

Vonn 4th in SG, Nears Overall Points Lead

Over 100 respected leaders in Canadaâ€™s artistic scene, representing some of the countryâ€™s most influential artists, cultural and theatrical practitioners, directors, writers, designers and community leaders, will gather in Vancouver over the course of the next three weekends â€“ starting February 1 to 4 â€“ to participate in six Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Ceremonies Symposia.

Top Minds Gather for 2010 Winter Games Ceremonies Symposia

04. February Speed/Short Track Skating1574

Essent ISU World Cup Speed Skating â€“Baselga di PinÃ¨ (ITA)

The allround skaters gathered this weekend at the outdoor rink in Baselga di PinÃ© in the Italian Dolomites for the seventh of nine Essent ISU World Cup Speed Skating events . This event took place at a crucial time, just a week ahead of the ISU World Allround Speed Skating Championships 2008 in Berlin (GER). photo www.Viewcalgary.com

04. February Rio Olympics 20161890

British Airways to be unveiled as Olympic sponsor next week

BRITISH AIRWAYS will be unveiled as the fourth top-tier sponsor of London 2012, it was reported today.

04. February Cycling2119

Vattenfall Cyclassics 2008 â€“ Jedermannrennen

Vattenfall Cyclassics 2008 â€“ Jedermannrennen Already 10.000 Starting Places on the first booking day!

04. February Cycling1445

USA Cycling Opens New BMX Training Facility in Chula Vista

USA Cycling and the United States Olympic Committee cut the ribbon on a new BMX training facility at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. on Monday, January 21.

04. February Cycling2467

Luna Bar Sponsors 2008 WSBA Women's Race Series

The Washington State Bicycle Association is excited to announce the Luna Category 3 Women's Race Series and the Luna Category 4 Women's Race Series for 2008.

04. February Other Sports1538

Cann takes three as Hallam hints at future

Hallam, the top seed and twice the former winner, lost 21-15, 21-19 to Elizabeth Cann, the defending champion, before going on to partner Donna Kellogg, the European doubles champion, to a 22-24, 21-13, 21-14 win over the second-seeded Joanne Nicholas and Natalie Munt. photo Andrew Beckett

04. February Athletics1729

Ladies shine at the 101st Millrose Games

2004 Olympic Trials champion Teresa Vaill won the women's one-mile national championship race walk in convincing fashion finishing in 7 minutes 01.17 seconds, and the men's one-mile national crown was won by Ricardo Vergara in 6:29.92, finishing just ahead of his twin brother Roberto who was the runner-up in 6:37.17.

04. February Paralympic sports2180

Paralympic classes conclude in Miami

Racing for the Paralympic classes drew to a close at the Rolex Miami Olympic Classes Regatta on (Friday 1 February) with Helena Lucas and Niki Birrell-Alexandra Rickham gaining the advantage in the chase for British Paralympic selection in the 2.4mR and SKUD classes. photo Rolex Dan Nerney

02. February Squash1461

Qualifiers Survive Marathons To Strike Gold In Rye

Efforts to qualify for the first WISPA World Tour Gold squash event of the year produced four marathon clashes in the qualifying finals of the Women's Marsh Apawamis Open at the Apawamis Club in Rye in the US state of New York. photo Alexwan.net

02. February Squash1336

Kawy & Lengthorn Cause Upsets At Apawamis

British National Championships took a dive for two of the leading contenders in the first round of the Women's Marsh Apawamis Open when Vicky Botwright and Jenny Duncalf - seeded six and seven, respectively - crashed out of the first WISPA World Tour Gold squash event of the year

02. February Squash1479

Favourite Bailey Faces Irish Opponent In Opening Nationals' Clash

Former champion Tania Bailey, the top seed from Lincolnshire, faces Irish opponent Laura Mylotte in the first round of the women's event in the forthcoming British National Squash Championships in Manchester, from 12-17 February.

02. February Rugby1762

Wales crumble under England pressure in Womenâ€™s RBS 6 Nations opener

Reigning RBS 6 Nations champions England Women sent out a clear message today (Saturday) when they inflicted a dominating 55-0 defeat on Wales in the opening game of the championship at London Irish RFC.

02. February Rugby1650

England A Women have to settle for second best against experienced Nomads

An experienced Nomads outfit just had the edge on England Women A on Saturday at London Irish RFC, Sunbury, running in five tries to secure a 27-12 victory.

02. February Cricket1516

Edwards keen to challenge Aussies

England womenâ€™s captain Charlotte Edwards is definitely up for the challenge of competing against the best team in the womenâ€™s game, Australia, on their home turf.

02. February Cricket1376

Dobson upbeat despite defeat

England Womenâ€™s Head Coach, Mark Dobson is confident of his sideâ€™s chances as they go into a five-match ODI series against Australia despite losing by 21 runs in the Twenty20 opener at the MCG.

02. February Surfing1507

2008 ASP World Tour Roster Elicits Excitement - Countdown Begins

The 2008 ASP World Tour roster has been eliciting excitement among the surfers and ASP enthusiasts alike since the new Top 45 were confirmed last December. In three short weeks, the world will take a front row seat to what many are expecting to be a mind-blowing season. photo ASP

02. February Sailing1547

Happiness and Heartbreak on the Line

When asked to evaluate her performance here, Bekatorou, Greece's 2004 Olympic 470 Women's Gold Medalist, answered, "I haven't fully adapted yet to the Yngling style. photo Rolex Dan Nerney

02. February Sailing1459

Paralympic Champions Named; Medal Races for Olympic Classes Tomorrow

Racing concluded today for three Paralympic classes (SKUD-18, Sonar and 2.4mR) at US SAILING's Rolex Miami OCR, and a final day of fleet racing for four Olympic classes (Laser, Laser Radial, Star and Yngling) determined the top-ten sailors in each who will advance to tomorrow's medal races. photo Rolex Dan Nerney

02. February Sailing1849