Defending champions United States claimed an incredible 93-92 overtime victory over Turkey at the International Basketball Federation World Cup in China.

shocked Germany 70-68.Group H at the Dongfeng Nissan Cultural and Sports Centre saw second wins for Australia

Australia has withdrawn its bid for the 2023 International Hockey Federation (FIH) World Cup, as the

Hosts South Korea booked their place in the super round at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Under-18 World Cup, defeating China 7-2 in Group A.

brink of the super round, while Nicaragua ended their group phase on two wins and three defeats.Both Australia

two remaining super round places when the group phase ends tomorrow.The Dutch will meet China, with Australia

Americans saw off Chinese Taipei and the Taiwanese defeated Japan.In Group A, South Korea will hope Australia

Eight FIFA member associations have confirmed their participation in the bidding process for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with Belgium and Bolivia dropping out.

has dispatched "the updated bidding and hosting documents" to the member associations of Argentina, Australia

The Queensland Government has donated AUD$320,000 (£179,000/$215,000/€197,000) towards Australia's preparations for next year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Paralympics Australia thanked Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk for the donation, made to the

supporting its Para-athletes and has always been a great supporter of our organisation," said Paralympics Australia

Australia finished fifth on the medals table at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro ©Getty ImagesQueensland

athletes chosen to represent Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will also be given grants

Bangladesh are on the brink of reaching the semi-finals of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in Scotland after defeating Papua New Guinea by six runs.

do battle.The event's two finalists will ensure a place at next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia

Commonwealth Games England (CGE) chairman Ian Metcalfe has been appointed to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board, it was announced here today.

Games Host City representative until after Birmingham 2022.Metcalfe replaces former Commonwealth Games Australia

Professional Game Board in England.Ian Metcalfe replaces Sam Coffa, the former President of Commonwealth Games Australia

Japan lost their 100 per cent record at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Under-18 Baseball World Cup as rain washed out all but two matches at the Gijang-Hyundai Dream Ballpark.

Spain with Chinese Taipei taking on South Africa.In Group A, South Korea will entertain China with Australia

Loïc Bruni and Myriam Nicole secured a stunning downhill double for France as the curtain came down on the International Cycling Union (UCI) Mountain Bike World Championships in Canada.

 Britain's Laurie Greenland suffered a rear puncture while Dean Lucas from Australia took a high-speed

Back-to-back defending champions United States opened their International Basketball Federation World Cup campaign by sweeping aside Czech Republic 88-67 in Shanghai.

Senegal 101-47 at the Dongfeng Nissan Cultural and Sports Centre.There was also a 108-92 victory for Australia

Japan thrashed defending champions United States 16-7 at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Under-18 Baseball World Cup in South Korea and are now the only undefeated team left at the tournament.

the same record as the Spanish, won one and lost two.There is a four-way tie at the top in Group A as Australia

lost a game at the tournament since 2015 ©WBSCThe Koreans enjoyed a fine 8-5 win over Canada today as Australia

Taipei and South Africa meeting Spain in Group B.In Group A the host nation will meet Nicaragua with Australia

Papua New Guinea beat hosts Scotland by six wickets today as action continued at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier.

due to rain.The event's two finalists will ensure a place at next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia

Héctor Catalá Laparra and Susana Rodriguez secured a Spanish double on the final day of the International Triathlon Union World Paratriathlon Grand Finals in Lausanne.

bronze medal was awarded to Giovanni Achenza of Italy, who finished third in 1:10:10.Lauren Parker of Australia

Czech Republic's Vít Přindiš and Spain's Nuria Vilarrubla both ended two-year droughts to return to the winners' circle at an International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Cup.

Reigning world champion Jessica Fox of Australia finished third in 1:45.14.

Markkleeberg course in 1:27.78 to finish an impressive 2.43 seconds ahead of runner-up Lucien Delfour of Australia

Roman Polianskyi of Ukraine and Norway's Birgit Skarstein claimed gold in the PR1 men's and women's single sculls finals on the last day of the World Rowing Championships in Austria.

was the fastest qualifier for the final but lined up against reigning world champion Erik Horrie of Australia