Levern Spencer has become Saint Lucia's most decorated athlete by claiming her third consecutive high jump gold at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships.

record in the women's 100m hurdles ©Getty ImagesThe jumper, who also won at the Commonwealth Games in Australia

Cuba began their pursuit of a third consecutive title with victory as the World Baseball Softball Confederation Under-15 Baseball World Cup opened in Panama.

mound, earning nine strikeouts to restrict the European side.Elsewhere in Group B, Japan edged past Australia

Japan stole the gold medal from hosts and defending champions Australia in incredible final of the

final phases of the match, Japan were ahead with just a minute to go on the clock.It proved enough, as Australia

The first defeat [against Australia in the pool phase] was really tough and there was lots of emotion

confidence and could boost us further towards Tokyo 2020," Ikezaki added.Japan shock defending champions Australia

what it feels like to play in such a close final.Batt won the Paralympic gold medal at Rio 2016 after Australia

Reigning champions the United States have beaten Australia 3-1 in their first match of the playoff round

First heats of the International University Sports Federations's World University Rowing Championships begun in in Shanghai today.

this year's FISU World University Rowing Championships in Shanghai ©World RowingCara Grzeskowiak of Australia

More world records were set in the Tobruk Memorial Pool in Cairns on day two of the Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships.

10.60.Teammates Julia Gaffney and Cortney Jordan took silver and bronze respectively in the event.Hosts Australia

Edwards, Christopher Arbuttnott and Hamish McLean who finished in 4:48.88.Home favourite Ben Popham of Australia

America's Rebecca Meyers and Canada's Aurelie Rivard broke world records on their way to victory at the Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships in Cairns.

The Paralympic champions were in record-breaking form as hosts Australia ended the opening day at the

 "I’ve really enjoyed myself here in Australia.

♀️ #parapanpacs2018 #400free #100brst #cairns #australia #teamusa pic.twitter.com/CYHDrmOVms— Becca

Hosts Australia had a successful first day of competition.Leading the Australian challenge was four-time

Hosts Japan beat Australia in a battle of the Group B heavyweights to complete an unbeaten group stage

Cuba will seek a third successive title when the World Baseball Softball Confederation's Under-15 Baseball World Cup begins in Panama tomorrow.

in Group B alongside Japan, the tournament's second-ranked side.They will be joined by South Africa, Australia

Japan are set to face hosts Australia in the final of the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship after upsetting

four points as Japan completed a memorable performance.As a result, Japan has set up a re-match with Australia

Will we throw everything at Australia tomorrow."

And Australia goes through to play Japan in the gold medal match after beating Great Britain 59 -57!

Olympic gold medallist Max Salminen of Sweden won the day's last race in the finn class to take a potentially decisive lead in the overall standings at the World Sailing Championships in Denmark.

place in today's only race.Kontides has a three-point lead over nearest challenger Matthew Wearn of Australia

Holders the United States recorded their seventh consecutive victory as they beat Puerto Rico to clinch top spot in Group A at the Women's Softball World Championship in Chiba.

 In Group B Japan's match with Australia and Britain versus Venezuela were both rescheduled.Canada

Ireland have climbed into the top 10 on the latest International Hockey Federation (FIH) women's world rankings as The Netherlands retained top spot following their World Cup triumph.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.Spain have also enjoyed a rise in the rankings after they beat Australia

Hosts Australia, Japan, United States and Great Britain booked the semi-final spots as group action concluded

Canada.European champions Britain defeated France in a straight shoot-out to go through as runners-up, 47-41.Australia

Fourteen Paralympic gold medallists from Rio 2016 will be among the competitors at the Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships which begin tomorrow in Australian city Cairns.

year for those eligible with action taking place at the Tobruk Memorial Pool until August 13.Hosts Australia