Chinese Taipei are set to begin their World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Under-12 Baseball World Cup title defence against Italy at the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadium in Tainan in Taiwan on July 29.

Group A.Japan, the number one ranked side in the world, are anticipated to face three-time champions United

States, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic and Guam in Group B as they look to claim their first title.The

Gymnasts including four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles are suing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its mishandling of an investigation into disgraced doctor and convicted sex offender Larry Nassar.

be held accountable," said Maggie Nichols, a world bronze medallist and world team champion with the United

States from 2015.The claimants include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all American Olympic

million) from MSU and a $380 million (£296 million/€352 million) agreement with USA Gymnastics and the United

States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.Nassar is believed to have abused at least 330 women, including

Incumbent World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari is set for a three-way race in his bid for re-election next month.

Executive Board for both baseball and softball, with five candidates in each position.Paul Seiler of the United

States and Australia's Ron Finlay are the nominated by the most countries for the baseball positions

China's Olympic skiing champion Eileen Gu has been named as an ambassador for the United States bid to

Players taking part in the first tournament organised by Saudi-backed breakaway league LIV Golf this week will be allowed to play in the US Open later this month.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) said it was "not appropriate, nor fair to competitors, to change

A mighty convergence of talent will make the women’s 200 metres a track highlight tomorrow as the Diamond League returns to Rome after a year’s gap.

Asher-Smith.Also in the mix will be the 36-year-old multiple world and Olympic medallist Allyson Felix of the United

States, in what she says will be the final year of her career, Jamaica’s Olympic 100m bronze medallist

the most decorated Olympian and Paralympian of all time respectively, are set to be inducted to the United

States Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame.

been nominated, joining two legends, one coach and one special contributor.Trischa Zorn-Hudson of the United

States has won a record 55 Paralympic medals ©Getty ImagesAmerica's first skiing Olympic gold medallist

The fourth International University Sports Federation (FISU) America Forum has taken place in Colombia, welcoming over 250 people virtually and in person to discuss university sport on the continent.

their experiences and challenges.Representatives from Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina and the United

States spoke about their experiences in delivering university sport.On day two, there was a focus on

Countries who have received support from a special fund set up by International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President Vladimir Lisin are blocking attempts to remove him from his post following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it has been claimed.

Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Italy, Britain, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden and the United

States, to have sent letters to the ISSF calling on Lisin and Ratner to stand down.The ISSF is dominated

Alexander Lakernik, the Russian vice-president of the International Skating Union (ISU), will be unable to stand for re-election at the Congress in Phuket, after a motion to raise the age limit for officials failed to pass.

a lot of pressure internationally to stick with it for another four years".Patricia St Peter of the United

States, Kim Jae-youl of South Korea, Slobodan Delić of Serbia and Susanna Rahkamo of Finland are in

Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Baku as they picked up a crucial fifth gold medal, while the United

States finished second overall despite also triumphing today.

Britain’s Eilish McColgan took almost 40 seconds off her 10,000 metres personal best as she won at Hengelo’s Fanny Blankers-Koen Games in 30min 19.02sec in a race where world record holder Letesenbet Gidey ran tactically to be first home in the incorporated Ethiopian World Championships trial.

champion Malaika Mihambo of Germany won with an effort of 6.65m.In the women’s shot put Chase Ealey of the United

States threw a 2022 world lead of 19.98m.Kenya’s Olympic 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon tested her speed

the only unbeaten team, including an impressive straight sets victory against defending champions the United

States.

The North Carolina Bid Committee (NCBC), which is in charge of the American state's 2027 Summer World University Games host city application, has unveiled its new motto "Many teams, one dream".

Carolina's university hub as it includes more than 260,000 students representing 19 institutions.The United

States has hosted one previous FISU Summer World University Games, in Buffalo in 1993, when the event

France's Alexis Vuillermoz came out on top in a five-man sprint finish to take the yellow jersey in the second stage of the International Cycling Union World Tour race Critérium du Dauphiné.

The four other riders following closely behind were Norway's Anders Skaarseth, Kevin Vermaerke of the United

States and two more French riders, Olivier Le Gac and Anthony Delaplace."