By Gary AndersonThree legends of international women's basketball have called on fans to get out and support their teams as the countdown to EuroBasket Women 2015 gets underway.

Championships final after Torrens inspires win against hosts TurkeyOctober 2014: Turkey cling on against Serbia

By Gary AndersonThe United States retained their Basketball World Championship for Women crown with a dominant display against first-time finalists Spain in Istanbul and never looked troubled on their way to a 77-64 victory.

Canada overcame China 61-53 to claim fifth place overall, while France defeated Serbia 88-74 to claim

Championships final after Torrens inspires win against hosts TurkeyOctober 2014: Turkey cling on against Serbia

Federation Women's World Championship in Italy after cruising to a 28-26, 25-18, 25-17 victory against Serbia

the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesOctober 2014: Russia and Serbia

By Gary AndersonSpain made history by reaching their first ever final at the Basketball World Championship for Women thanks to a superb performance by Alba Torrens against hosts Turkey, setting up a clash with the United States, who overcame Australia in their semi-final.

during her side's semi-final win over Australia ©Getty ImagesIn the day's earlier games, China defeated Serbia

the setting again for the final day of action tomorrow.The remaining classification matches will see Serbia

this story at [email protected] StoriesOctober 2014: Turkey cling on against Serbia

By Daniel EtchellsRussia and Serbia will battle it out for the final third round spot at the International

defeats in their latest Pool F encounters in Verona, leaving defending champions Russia one point behind Serbia

into the semi-finals of the Basketball World Championship for Women by a single point after defeating Serbia

through the third period saw Turkey come back from a 10-point deficit to take the initiative after Serbia

I am so happy with this victory and to beat a tough team like Serbia," said Yilmaz afterwards."

Turkish players celebrate after edging a thriller with Serbia by a single point in Istanbul ©Getty ImagesThe

scene for tomorrow's semi-finals, which will be preceded by the classification games between China and Serbia

By Daniel EtchellsTwo-time defending champions Russia face an uphill battle to qualify for the third round of the International Volleyball Federation Women's World Championship after Turkey came from two sets down in Pool F to beat them 19-25, 25-27, 25-22, 25-22, 15-13 in Modena.

The Russians have now slipped to fourth place in the standings with 10 points, one point behind Serbia

pace.Despite the disappointing result, Russia still have their fate in their own hands as they face Brazil and Serbia

the Basketball World Championship for Women to secure a quarter-final place, while Canada, France and Serbia

AFP/Getty ImagesThe second match in Istanbul saw Ana Dabovic and Jelena Milovanovic lead the way for Serbia

in Istanbul.China's reward for their late comeback is a clash with European champions Spain, while Serbia

By Gary AndersonSpain and Australia claimed impressive victories at the Basketball World Championship for Women to top their respective groups and secure automatic qualification for the quarter-finals in Turkey.

first of Friday's (October 3) quarter-finals after the Chinese went down to a narrow 65-63 defeat to Serbia

between Czech Republic and Canada followed by France and Brazil while Belarus versus China and the Serbia

By Daniel EtchellsBulgaria, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Belgium and Azerbaijan all claimed their place in the second round of the International Volleyball Federation Women's World Championship as the Pool stage concluded in Italy. 

In the Pool's other encounter, Serbia lost 3-1 to Brazil, who topped the table.Kazakhstan went head-to-head

By Daniel EtchellsHosts Turkey won for the second day in a row at the International Basketball Federation World Championship for Women to clinch top spot in Group B and a place in the quarter-finals.

September 30).In Group D, the United States secured first place after a hard-fought 94-74 win against Serbia

By Daniel EtchellsHosts Turkey snatched a dramatic late win against France in Group B on the opening day of the International Basketball Federation World Championship for Women.

while Alena Hanušová poured in 15 for the Czech Republic in their 68-55 win against Brazil.In Group D, Serbia

By Daniel EtchellsThe second round of the International Volleyball Federation Women's World Championship is taking shape with 11 of the 16 teams confirmed going into the final day of Pool matches in Italy. 

Tomorrow, the Bulgarians meet Canada, who can also still qualify despite losing 3-1 to Serbia, while

By Zjan ShirinianOne of the eight unbeaten teams heading into day three of the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship, Turkey, have fallen to a defeat in a tense five set tussle.

20, 24-26, 26-24, 15-25, 17-15.Day three also saw wins for Germany over Tunisia, Brazil over Canada, Serbia

By Paul OsborneTournament favourites have begun to assert their dominance at the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Italy, as they once again confirm their supremacy on the world stage.

a 3-0 win over Kazakhstan to continue their unbeaten streak.Day two saw the Dominican Republic and Serbia