Canada's women bounced back from their surprise defeat at the hands of Britain as they beat Spain at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Hamburg.

defending champions today, with their men’s team suffering a 66-56 loss to Australia.The result keeps Australia

Thailand dominated today’s semi-finals at the Boccia International Sports Federation World Championships in Liverpool as they guaranteed bringing home two medals.

medallist earlier this week, will hope for another victory as he contests the BC3 pairs final against Australia

Group winners Croatia suffered quarter-final defeat to Spain at the International Swimming Federation Men's Youth World Water Polo Championships in Hungary today.

semi-finals after they saw off the challenge of Italy.FINA Youth World Champs | MEN | FULL TIME | AUSvGRE | Australia

have gone down to a strong Greece team, 8-11.— Water Polo Australia (@WaterpoloAus) August 17, 2018The

Britain’s women produced a major shock on the second day of the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Hamburg as they beat defending champions Canada in their opening group match.

strong start to their own campaign as they beat South Korea 77-58.In the earlier Pool A game today, Australia

United States were also in commanding form, thrashing Algeria 81 in Pool B.Defending men’s champions Australia

Steven Lowy, chairman of Football Federation Australia (FFA) , has announced he will not stand for re-election

reforms.If these were blocked at a vote due in September, then FIFA could in theory intervene and suspend Australia

from international competition or sack the FFA board.At the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Australia

Don Knapp, chief executive of UniSport Australia, the governing body of university sport in the county

university sport programs has resulted in increased funding from the Australian Sports Commission [now Sport Australia

 "His diligent work to cement UniSport as the peak body governing university sport in Australia

has strengthened partnerships with Sport Australia, the Australian Olympic Committee, Commonwealth Games

Australia, the International University Sports Federation and Universities Australia."

This year's UniSport Nationals will be televised, after Knapp's Unisport Australia signed a deal with

Sixth seeds Adrian Gavira and Pablo Herrera were the first to be ousted from podium placement contention in the opening men's pool round at the Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals in Hamburg.

21-18, 19-21, 16-14 triumph in 50 minutes over seventh-seeded Mariafe Artacho and Taliqua Clancy of Australia

Britain’s newly-installed individual champion David Smith set out in pursuit of a second gold medal today at the Boccia World Championships in Liverpool.

Patrick Wilson and Jess Hunter beat Colombia 9-1 and then overcame Singapore 5-4.Tomorrow they face Australia

Four countries came through play-off clashes today to reach the quarter finals of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Men's Youth World Water Polo Championships in Hungary.

groups.All four group winners moved directly into the last eight at Tofurdo in Szombathely and Spain, Australia

Hungary and Italy have now joined them.The Spanish proved too strong for Brazil, winning 14-7.Australia

were also comfortable as they dispatched Colombia 16-5.Australia have secured victory over Colombia

https://t.co/EspNMv8vvA pic.twitter.com/3Jm6eF2oZU— Water Polo Australia (@WaterpoloAus) August 16,

Montenegro, Greece, Croatia and Serbia all completed the group stage of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Men's Youth World Water Polo Championships with 100 per cent records in Hungary.

A after they eased past Egypt 21-4 at the Tofurdo venue in Szombathely.Elsewhere in the group, Australia

play-off spot.The play-off round will be held tomorrow before the last eight on Friday (August 17).Australia

The United States defeated Panama 3-1 to draw level with the host nation in Group A at the Under-15 Baseball World Cup.

occupying the all-important top three places.The Cubans finished with a 100 per cent record after beating Australia

Serbia made it three victories from three in Group D at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Men's Youth World Water Polo Championships in Hungary.

in the group, however.They won their third match today against Colombia, 22-7.In Group A, Brazil and Australia

both claimed their second wins from three.The Brazilians edged Egypt 12-8 and Australia thrashed South

Reigning champions Croatia remain unbeaten after beating the United States today, on day three of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Men's Youth World Water Polo Championships in Hungary.

today to move six points clear at the top, though they have played one more match than both Brazil and Australia

Australia and New Zealand have each been shortlisted as potential hosts of the 2021 Women's Rugby World

 With Australia and New Zealand the only countries shortlisted, an Oceania host is guaranteed.If

We are delighted that Australia and New Zealand - two trailblazers in women's rugby and women's sport

Britain's Richard Allcroft has been elected as the new President of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF).

retired.Cathy Cadieux, Gary Pate, and chief executive Eron Main remain on the Board, with Steve Loader of Australia