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Indian gold medallist and Spaniard among new weightlifting positives

  • Weightlifting

An Indian weightlifter who won her second Commonwealth Games gold medal last month has failed a doping test, and Spain has had its first positive in the sport in eight years.

Sanjita Khumukcham, 24, the gold medallist at 53 kilograms at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia



United States clinch third straight win at FINA Women's Water Polo World League Super Final

  • Water Polo

Defending champions United States overcame Russia to secure top spot in Group B at the International Swimming Federation's Women's Water Polo World League Super Final in Kunshan.

third straight win by overcoming China 10-7.Final Points:Group A: Netherlands 9, Spain 6, China 3, Australia

QdP4tfQdaj— FINA (@fina1908) May 30, 2018The closest match of the day saw Spain earn a narrow 10-9 win over Australia

followed by China’s battle with Canada.Netherlands will then take on Japan, before the United States meet Australia


Organisers mark one year countdown to ICC Cricket World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Organisers have marked one year to go until the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup in England and Wales.

Australia triumphed at the 2015 event ©Getty ImagesThe tournament will begin next year when hosts England


France continue strong start to Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup

  • Wheelchair Tennis

France enjoyed victory over hosts The Netherlands to continue their strong start to the Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup in Apeldoorn.

rain.Britain lead the United States in Pool B, with Louise Hunt having overcome Shelby Baron 6-2, 6-3.Australia





Spain narrowly beaten after Dutch comeback at FINA Women's Water Polo World League Super Final

  • Water Polo

The Netherlands earned a last-gasp victory over Spain in dramatic circumstances today at the International Swimming Federation's Women's Water Polo World League Super Final in Kunshan.

Netherlands top the group with six points after winning each of their opening matches.Hosts China also beat Australia

quarter-final ties, although all teams will ultimately progress in the eight-team event.Spain are due to face Australia



Hawkins makes racing return after marathon collapse at Gold Coast 2018

  • Athletics

Callum Hawkins made his competitive return from his heat-induced collapse during the Commonwealth Games marathon in Gold Coast last month when racing at the Vitality London 10,000 in the British capital today.

The Scot had looked on course to claim an impressive victory in Australia after pulling two minutes clear

10,000 (@London_10000) May 28, 2018"I feel a lot better now I have had some rest since returning from Australia


Documentary identifies three former international cricketers involved in match-fixing as England and Australia

  • Non-Olympic Sports

A documentary aired by Al Jazeera has claimed to have identified three former professional cricketers who were willing to take money fix matches as organisations and players from teams allegedly involved dismissed other allegations presented in the programme.

launched an investigation into the programme, which also accusers unnamed players from England and Australia

of involvement in spot-fixing in matches against India.Cricket Australia warned Al Jazeera against naming

the same country the following year.The allegations have been met with strong denials from Cricket Australia


Tickets for 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup go on sale

  • Hockey

Tickets for preliminary round matches and quarter-finals at the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar have gone on sale.

the tournament before the hosts round off day one with their South Africa clash.Defending champions Australia