Women sport news

Fort Lewis College used wins in the women’s downhill competitions to help them take the overall Division I team omnium title over host Lees-McRae College at the 2007 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships in Banner Elk, N.C. photo Went Knipe

The International Archery Federation (FITA) promises another spectacular show for the Archery World Cup Final 2007, on 24 November in Dubai (UAE). The archers will be shooting on a lake! It will be shown on television worldwide. photo FITA

Reigning Pan Am Games gold medalist Julie Ertel of the United States has won her first career world cup today in Cancun, highlighting a gold-bronze finish for the Americans. photo Silke Insel Triathlon.org

Paula Radcliffe of England made a stunning comeback at the ING New York City Marathon leading wire-to-wire to win in 2:23:09. photo Jason Randall

The FIVB Volleyball World Cup 2007 started today in Tokyo and Hamamatsu. The official presentation was staged in Tokyo just before the match Japan – Dominican Republic. The President of the FIVB, Dr. Rubén Acosta, sat beside His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito, the guest of honour at the opening ceremony. photo FIVB

Teams from China, Germany and the United States will compete here later Friday afternoon for the first two spots in the semi-finals for the US$200,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by ptt on Karon Beach.

The two teams that competed for the gold medal at the 2007 SWATCH-FIVB World Championships this past July in Switzerland won quarterfinal matches here Friday afternoon to advance to the semi-finals of US$200,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by ptt. photo FIVB

Sony Ericsson Championships to feature three current or former #1 players , four Grand Slam Champions and 2007 breakout players. Venus Williams forced to withdraw

The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour has not received any official information regarding the positive doping test result referred to by Martina Hingis in her press conference today, and as a result we are not in a position to comment on the matter.

Lindsay Davenport's comback gathered further momentum on Thursday when she crushed Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak at the Bell Challenge. Vania King joined her in the quarters.

England Women’s home international fixtures will all be hosted by London Irish ARFC this season, the Rugby Football Union for Women is pleased to announce.

The Old Dunstonian Ladies rugby team enjoyed a top quality training session on Wednesday 31 October at their ground in Langley Park, Beckenham, with an extra special guest coach.

When Marcela Paoletta isn't eating her favorite Argentinian dish milanesa and listening to Madonna, there's a pretty good chance she's practicing her dribbling or jump shots.

Former ASP Women’s World Champion Chelsea Hedges (AUS) led the Australian charge, advancing through her Round 2 heat before posting an emphatic win over Melanie Bartels (HAW) in Round 3. photo ASP Towner Covered Images

USA Water Ski has selected Danyelle Bennett (Zachary, La.) as its Female Athlete of the Month for October. The University of Louisiana-Monroe Water Ski Team was selected as Team of the Month. Bennett and the University of Louisiana-Monroe Water Ski Team are now eligible for the United States Olympic Committee’s Athletes and Team of the Month honors.photo IWSF

The 2007 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series heads north to Quebec City, Canada, Nov. 2-4 for Skate Canada. Approximately 56 skaters from 14 countries are competing for points and prize money. Skate Canada, taking place at the Colisée Pepsi, begins Friday with the compulsory dance. photo Paul Harvath US Figure Skating

Liz Halliday is back in the commentary box next weekend as the 2007 Le Mans Series season concludes with the 1000-mile Mil Milhas race at Interlagos in Brazil.

Canoeing* is the most popular watersport in the UK and a large proportion of the 1.5 million people who canoe use British Airways to carry their boats abroad.

The city of Brighton located at only 45 minutes from London is going to host the eighth edition of the SWATCH-FIVB Junior (Under 21) World Championships from September 3 to September 7, 2008, while the Hague will welcome the seventh edition of the SWATCH-FIVB Youth (Under 19) World Championships from July 30 to August 3, 2008. photo FIVB

With the completion of the first-round of the Main Draw at the final event on the 2007 SWATCH-FIVB World Tour calendar, there are some interesting notes as the delightful weather has attracted fans to the seaside resort village at Karon Beach.

There were surprises in the women's event in the Qatar Squash Classic on the opening day of main draw action in Doha, Qatar.

Three of the six seeds in action on Wednesday kept moving while three were stopped in their tracks. No.3 seed Julia Vakulenko was one of the winners, battling past Stephanie Dubois.

London Irish RFC has launched a girls’ rugby section and they are being given a helping hand by England Women’s Rugby World Cup finalist Shelly Rae. photo Dale McMillan

Experienced midfielder Cheryl Valentine will be missed, after 8 years representing Scotland on the pitch at senior level, the Scottish Institute of Sport supported athlete announced her retirement this week. photo George Wilkie

France condemned the Young Lions to their first defeat of the season, despite the heroics of goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer. photo FA

The female team enjoyed success with Bianca Walkden (Elite Taekwondo Club, Liverpool) winning a bronze medal in the female heavyweight +68Kg.