Birmingham hope that hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games will help them re-establish itself as England's second city after they admitted they have lost ground to Manchester.

Commonwealth Games, announced earlier this month that it will bid.Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in Australia

The United States made a strong start to their campaign at the 2017 World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Championships of Beach Ultimate today, claiming two wins out of two in Pool A of the men’s competition in Royan.

Philippines were one of three nations to register two victories today after defeating hosts France 11-7 and Australia

one round-robin match.The US were among the winners in Pool A, beating Austria 13-3.Canada defeated Australia

New Zealand dethroned defending champions England in brutal fashion with a thumping 64-17 victory in the final of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Georgia.

Africa claimed the bronze medal as they beat France 37-15, while Scotland took fifth place by edging Australia

Germany set a world best time in the men's eight on the final day of the World Rowing Cup in Poznan in Poland.

New Zealand's Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler completed the event in 6:49.08.The United States and Australia

Birmingham have claimed they could host a low cost, low risk and high quality event as they prepare to officially launch their bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games today.

Games in 1998, has also expressed firm interest in stepping in.Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in Australia

The Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) held a week-long seminar in Russian capital Moscow.

2000, when the event was held in the United Kingdom, Ireland and France.They lost all three matches to Australia

Olympic champion Christine Nesbitt has been inducted into the Speed Skating Canada Hall of Fame.

The 32-year-old, who was born in Australia, moved to Canada at an early age and was a home hero at the

British Shooting revealed they are awaiting "with interest" to learn the intentions of other 2022 Commonwealth Games bidding cities following the omission of the sport from Liverpool's plans.

Games in 1998, has also expressed firm interest in stepping in.Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in Australia

 Australia top the overall Commonwealth Games shooting medal standings with 67 golds, 54 silvers

Serbia made a good start to their title defence on day one of the 2017 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup in France.

medallists, Ukraine, made an indifferent start in the women's event.In their opening match they cruised past Australia

Czech Republic's Vit Prindis claimed his first-ever International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Cup title on his home course in Prague today after winning the men's K1 final.

Multiple world champion Jessica Fox of Australia was among those to miss out on the final.Action in Prague

Switzerland’s Joana Heidrich and Anouk Vergé-Dépré will meet Brazil’s Maria Antonelli and Carolina Salgado in the final of the women’s competition at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Beach World Tour event in The Hague after both pairings came through their two matches today.

the 15th-seeded qualifiers opened play by eliminating 11th-seeded Louise Bawden and Taliqua Clancy of Australia

Birmingham will officially unveil their logo and vision for their bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Monday (June 19), it has been revealed.

Games in 1998, has also expressed firm interest in stepping in.Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in Australia

Great Britain clinched the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) World Men's Under-23 Championships title in Toronto.

 Australia won the bronze medal match after they came from behind to overcome Japan 71-66 in

the Canadian city.Trailing 40-26 at half time, Australia levelled the match before the start of the

Serbia and the Czech Republic will begin their respective men's and women's title defences at the 2017 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup in France tomorrow.

Turkmenistan and Venezuela.Pool C features last year's silver medallists, Ukraine, who will play against Australia

Liverpool today unveiled its plans to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games with the riverside regeneration of the city’s Bramley-Moore Dock, which would be home to Everton Football Club’s new stadium, central to the bid.

the Commonwealth Games in 1998, has expressed firm interest.Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in Australia