By Paul Osborne"Certain individuals" could face punishment over the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup bids following recommendations by FIFA Ethics Committee chairman Michael Garcia, a statement from football's governing body has claimed.

a total of nine bidders for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups with Russia, England, Holland/Belgium and Spain

By Paul OsborneIt was an unforgettable day of tennis at the US Open today as top seed Novak Djokovic and five-time champion Roger Federer both tasted the bitterness of defeat in their semi-final encounters against Kei Nishikori and Marin Čilić.

Australian Open in 2005 that will not feature one of the big four - Federer, Djokovic, Rafael Nadal of Spain

their crown after progressing to the semi-finals of the Under-22 European Championship in Zaragoza, Spain

top spot in their group as they added a closely fought 52-49 victory over Italy to previous wins over Spain

the final group defeat, Italy will join Germany in the semi-finals after overcoming Poland and hosts Spain

both France and Israel to ensure their spot in the semi-final.The semi-finals will get underway in Spain

By Zjan ShirinianThe 2015 World Triathlon Series calendar is being expanded to include a new event in the next Commonwealth Games host city of Gold Coast.

Javier Gómez of Spain won this year's Series, while the women's event was won by Gwen Jorgensen of the

By Paul OsborneWild cards Finland were one of eight teams to face an early exit from the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup this evening after an agonising 67-65 defeat at the hands of New Zealand on the final day of group play.

As the group phase came to an enthralling end right across Spain, it was at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre

following Mexico's 87-71 victory over South Korea.Pau Gasol netted 20 points in a 89-73 victory for Spain

73 victory over Serbia at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes de Granada in Granada.Slotting in behind Spain

against Slovenia in the second.In Madrid, France will face off against Croatia in the opener, with Spain

2014: Senegal secures first win on world stage since 1998 at FIBA Basketball World CupAugust 2014: Spain

the United States have continued to outperform their challengers at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain

Spain made it four straight wins on home turf at the Basketball World Cup ©Getty ImagesElsewhere, hosts

Spain made it four straight wins as they overcame France 88-64 at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes

storiesSeptember 2014: Ukraine beat 2010 finalists Turkey at FIBA Basketball World Cup September 2014: Hosts Spain

2014: Senegal secures first win on world stage since 1998 at FIBA Basketball World CupAugust 2014: Spain

By Zjan ShirinianBeaten 2010 finalists Turkey have lost their second match of the FIBA Basketball World Cup after a tight battle against Ukraine.

the island with a 89-72 win over South Korea.Play continues tomorrow with 12 games, including hosts Spain

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By Zjan ShirinianThe searing New York City heat took its toll on rising tennis star Eugenie Bouchard today, as she crashed out of the US Open in straight sets.

sees Wawrinka's countryman, Roger Federer, in fourth round action against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain

By Emily GoddardSpain have continued their winning streak at the Basketball World Cup on home turf after defeating Brazil in today's match, ensuring themselves a place into the round of 16. 

had 27 points and eight rebounds.Nikolaos Zisis shot seven of nine and scored 19 points for Greece in Spain

©Getty ImagesGreece, who will now face Croatia, matched Spain for the overall best record by beating

World Cup August 2014: FIBA hopes to move flagship event out of FIFA World Cup shadowAugust 2014: Spain

GoddardSenegal enjoyed their first win on the world stage in 16 years at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain

opened up a 66-60 lead by the end of the frame and then pulled away for a 98-77 victory.Finally, hosts Spain

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By Gary AndersonA thrilling day of action at the Para-cycling Road World Championships in Greenville saw gold medals in two races decided by photo-finishes as British duo Lora Turnham and Corrine Hall claimed victory in the women's B/VI tandem race, while American Jamie Whitmore edged the women's C3 class.

going to the Irish and bronze to Spain.The men's tandem race was also a tight affair, but this time Spain

By Zjan ShirinianThe United States won a tight duel for gold against rivals Canada at the World Women's Youth Water Polo Championships to keep their impressive unbeaten record.

Greece, winning 11-10 after penalties.Italy beat The Netherlands 11-8 to take fifth place, while hosts Spain

By Paul OsborneThe International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) flagship tournament is hoping to move out of the shadow of its footballing counterpart, the FIFA World Cup, with a change of date for the FIBA World Cup a major development in this aim.

As this year's FIBA showpiece event gets underway in Spain, some members of the basketball world will

There are few World Championships in the world bigger than that of basketball's. In fact, there may be only one - the FIFA World Cup. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) wants to change that, however. Since its debut in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1950, following the growing success of basketball at the Olympic Games, FIBA has been looking at ways to expand, improve and cement the Championships as a major player on the international sporting calendar.From its initial growing pains through teams' unwillingness to participate, to its eventual expansion into the realms of professional stars and its current 24 team...

spectacle.In 2014, however, a system has been introduced to ensure the world's top two teams, hosts Spain

By Duncan MackayIt was a memorable opening to the FIBA Basketball World Cup as hosts Spain and defending

welcomed all 24 national teams to the two-week "party of all continents", which is taking place across Spain

World Cup Group A match in Granada ©AFP/Getty ImagesIn the last game of the night, tournament hosts Spain