Germany kept themselves firmly in the hunt for semi-final qualification at the European Men’s Handball Championship in Poland after overcoming Hungary in their opening match of the main round at the Hala Stulecia in Wrocław.

the first round, Germany began Group II in third place on two points following their loss against Spain

29-19 victory against Hungary moves them up to second spot on four points, level with Denmark and Spain

Russia, Germany and Slovenia were among 27 countries split into seven qualification groups for EuroBasket 2017 at a draw today in Munich, with Kosovo also making its debut in the competition.

International Basketball Federation (FIBA)-organised event.Russia, winners of the 2007 EuroBasket in Spain

and ranked seventh in the world, will face Bosnia and Herzegovina and Spain in Group C just weeks after

co-hosts gain an automatic berth to the Finals along with EuroBasket 2015 gold and silver medallists, Spain

Japan's reigning world kata champions Kiyou Shimizu and Ryo Kiyuna demonstrated their class once again as they each produced superb displays to reach their respective gold medal matches on the opening day of the Paris Open here.

judges awarded him the bout.He was then pushed all the way by European champion Damian Quintero of Spain

Holders France bounced back from their defeat against hosts Poland last time out at the European Men’s Handball Championship to claim a convincing victory over Belarus in the opening game of the main round at the Tauron Arena in Kraków.

France’s half-time lead of 20-5 eclipsed the previous mark set by Spain, who held a 17-3 advantage

Montenegro booked their spot in the men’s Rio 2016 water polo tournament and set up a European Championship final date with their neighbours Serbia after winning their semi-final clash 8-5 against Hungary in Belgrade.

2012 gold medal match in Eindhoven.The Netherlands won a penalty shoot-out to knock out the holders Spain

s draw, The Netherlands claimed revenge for the 2014 final by knocking out the defending champions Spain

winners of tomorrow’s gold medal match will book a place at Rio 2016, with the losers joining Italy, Spain

European Olympic Committees (EOC) President Patrick Hickey has set a tentative target of May for Russia to be officially confirmed as host of the 2019 European Games.

year, with the decision a question of when rather than if.An EOC Seminar taking place in Tarragona in Spain

have a final deadline but we would prefer to have it finalised by our seminar in May in Tarragona in Spain

although the Israeli recognition has now been restored following improvements.Belgium, France, Greece and Spain

As International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Leandro Negre jokingly said during his speech to guests at the recent Hockey Writers' Club lunch at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London, the Spanish are no strangers to revolution.

In the women’s, Spain is about the same standard as South Africa but there is a big gap to the next

Russia booked their place in the main round of the European Men’s Handball Championship, recording a 28-21 victory over Montenegro at the Ergo Arena in Gdansk, eliminating their rivals. 

the result leaving them them bottom of Group C.They had earned a draw against 2013 world champions Spain

participation at the European Championship ©Getty ImagesThe result saw Germany lead the standings, but Spain

Hosts Serbia booked their place in the final of the men's European Water Polo Championship today to remain on course to defend their title.

Budapest, scored five times in the rout.The Beijing 2008 Olympic champions will now meet European holders Spain

Greece’s men’s baseball team have established a crowd funding page as they attempt to raise funds to help them to participate in the European Baseball Championship in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.

European Championships, where Greece would face the challenge of Belgium, the Czech Republic, Russia, Spain

Hungary booked their place in the semi-finals of the men's European Water Polo Championships in Belgrade with an 8-5 win over Croatia at the Kombank Arena in Belgrade today. 

of five to cruise into the quarter-finals as Group B winners.The Athens 2004 Olympic champions beat Spain

Mexico's suspension from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has been lifted at an Executive Committee meeting in Mies today, insidethegames has been told, meaning the country will be free to compete at July's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

France will be joined by Argentina, Belarus, Cameroon, China, Cuba, South Korea, New Zealand, Nigeria, Spain

bronze medal winners Australia, Japan and Senegal.Reigning champions United States and beaten finalists Spain

have already gained a men's spot, along with Brazil, Australia, Nigeria, Venezuela, Argentina, Spain

Belgium, Britain, Colombia, Italy and Spain have been handed the maximum number of starters for the

champion Vasil Kiryienka, have been granted a maximum number of two places.The Czech Republic, Australia, Spain

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal of Spain crashed out of the Australian Open today as

Williams, a nine-time Grand Slam winner, of the United States.Wimbledon runner-up Garbine Muguruza of Spain

LeBron James and Stephen Curry headline USA Basketball’s 30-strong list of candidates for their country’s men’s squad at this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. 

Olympic success, having successfully defended the title they claimed at Beijing 2008 when they defeated Spain