Sport-Women
Kvitova Takes WTA Finals Crown |
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Rising Czech star Petra Kvitova defeated Victoria Azarenka 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in the final of the WTA Championships in Istanbul. [...] |
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Shone Recovering after Spinal Surgery |
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British bobsleigher Serita Shone is recovering in hospital after undergoing spinal surgery following a major crash in training on Thursday. [...] |
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British Bobsleighers in Hospital after Training Crash |
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Two members of the British women’s bobsleigh team have been hospitalised in Winterberg, Germany, following a serious crash during training. [...] |
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Sharapova’s Withdrawal Hands Wozniacki Year-End Number One Ranking |
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Maria Sharapova withdraws from the year-end WTA Tour Finals in Istanbul, allowing Caroline Wozniacki to keep her number one ranking. [...] |
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Simpson Loses Lottery Funding Appeal |
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Middle distance runner Jemma Simpson has lost her appeal against her funding cut, after being hampered with injury this season. [...] |
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Fifa Announce Women’s Player of the Year Shortlist |
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Brazilian five-time Fifa World Player of the Year winner Marta is among 10 candidates nominated for the prestigious international award. [...] |
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WTA Finals Kick Off in Istanbul |
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World number one Caroline Wozniacki, Sam Stosur and Petra Kvitova are all victorious on day one of the WTA Finals. [...] |
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England Women Whitewash South Africa |
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The England women’s cricket team completed a 3-0 series win over South Africa ahead of their T20 series beginning Thursday. [...] |
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Sotherton to Compete in Heptathlon |
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Kelly Sotherton, Olympic bronze medallist, has decided to return to the heptathlon in an attempt to compete at the Olympics. [...] |
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Britain Lose Second European Match to Russia |
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GB women’s handball team put in a good performance against three-time world champions Russia but go down 24-16 on Saturday. [...] |
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