A group of Austrian organisations have backed Parkour UK's position on the alleged "encroachment and misappropriation" of parkour/freerunning by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).

moves have also been made by other parkour national governing bodies in France, Mexico, Australia, New

Zealand and South Africa.The Finnish, German, Swedish and Swiss communities have also thrown their support

World champions Germany saw off the challenge of Australia in their opening match of the Confederations Cup at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, prevailing 3-2.

took an early lead against the Asia Cup holders in Russia.A cut-back found Lars Stindl, one of the new

for a second victory when they meet Portugal at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow, before Mexico take on New

Zealand in Sochi.The tournament is traditionally used as a warm-up for the following year's World Cup

A total of 24 players have been awarded full-time contracts with England Netball for the 2017 to 2018 season.

Games in Gold Coast.Half of those selected have appeared in the top netball divisions in Australia and New

Zealand, while six appeared for Vitality Netball Superleague grand finalists last season.The 2017-18

campaign includes two editions of the Quad Series, a three-match Series in New Zealand, and the Fast5

Defending champions Serbia secured top spot in Pool A of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup in France.

win by overcoming Indonesia 21-11, before rounding off the pool phase with a 21-13 success against New

Zealand.The United States sealed the runners-up spot in Pool D, after they beat New Zealand 21-6 in

The winners of this year's International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's World Cup will receive a record total of $660,000 (£518,000/€592,000), the governing body has announced after they unveiled the prize structure for the tournament.

€18,000) for each win in the group stage.Hosts England, Australia, South Africa, India, the West Indies, New

Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are the teams due to compete in the tournament.Sarah Taylor helped England

record a comfortable warm-up win over Sri Lanka ©ICCNew Zealand take on Sri Lanka in the opening match

overs, with Sarah Taylor top scoring on 49 not out.In the other warm-up contest to take place today, New

Zealand overcame India by seven wickets in Derby.New Zealand skittled India for 130 and then set about

Organisers of the ongoing Confederations Cup have blocked a Russian fan group leader from attending matches at the tournament after they cancelled his "fan-ID".

opening match of the tournament in Saint Petersburg on Saturday (June 17), where the host nation beat New

Zealand 2-0."

Portugal had to settle for a 2-2 draw in their opening match of the 2017 Confederations Cup, after twice squandering a one goal lead against Mexico.

Cameroon ©Getty ImagesThe result leaves hosts Russia top of Group A, following their 2-0 victory over New

Zealand yesterday.Group B would begin with the same scoreline, as Copa America winners Chile saw off

The United States made a strong start to their campaign at the 2017 World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Championships of Beach Ultimate today, claiming two wins out of two in Pool A of the men’s competition in Royan.

hosts France 11-7 and Australia by the same scoreline.The other two nations to make perfect starts were New

Zealand and Belgium with the former overcoming Estonia 11-7 and Italy 9-8, and the latter defeating

New Zealand dethroned defending champions England in brutal fashion with a thumping 64-17 victory in

Tbilisi.He became just the second player to notch a hat-trick in the final of the competition, while New

Zealand cruised to a commanding win.New Zealand produced a dominant display as they claimed their sixth

under-20 crown ©World RugbyThe result handed New Zealand their sixth Under-20 Championship crown after

Zealand coach Craig Philpott said."

New Zealand have a proud history in this final as have England so we are really proud that we are going

Germany set a world best time in the men's eight on the final day of the World Rowing Cup in Poznan in Poland.

The crew were challenged by Olympic champions Britain and New Zealand during the race, but came through

time of 5min 18.68sec.It bettered the previous mark of 5:19.35, which was set by Canada back in 2012.New

Zealand finished as the runner-up in 5:23.20 while Britain completed the podium by crossing the finish

as the runner-up in 6:38.67, while Switzerland's Nico Stahlberg clocked 6:40.25 for third.That's a new

Zealand topping the table with six gold and one silver.

Russia won the opening match of the 2017 Confederations Cup after picking up a 2-0 victory over New Zealand

campaign as they prepare to host the 2018 World Cup.Russia were denied a penalty after 14 minutes when New

Zealand goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic appeared to bring down forward Dmitry Poloz.Colombian referee Wilmar

consulting the Video Assistant Referee.The scoring was, however, eventually opened on 31 minutes.New Zealand

New Zealand's Jackie Kiddle took gold in the lightweight women's single sculls on day two of the second

semi-final, China's Duan Jingli prevailed.The Rio 2016 bronze medallist beat Austria's Magdalena Lobnig and New

beaten in his men's single sculls semi-final but still advanced to tomorrow's final.Robert Manson of New

Zealand and Martin moved clear of the rest of the field in the early stages and cruised to the top two.Late

Serbia and the Czech Republic will begin their respective men's and women's title defences at the 2017 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup in France tomorrow.

United States, will meet 2016 Europe Cup bronze medallists The Netherlands, Indonesia, South Korea and New

Zealand in Pool D.In the women's tournament, reigning world champions Czech Republic will go up against

The 2017 Confederations Cup is due to begin tomorrow amid fears over hooliganism and alleged worker exploitation at various stadiums in Russia.

the Kazan Arena, the Otkritie Arena in Moscow and the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.Hosts Russia, New

Zealand and Mexico will compete in Group A alongside Portugal, who will be led by reigning FIFA men’

Group B alongside Chile, Cameroon and Australia.Action is due to begin tomorrow with Russia taking on New

Zealand in Saint Petersburg.In the build-up to the tournament, the hosts have faced mounting fears over

Mexico have become the latest country to express their support for Parkour UK's position on the ""encroachment and misappropriation" of parkour/freerunning by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).

Singapore.Similar moves have been made by other parkour national governing bodies in France, Australia, New

Zealand and South Africa.The Finnish, German, Swedish and Swiss communities have also thrown their support

intentions expressed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) regarding the development of a new