England have jumped up three places in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Twenty20 International rankings following the leaderboard's latest annual update.

up the next two places respectively.On December 18, 2018, the nine best ranked countries other than Australia

High jump world record holder Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria has become the latest high-profile former competitor to voice opposition to proposals to rewrite records set before 2005, as the European Athletics recommendations continue to divide opinion.

Athletics Australia were one of the first governing bodies in the sport to react to the news.

Olympic champions and hosts United States began their women's International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo Intercontinental Tournament campaign with a win as they beat Kazakhstan on the opening day of the event.

Elsewhere on the opening day of the competition in California, Australia swept aside China with a 13-

with a hat-trick.Elle Armit, Isobel Bishop and Bridget Leeson-Smith were the other scorers for Australia

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has outlined the voting procedure for its elections on Saturday (May 6), confirming that the total number of voters will be 93.

will face the challenge of Andrew Plympton for the two spots on offer.Plympton has been nominated by Australia

having been put forward by Australian Sailing.Among those also nominated are Mark Arbib by Athletics Australia

, Craig Carracher by Volleyball Australia, Kitty Chiller by Modern Pentathlon Australia, Evelyn Halls

Rechelle Hawkes by Hockey Australia.Completing the list of nominees is David Hynes by Baseball/Softball Australia

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

Fifteen countries remain part of the selection process for the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) new home and away league after Italy, South Korea and South Africa declined to submit an application before the April 30 deadline.

the men's tournament.The FIH have said each league will contain a maximum of nine teams.Argentina, Australia

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has confirmed the city is "prepared to lead a Northern Powerhouse" bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in a letter sent to British Prime Minister Theresa May.

Games.London is believed to be considering whether to put themselves forward.Canada and Malaysia joined Australia

their interest before the deadline of Friday (April 28), set by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).Australia

The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) has announced Kate McLoughlin will be the Chef de Mission for the Tokyo 2020 Australian Paralympic team, the same role she had at Rio 2016.

will excel in her role as Chef de Mission.”Kate McLoughlin was also Chef de Mission at Rio 2016 where Australia

finished fifth in the medal table ©Getty ImagesAt the Games in Rio, Australia finished fifth in the

because of personal problems.She was also Deputy Chef de Mission under Hellwig at London 2012, where Australia

France made a winning start to their men's BNP Paribas World Team Cup title defence by beating Sweden in their opening match in Sardinia.

share top spot in the pool with Brazil, with the South American qualifiers securing a 2-1 win over Australia

Gift Ngoepe has become the first African-born athlete to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) after he made his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

World Baseball Classic 2009 and last year at the World Baseball Classic 2017 qualifier in Sydney in Australia

Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Presidential candidate Danielle Roche has claimed there is widespread support for "change and modernisation" of the organisation prior to the election on May 6.

Its role is to bring together all of those involved in the Olympic movement in Australia to provide our

Australian sport - the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Paralympic Committee, Commonwealth Games Australia

facing allegations of bullying.Susan Crennan and Ian Callinan, two former justices of the High Court of Australia

World Masters Games chief executive Jennah Wootten has expressed her hope that New Zealand will investigate the possibility of staging the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

because the South African city was unable to meet the financial demands.Canada and Malaysia joined Australia

Hosts Australia won the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo Intercontinental Tournament

Luke Pavillard, Johnno Cotterill and Joe Kayes all scored two goals each in a tight final, which saw Australia

what we played the other day against the USA.Australia beat the United States in the final ©Water Polo Australia"Our

Australia won every game in the round-robin prior to today's final so completed the tournament undefeated.Elsewhere

Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Presidential candidate Danielle Roche has pledged to support national administrators should she be elected on May 6.

And we will develop the next generation of leaders to advocate for Australia with strong and powerful

The pledge could be viewed as a response to concerns that Australia would lose influence on the international

facing allegations of bullying.Susan Crennan and Ian Callinan, two former justices of the High Court of Australia

leadership" heading towards the General Election on June 8, it is worth sparing a thought for those in Australia

Coates has had a challenging week in the build-up to the Presidential election ©Getty ImagesHockey Australia

placed on the back burner as other issues effect the AOC ©Getty ImagesWhile it should also be noted that Australia

There are divisions regarding numerous issues, including the Liberal and Labor parties in Australia,

Britain's Gary Hunt successfully defended his title as Adriana Jimenez clinched her first International Swimming Federation (FINA) High Diving World Cup victory in Abu Dhabi today.

and 87.75 points for her two efforts today to ensure she sealed gold in Abu Dhabi.Rhiannan Iffland of Australia