Host nation Argentina surged to the top of Pool B at the men’s Hockey World League semi-final event with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Austria on the opening day in Buenos Aires.

pulled one back to set up a tense finish, but Canada held on to condemn Spain to an unlikely defeat.New Zealand

Jonghyun and Hyun Hyesung secured a remarkable turnaround to send them into second place in the group.New Zealand

Haig all found the net.Mahmoud Mandouh scored a consolation goal late on but it mattered little as New

Zealand claimed their first win over Egypt.The tournament, which forms part of the process for Olympic

Netherlands make their first appearance at the tournament when they entertain Egypt, and Japan play New

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) have announced they have launched a new Paralympic Development

“This is a new era for disabled sailing with ISAF now able to fully utilise its technical, financial

Disabled Sailing World Championships in Melbourne in November to help implement the programme.The new

programme coincides with ISAF announing American Betsy Alison as the chair of the DSC, while five new

programme for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games by the IPC in February ©Getty ImagesAndrew Coulston of New

Zealand, Australian David Staley, Massimo Digne of Italy, China’s Xian Li Schoa and Mazakazu Suto of

Baku 2015 has released its official mobile application, providing all the latest news and up-to-date information on the inaugural European Games, as well as offering full social media interactivity.

The new app, available in both English and Azerbaijani, allows users to watch all Baku 2015 competitions

Baku 2015 announces details of Flame journey through host cityJune 2015: Baku 2015 to be screened in New

Zealand thanks to SKY TV dealMay 2015: Baku 2015 Flame hits Shamakhi as journey across Azerbaijan continuesMay

A deal has finally been signed for the  inaugural European Games, due to open here on June 12, to be broadcast in Russia. 

are part of the VGTRK ‘Digital TV’ package.”Related storiesJune 2015: Baku 2015 to be screened in New

Zealand thanks to SKY TV dealMay 2015: Baku 2015 signs broadcast deal with Radio Television of SerbiaMay

World Rugby have announced skincare company Dove Men + Care as the official male grooming supplier for this year’s Rugby World Cup in England.

Rugby World Cup that will reach, engage and inspire more audiences than any previous edition.”The new

are the tournament’s official sponsors, while agreements have also been reached with Canterbury of New

Zealand as official sportswear supplier, Clifford Chance as official law firm, EY as business advisor

Three officials, including Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) general secretary Enrique Sanz, have been provisionally banned from carrying out any football-related activities by FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee.

and the latest facts presented by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New

ImagesThe fallout from the election and indictment of senior football figures has continued with New

Zealand barrister Nicholas Davidson announcing he will be quitting FIFA’s Ethics Committee.Davidson

significance of the criminal processes being engaged in the US and Switzerland,” Davidson told the New

Zealand Herald.

Baku 2015 has signed a broadcast deal with New Zealand’s SKY TV ensuring that television viewers in

that two dedicated 24-hour SKY Sport pop-up channels will carry exclusive footage of the Games across New

Zealand for the duration of the event.

Zealand will enjoy the competitions next month.”SKY TV viewers will be able to watch all the action

unfold at the Baku National Stadium and other venues around the city ©ITGNew Zealand joins a host of

“We’re constantly trying to offer our customers new and exciting sporting content, and the addition

EThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee have approved a budget proposal of ZAR1.1 billion (£59 million/$90 million/€83 million) aimed to deliver infrastructure upgrades and an athletes village should Durban be awarded the right to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

February.Durban are expected to be confirmed as the hosts of the Games at the CGF General Assembly in Auckland New

Zealand, on September 2, with the bidding process set to have cost an estimated total of ZAR98m (£5

used.As the sole bidder for the Games, Durban are expected to be confirmed on September 2 at Auckland, New

Zealand ©Getty ImagesShould Durban be awarded the Games, the predominant investments from the city

Australia’s Charlotte Caslick, Sarah Goss of New Zealand, fellow Kiwi Portia Woodman and Russian Nadezhda

integral to her side claiming their fourth consecutive Series crown in what was a successful year for New

seal women's rugby sevens Olympic qualification as United States light up World SeriesMay 2015: New

Zealand's rugby sevens women qualify for Rio 2016 despite shock loss to SpainApril 2015: New Zealand

2016 after fourth straight World Rugby Women's Sevens Series winApril 2015: Australia, Canada and New

Zealand progress at World Rugby Women's Sevens with unbeaten records

A final individual skills competition qualification phase for the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer is due to take place in Vierumaki, Finland, from July 5 to 10, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has announced.

male and 15 female places for the event in the Norwegian resort.Argentina, China, Hong Kong, Mongolia, New

Zealand and Australia are among the nations who will be represented at the tournament in the Finnish

station of choice to the ball-by-ball coverage of an absorbing cricket Test Match between England and New

Zealand.

It is this form by which many new fans of the game will be attracted, particularly by the annual Indian

other up and work towards an opening.England celebrate during their remarkable Test Match victory over New

Zealand at Lords ©Getty ImagesNowhere is this better encapsulated than by cricket on the radio, the

Competitors have had the first chance to look at the medals they will be fighting for this summer at the 2015 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships.

absolutely crucial" in big year for Paralympic sport, IPC President saysApril 2015: Pascoe set to head New

Zealand challenge at IPC Swimming World ChampionshipsApril 2015: Quarter of Paralympians headline Australia

Belarus were the dominant nation on the final day of the second International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Sprint World Cup of the season as they claimed three golds in Duisburg, Germany.

then had something else to cheer as C2 1000m London 2012 gold medallist Peter Kretschmer, along with new

Ronald Verch came through to take third.The absence of in-form Olympic champion Lisa Carrington of New

Zealand played into the hands of Marta Walczykiewicz of Poland, who crossed the line in 40.350 and

Jono Hailstone has been appointed as head performance coach for Paralympics New Zealand’s (PNZ) Para-cycling

“New Zealand Para-Cycling has gone from strength to strength and I am very excited about driving forward

Zealand.

2014: Paralympics New Zealand appoints new cycling development coordinatorMay 2013: Paralympics New

Zealand announces road cycling squad for international eventsFebruary 2013: Paralympics New Zealand stage

cycling talent identification camp in in New PlymouthDecember 2012: Paralympics New Zealand secure Cameron

Reigning Olympic and world champion Sebastian Brendel of Germany produced another superb performance to take gold in the men’s C1 1000 metres race at the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Sprint World Cup in Duisburg.

day of the second Canoe Sprint World Cup event of the campaign, Olympic champion Lisa Carrington of New

Zealand continued her excellent run of form as she added another gold to her collection in the women