Germany and New Zealand won the men's and women's eight finals to book their tickets to next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo as the World Rowing Championships concluded in Austria.

field through 500 metres but it was Germany who led going through the halfway mark.The Netherlands and Australia

for bronze in 5:22.350.The trio were joined in sealing their Olympic qualification by fourth-placed Australia

victory against Australia.As with the men's race, five of the top six would qualify for Tokyo 2020.Australia

their stroke rate back up to 39 as they passed the Australians and took the gold medal in 5:56.910.Australia

Hosts Scotland beat the United States in their first outing at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, on a weather-affected opening day. 

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

Poland sprung a huge surprise as they overcame a strong field to clinch gold in the men's four race at the World Rowing Championships in Austria.

Linz-Ottensheim.Semi-final winners Romania took silver in 6:11.410, while Britain earned bronze in 6:11.710.Australia

Germany's Ricarda Funk almost certainly secured her ticket to Tokyo 2020, and Slovakia's Alexander Slafkovský took a major step towards qualifying for his first Olympics at the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Cup.

Reigning world champion Jessica Fox of Australia finished second in 1:39.02, while Italy’s Stefanie Horn

Defending champions United States eased to an 8-1 win over Chinese Taipei for a second consecutive victory at the Under-18 Baseball World Cup in South Korea.

tournament in Group A.Canada swept aside the Netherlands 11-0, while Nicaragua edged out China 6-3.Australia

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and six-time winner Serena Williams cruised into the fourth round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

Muchová.The American will take on Croatian Petra Martić in the last 16.French Open champion Ashleigh Barty of Australia

Kyle Fredrickson and Andrew Todd of Canada retained their Para PR3 men's pair title at the World Rowing Championships in Austria.

Smith and Molly Moore of the United States defended their crown in style ©World RowingKathryn Ross of Australia

Defending champions United States began their pursuit of a record fifth straight title with a comfortable win over South Africa at the Under-18 Baseball World Cup in South Korea.

Panama 4-1 in the other Group B match.In Group A, Canada thrashed China 17-3, while Nicaragua edged out Australia

Boban Marjanović claims Serbia are taking nothing for granted as they head into the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball World Cup in China as favourites.

before taking on Japan and Turkey later in the week.Also expected to challenge for glory in China are Australia

Stokes electrified the cricketing world with an astonishing innings to level the Ashes series against Australia

This included Don Bradman, still considered the greatest player Australia ever produced.

Curiously, they were drawn in the same group as England, Australia and Pakistan, the three test-playing

Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) has signed-up ANZ as an official partner.

The deal with the financial giant – the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group – comes as preparations

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.

final spot.Italy were third, claiming the last available Olympic slot from the race.World champions Australia

also safely progressed, alongside Poland and United States.World silver medallists Australia comfortably

The upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier is set to make history, with an all-female umpiring panel to officiate in Scotland.

international earlier this year, in Namibia, and was the first woman to officiate in a men's domestic match in Australia

The United States will begin their pursuit of an historic fifth consecutive Under-18 Baseball World Cup title when they face South Africa in their opening match of the tournament in South Korea.

Taipei, Panama and Spain stand in the American team's way in Group B.Group A features South Korea, Australia

entertain Spain.In Group A, China go up against Canada in the tournament opener before Nicaragua take on Australia

but worth its weight in gold, it was last week's third Ashes cricket Test Match between England and Australia

how perfectly the fates seemed to have conspired, delivering overcast first-day skies and depriving Australia