Scotland's John Higgins has put himself on course for a spot in the final of the World Snooker Championship after an excellent quarter-final performance against Kyren Wilson at the Crucible in Sheffield today.

Russia’s Anastasia Bratchikova ensured home fans went home with something to smile about by claiming the women’s under 68 kilogram title at the European Wrestling Championships in Kaspiysk.

Great Britain’s competition debutant Rosalind Canter upset the odds to finish top of the dressage rankings on day one of the Badminton Horse Trials.

The world's best divers are competing in the Russian city of Kazan for the next three days on the final leg of the 2018 FINA Diving World Series.

Pakistani squash legend Jahangir Khan has been honoured with an Outstanding Achievement in Sport Award at the recent Asian Awards in London.

Harouna Maiga has been elected as the new President of the Mali Basketball Federation (FMBB), it has been announced.

The world’s best ice hockey teams will fight for the right to be crowned world champions at the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship in the Danish capital Copenhagen and the city of Herning.

More than 5,000 people took part in the Zhangjiakou International Half Marathon in preparation for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Brazil finished top of the medals table with a blistering performance at the Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed) 2018 Montreal World Open.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) have announced that the organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will host a welcome evening for them on May 14.

South African middle-distance Caster Semenya has hit back at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) following the introduction of a new ruling that will force certain female athletes to take medication to reduce their testosterone levels, which could end the 27-year-old’s reign at the top.

Great Britain’s Oliver Townend, recently crowned International Equestrian Federation (FEI) world number one eventer, will be looking to win the coveted Rolex Grand Slam with a victory at the Badminton Horse Trials due to start tomorrow. 

Slovakia's Veronika Vadovičová will be hoping to return to the top of the podium at the World Shooting Para Sport Championships in Cheongju after failing to medal at the Al Ain World Cup in March.

Spanish municipality Santa Susanna is getting ready to host the European Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships at the Florida Park Hotel.