A number of upcoming International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup events across the various disciplines have been cancelled and amended due to unseasonably warm weather in Central Europe and North America, the sport’s governing body has announced.

World champion wrestler Battsetseg Soronzonbold has claimed the headline prize at the Mongolian National Olympic Committee's (MNOC) Burte Chono Awards for her performances in 2015.

Germany’s Christian Ahlmann sealed his third victory of the season at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) World Cup Jumping Western European League Event with a commanding performance in Mechelen.

Sweden secured top spot in Group A at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship as they recorded their third straight victory with a dominant 5-0 win over Denmark in Helsinki.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been able to draw on “unprecedented powers” in their probe into widespread corruption in world football, Russian Sports Minister and FIFA Executive Committee member Vitaly Mutko has claimed.

Reigning F43 discus and javelin world record holder Akeem Stewart of Trinidad and Tobago is targeting becoming the 13th athlete to compete at both the Paralympic and Olympic Games at next year’s event in Rio de Janeiro.

Ghanaian Para-cyclist Alem Mumuni is continuing to help under privileged children and families in the African nation as part of his work with the Alem Foundation, set up after he became his country’s first-ever Paralympic cyclist at London 2012.

A bird-of-paradise character named Derawan has been chosen as the mascot of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang at an unveiling ceremony in Indonesia’s capital.

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kusal Perera could be hit with a four-year ban from international cricket after his “B” sample tested positive for a banned substance.

The Singapore Sailing Federation (SSF) has revealed a series of precautionary measures aimed at preventing their competitors from falling ill when they compete during next year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

FIFA Presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein has called for the immediate publication of lawyer Michael Garcia’s report into allegations of corruption in the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding processes.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to extend the agreement between the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) and Greensprings School aimed at promoting education in the country, seen as a key value of Olympism.

Australia’s Dylan Alcott has capped off a remarkable year by finishing the season as the top ranked men’s wheelchair quad singles player for the first time in his career.

Jersey will reportedly launch a bid to become part of European football's governing body UEFA in order to be able to play international matches.