UEFA has released €236.5 million (£206.2 million/$256.1 million) to support its member associations as they deal with the financial consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.

more than 6,000 COVID-19 deaths - considerably fewer than countries such as England, France, Italy and Spain

Agostinho Silva has been appointed chairman of the Rink Hockey European Technical Commission by the World Skate President, Sabatino Aracu.

to the Rink Hockey European Technical Commission.Those are the first vice president Francesc Gil of Spain

The French Cycling Federation (FFC) has said the organisation of sporting events would represent an "immediate and powerful tool" to support the recovery of the country, as the organisation called for the Government to consider the sport as it plans how to emerge from the lockdown period.

the pandemic, with 161,000 cases and more than 22,000 deaths recorded to date.Only the United States, Spain

As a superlative scrumhalf for Argentina’s rugby union team from 1995 to 2008, Agustín Pichot was known for his ability to run a game. Now this 45-year-old player-turned-administrator may be on the brink of earning the right to run the world game.

It has already killed continental European rugby because Georgia, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Romania and

Sergio Scariolo has confirmed he is in talks to extend his contract as head coach of the Spanish men's basketball team through to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Scariolo, who led Spain to the World Cup title last year, told Eurosport he was discussing the issue

Spanish Basketball Federation.The 59-year-old Italian, who has also won two Olympic medals, guiding Spain

four years later, said both sides were hoping to reach an agreement.The Italian coach has also guided Spain

until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.Among his other achievements in the sport are leading Spain

The International Handball Federation (IHF) has confirmed the dates for rescheduled Olympic qualification tournaments next year.

Games.A total of 12 teams were due to compete for six places in the women’s tournament across events in Spain

originally scheduled to be held in Croatia from August 18 to 30, will move to September 29 to October 11.Spain

Championships.The IHF Beach Handball Global Tour, which was scheduled to take place in Poland, Germany, Spain

A shirt worn by Rafael Nadal during his victory over Dominic Thiem in last year's French Open final has fetched €20,500 (£18,000/$22,000) at auction.

Thiem in four sets to clinch a record-extending 12th French Open title at Roland Garros in June 2019.Spain

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has paid tribute to its former treasurer Roberto Outeiriño Hernanz  after he passed away from coronavirus.

 The ‘Real Orden del Merito Deportivo’ is the the highest sports award in Spain, and is given to

The Mare Nostrum swimming series, scheduled for June, has been cancelled due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic.

Monaco was due to be the first stop on the three-leg competition on June 6 and 7 before Barcelona in Spain

has donated 9,000 masks to their Spanish counterparts to help aid the organisation and the country of Spain

Olympic Committee (IOC) vice president Juan Antonio Samaranch and secretary general Victoria Cabezas.In Spain

More tennis stars have joined the line-up for the Madrid Open Virtual Pro esports competition, with Germany's Alexander Zverev and Ukraine's Elina Svitolina the latest names to be announced.

 The star-studded line-up already included icons Rafael Nadal of Spain and Andy Murray of Britain

Ineos rider Rohan Dennis deleted his social media accounts after appearing to flout lockdown rules in Spain

Dennis is Australian but is currently located in Spain, which is in a strict lockdown due to the coronavirus

indoor riding platform.Rohan Dennis posted a photo of himself appearing to flout lockdown rules in Spain

A record 30 nations have been confirmed as taking part in the 2021 Women's Lacrosse World Championship in the United States.

Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain

The Spanish Paralympic Committee (CPE) have posted a video of their athletes taking part in a fun dance in support of the resistance against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resistiré, Para athletes took part in the three and a half minute video which has become the anthem used in Spain

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) have made significant changes to their FEI Jumping Nations Cup for 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

FEI announced the decision in a bid to maintain the finals of the competition in Barcelona in Spain,