United States will be looking to continue their dominance of the International Swimming Federation's Women's Water Polo World League Super Final by winning the title for the fifth time in a row in Kunshan.

Center, with Spain, Russia and The Netherlands booking their place through European qualifying.The US, Australia

China will begin their tournament in Group A ©Getty ImagesGroup A will see hosts China battle with Australia

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that Evonne Goolagong Cawley will receive its highest accolade, the Philippe Chatrier Award, for her contributions to the sport in both her "outstanding on-court career and dedicated public service after it".

to learn more about her Aboriginal heritage and, having spent time living in Florida, moved back to Australia

in 1991 with her family.Since returning to her homeland, Goolagong Cawley has worked with Tennis Australia

more indigenous children access to tennis through its "come and try" days which run throughout Australia

In January, Goolagong Cawley was made a Companion in the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours

Thirty-six players have been selected for squash's appearance as a "showcase" sport at the Buenos Aires 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games.

Tymkiw, Valentina Portieri and Abril Pellizari from hosts Argentina, Ethan Eyles and Alex Haydon from Australia

An investigation has been launched by the International Cricket Council (ICC) into allegations pitches for Test matches in Sri Lanka were doctored by a groundsman corrupted by match-fixers.

spot-fixers bribing the groundsman to alter the condition of the pitch for Sri Lanka's home Test with Australia

Cricket vowed to fully co-operate and warned action would be taken against anyone involved.Cricket Australia

Australian weightlifter Francois Etoundi has claimed to have had his bronze medal from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games stolen from his car outside his Melbourne home. 

Gold Coast 2018 ©Getty ImagesEtoundi was among the 26 athletes and officials that sought asylum in Australia

Brian Barwick has replaced Nigel Wood as the chairman of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup Board, it has been announced.

has been given for the departure of Wood, although it could relate to his new role at the RLIF.Hosts Australia

Defending champions Ireland will take on Thailand in the opening match of the Women's World Twenty20 qualifier after the schedule for the tournament in The Netherlands was unveiled by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Indies.The two qualifiers from the event in The Netherlands will join the hosts and defending champions, Australia

Around 300 athletes are due to participate at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil in Switzerland this weekend as competitors continue their preparations for the European Championships and Asian Para Games.

men’s 100m and 200m T34 at the 2017 World Championships - Tunisia's Walid Ktila, Rheed McCracken of Australia

200,000 young athletes on identifying and preventing child sex abuse has been launched by Gymnastics Australia

The joint initiative, involving Gymnastics Australia and child safety advocacy body Bravehearts, 

;comes amid the fallout to the sexual abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics.Gymnastics Australia claim it will

ensure 220,000 Australian children are "safer from potential harm".The scheme, the first of its kind in Australia

are safe so we’re implementing so much more than optional training for a few staff," said Gymnastics Australia

Gymnastics Australia is committed to providing young gymnasts with personal safety information and invaluable

Cricket Australia have announced a four-year shirt sponsorship deal with Alinta Energy.

Energy, a company with a proud Western Australian heritage, coming on board as a partner of Cricket Australia

brand featured on our men's team playing shirts for the upcoming summer of international cricket," new Australia

head coach Justin Langer said.Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland added: "We are delighted

to welcome Alinta Energy on board as the principal partner of Cricket Australia and for them to feature

the country's ball tampering scandal ©Getty ImagesThe deal will be seen as another boost for Cricket Australia

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has claimed countries competing at major events such as the Olympics and Commonwealth Games should pay a bond to the host nation in case their athletes vanish or seek asylum. 

2018 have gone missing in Australia.Dutton described the 255 athletes and officials who travelled to Australia

at major events.It comes amid suggestions that those who have gone into hiding or sought asylum in Australia

Courier Mail, the majority of the group have been given bridging visas, meaning they can remain in Australia

Commonwealth Games last month represents one in 31 of the 8,100 athletes, officials and media who travelled to Australia

for the event.They all had visas until May 15 and were legally allowed to stay in Australia until that

the quarter-finals for the first time at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Uber Cup after beating Australia

The UniSport Australia Board have announced the appointment of David Schmude as chair of the organisation

Schmude has revealed that one of his top priorities as chair of UniSport Australia, which has represented

university sport in Australia for 97 years, will be to secure a two-tiered National Championship, designed

engagement by elite student-athletes.David Schmude will replace Deidre Anderson as chair of the UniSport Australia

UniSport Australia chief executive Don Knapp also paid tribute to Anderson and welcomed Schmude to his

diversity of the board, which represents the diverse range and scale of the 42 member universities across Australia

A team made up of entirely South Korean players will be joining the Australian Baseball League (ABL).

The roster will be finalised by September and the team will begin training in Australia in October."

What I think it can really do in Australia is showcase how big the sport is here and therefore how important

our league is in Australia that we can attract such a quality team in a quality country."

The International Netball Federation (INF) have released their latest world rankings with Australia remaining

country's disappointing fourth-place finish at Gold Coast 2018, second on 175.England's triumph over hosts Australia