Italy won their first International Volleyball Federation Boys' Under-19 World Championship since 1997, defeating Russia in the final in Tunisia. 

 Germany secured 13th place after comfortably defeating Nigeria 26-24, 25-22, 25-15.The final classification

Germany's Michael Jung has put himself in line for a fourth continental title, having taken the lead at the end of the dressage phase at the International Equestrian Federation European Eventing Championships.

Heading up the front of the pack is Team Germany, and with a lead of 16.8 pens - you know their eyes

Germany's Marie-Louise Dräger won her fourth World Rowing Championships gold medal at the age of 38, with victory in the women's lightweight single sculls in Austria.

of Italy's Sofia Tanghetti and Maria Ludovica Costa.Janika Koelblin and Marie-Christine Gerhardt of Germany

podium in the women's race, crossing in front of China in a time of 6:34.000.China took silver and Germany

Hosts Poland got off to a winning start against Switzerland, as the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Men's European Championship Division A began in Wałbrzych.

will begin their quest for European glory against Italy tomorrow, with 2017 European bronze medallists Germany

The Swedish Ice Hockey Association (SIHA) has reached an agreement with the men's Swedish Hockey League (SHL) that will contribute up to SEK400,000 (£33,000/$41,000/€37,000) a year for the compensation of earning losses for women's national team players.

Championship event, but it happened after Sweden finished fourth in Group B behind Czech Republic, Germany

Australians Mat Belcher and Will Ryan remained on course for victory in the 470 fleet at the Sailing World Cup in Enoshima, as strong winds forced the postponement of Nacra 17 and 49erFX races.

Bildstein and David Hussl's victory moved them up to third in the standings.Tim Fischer and Fabian Graf of Germany

World number 116 Taylor Townsend of the United States stunned fourth seed and Wimbledon champion Simona Halep to reach the third round of the US Open.

Naomi Osaka, who overcame Poland's Magda Linette 6-2, 6-4.In the men's singles, Alexander Zverev of Germany

dressage at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) European Eventing Championships in Luhmühlen in Germany

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medallist Thibaut Vallette on Qing du Briot ENE HN.The Ground Jury – made up of President Martin Plewa of Germany

 Hosts Germany are second on 60.4 penalties, with their pathfinder Andreas Dibowski scoring 34.6

World champions Serbia fought back to beat Turkey to secure top spot in Pool A, as the last 16 was confirmed at the Women's European Volleyball Championship.

round-of-16 ties, Poland go up against Spain, Russia entertain Belgium, Italy take on Slovakia and Germany

Reigning Olympic champion Denis Gargaud Chanut has admitted the decision to compete in a different boat this season has failed, on the eve of the Canoe Slalom World Cup in Markkleeberg.

London and Bratislava, so has scrapped the new boat in time for the latest leg which begins tomorrow in Germany

Caileigh Filmer and Hillary Janssens of Canada moved a step closer to defending their women's pair title as they qualified for the final - and next year's Olympic Games - at the World Rowing Championships in Austria.

in the opening race as they triumphed in 6:13.300.They will be joined by boats from Spain, Poland, Germany

Germany secured top spot in Pool D after earning their fifth consecutive victory at the European Volleyball

yesterday by overcoming Spain 25-115, 25-19, 25-22.The result saw Russia move into second place behind Germany

Hosts Germany are favourites for more glory at the International Equestrian Federation European Eventing

Defending champions Iran and Russia booked a repeat of the previous final as both won their last-16 ties at the International Volleyball Federation Boys' Under-19 World Championship in Tunisia.

Radès.Russia, the third seeds, kept their hopes of a fourth crown alive by beating European under-18 champions Germany

The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Men’s European Championship Division A is set to begin in Polish city Wałbrzych, with four spots at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on offer.

Britain headline Group A, with their challenge coming from Austria, 2017 European bronze medallists Germany