Ilia Malinin propelled himself from outside the podium positions to top of the standings with an unmatched free skating segment at Skate America, claiming the men's title in Massachusetts after opening with the quadruple axel.

2022Roman Sadovsky from Canada was a distant fifth with a total of 225.41.There was more success for the United

States in the pairs competition, as Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier finished top of the free skate.Performing

Luo Zongshi won her third World Taekwondo Grand Prix gold medal of this year's series after stopping home favourite Jade Jones from claiming a title in Manchester.

The Chinese fighter initially downed Olympic champion Anastasija Zolotic of the United States in the

Paralympic champion Alexandre Léauté repeated his Tokyo 2020 golden performance to secure the men's C2 individual pursuit title at the Para Cycling Track World Championships in Montigny-le-Bretonneux.

Ricardo Ten Argiles picked up the men's C1 individual pursuit gold medal after clocking at 3:47.625.United

States' Keith Aaron claimed silver having notched 3:47.885 while German Pierre Senska took bronze.There

Scotland have been eliminated from the Rugby World Cup after suffering a 57-0 trouncing to New Zealand while Australia and France also secured qualification alongside the hosts.

with seven tries.The last group games are scheduled for tomorrow as Japan play Italy, Canada face the United

States, and England challenge South Africa.

This week at the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly in Seoul, there were heated exchanges as the debate on the readmission of Russia to international sport reached a crescendo.

status to any member of the team that wished it.Zador took up the offer and eventually settled in the United

States and briefly coached a teenage Mark Spitz.The trials faced by the Hungarians have never been forgotten.Spitz

Major League Soccer (MLS) has struck a decade-long agreement with TOCA Football, which includes MLS securing an undisclosed stake in the company.

TOCA, which was founded by former United States footballer Eddie Lewis, possesses 28 training centres

technologies, including analytics and data-capture tools.A "soccer boom" is predicted to occur in the United

States in the coming years with the World Cup on its way ©Getty ImagesCo-branded games will also be

The United States are set to begin their FIFA Women's World Cup title defence against The Netherlands

Miura put in a commanding performance to take the lead in the men's contest at Skate America, while the United

States' Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier occupy first place in the pairs division.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has encouraged the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) to make its verdict of an investigation into Kamila Valieva's failed drugs test public.

taken place for the team figure skating event at Beijing 2022 because of the failed drugs test.The United

States finished second, Japan third and Canada fourth - but all could be in line for an upgrade.RUSADA

Brazilian stars are set to gear up for the return of the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing Americas Championships in São Paulo in Brazil.

years ago.However, she faces challenges from compatriot and world number one Carminha Oliveira and the United

States' Shelby Jensen.In the men's event, Jovane Guissone, who is unbeaten at this level since 2011,

China's Miao Wanru won the women's 50 metres rifle three positions world title in dramatic fashion in Cairo, coming from behind in the first-to-16 gold-medal match against Norway's Jenny Stene.

Olympic quota spots on offer in the event for their respective countries - with the others going to the United

States and South Korea.Jeanette Hegg Duestad finished third but could not claim a second quota spot

The United States' Victor and Ayumi of Japan made a strong start to the defence of their respective b-boy

The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) says its verdict in the Kamila Valieva doping case will not be made public.

confidential.This includes hearing dates, any charges it brings against Valieva and the final resolution.The United

States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has slammed RUSADA, saying keeping the decision secret "makes a mockery

taken place for the team figure skating event at Beijing 2022 because of the failed drugs test.The United

States finished second, Japan third and Canada fourth - but all could be in line for an upgrade.RUSADA

Mark Silva and Graham Richardson have been appointed as bobsleigh performance director and head coach, respectively, by the British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association (BBSA) for the new Olympic cycle.

Whistler in Canada on the last weekend in November.Races follow in Park City and Lake Placid in the United

States before Christmas, with the circuit heading to Europe in 2023.This season's showpiece event -

Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah has decided he will take over again as President of the International Bowling Federation (IBF) fewer than six months after being forced to step down following allegations of serious financial irregularities.

Congress the last time he proposed it.The sensational turn of events has blindsided opponents, led by the United

States Bowling Congress, who were planning to set up a rival International Federation."