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Spain take top spot in FIBA men's world ranking to end 12-year US streak

  • Basketball

Spain have leapfrogged the United States in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) men's world ranking to become just the second team to hold pole position since the introduction of the leaderboard in 2010.

of them playing in six or more games.The rest of the top 10 in the ranking remaineds unchanged with Australia


Exclusive: UIPM accused of ignoring own statutes at Congress which adopted obstacle racing

  • Modern Pentathlon

At least four National Federations have filed complaints to the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) over proceedings at the global governing body's online Congress, where obstacle racing was approved as a new discipline.

Modern Pentathlon Australia President Maki Takken has compiled concerns from the organisation and its

majority of 2/3 of the Members present and entitled to vote at the General Assembly".Modern Pentathlon Australia

The complaints from Australia, Denmark, Sweden and Finland come against a backdrop where modern pentathlon


Time capsule buried at Royal Queensland Golf Club to be dug up during Brisbane 2032

  • Brisbane 2032

A time capsule was today buried on the opening day of the Australian PGA at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, and it is set to remain there until it is dug up when the course stages the golf tournament during the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

gloves and caps plus welcoming letters for the 2032 field was buried by Scott Hend, who represented Australia

Adam Scott, Jason Day and Cameron Smith all began their golf careers in the Sunshine State and PGA of Australia


Meares appointed Australia's Chef de Mission for Paris 2024 Olympics

  • Paris 2024

Six-time Olympic cycling medallist Anna Meares has been appointed as Chef de Mission of Australia's team for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

of them as they strive for Olympic success, enjoy their experience as an Olympian, and allow all in Australia

in the keirin.Meares served as general manager, the equivalent of deputy Chef de Mission, for Australia


Britain claim team all-around title as Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships end

  • Gymnastics

Britain were crowned the team all-around gold medallists on the last day of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships, with their athletes beating the United States in a tie break as competition ended at the Arena Sofia.

Americans.Both scored 29 points, with the US taking silver.Portugal won bronze with 25 points, one ahead of Australia


Australia seal men's and women's titles at Rugby League World Cup Finals

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Australia had a stellar day in Manchester, winning both the men's and women's Rugby League World Cup

Following England's victory in the wheelchair rugby league final yesterday, Australia had two more opportunities

to win silverware.The women's final was the clearest of the two, with Australia thrashing regional rivals

the final try of the game to make it a resounding win for the Jillaroos.Latrell Mitchell celebrating Australia

plucky Samoa, with the score ending 30-10.A defensive display was the difference between the sides, but Australia

in the 61st minute thanks to Brian To'o, with Stephen Crichton converting successfully.Tedesco gave Australia


Last chance saloon for Messi at FIFA World Cup in Qatar as Argentina among favourites

  • World Cup

Argentina have been labelled as one of the favourites for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar in what will be Lionel Messi's final shot at the trophy following four fruitless campaigns, as the tournament is set to begin tomorrow.

champions France lead Group D and will likely face the toughest challenge from Denmark.Tunisia and Australia


Solomon Islands Prime Minister outlines completion dates for 2023 Pacific Games

  • Solomon Islands 2023

Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare, has promised all venues are to be completed by July for the delayed 2023 Pacific Games, in a pre-recorded message to celebrate the one-year-to-go mark for the event.

He listed China, Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Japan and South Korea as the nations helping


IMMAF create Knockout World Cup vote ahead of FIFA World Cup

  • Mixed Martial Arts

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has launched a public vote for its Knockout World Cup to coincide with the upcoming FIFA World Cup, asking its audience to decide their favourite knockouts on social media.

while Asia has Kazakhstan, Bahrain and Tajikistan.England, France, Ukraine and Poland represent Europe, Australia


Record prize money to be won on 2023 LPGA Tour

  • Golf

A record total prize pool of $101.4 million (£85 million/€98 million) is set to be won at the 2023 Ladies' Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour which will be made up of 33 events throughout the year.

lured some of the world's best players away from the PGA Tour, including Open champion Cameron Smith of Australia



ICC chair Barclay backs cricket to "open new audiences to the Olympic Movement"

  • Los Angeles 2028

Cricket can "open new audiences to the Olympic Movement", International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Greg Barclay has promised, while adding that being included on the Los Angeles 2028 programme is the governing body's "number one priority".

Olympic Movement" ©Getty ImagesBarclay called the India-Pakistan match at the recent T20 World Cup in Australia


Greg Barclay: Our World Cup has shown it - T20 cricket is ready for the world

  • Inside the Blogs

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup 2022 has once again shown us the power of T20 cricket to connect, entertain and inspire the world. The event, which saw England beat Pakistan in a thrilling final last Sunday (November 13), was the culmination of an exceptional tournament which has set new heights for our game.

indicator of this game's health, however, came with the unpredictability of the on-field action.Our time in Australia


England claim crown on home soil in final of Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

  • Paralympics

England won a dramatic final at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Manchester, with the hosts scoring a late try to defeat France 28-24 at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.

top spot with an 80-15 victory over Scotland and 116-6 win against the United States.After defeating Australia

Rugby League World Cup Finals are scheduled to take place tomorrow at Old Trafford, Manchester, with Australia