Russia’s Dmitry Polyanskiy eased into the final of the men's race at the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Cup event in Chengdu today.

was needed to see the winner of the second semi-final, with Austria's Lukas Hollaus, Luke William of Australia

This weekend, in the somewhat unlikely environs of the Centurion Club in St Albans in England, golf has teed off in search of an alternative future - a brighter, shorter, more youth-friendly future - as it launches the GolfSixes concept.

which is similar to, but not quite the same as, the World Super Six tournament that debuted in Perth in Australia

Outside the coverage of the Olympic Games and sometimes the World Championships, we have struggled in Australia

Australia is a very competitive market when it comes to sports coverage.

events ©Getty ImagesUsain Bolt, whose participation in Nitro Athletics was his first appearance in Australia

Australia and New Zealand have their own novice categories, respectively 300m, 8km and 2km and 300m,

Birmingham's bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games has received the full backing of newly-elected West Midlands Mayor Andy Street.

 Besides England, Australia, Canada and Malaysia have expressed an interest in replacing Durban

John Coates promised Australia is keeping a watching brief over the potential double awarding of the

I think this is a watching brief, it is very important opportunity for South East Queensland, for Australia

Canada came close to bringing the United States' 100 per cent record to a close at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) women's Water Polo Intercontinental Tournament, but were denied in the dying stages.

So I kept my legs ready, saw an opening, and took a shot.”Australia also continued their unbeaten start

Keesja Gofers and Isobel Bishop were also on target.Yumi Arima scored a hat-trick for Japan.Either Australia

John Coates has held off the challenge of rival Danielle Roche to be re-elected President of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), extending a reign which stretches back to 1990. 

President.He was swiftly followed by Athletics Australia’s Mark Arbib, Craig Carracher from Volleyball Australia

, Kitty Chiller from Modern Pentathlon Australia and Evelyn Halls from the Australian Fencing Federation.All

having taken place on April 26.Susan Crennan and Ian Callinan, two former justices of the High Court of Australia

Prize money for the 2017 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s World Cup has been increased to $2 million (£1.5 million/€1.8 million), the governing body have announced.

Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies will compete

Austria’s Lukas Pöstlberger earned a surprise stage victory as the centenary edition of the Giro d’Italia began in Sardinia.

118km stage in Chongming Xin Cheng Park, with the Dutch edging defending champion Chloe Hosking of Australia

Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Presidential candidate Danielle Roche has claimed she will not take a “unilateral decision” over a prospective Olympic bid if elected.

“What I want to do, whether it's 2028 or 2032, is to champion that both in Australia and internationally

The United States and Australia have both maintained their unbeaten records at the International Swimming

Zambia, Namibia and Botswana have been the latest nations visited by the Gold Coast 2018 Queen's Baton as the relay continued in Africa.

day commemorates those who have served in and died during conflicts or peace keeping operations from Australia

Two-time Olympic shooting champion Michael Diamond has been banned from holding a gun licence for 10 years after being found guilty of firearms and drink-driving offences.

domestic dispute with his brother, who took out an apprehended violence order against him.According to ABC Australia

“The appellant’s candidature for nomination by Shooting Australia to the Australian Olympic Committee

(AOC) be remitted to Shooting Australia for reconsideration in accordance with the nomination criteria

John Coates has vowed to help support a bid for the Olympic Games, should he be re-elected as the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President on Saturday (May 6).

“What I want to do, whether it's 2028 or 2032, is to champion that both in Australia and internationally

Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates has received the "non-unanimous" backing of the organisation's Athletes’ Commission for re-election on Saturday (May 6), but the body have claimed there is an overwhelming desire for change.

 Among those also nominated are Mark Arbib by Athletics Australia, Craig Carracher by Volleyball

Australia, Kitty Chiller by Modern Pentathlon Australia, Evelyn Halls by the Australian Fencing Federation

, Nicole Livingstone by Swimming Australia, Michael Murphy by Gymnastics Australia and Danielle Woodward

The AOC expects very high standards of athletes who represent Australia at the Olympic Games, and the

Susan Crennan and Ian Callinan, two former justices of the High Court of Australia, are among a three-member

The United States made it two wins from two matches at the women's International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo Intercontinental Tournament today.

much more physical [at this level], you have to be able to move, and it’s all about communication.”Australia

claimed a 10-7 victory over Canada ©FINAThe Americans are one of three unbeaten teams with Australia