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United States cruise into quarter-finals at FIBA Under-17 World Cup

  • Basketball

The United States beat the Dominican Republic today to move a step closer to retaining their International Basketball Federation Under-17 World Cup title in Argentina.

beating the Philippines 102-62 ©FIBAThe winner of the match between the US and Croatia will face either Australia


United States beat Serbia to top Group B at FIBA Under-17 World Cup

  • Basketball

The United States beat Serbia today to secure first place in Group B at the International Basketball Federation Under-17 World Cup in Argentina.

Canada topped Group C after overcoming New Zealand 97-61 to remain unbeaten.Despite losing 68-66 to Australia

against Argentina and Turkey do battle with Serbia.The other contests are between New Zealand and France, Australia


Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova falls to first round defeat

  • Tennis

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was knocked out in the first round at the All England Club on a day that also saw second seed in the men’s draw Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and defending women's champion Garbine Muguruza all win comfortably.

one in the men’s draw Kyle Edmund won only his second ever match at Wimbledon, beating Alex Bolt from Australia


Tonga host inaugural ITTF-Oceania tour event

  • Table Tennis

Nuku'alofa in Tonga has successfully hosted the first tournament on the new International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Oceania tour. 

from June 29 to 30 was the inaugural stop on the new circuit, which will also feature tournaments in Australia

first international table tennis tournament we have hosted, and we're very happy to host players from Australia

 The next event on the tour will be in Australia on the Gold Coast, from August 25 to 26.


FIBA World Cup qualifier ends in disgrace as Philippines and Australia players brawl on court

  • Basketball

Basketball Federation (FIBA) Men's World Cup ended in disgrace as players from hosts The Philippines and Australia

Following the incident that occurred in the third quarter of the Philippines-Australia game on Monday

Basketball Australia chief executive Anthony Moore has apologised for his country's role in the fracas

 "Basketball Australia deeply regrets the incident in tonight’s match between the Boomers and The


World Cup qualifiers confirmed as England make history in International Netball Federation rankings

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The five automatic qualifiers for next year's World Cup have been confirmed by the International Netball Federation after the organisation updated its rankings.

Gold Coast 2018 in April.New Zealand, who lost to England and Malawi in the group stage and then hosts Australia

World Cup in Liverpool in 2019 alongside hosts England who gained an automatic berth.Top ranked country Australia

For years, Australia and New Zealand have dominated both the top of the rankings and major finals," said


Australian and New Zealand anti-doping experts meet to discuss support for clean athletes

  • News

Australian and New Zealand anti-doping experts have met in Canberra to discuss new ways to support clean athletes and detect doping in the region.

approaches to education, intelligence and detection, ultimately for the benefit of athletes in both Australia

milestone in strengthening the intent of both agencies to collaborate towards protecting clean sport in Australia


Association of Tennis Professionals announce new World Team Cup to rival Davis Cup

  • Tennis

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has announced a new competition - the World Team Cup - will take place at the beginning of the tennis season from 2020. 

positive way for the whole of tennis".The World Team Cup will take place in partnership with Tennis Australia

 "This event has huge potential and we now look forward to working together with Tennis Australia



Former Olympic and world champion Christine Ohuruogu retires

  • Athletics

One of Great Britain's most decorated track athletes Christine Ohuruogu has announced her retirement from the sport, a decade after winning the Olympic 400 metres title in Beijing. 

make the final at the Olympic Games at Rio 2016 and then was not picked for the Commonwealth Games in Australia



Australia win FIH Champions Trophy with shoot-out win over India

  • Hockey

The current world and Commonwealth champions Australia beat India in a shoot-out in the final of the

 Australia took the lead in the second quarter after 24 minutes, thanks to a brilliant penalty corner

 In 2016 it was Australia who came away victorious and that experience no doubt helped them and



United States thrash China on opening day of FIBA Under-17 World Cup

  • Basketball

The United States made an imposing start to the defence of their International Basketball Federation Under-17 World Cup title as they thrashed China on the opening day of the tournament in Argentina.

US in the 2016 final, were beaten 76-68 by Puerto Rico in Group A, while two-time beaten finalists Australia