Hosts Russia and the United States maintained their perfect records today as they reached the semi-finals of the International Swimming Federation Women’s Water Polo World Cup in Surgut.

2018Russia were even easier winners in their quarter-final.They beat South Africa 26-0.Now they will meet Australia

The 13th edition of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Continental Cup, which takes place here over the weekend, was described today by IAAF President Sebastian Coe as "a great opportunity" to trial innovations for the sport.

double world 400m hurdles champion Nezha Bidouane, double world 400m hurdles champion Jana Pittman of Australia

Hosts Russia and the United States earned top spot in their respective groups by maintaining their 100 per cent records at the Women's Water Polo World Cup in Surgut.

tasked with stemming the run of American goals when they play the US in the last eight.Elsewhere today, Australia

were held to an 8-8 draw by Spain in Group A.The Spanish team edged Australia into second place and

will next face New Zealand, who beat South Africa 10-4.Australia will take on Canada, with all four quarter-finals

Global television viewers on a record number of networks will have the opportunity to watch the International Modern Pentathlon Union's (UIPM) flagship competition when the Modern Pentathlon World Championships take place in Mexico City.

sports broadcasters such as L’Equipe in France, BBC and Sky Sports in Britain, Fox Sports in Australia

s individual event winner, Gulnaz Gubaydullina, is currently fourth behind leader Chloe Esposito of Australia

2018 that starts in Le Seu in Spain tomorrow - which means even the all-conquering Jessica Fox from Australia

Gold Coast in Australia will follow up its hosting of the 2018 Commonwealth Games by staging 

It is a pleasure to bring the SportAccord to the Gold Coast of Australia and I would like to thank the

Paralympic gold medallist Ryan Scott will not be joining his Australian teammates to defend their wheelchair rugby title at Tokyo 2020 as he has announced his retirement.

over captaincy of the side, leading the Australian team to their first World Championship gold in 2014.Australia

went on to successfully defend their Paralympic title at Rio 2016.During Scott’s time on the team, Australia

then that the gold medal game in Rio [2016] was a whole new level and something I’ll never forget.”Australia

The United States produced another superb attacking display as they recorded their second straight victory with a crushing 26-1 win over South Africa at the Women's Water Polo World Cup in Russia.

Group A, hosts Russia are the only team with their 100 per cent record still in tact as they dispatched Australia

Australia 2 reclaimed the lead over France 2 on the final day to win the World University Sailing Championships

Letouze, which led by three points after the first day of finals racing.However a resurgence of form saw Australia

3, an all-woman crew, finished strongly to move up from fourth to third place with 28 points, with Australia

Malaysia and Sri Lanka continued their dominance of the Asian Netball World Cup 2019 Regional Qualifier in Singapore.

overcoming hosts Singapore 74-61.Sri Lanka and Singapore qualified for the last World Cup in Sydney, Australia

France 2, skippered by Pierrick Letouze, have moved into a three-point lead after the first day of final racing at the World University Sailing Championship in Cherbourg.

opening race of the day, and reaching the overnight position in second place with 12 points.Meanwhile Australia

As the 29th edition of the International Cycling Union (UCI) Mountain Bike World Championships get underway in Switzerland tomorrow, the big question is whether home rider and defending champion Nino Schurter can extend his record-breaking achievement to seven elite world titles in the cross-country Olympic category.

world champion Loïc Bruni also claiming first places.Other strong podium contenders are Troy Brosnan of Australia

The International Paralympic Committee have revealed the shortlist for August's Allianz Athlete of the Month prize and opened the public vote.

is nominated for his MVP performance in the 2018 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship as Japan beat Australia

tries during the tournament.His team secured a historic title, beating defending champions and hosts Australia

the end of qualifying after day three of the World University Sailing Championship in Cherbourg as Australia

finish in races 15 and 20 increased their eventual score after the 21 scheduled qualifying races to 51.Australia

Spain 2 on the same number of points.The other qualifiers for the gold medal round were Singapore 1, Australia

Japan, China, Netherlands 1, France 1 and Netherlands 2.Five days of action are scheduled in all with Australia

The United States will be seeking a third successive victory at the International Swimming Federation Women's Water Polo World Cup which starts tomorrow in Surgut, Russia.

with Canada, New Zealand and South Africa.The hosts will be in Group A along with China, Spain and Australia

bronze in home waters, with attacker Bea Ortiz receiving the top scorer award for 25 goals.Like Russia, Australia

successful Maggie Steffens.The defending champions play New Zealand in the opening match tomorrow, with Australia