Japan claimed their third World Baseball Classic (WBC) title after defeating the United States in an intense low-scoring final that ended 3-2 at the LoanDepot Park in Miami.

Defending champions the United States crushed fierce rivals Cuba 14-2 in Miami to reach the final of the World Baseball Classic.

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has entered a partnership with Green Future Project (GFP) to help pursue its goals on reducing carbon emissions.

Japan continued their dominance as they defeated Italy 9-3 in Tokyo, while Mexico edged past Puerto Rico 5-4 in a thrilling contest in Miami to set up a huge semi-final between the two sides at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Cuba defeated Australia 4-3 in a thrilling quarter-final contest in Tokyo, Japan, to book their place in the last four, while the last group stage matches were played to finalise the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) knockout bracket.

Venezuela advanced to the quarter finals following their 4-1 victory over Nicaragua in Pool D of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, winning three out of three games.

Australia comfortably won their deciding Pool B match against Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo to seal their place in the quarter-finals for the first time.

Cuba and Italy progressed to the quarter-finals in a remarkable five-way tie in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic.

Japan advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) after their 10-2 victory over Czech Republic, while Chinese Taipei propelled to first place in pool A after their 9-5 win over The Netherlands.

Japan eased past rivals South Korea 13-4 to secure their second straight win, while Chinese Taipei bounced back to defeat Italy 11-7 at the Tokyo Dome during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Panama romped to victory over Chinese Taipei while The Netherlands also got off to a winning start against Cuba in the World Baseball Classic.

The United States, Dominican Republic, Japan, and Puerto Rico have been tipped as favourites for the World Baseball Classic title in the 20-team competition which is set to run from tomorrow until March 21.

A concert is set to take place to mark matches in the World Baseball Classic tournament coming to Miami in the United States.

Disadvantaged children have been given the chance to play baseball with the Czech national baseball squad, now known as Czechia, before it flies out to compete in the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo next month.

Former Israeli baseball player Ben Wanger has spoken of his determination to make an "impactful change on the local community" in preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.