Netherlands got their International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football World Cup campaign off to a flying start with a 3-0 victory over Canada in Group D.

firing six unanswered goals past Thailand.In Group C, Ukraine recorded an even better result, hammering Australia

Fabrizio Olmi and Davide Di Maria of Italy dethroned defending champions Will Street and Johnny Currell of Britain in a winner-takes-all medal race in the RS Venture Connect event at the Para World Sailing Championships in Spain.

followed Seguin in winning the medal race to conclude the event on 16 points, while Chris Symonds of Australia

The quarter-final ties have been decided at the International Blind Sports Federation Goalball International Qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics after the last day of pool play in Fort Wayne.

qualified with the US topping the pile in front of Canada, with Finland third.In Pool X, Israel, China, Australia

berths.China finished top with an unbeaten record as they saw off the Israelis, who ended second, 6-3.Australia

will contest their last eight clash with Britain with the Chinese meeting Denmark.Canada will play Australia

Performances from students and an extravagant firework display marked the start of the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games here as wet weather failed to dampen the Opening Ceremony.

held.He noted the challenges organisers had faced since the host nation stepped in while he welcomed Australia

I afford a very special welcome to Australia and New Zealand, who are special guests of the Council,"

While seeking a possible contact for Liz Nicholl on Twitter, I came across a version of that name with the hashtag: #busydoingnothing. So I ruled that one out.

focusing hard on enhancing that history still further as they seek to challenge the World Cup holders Australia

Since the Netball World Cup was first held in Eastbourne in 1963, Australia have won the title 11 out

Hosts Spain got off to a disappointing start at the International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football World Cup, suffering a 7-0 defeat to Argentina.

victory.Tomorrow, Russia face Thailand and Netherlands take on Canada in Group D, while Ukraine lock horns with Australia

competitions at the 2019 Pacific Games here, featuring the men's and women's Olympic champions Fiji and Australia

Samoa.Pool B features Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Nauru and Solomon Islands.Women's Olympic champions Australia

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athletes where I have to consider if you can describe him as a "home favourite" whenever he competes in Australia

Surprise package Mali set up an International Basketball Federation Under-19 World Cup final against United States after edging past France.

Rico, who had defeated Canada 98-81.Serbia will meet Canada in the seventh-place fixture.Elsewhere, Australia

Home favourite Violeta Del Reino maintained her lead after the fourth and final day of racing ahead of the medal competitions in the Para World Sailing Championships in Puerto Sherry in the Spanish city of Cádiz.

head the 10 boats going through to tomorrow's gold medal match.Defending champion Chris Symonds of Australia

India finished top of the round robin table after they beat Sri Lanka and Australia lost to South Africa

The results mean India will take on New Zealand in the semi-finals, while Australia will face hosts and

the standings, a position they kept after South Africa inflicted the second loss of the tournament on Australia

at Old Trafford.South Africa beat Australia to consign their opponents to second place ©Getty ImagesSouth

It is going to be a blockbuster," said Australia captain Aaron Finch.

 "It doesn't get much bigger than England v Australia in a World Cup semi-final."

United States women remain on course to qualify for next year's Paralympic Games after qualifying for the quarter-finals of the  International Blind Sports Federation Goalball International Qualifier for Tokyo 2020 in Fort Wayne.

points each, with Israel leading on goal difference.They got their day underway well with a 9-0 win over Australia

win their fifth game in a row.With the top four teams from each group securing a quarter-final spot, Australia

and Great Britain will also advance.Recovering from their loss to Israel, Australia bagged three points

More than 2,000 students are expected to perform in the Opening Ceremony of the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games tomorrow, as organisers seek to showcase the country's culture.

flag of Papua New Guinea into the Ceremony, while weightlifter Erika Yamasaki will have the honour for Australia

Samoa 2019 will produce and distribute eight hours of broadcast coverage a day in high definition, organisers have announced prior to the Pacific Games.

time.Live streams to other territories will also be available through the Games’ official website.ABC Australia

New Zealand’s place in the International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup semi-finals was confirmed today after Pakistan failed to defeat Bangladesh by at least 308 runs.

0.430 to 0.175.Bangladesh are in seventh place, although they could be overtaken if South Africa beat Australia

Lanka.England and New Zealand will be in opposite semi-finals, with their opponents being decided once Australia