The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has appointed umpires from 25 countries to officiate at two Softball World Championships which are taking place this year.

30.Umpires overseeing the action are due to arrive from countries including The Bahamas, Bulgaria, Israel

Japan moved to the brink of a fourth consecutive World Baseball Classic semi-final after securing victory over Cuba in their second round clash at the Tokyo Dome.

saw Japan take a major step towards the semi-finals, ahead of their final second round match against Israel

tomorrow.Cuba will need to overcome the Netherlands tomorrow and hope Israel suffer defeat if they are

tiebreaker match would be required to decide the final qualifier from the pool, as Cuba, the Netherlands and Israel

Australia's Jeremy Henry will start as favourite to successfully defend his World Cup indoor bowls title when action begins in Shellharbour tomorrow.

champion Colleen Piketh are other contenders.Players from other countries including Turkey, Philippines, Israel

Israel’s unbeaten run at the World Baseball Classic came to a shuddering halt as they were convincingly beaten 12-2 by the Netherlands in their second round match at the Tokyo Dome.

establish a 6-0 lead after three innings.The Netherlands, keen to avenge their first round loss to Israel

, kept the pressure on their opponents and extended their advantage to 10-0.Although Israel clawed back

Japan began the second round of the World Baseball Classic with a thrilling victory over The Netherlands at the Tokyo Dome today.

ideal start as they seek to book a place in the semi-finals of a competition they won in 2006 and 2009.Israel

the day at the Tokyo Dome.The Cuban team took a one run lead in the early stages of the match before Israel

Defending champions Dominican Republic earned victory over the United States in their World Baseball Classic Pool C clash at the Marlins Park in Miami. 

begin tomorrow, with the top two teams in Pool A and B scheduled to compete.Tournament surprise package Israel

Italy scored five runs in the final innings of their match against Mexico to complete a stunning comeback and snatch victory in the opening match of Pool D at the 2017 World Baseball Classic today.

Tokyo Dome.Japan and Cuba will now contest Pool E in the second round of the competition alongside Israel

The world's best synchronised swimmers will face a first major test of 2017 when an International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Series event begins in Paris. 

the French hosts, teams present will include Germany, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Croatia, Britain, Israel

Israel defeated The Netherlands today to secure their third win from three matches at the 2017 World

After inflicting defeats on both South Korea and Chinese Taipei, both Israel and The Netherlands secured

scored their opening point in the third innings to take the score to 3-1, but failed to build on that as Israel

The Netherlands reached the second round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic with a 6-5 win over Chinese Taipei in Pool A at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul today.

The result also ensures Israel, who have won both of their games on their tournament debut so far, will

due to see the conclusion of Pool A, one match in Pool B and Pool C get underway.The Netherlands and Israel

The Netherlands inflicted South Korea's second defeat at the 2017 World Baseball Classic in Seoul today.

After losing 2-1 to Israel in yesterday's opening match, the hosts of Pool A were beaten once again at

opening two games as they defeated Chinese Taipei 15-7.Making their first appearance at the tournament, Israel

single to lead 12-3 after the eighth.The sides scored seven points in the ninth and final inning with Israel

Israel shocked South Korea 2-1 in the opening match of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at the Gocheok

second baseman Seo, allowing Mike Meyers to score the decisive point.Josh Zeid saw out the game for Israel

qualified for citizenship or are able to hold a passport under the laws of that nation.This allows Israel

under pressure to deliver in front of a home crowd as they prepare to take on tournament debutants Israel

Louis Cardinals, will be hoping to harness the energy of the partisan home support when they take on Israel

named as host of this year's Youth Sailing World Championships, which were initially scheduled for Israel

waters off Hainan Island between December 9 and 16.A new selection process had to be opened after the Israel

 Israel were due to play host in Akko in July, but were able to pull out as a final contract had

All three medal winning teams from the previous edition of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Men's European Championships have been placed in the same group for this year's tournament. 

bronze medallists Germany in Group A at the event on Spanish island Tenerife from June 19 until July 1.Israel