Wim Stroetinga claimed an impressive madison chase victory in the last race of tonight's action at the Berlin leg of cycling's Six Day Series to give himself and partner Yoeri Havik the overnight lead.

days of racing.The first madison chase of the day was won by Joshua Harrison and Tirian McManus of Australia

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has hailed Rachael Heyhoe-Flint as a “genuine trailblazer in our sport” following the former England women’s captain’s death at the age of 77.

1960 and her international career spanned 22-years, ending with a One Day International (ODI) against Australia

Greg Hunt has become the new Health and Sports Minister in Australia following the resignation of Sussan

 Hunt takes on the role with Australia preparing to host the next edition of the Commonwealth Games

becoming a distraction to the Government.Hunt, Ley and Turnbull are all members of the Liberal Party of Australia

Entry numbers for the Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games have "surpassed all expectations", the Olympic Council of Asia have claimed with exactly one month to go until the Opening Ceremony.

diversity, and unity, of the five zones of our Asian continent," an OCA statement read.Athletes from Australia

Defending champion Novak Djokovic saw his Australian Open title defence come to a premature end as the Serbian star was beaten in five sets by world number 117 Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

the contest, to secure a 7-6, 5-7, 2-6, 7-6, 6-4 victory.Istomin, who has reached the third round in Australia

Competitors at the World Air Sports Federation (FAI) World Gliding Championships in the Australian city Benalla were once again left frustrated as the entire day’s programme was cancelled due to adverse weather.

lost another flying day today, this time to a stream of mid-level cloud that meandered over southern Australia

The Commonwealth Games Federation has confirmed they are in the final stages of evaluating submissions made by Durban 2022, as the organisation move closer to deciding whether the city will keep hold of the Games.

would be approached to see if they are interested in stepping in to stage in 2022.Commonwealth Games Australia

Kenya's Olympic champion Jemima Sumgong will defend her Virgin Money London Marathon title on April 23 as she leads "one of the strongest women’s fields ever assembled for a major city marathon" according to organisers.

 Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Lisa Weightman flies the flag for Australia, while

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari has praised the first edition of the Under-12 Oceania Baseball Championship, following the tournament's conclusion.

The event took place in Guam, with the host nation taking on American Samoa and Australia in the double

Congratulations to Australia for advancing to the Under-12 Baseball World Cup," said Fraccari."

Australia will now compete at the Under-12 Baseball World Cup ©WBSCFraccari was in attendance for the

the Australian team.Two victories over American Samoa and a 10-9 extra-inning win over Guam would see Australia

recover from the loss to reach the final, which they ultimately won.The tournament also helped Australia

Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates has withdrawn the organisation's target which aims for the country to finish in the top five nations at the Summer Olympic Games.

agreed to remove the top-five target from its funding guidelines for the Tokyo 2020 Games.Athletics Australia

have apologised to the AOC Athletes' Commission "given the additional pressure it imposed on our team".Australia

 Under the proposed lottery, people in Australia would be able to purchase lottery tickets with

sport-funding model of Great Britain, runners-up at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in August - eight places above Australia

International Olympic Committee (IOC) counterpart John Coates to discuss the growing impact of the sport in Australia

field with the first International Cycling Union (UCI) WorldTour race of the season due to begin in Australia

World Rugby say they have received "exceptional levels of interest and enthusiasm" in response to the search for team camps to be used during the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. 

year.Twelve of the 20 participating teams have already been finalised for the quadrennial event.Argentina, Australia

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe has signed an exclusive management representation deal with Sydney-based live entertainment company Michael Cassel Group. 

The two-time Olympic 1,500 metres gold medallist will be represented in Australia and New Zealand and

received some great recommendations, and I’m looking forward to a great professional relationship in Australia

Origin Sport Group are to conduct a feasibility study into Birmingham’s suitability to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea have also been mentioned as possible bidders for 2026.Gold Coast in Australia