A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Serbian Judo Federation and the country's Ministry of Defence, with a view to promoting the sport in the training of military personnel.

Scotland lead the way at the European Bowls Team Championships after day two of competition in Jersey.

Co-hosts Azerbaijan came from behind to beat Germany and keep their 100 per cent record alive at the Women's European Volleyball Championships.

Britain's Olympic silver medallist Victoria Thornley continued her fine transition to single sculling with a heat victory at the World Rowing Championships in Sarasota-Bradenton in the United States.

International Sambo Federation (FIAS) President Vasily Shestakov has said the world governing body is a "bit bemused" as to why it has not been granted recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and has hinted his belief that the ongoing controversy surrounding Russia could be jeopardising the sport's chances.

The Swiss District Court has rejected requests for urgent provisional measures to be taken over the running of the International Boxing Association (AIBA), meaning the position of President C K Wu has been upheld.

World Rugby today heard submissions  in London from France, Ireland and South Africa regarding their bid to host the 2023 World Cup.

Australia’s Jessica Fox will seek to claim her first ever victory in Pau as she aims to defend her C1 title at the Canoe Slalom World Championships.

Stratford in Ontario has been awarded the hosting rights to the 2018 Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships.

Johannes Rydzek has entered the Guinness Book of World Records having conducted the steepest 50 metre sprint in the world.

Sándor Wladár has become the third official in the past year to hold the title of President of the Hungarian Swimming Association (MUSZ), following his election at their Extraordinary General Assembly.

Austria's Bernhard Eisel and The Netherlands' Marianne Vos have been elected as road representatives to the International Cycling Union's (UCI) Athletes’ Commission.

FIFA is to lift its ban on players from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland wearing poppies during football matches.

Russian pairs figure skaters Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov have announced their retirement from the sport.