Russia's Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov has described their relationship with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as "constructive" after the country avoided a further ban for missing a crucial deadline.

The statement was supported by Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, New

Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.Doping continues to cast a cloud

The International Cycling Union Track Cycling World Cup season will come to an end this weekend as some of the world's best riders head to Hong Kong.

home soil is Lee Wai Sze, who claimed women's sprint and keirin gold last time out in Cambridge in New

James Brister ©Getty ImagesDay one will be dominated by team sprint and team pursuit action, in which New

Zealand were the strongest nation last time out.In Cambridge they won both the men's and women's team

The men's and women's finals at the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tournament of Champions will be contested by four Egyptian players for the first time in history.

two Ali Farag will compete for the men's title at the PSA Platinum event in Grand Central Terminal, New

 El Welily battled it out with Joelle King of New Zealand, eventually beating her 9-11, 11-4, 12

Pakistan have been removed from the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League after they informed the sport's worldwide governing body they were unable to fulfill their opening three matches of the first edition of the tournament.

FIH the team "were no longer able" to play their first three games - against Argentina, Australia and New

Zealand - due to "inevitable circumstances".The FIH confirmed Pakistan would not be replaced and the

the tournament, while Khalid Khokar remains President despite the ongoing problems.The Pro League, a new

following wins in today's second play-off session at the inaugural World Qualification Event in Naseby in New

Zealand.

fields of eight teams that had been contesting the round robins.The 2019 World Qualification Event is a new

Netherlands secured places in the men's play-offs at the World Curling Championship qualification event in New

Zealand as the host nation missed out.

straights wins at the Naseby Curling Rink.Their records came to an abrupt end in the morning session as New

Zealand scored a point in the final three ends to beat England 7-5.The Netherlands produced a strong

standings.Despite defeat, England would advance to the play-offs in second place in the standings.Hosts New

Hungary.Brazil finished in fourth place in the standings, followed by Estonia, Hong Kong, Poland and New

Zealand.

The New Zealand Olympic Committee has announced International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS) Handa as

supports charitable causes.The partnership will help take the New Zealand team to Tokyo 2020, with the

The New Zealand team has always looked for opportunities to 'give back' to host nations and communities

Through this partnership, the New Zealand team will have the support of ISPS Handa to deliver community

At the Rio 2016 Olympics, the New Zealand team was able to donate 6,000 items of clothing as well as

new initiatives will align with the New Zealand team's existing community work, including the Olympic

became the first team to seal a play-off spot at the World Curling Championship qualification event in New

Zealand as they overcame China in New Zealand today.

South Koreans scored nine against Australia without reply.Poland beat The Netherlands 6-5 and hosts New

Zealand saw off Denmark 8-2 in the other men's games held today.Despite England and South Korea’s dominance

England bounced back from their defeat to South Africa with victory over Australia in a repeat of the 2018 Commonwealth Games final but fell short of the five-goal margin required to clinch the Netball Quad Series title in London.

New Zealand needed double overtime to beat South Africa in the day's other match ©Getty ImagesThe Australian

Cup title in Liverpool later this year, have now clinched the Quad Series crown on five occasions.New Zealand

other team to have won the event, with their triumph in 2017 briefly breaking Australia's dominance.New Zealand

quarters, sending the match into overtime.It took a further 20 minutes to decide the winners before New

Zealand shaded a tense affair 62-60.

crucial face-off tomorrow in the women’s draw at the World Curling Championship qualification event in New

Zealand after both ended day three unbeaten.

to remain tied at the top of the table with four wins from four.Having already beaten Hungary, hosts New

Zealand and Hong Kong, China gained their latest win with a 12-1 demolition of Estonia in the afternoon

must win if they want to remain ahead.Hungary gained their third win today with a 8-6 victory over New

Zealand, while Brazil beat Hong Kong 7-5.In the men’s event England and South Korea each picked up two

Zealand by the same scoreline.The English side then triumphed over Denmark 9-2 in the evening session

Hosts New Zealand won the best overall nation award as the International Cycling Union Track Cycling

New Zealand finished with five golds and two bronze medals from 12 events at the Avantidrome in what

events here in Cambridge, which is a tribute to our events team,” acting chief executive of Cycling New

Zealand Jacques Landry said.

Zealand Trade Team, finished third behind Italy’s Martina Fidanza and Poland’s Daria Pikulik in the

Zealand lost out on the chance for another bronze as Ethan Mitchell was beaten by Frenchman Sebastian

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tournament of Champions as seeded players dominated day four in New

There was not a single surprise result today at the event taking place inside New York's Grand Central

“It is definitely good to be back in New York at Grand Central Station.

Elshorbagy, the men's world number one, also progressed today ©PSAWorld number four Joelle King from New

Zealand, eight-time world champion Nicol David from Malaysia, Nouran Gohar from Egypt and Annie Au from

Australia’s Richie Porte triumphed on the final stage of the Tour Down Under as Daryl Impey became the first rider to defend their title at the race.

classification, with South Africa’s Impey seeking to make up a seven second gap to race leader Patrick Bevin.The New

Zealand rider was cleared to start the stage after being monitored overnight following a heavy crash

Commonwealth Games gold medallists England suffered a shock defeat to South Africa in the latest round of the Netball Quad Series in London.

Australia overcame arch-rivals New Zealand in the other match held today ©Getty ImagesDefending champions

Australia had no such trouble as they overcame arch-rivals New Zealand.Australia, the World Cup holders

tense encounter.An under-strength Australian side were forced to stave off a rousing comeback from New

Zealand, who trailed by 10 early on.New Zealand eventually clawed the deficit back to two but it was

The general public ticket sale for this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan began today, with organisers urging fans to respond quickly to avoid disappointment.

before midnight on March 31.Tickets for pool games involving hosts Japan, reigning world champions New

Zealand, England and Ireland, and knockout stage matches, are reported to be extremely limited.Organisers