The International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) has celebrated after the number of affiliated national associations moved past the 50 mark.

The World Squash Federation (WSF) is assessing options to host the World Junior Championships in 2020, while the governing body announced the postponement of the World Masters Championships.

The International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Executive Committee has approved a needle policy, which will come into effect at all events.

Todd Greenberg has resigned as chief executive of National Rugby League (NRL), the top-level domestic men's competition in the sport in Australia, with immediate effect.

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has said it aims to turn both of their sports into two of the biggest in the world with President Riccardo Fraccari aiming to have one billion players and fans by 2030.

Chester King has outlined the mission of the Global Esports Federation (GEF) Education, Culture and Wellness Commission following his appointment as chair of the panel.

Blind chess is currently thriving despite the COVID-19 pandemic as participants have brought the game from an in-person environment to online one, playing from their homes.

The National Sambo Championship of Tajikistan has been held under the rule of "minimum contact, maximum security" amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) have postponed and cancelled several of their major events due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Japanese karateka Ken Nishimura has claimed "karate has become fun again" during the coronavirus pandemic.

Baseball5, a five-on-five urban version of baseball, is set to become part of the Buenos Aires High School Physical Education Programme and could go further into its development in Argentina.

The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) will hold an online contest during the coronavirus pandemic.

Former captain Graeme Smith has been appointed director of cricket on a permanent basis by Cricket South Africa (CSA).

The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) has extended the deadline to nominate Presidential candidates until the middle of May.

A record 30 nations have been confirmed as taking part in the 2021 Women's Lacrosse World Championship in the United States.