Turkish tennis officials Serkan Aslan and Mehmet Ulker have been banned for life after being found guilty of offences under the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) code of conduct.

Croatian Handball Federation (CHF) officials have informed the International Handball Federation (IHF) of their intention to be a candidate for the 2025 Men’s World Championship, after meeting the world governing body’s President Hassan Moustafa.

Goalball UK are leading a campaign to get more sighted people involved in the sport at club level to help continue its growth across the country.

Beijing 2022 will unveil their emblem for the Winter Olympic Games in the second half of 2017, organisers have said.

Ireland’s Colin Lynch is to become the first to make an attempt for the International Cycling Union (UCI) hour record after regulations were extended to include Para-cycling.

More than 200 Olympians and Paralympians from Rio 2016 have participated in Los Angeles 2024’s seventh athlete town hall meeting, to give their feedback on their Games plan.

Construction on Japan’s National Stadium is due to begin in December after the Government today approved a contract with a joint venture to build the showpiece venue for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

American Brady Ellison maintained his place at the top of the men’s recurve qualification standings after the second day of the World Archery Field Championships in Bray in Ireland.

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill into law which would provide up to $250 million (£192 million/€222 million) in state financial support as part of Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Rome’s bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games has moved a further step closer to being officially scrapped after the City Council voted in favour of backing Mayor Virginia Raggi’s decision not to support it.

The World Rowing Federation (FISA) have agreed a four-year renewal of their partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which covers media rights for their premier competitions.

Morelia City has been announced as the host of the 2017 International Federation of Sport for Para-athletes with an Intellectual Disability (INAS) Swimming Championships.

Turin 2006 Olympic gold medallist Anja Schneiderheinze has announced her retirement from bobsleigh, as the German star is expecting a baby.

Skate Canada have announced the death of Olympic figure skating silver medallist Frances Dafoe at the age of 86.