Townsville has won the right to host the 2021 International Triathlon Union (ITU) Multisport World Championships.

Over the past years, Australia has become synonymous with the sport, playing host to some truly memorable

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, have announced a strategic five-year global partnership.

including the 2019 Men’s Cricket World Cup in England and Wales, the Women’s and Men’s T20 World Cups in Australia

Australia's men’s team begun their quest for home glory at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup by sneaking a 9-8 win over Canada in Perth.

before Kazakhstan overcame New Zealand 11-10.Action also got underway today in the women’s event with Australia

one @WestAustralia #JustAnotherDayInWA #FINAwaterpolo #FINAPerth2019 #WPWL19 #waterpolo— Water Polo Australia

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup is set to begin in Perth tomorrow with eight nations competing in each of the men's and women's competitions.

is a qualifier for the 2019 World League ©FINAGroup B consists of FINA World Cup bronze medallists Australia

Softball Australia has named Kere Johanson as head coach of its national men’s team ahead of the World

Johanson was assistant coach in 2009 when Australia won the world title and in 2013 when they won the

Tributes were paid after news emerged that Japan’s Olympic superfan Naotoshi Yamada had died earlier this month at the age of 92, which meant he missed out on “his dream” to attend Tokyo 2020.

While Peru failed to advance from their group, their fans were at least rewarded with a 2-0 win over Australia

Australian Sailing has appointed Ben Houston as their new chief executive, the body has announced.

Houston, the current President of Commonwealth Games Australia and a former head of Triathlon Australia

 Australia have won 11 Olympic sailing gold medals, including Tom Burton in the Laser at Rio 2016

©Getty ImagesAt Rio 2016, Australia finished third on the sailing medals table behind Britain and The

Britain’s Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid advanced to the men’s doubles final as action continued at the International Tennis Federation Cajun Classic.

Khanthasit and Dutchwoman Marjolein Buis.The quad doubles semi-finals saw top seeds Heath Davidson of Australia

World number one Novak Djokovic began his pursuit of a record seventh title by defeating Bernard Tomic in straight sets at the Miami Open.

Stadium.Djokovic will take on Federico Delbonis next after the Argentinian beat 32nd seed John Millman of Australia

Gafur Rakhimov has declared his intention to stand down as President of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) amid an ongoing International Olympic Committee (IOC) inquiry into the embattled organisation, it was announced today.

Osvaldo Bisbal, Anas Al Otaiba of the United Arab Emirates, Italian Franco Falcinelli and Edgar Tanner of Australia

Tributes have been paid to Commonwealth Games gold medallist Kenneth To following the swimmer’s death at the age of 26.

To competed for Australia until 2016, before switching nationality to represent his native Hong Kong.The

part of Australian relay teams at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games ©Getty ImagesTo competed for Australia

’s 4x100m freestyle relay gold at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, alongside winning silver for Australia

heartfelt condolences to To’s entourage and to the entire swimming community in Hong Kong.”Swimming Australia

Croatia and Russia will open the 2019 Davis Cup Finals in Madrid after the International Tennis Federation (ITF) confirmed the schedule for the event.

Group C alongside Germany and Chile.Group D contains three-time runners up Belgium, 28-time winners Australia

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa looks set to be re-elected unopposed as President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after the man expected to be his closest rival, Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi, withdrew and pledged his support to the Bahraini. 

funding for his bid following the decision by the 12 members of the ASEAN Football Federation, including Australia

Argentina recorded their third straight victory away from home as they beat China to reduce the gap to current women's International Hockey Federation Pro League leaders The Netherlands.

spot on 80 per cent.Las Leonas arrived in the Chinese city having claimed back-to-back away wins over Australia

two gold medals in two days at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Acapulco as Australia