Martina Valcepina won her women's 500 metres heat on home ice as the International Skating Union Short Track World Cup began in Turin.

competition at the Tazzoli Ice Rink.She dominated the 500m at the last World Cup stop in Dresden in Germany

France's Marie Bochet and Japan's Momoka Muraoka both held off challenges from underdogs to secure wins on the first of three days of giant slalom action at the World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup in Veysonnaz in Switzerland.

Bochet's unbeaten streak almost came to an end as her long-time rival Andrea Rothfuss of Germany unexpectedly

The remaining few qualification places for the 2019 International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Jumping World Cup Final will be up for grabs when Bordeaux hosts the last leg of the Western European League tomorrow.

victory in the qualifier is worth 20 points, there are dozens still in contention.Hans-Dieter Dreher of Germany

World number three Simona Halep has talked up Romania's chances of causing an upset as they prepare to take on defending champions the Czech Republic in the Fed Cup quarter-finals this weekend.

Cellular Arena in Asheville.Belgium entertain France at the Country Hall du Sart-Tilman in Liège, while Germany

Malaysia’s Karim Ibrahim has failed in an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision to remove him from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Council.

Ibrahim was accused of being involved in doping during a documentary programme broadcast on ARD in Germany

A 23-strong FIFA legends squad has been unveiled by world football's governing body as part of a campaign to promote this year's Women's World Cup in France.

Alex Scott.They are joined by the likes of Scott's ex-England team-mate Kelly Smith, Nadine Kessler of Germany

The fourth leg of the International Ski Federation Telemark World Cup season will begin in Germany tomorrow

Johannes Ludwig and Felix Loch will continue their intriguing Luge World Cup battle in Oberhof with the event also doubling as the European Championships.

standings - having won four races - a big lead over compatriot Julia Taubitz who has 651.In doubles action Germany

have 598 in third and will always be a threat.A team relay event will also be held in Oberhof where Germany

New Zealand endured a day of mixed fortunes in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League today as the Black Sticks played host to Great Britain in Christchurch.

 Australia’s women take on China tomorrow, with the men’s and women’s teams playing against Germany

The United States and Canada will play for the final spot at the 2019 Women's World Floorball Championships when they meet in a two-legged Americas qualification tie in Detroit this weekend.

nations have also secured their place at the event.They are Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany

medal at the World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships as this year's event began in Inzell in Germany

Feldberg in Germany is set to host the latest leg of the International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard

Germany's Katharina Althaus topped qualification in Ljubno as she looks to return to winning ways on the International Ski Federation Women's Ski Jumping World Cup circuit.

available for a victory with the duo enjoying a healthy advantage over third-placed Juliane Seyfarth of Germany

enters the event after winning his first World Cup leg of the season last time out in Oberstdorf in Germany

British Gymnastics has announced the appointment of Mike Darcey as its new chair, taking over from the outgoing Matt Neville.

services to international media companies and has also advised on media issues in the United Kingdom, Germany

Aleksander Čeferin has been re-elected as President of UEFA at the organisation's Congress today in Rome.

confirmed as UEFA representatives on the FIFA Council, and will serve two-year terms.Reinhard Grindel of Germany