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Women sport news - FIVB Volleyball World Cup 2007: first day of matches in Tokyo and Hamamatsu. Japan gets the first win
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
Women sport news - CHINA, GERMAY & USA SEEK PHUKET THAILAND OPEN “FINAL FOUR” BERTHS
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.
Women sport news - SWATCH-FIVB WORLD FINALISTS GAIN PHUKET THAILAND OPEN SEMI-FINAL SPOTS
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
Women sport news - SHARAPOVA, HANTUCHOVA ROUND OUT STELLAR 2007 SONY ERICSSON CHAMPIONSHIPS FIELD
Sony Ericsson Championships to feature three current or former #1 players , four Grand Slam Champions and 2007 breakout players. Venus Williams forced to withdraw
02. November Tennis1425

Statement from Tour CEO re. Martina Hingis

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.
02. November Tennis1289

Davenport Destroys Wozniak in Québec

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.
02. November Rugby1567

London Irish ARFC to host England Women’s international fixtures

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.
02. November Rugby1525

Old Dunstonian get international coaching

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.
02. November Basketball1447

ARG - Paoletta chases Olympic dream

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.
02. November Surfing1224

Australians Control Mancora Peru Classic Round 3

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
02. November 963

Bennett Selected As USA Water Ski’s October Athletes of the Month

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
02. November Figure Skating1115

GRAND PRIX SERIES CONTINUES WITH NINE U.S. SKATERS AT SKATE CANADA

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
02. November Other Sports1208

Halliday on road to recovery and back behind the mic for Motors TV

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.
02. November Other Sports1259

British Canoe Union (BCU) expresses grave concerns over British Airways’ decision not to transport canoes and Kayaks

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.
01. November Beach Volleyball1442

Great Britain and the Netherlands: host countries for the first time

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
01. November Beach Volleyball1241

NOTES FROM THE PHUKET THAILAND OPEN

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.
01. November Squash1278

Seeds Dismissed On Opening Day In Doha

There were surprises in the women's event in the Qatar Squash Classic on the opening day of main draw action in Doha, Qatar.
01. November Tennis1083

Vakulenko battles on in Quebec

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.
01. November Rugby2242

England Women’s international to coach new London Irish girls section

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
01. November Hockey2180

Valentine Breaks Hearts with Retirement

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
01. November Football1472

French Polish

France condemned the Young Lions to their first defeat of the season, despite the heroics of goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer. photo FA
01. November Other Sports1365

BRITISH TAEKWONDO JUNIORS TRIUMPH IN AZERBAIJAN

The female team enjoyed success with Bianca Walkden (Elite Taekwondo Club, Liverpool) winning a bronze medal in the female heavyweight +68Kg.
01. November Other Sports1098

The World Class Development Programme

The World Class Performance Programme exists to provide our elite riders the best preparation to represent the British Equestrian Team at World, European, Olympic and Paralympic level in the four Olympic / Paralympic equestrian disciplines, Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping and Para Equestrian Dressage.
31. October Netball5285

LIGHTNING CELEBRATE WIN AT FIRST GAME OF SEASON

The start of the new Co-op Superleague and NTL season saw Loughborough Lightning face Celtic Dragons at the Indoor Athletics Centre, UWIC, Cardiff. With both teams unable to field their Welsh and English Internationals, neither side could be sure what they would face.
31. October Squash1094

World Champion Grinham Still Behind David In World Rankings

Despite losing her title in last week's World Open in Madrid, Nicol David has extended her reign at the top of the Women's World Squash Rankings, according to the November list published today (Wednesday) by the Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA). photo Alexwan.net
31. October Squash1245

Wall wins The Belgian Junior Open Squash Chamships

Top seed Sina Wall survived five-game final to win the U19 title in the Belgian Junior Open Squash Championships - Germany's Sina Wall was celebrating her maiden circuit triumph in the Belgian city of Herentals.
31. October Golf1344

Webb defends Mizuno

Karrie Webb returns to Japan this week to defend her fifth title of 2006 at the Mizuno Classic against 77 other golfers. The field includes 43 LPGA Tour members and 34 JLPGA members. Photo Bret Douglas
31. October Surfing1270

Mancora Peru Classic Round 1 Hits the Water at 8am

Event No. 6 of 8 on the 2007 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Mancora Peru Classic saw event organizers and competitors make the call to run this morning in clean one-to-three foot (0.5 metre) waves at the main point in Mancora. ASP Towner
31. October Kiteboarding1391

Gisela Pulido Nominada mejor promesa del deporte español en AS

El dato toma más cuerpo si recordamos que tan sólo tiene 13 años y que el primer título mundial lo obtuvo a los 10. Incluso la Federación Internacional intentó vetarla para que no compitiera contra los seniors.
31. October Skiing1567

LARGEST SKI TEAM IN CANADIAN HISTORY SEEKS TO BUILD ON RECORD SEASON

Athletes embark on 2007/08 World Cup season that includes record 10 races in Canada. Photo Alpine Canada
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