Dusty rain delays play at Australian Open, as courts deep-cleaned
Australian Open staff had to deep-clean the outside courts today, as rain carrying dust caused havoc with the schedule.
Karate demonstrations held in Japan ahead of Olympic debut
A series of events have been held in Japan to familiarise potential fans with karate, as the sport prepares to make its Olympic bow this summer.
Wheelchair tennis legend Vergeer diagnosed with breast cancer
One of the greatest Paralympians of them all, Esther Vergeer from The Netherlands, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Tokyo 2020 qualification points up for grabs as World Skate and Street League Skateboarding unveil Tour
World Skate and Street League Skateboarding have announced the dates and locations for the 2020 World Pro Tour, a three-stop series allowing the sport's biggest stars to showcase skills on three different continents.
Table tennis attracts one million new social-media fans in 2019
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) attracted more than one million new fans on social media in 2019, the world governing body has claimed.
Forum held on dual-careers to mark year-to-go to start of Lucerne 2021
As the clock reached its final year in the countdown to 2021 Winter University Games, discussions focused on the importance of "dual careers" as six leaders and sport and education led a forum in the host city of Lucerne.
IIHF World Championship attracts combined TV audience of more than 1.6 billion
Last year's World Ice Hockey Championships in Slovakia attracted a global television audience of 1.6 billion, it has been claimed.
Kirt and Sildaru crowned Estonia's Athletes of the Year
Estonia has recognised its finest performers of 2019, with javelin thrower Magnus Kirt and freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru taking home individual prizes.
Christchurch's Hagley Oval to host 2021 Women's Cricket World Cup final, as six host cities named
Six host cities have been confirmed for next year's Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
Aliev steps out of Fernández shadow to win men's title at ISU European Figure Skating Championships
Russia's Dmitri Aliev won the gold medal in the men's singles at the International Skating Union (ISU) European Figure Skating Championships in Graz, after overnight leader Michal Březina missed the opportunity to lift the title.
Kyrgios mimics rival Nadal en-route to Australian Open third round
Nick Kyrgios mimicked world number one Rafael Nadal today, ahead of a potential fourth-round meeting between the pair at the Australian Open.
North Korea seal Olympic spot at ITTF World Qualification Tournament
It has been a day of drama at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Qualification Tournament in Gondomar, with the women of North Korea claiming a spot at this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
King James rules the Winter X Games snowboard superpipe once more
Scotty James has won the men's snowboard superpipe on day one of the Winter X Games in Aspen, United States.
Russia and Spain through to Women's European Water Polo Championship final
Russia beat holders The Netherlands in a penalty shootout to book their place in the Women's European Water Polo Championship final in Budapest, where they will face Spain.
Japan and South Korea claim two gold medals each on day one of IJF Tel Aviv Grand Prix
Japan and South Korea won two gold medals each on the opening day of the International Judo Federation Tel Aviv Grand Prix.
