Norway topped the podium in the first International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup race following the suspensions of Russia and Belarus, following victory in the women's 4x6 kilometre relay in Kontiolahti in Finland.

spot on the podium, nearly a minute in front of fourth-placed Germany.Switzerland, Austria and the United

States finished from fifth to seventh, followed by Czech Republic in eighth.Dzinara Alimbekava is one

The United States flag will be carried by Alpine skiers Danelle Umstead and Tyler Carter at the Opening

China’s Foreign Ministry has denied it asked Russia to delay its invasion of Ukraine to ensure it did not take place during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

conclusion of the Winter Olympics in China’s capital city.The New York Times quoted officials from United

States President Joe Biden’s administration and a European official, who cited a western intelligence

China opted to abstain from a vote at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, which deplored Russia

Ukraine look well placed for an emotional haul of biathlon medals at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics after their heroic trip to the Games and Russia's exclusion.

Ukrainian, was third at this event and will also hope to challenge in Beijing.Daniel Cnossen of the United

States will defend his title but only finished 14th in Lillehammer so will need an improvement in fortunes.The

The draw for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's Basketball World Cup has taken place, with hosts Australia set to meet Olympic silver medallists Japan in Group B, with competition set for Sydney later this year.

Defending champions United States will face challenge from semi-finalists Belgium and an undetermined

Olympic and world triple jump champion Yulimar Rojas, with her hair dyed purple, provided the final World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting of the season in Madrid with a suitably regal performance tonight, finishing just two centimetres adrift of the world indoor record of 15.43 metres.

meeting record of 6.67 metres in the women's long jump.The men’s 60 metres was won by Elijah Hall of the United

States in 6.57sec, while the men's triple jump went to Cuba's Lazaro Martinez with a distance of 17.12

After its previous two editions were cancelled due to coronavirus, the World Surf League’s 2022 MEO Portugal Cup is set to make a long-awaited return.

score as Seth Moniz of Hawaii.Brazil's Caio Ibelli is in fourth with 12,170, while Kelly Slater of the United

States is in fifth with 11,330.The women's Championship Tour rankings are currently led by Brisa Hennessy

World number one Ko Jin-young headlines a stacked field for the HSBC Women’s World Championship at Singapore's Sentosa Golf Club.

among the other major winners in the 65-player field.Olympic champion Nelly Korda is absent, but the United

States will be represented by more than a dozen players.With four rounds scheduled and no cut, the action

the International Biathlon Union (IBU) Youth and Junior World Championships at Soldier Hollow in the United

States.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has signed an order which will see the creation of a Games Cabinet to coordinate city departments and key stakeholders in the run-up to the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

Angeles is set for November 8, and Garcetti will not be seeking re-election as he is set to become the United

States' Ambassador to the India.The establishment of the Games Cabinet was hailed as enabling City of

Speed skaters are set to compete at the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Speed Skating Championship, which will be hosted outside of Europe for the first time.

feel a little bit different, especially when you skate outdoors," said Conor McDermott-Mostowy of the United

States."

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) 2021 Parkour World Cup in Sofia will serve as the qualifying event for the Birmingham 2022 World Games, replacing the delayed World Championships.

should be barred from all international sport.Birmingham 2022 is due to be the first time that the United

States has hosted the World Games since the inaugural edition in Santa Clara in 1981.It was delayed

New Zealand's Joelle King and Paul Coll booked their places in the Windy City Open semi-finals in Chicago.

six King set up a final-four clash with world number two Nouran Gohar from Egypt after she beat the United

States' Amanda Sobhy.It was a 66-minute epic which eventually went King's way 12-10, 10-12, 8-11, 11

Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials have been banned from competing at the Birmingham 2022 World Games following the countries' invasion of Ukraine.

strong athlete delegation across 11 sports for the World Games, set to take place from July 7 to 17.The United

States, next host of the World Games, has seen protests against Russia and Belarus' actions in Ukraine

symbols, colours, flags or anthems to be displayed.Birmingham 2022 is due to be the first time that the United

States has hosted the World Games since the inaugural edition in Santa Clara in 1981.It was delayed

Britain's teams placed first and second in the men's and women's competitions at the inaugural EuroLax Sixes Cup in Vila Real de Santo António.

World Lacrosse Sixes is due to make its multi-sport event debut at the World Games in Birmingham in the United

States later this year.