England's 12 player World Championships squad has arrived safely in Jamaica ahead of this week's three match test series against the Sunshine Girls. photo Kate Fisher
Unbeaten Japan captured the Asian crown for the first time in 25 years following a scintillating come-from-behind 3-1 (22-25 25-16 25-18 25-16) victory over Kazakhstan on the final day of the 14th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship.
Outside hitter Logan Tom (Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah; Resides: Long Beach, Calif.), a two-time Olympian in indoor volleyball for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, began training with the squad on Sept. 10 after nearly three years away.
Malaysia's Nicol David will be in Manchester next week to defend their titles in the Dunlop British Open Squash Championships - Manchester 2007 at the National Squash Centre at Sportcity, from 20-24 September.
Taking nearly a year off didn't seem to affect Lindsay Davenport one bit, as the new mother capped an incredible comeback week on Sunday with a title victory over Daniela Hantuchova in Bali.
The tooth fairy has become increasingly unreliable, according to research undertaken by OPRO, the world largest supplier of custom-fitting mouthguards. The tooth fairy fails to come on the appointed evening more than 50% of the time with some children having to wait several days
Following the successes of the EuroHockey Nations Championships, the league will look to build on the impetus of the event, and takes further performance aspects on board. photo Andrew Bennett
One of a number of England heroes against Germany, Rachel Brown says that the Three Lions will not be underestimating their final Group A opponents when they take to the field in Chengdu on Monday. photo FA
Only once in The Solheim Cup history, has a team retained the Cup on foreign soil. Following in the footsteps of their 1996 predecessors, the women of the 2007 U.S. Solheim Cup Team overcame an 8 ½ to 7 ½ deficit to the European Team entering Sunday singles matches to win the 10th staging of The Solheim Cup 16 to 12.
SYDNEY (FIBA Oceania Championship for Women) - Basketball Australia is pleased to announce the twelve athletes selected to represent Australia at the 2007 FIBA Oceania Championship for Women in Dunedin later this month. photo FIBA
Both players in the final are in dead punch. The spectators here at Twin River are in for a real treat. And I guarantee Fisher will win! The lag is won by Ms. Allison Fisher but she doesn’t pocket a ball on the break. Kelly pushes and Allison plays a defensive shot. Kelly plays a safe and sends Allison for her jump cue. photo WPBA
The completion of the 19th World Cup Stop in Northern Ireland last weekend was the last of 2007 for Waterskiers. Two more Stops remain for Wakeboarders in Singapore on September 22nd and 23rd and in Doha, Qatar, on November 3rd.
The new world champion Vanessa Fernandes has cemented herself as the Olympic favourite with a convincing win at today’s Beijing BG Triathlon World Cup with a time of 2 hours and 36 seconds. Aussie Emma Snowsill finished second but was more than a full minute behind while Laura Bennett came third. photos Frank Wechsel Triathlon.org
With her win Friday at the 2007 Memorial Van Damme meet in Brussels, Belgium, 2006 World Athlete of the Year Sanya Richards is only one victory away from winning a share of the IAAF Golden League $1 Million Jackpot for the second consecutive year. photo PA
Bonn, Germany - Following three days of positive meetings, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission today successfully concluded its fifth visit to Vancouver, the host city of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Toa Payoh Sports Hall roared for Singapore as they raised the bar once again and defeated Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) 56-32 to lift the 5 Nations Netball Cup.
No.2-seeded Daniela Hantuchova stopped the surprise run of Sorana Cirstea in straight sets on Saturday to reach the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic final. She will face Lindsay Davenport for the title.
The big stars are beginning to make an impact at the FIFA Women's World Cup and today the two Brazilian whizz kids shone in the spotlight.
Brazil def China 4-0, Denmark def NZL 2-0, Aus drew with Norway 1-1 and Canada def Ghana 4-0. photo FA
The Solheim Cup is the most prestigious team event in women's professional golf. The biennial, trans-Atlantic event pits the United States against Europe for three days of grueling matchplay competition.
*Play suspended due to darkness. Four-ball resumes at 7:35 a.m.*
referee and delegate nominations for the 2nd round of the 2007/2008 Women's European Cup. The 2nd round matches will take place on 29/30.09.2007 (1st leg) and 06/07.10.2007 (2nd leg). The Women's Challenge Cup will take place on 28/29/30.09.2007
The fifth FIFA Women's World Cup has got off to a great start not only in terms of action on the pitch and atmosphere in the stadia but looks set to confirm the high expectations of TV audiences around the world.
Argentina vs Japan, England Vs Germany, Sweden vs USA and North Korea and Nigeria, matches start at 10am and Ipm Euro Time and 8pm in Japan. Argentina and Japan, Sweden and the USA have started their matches,,,,,stay tuned
England secured a famous World Cup draw with the reigning champions Germany, showing incredible resistance and stubborn defending the Three Lions earned a crucial point in Shanghai. photo FA
England drew 1-1 against defending Champions Germany today in Shanghai. North Korea's match against Nigeria ended in a win for Nigeria 0-2. the USA def Sweden 2-0, and Japan def Argentina 1-0. photo FA
England’s Florentyna Parker helped Europe to a two-point lead over the USA at the end of the first day’s play in the Ping Junior Solheim Cup at Bastad, Sweden.
After a day of extreme conditions that included heavy rain and winds, the U.S. Team took a 4 ½ to 3 ½ lead going into Saturday's matches. It marks the first time since the 1996 Solheim Cup played at the Marriott St. Pierre Hotel & Country Club in St. Pierre, Wales, that the Americans have held a lead after the first day of competition
SYDNEY (National Team Women) - Basketball Australia can confirm that Lauren Jackson will not play for the Australian Defence Force Opals in their two matches against the United States next week. photo FIBA
SANTIAGO (FIBA Americas Championship for Women) - Chile captain Valentina Aragonese believes her team can finish in the top four when they host the FIBA Americas Championship for Women later this month. photo FIBA
