By Duncan MackayJuly 2 - A total of 13 countries have launched bids to host the men and women's World Handball Championships in 2019, it was announced today. 

After the men's World Championship held earlier this year in Spain - won by the host nation -  the

By Gary AndersonJuly 1 - Agon Swimwear is the new official national team supplier for USA national synchronised swimming teams, it has been announced today.

Agon Swimwear, whose President and chief executive Rafael Escalas competed for Spain in the 1500 metres

By James CrookJuly 1 - The official countdown to the 2014 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup in Madrid has begun with the unveiling of the countdown clock in the Spanish capital, as more than 50,000 lined the streets to hear the new slogan, "In Your Hands", revealed for the first time.

party atmosphere, and big names in the sport.These included national team player Fernando San Emeterio, Spain

It will also feature projects to do with the economy, society and sports in Spain and the rest of the

basketballs were distributed around the city in the days prior to the launch, and music, cheerleaders and a Spain

By Gary AndersonJune 30 - New Zealand's men's and women's sides completed an historic double at the 2013 International Rugby Board (IRB) World Cup Sevens as both sides powered their way to victory at a rain-soaked Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

pool stages, Russia lost out to Canada in the knockout stages, going down 15-12.Canada then seen off Spain

By David OwenJune 30 - The course set to stage continental Europe's first-ever golf Major reopens tomorrow following a nine-month closure for refurbishment.

Major on mainland Europe While continental Europe has staged the Ryder Cup, played at Valderrama in Spain

By Gary AndersonJune 29 - Holders Wales set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash with favourites New Zealand at the International Rugby Board (IRB) World Cup Sevens in Moscow, while neighbours England also face Southern Hemisphere opposition in their quarter-final, as they take on Australia.

wins over Canada, Georgia and the USA.In Pool A, Australia and France recorded two victories each over Spain

By James CrookJune 29 - The countdown to next year's International Basketball Federation (FIBA) men's World Cup will officially begin in Madrid on Monday (July 1) with the unveiling of the Tissot countdown clock and the the official slogan for Madrid 2014.

It will will mark the second occasion Madrid has hosted the FIBA World Cup, last holding it in 1986.Spain

By James CrookJune 28 - Holders Wales notched up a win in the first game of their International Rugby Board (IRB) World Cup Sevens title defence, whilst British neighbours England and Scotland also got off to a winning start at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

A, tries from Matt Lucas, Bernard Foley and Lewis Holland secured a 21-0 win for Australia against Spain

By Duncan MackayJune 28 - Scotland are among seven countries interested in hosting the 2017 UEFA Women's European Championships.

have until October 2014 to submit bids.A decision is expected in December 2014.Scotland lost out to Spain

By Gary AndersonJune 28 - Russia's Paralympic downhill skier Aleksandr Alyabyev, visited a schoolto talk to schoolchildren about his career and how Sochi 2014 will help to change attitudes towards disabilities, as part of the Games' "Our Champions "campaign.

, super combined and super G events at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships in La Molina, Spain

By James CrookJune 27 - Public national broadcaster France Televisions have agreed a partnership with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to broadcast men's and women's finals involving the French national team until 2015.

reach the final of the men's or women's Euobasket either this year or in 2015, or at the World Cup in Spain

By Emily GoddardJune 26 - Britain and home nation Portugal led the medal count with three golds apiece as Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands and Slovakia also took home prizes at the 2013 European Boccia Championships in Guimarães.

as he helped his nation scupper Portugal's hopes of a victory on home turf, while Slovakia edged out Spain

By James CrookJune 26 - The logo for UEFA Euro 2016 was unveiled today in Paris, with the theme of "celebrating the art of football" at its heart, as France looks to create "the perfect canvas for the beautiful game" in three years time.

President and French football legend Michel Platini - who scored the first goal in France's 2-0 win over Spain

By Gary AndersonJune 25 - British Cycling has announced the four riders that will represent Great Britain at the International Cycling (UCI) Para-Cycling Road World Championships in Baie-Comeau, Canada, which is due to take place from August 29 to September 1, this year.

Following their success at the recent World Cup in Segovia, Spain, where they won gold in the road race

By James CrookJune 24 - FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke has insisted there are no alternative plans for hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, quashing suggestions that the tournament could be moved from the country under the pressure of protesters. 

American rivals Uruguay at the semi-final stage in Belo Horizonte, as world and European champions Spain