The United States have been made favourites for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Under-17 World Cup in Malaga, set to run from July 2 to 10, after topping the governing body's power rankings.

better a silver medal finish from the last tournament in 2018.They highlight Group A and are joined by New

Zealand, Serbia, and Canada with all fixtures taking place at the Polideportivo Municipal El Limón.Group

secure a World Cup place as the top four finishers will qualify for the 2023 finals in Australia and New

Zealand.

We are going to retain our trophy as we have new players who are blending well with the old players."

Next Monday, the Baton containing the Queen’s message to the athletes of the Commonwealth is set to arrive back in England.

, school pupils and other members of the Dhidhdhoo community celebrated the arrival of the Baton on New

 In New Zealand, it was greeted by a sunrise welcoming ceremony known as a Pōwhiri.Team chef de

is set to be the woman boxer from the Isle of Man to compete in Birmingham.In Scotland, Clyde in his new

Twenty nations were in action at the World Lacrosse Women's Championship today in the United States as the event completed its second day with a bumper 10-match schedule at Towson University in Maryland.

far.Other results saw Puerto Rico beat The Netherlands 14-3 in pool B, Hong Kong dominate Spain 12-1 and New

Zealand sneak past Ireland 10-8 in pool D.China got the better of Switzerland 13-7 in pool E before

Heading for three titles in a row, The Netherlands are set to get their campaign underway at the Women's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey World Cup on home soil in Amstelveen.

eight times.Amstelveen is also set to hold Pool B events, with England in a competitive group with New

Zealand, India and China - with all matches also set to take place at the Wagener Stadium.Spain are

Camera specialist Canon is to continue its working relationship with World Rugby by signing two deals for upcoming Rugby World Cups through to 2023.

partner at.The next edition of the women's and men's Rugby World Cups are scheduled to take place in New

Zealand and France respectively ©Getty Images"Having recently confirmed both men's and women's editions

to be welcoming them to the partner family for the pinnacle women's 15s tournament that kicks off in New

Zealand later this year."

Nouran Gohar of Egypt and New Zealand’s Paul Coll have been voted as the Professional Squash Association

Egypt to win the PSA Male Player of the Year award ©PSAAmong men, Coll also is a first-time winner.The New

Zealand star won five PSA titles, including the Allam British Open twice.Coll is the first non-Egyptian

World champions New Zealand have announced a 12-strong netball team with a blend of experience and youth

Crampton is set for her Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham ©Getty Images"Being a part of the greater New

Zealand team and being a part of some of the unique traditions at the Commonwealth Games will be a new

To stand alongside New Zealand’s top athletes from various sports is something special."

New Zealand Olympic Committee chief executive Nicki Nicol conveyed her best for the team set to compete

Defending champions and eight-time winners the United States will start as favourites with the 2022 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship set to begin tomorrow at the Towson University in Maryland.

and Jamaica will be making their appearance as well with Latvia, Germany and Wales in pool C.Spain, New

Zealand, Austria, Ireland and Hong Kong have been put in pool D while the only remaining debutants Argentina

Commonwealth Games medallist Tayla Ford has been named among New Zealand’s six-strong wrestling team

Richards, who returns for a second successive Commonwealth Games after featuring at Gold Coast 2018.New

Richards said he had been training with New Zealand’s United Fighting Championship star Kai Kara-France

New Zealand Olympic Committee chief executive Nicki Nicol added: "Well done to all of those named today

New Zealand has a proud wrestling history at the Commonwealth Games, and we look forward to watching

New Zealand has achieved three gold, nine silver and 17 bronze medals in its Commonwealth Games history.The

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has confirmed hosts for its World Tour from 2023 to 2026, with the season set to be expanded.

opportunity to enhance the sport's reach around the world, not only in established territories, but into new

ImagesAustralia, Canada and Finland have joined the World Tour at the Super 500 level as well as a new

the Thailand Masters, Spain Masters, German Open, US Open, Korea Masters, Swiss Open, Taipei Open, New

Zealand Open and an Indian tournament in Lucknow.Super 100 hosts are to be announced separately at a

Egyptian duo Nour El Sherbini and Mostafa Asal claimed the women’s and men’s titles at the season-ending Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour Finals in Cairo.

2022The men’s final at the Mall of Arabia pitted fourth seed Asal against second seed Paul Coll of New

Zealand, with Coll becoming the first player from outside Egypt to reach the men’s final at the season

Japan claimed golds in both individual trampolining competitions at the International Gymnastics Federation Trampoline World Cup in Coimbra, Portugal.

Chisato Doihata of Japan triumphed with a score of 56.210.The silver medal went to Madaline Davidson of New

Zealand, who scored 54.260, with the podium completed by Canadian Sophiane Metot, with a score of 53.990

.In the men’s synchronised trampoline event, victory went to New Zealand pairing Dylan Schmidt and Reegan

double mini-trampoline title went to Spain’s Melania Rodriguez with a score of 26.800.Bronwyn Dibb of New

Zealand took silver with a total of 25.400, while Australia’s Carina Hagarty took the bronze with a

The site of the Puskás Aréna in Budapest has been the setting for some truly historic sporting moments.

The onus has very much been on them since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced its new

to the Congress for further discussion".Legitimate questions were raised by members from Sweden and New

Zealand at the Extraordinary Congress on how individuals aged 12 and under can be expected to take a

"life-changing decision" as required under FINA's new policy.

Women’s top seeds Germany suffered a surprise defeat as the knockout stages of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup got underway in Antwerp, Belgium.

Germany 21-12, while Poland beat Mongolia 20-17.France beat Austria 19-13, while the US edged past New

Zealand by the narrowest of margins 21-20.In the semi-finals Serbia are scheduled to face Belgium, with