By Gary AndersonReigning champions the United States will take on Lithuania in the semi-final of the FIBA Basketball World Cup after both sides came through their quarter-finals in Spain tonight.

their side emerge with a 73-61 win.Tomorrow's quarter-finals will see hosts Spain take on France while Serbia

By Gary AndersonThe group stages have concluded at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Para World Championships in Beijing as a number of Paralympic and world champions progressed to the knockout stages at the National Para Training Centre in the Chinese capital.

home favourite Cao Ningning in the men's class five.South Korea's Kim Kiyoung and Mitar Palikuca of Serbia

By Emily GoddardDefending champions Brazil have entered Round II of the Volleyball World Championship on full points after their latest victory against Cuba in Poland.

after today's close 25-14, 21-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-12 tie with Belgium at the Kraków Arena, then comes Serbia

By Gary AndersonKate Caithness has been elected unopposed for a second term as President of the World Curling Federation (WCF), while a number of competition and rule changes were introduced at the organisation's Annual General Assembly in Reno, Nevada.

season.The fourth annual World Curling Congress is due to take place at the Crowne Plaza in Belgrade, Serbia

By Emily GoddardBrazil defeated Argentina 85-65 at the FIBA Basketball World Cup today to secure their first win over their rivals at the flagship tournament since 1967.

for the third consecutive time at the FIBA Basketball World Cup ©Getty ImagesBrazil will now take on Serbia

in Wednesday's (September 10) match after Serbia came back from a disappointing group stage to book

By Paul OsbornePuerto Rico provided the shock of the tournament at the Volleyball World Championship today as they fought from behind to defeat Italy and set up a thrilling final day of pool play action in Kraków, Poland.

plucky Cameroon team, they continued their winning run with a 3-1 victory this evening.Argentina and Serbia

By Mike RowbottomThe Volleyball Men's World Championship currently underway in Poland has been described by Ary Graça, President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) as a "launchpad" for the sport towards the Rio 2016 Olympics. On that reckoning, the flight of the good ship volleyball appears to be straight and true to the heart of Brazil - which probably appreciates the sport as much as any other country in the world.There was an element of fantasy attached as Graça took up his current position in September 2012 - the FIVB Congress at which the vote took place was held at...

inside, awaits the Opening Ceremony of the World Volleyball Championships ahead of Poland's game against Serbia

sponsors.Poland's head coach Stéphane Antiga gets the star treatment before his side's showpiece match against Serbia

By Zjan ShirinianTop seed Serena Williams will play a back in form Caroline Wozniacki for the US Open title after both eased past their semi-final opponents.

2012 Australian Open.Tomorrow's action will see the men's semi-finals, with top seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia

By Gary AndersonIran's best ever start to a Volleyball World Championships came to a halt with defeat against France, who won 3-1 at the Kraków Arena tonight.

of the day at the Centennial Hall saw Nikola Kovacevic and Aleksandar Atanasijevi the star men for Serbia

By Paul OsborneWild cards Finland were one of eight teams to face an early exit from the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup this evening after an agonising 67-65 defeat at the hands of New Zealand on the final day of group play.

Mexico's 87-71 victory over South Korea.Pau Gasol netted 20 points in a 89-73 victory for Spain over Serbia

ensured hosts Spain continued their 100 per cent record after netting 20 points in an 89-73 victory over Serbia

Egypt 128-65 to maintain their good form at this World Cup.Wrapping up the top four were France and Serbia

Ceremony for the FIVB World Championships that was followed by a stirring 3-0 win for the host nation over Serbia

By Emily GoddardDefending world champions the United States have continued to outperform their challengers at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain, with a 106-71 win over the Dominican Republic today.

effort by Marc Gasol, who contributed 17 points and six rebounds.Brazil secured an 81-73 victory over Serbia

By Zjan ShirinianBeaten 2010 finalists Turkey have lost their second match of the FIBA Basketball World Cup after a tight battle against Ukraine.

win over South Korea.Play continues tomorrow with 12 games, including hosts Spain against France and Serbia

By Zjan ShirinianIran stunned the United States in five thrilling sets of volleyball to win their second game of the Men's World Championship.

home crowd plenty to cheer ©Getty Images for FIVBHosts Poland backed up their opening day win over Serbia

By Zjan ShirinianWorld number 39 Peng Shuai has continued her dream US Open after marching into the semi-finals by beating teenager Belinda Bencic.

world's top 100 - had dispatched German Angelique Kerber and former world number one Jelena Jankovic of Serbia