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Britain's Laugher claims victory at FINA Diving World Series in Beijing

  • Diving

Great Britain’s Jack Laugher won the men's three metres springboard title as action continued today at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Diving World Series in Beijing.

10m synchro platform together with Ren Qian, finished second with 330.35 points.Maddison Keeney of Australia




Top seeds through to semi-finals at FIVB World Tour event in Australia

  • Volleyball

The top seeds in both the men’s and women’s competitions have made it through to the semi-finals of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) World Tour event in Australian city Shepparton.

Kortzinger and Seyfferth defeated Australia’s Jessyka Ngauamo and Becchara Palmer 18-21, 21-19, 15-13.Australia


WKF expecting Karate1 Premier League event in Rotterdam to break participation records

  • Karate

The World Karate Federation (WKF) are expecting the upcoming Karate1 Premier League event in Rotterdam to continue the trend of breaking participation records as over 1,100 athletes have already entered the competition.

from four continents will be represented in Rotterdam, with competitors coming from nations such as Australia


Russian Sports Minister plays down hooliganism concerns at 2018 World Cup

  • Football

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov has sought to play down concerns over security at next year's World Cup by claiming hooligans will not be permitted entry to stadiums at the tournament.

to be used at the tournament, which runs from June 17 to July 2 and features hosts Russia, Germany, Australia


Canada and New Zealand reach Las Vegas Sevens quarter-finals

  • Rugby Sevens

Canada and Olympic silver medallists New Zealand booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Rugby Sevens Series with unbeaten records on the opening day of the event in Las Vegas.

victory against England.In the pick of the day's matches, the Black Ferns then took on arch-rivals Australia

Janeiro last year.Two tries from star-player Woodman helped them gain the early bragging rights over Australia

us," said Woodman.Fiji recorded two wins on the opening day of the men's event ©World Rugby"Beating Australia

challenge but we’ll be up for it.”New Zealand will take on Russia in the quarter-finals, while Fiji play Australia


Fourteen entries confirmed for WSF Women's World Junior Team Championship

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Hosts New Zealand and defending champions Egypt are among 14 countries confirmed to compete in July's World Squash Federation Women's World Junior Team Championship in Tauranga.

have competed in all 16 editions of the showpiece junior women's event since it was first held in 1985.Australia


Olympic champion withdraws from Snowboard World Cup over security fears

  • Snowboard

Olympic champion Julia Dujmovits of Austria has withdrawn from this weekend's International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard World Cup event in Kayseri in Turkey due to fears over security.

what is expected to be a thrilling conclusion to the parallel giant slalom season.Belle Brockhoff of Australia

with competitors on the men's and women's circuit heading to La Molina in Spain.Belle Brockhoff of Australia


FIVB World Tour returns to Australia for first time since 2008

  • Volleyball

Australia is set to host its first International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Beach World Tour for nine

place over the next two days.The competition in Shepparton will be the first FIVB World Tour event in Australia

volleyball experience.The competition in Shepparton will be the first FIVB World Tour event held in Australia


IOC opens application process for new winter Athletes' Commission candidates

  • Olympics

A procedure to find fresh winter sporting applicants for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission has been officially launched before elections next year.

the Commission.These are France, Zimbabwe, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Sweden, Russia, South Korea, Australia


Vale steps down as Hockey Australia chief executive

  • Hockey

Hockey Australia have confirmed Cam Vale has stepped down as its chief executive.

the pitch and success on the pitch and I look forward to seeing this as a converted “hockey tragic”.”Australia

competitions at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ©Getty ImagesMelanie Woosnam, President of Hockey Australia

“We wish Cam and his family all the very best for the future.”Australia are the reigning Commonwealth




Sharapova to play in Rome after being granted wildcard

  • Tennis

Russia's Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard into the main draw of the women's singles competition at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Internazionali BNL d'Italia tournament, due to be held in Rome in May.

former world number one who has completed a career Grand Slam by winning all four major competitions in Australia