
Sixteen of 17 Russian wrestlers were cleared to compete in the Rio Olympics by international governing body United World Wrestling…
South Korea’s Moon Dae-sung has been suspended as a member of the International Olympic Committee over allegations that he plagiarized…
Britain’s Andy Murray, bristling with confidence after ending a three-year wait for another grand slam title at Wimbledon…
Germany might be the twice Olympic champions defending their title in men’s field hockey but top-ranked Australia will be the…
With Japanese grapplers Saori Yoshida and Kaori Icho on course for fourth successive gold medals in their respective classes…
Taekwondo’s battle for relevance at the Olympics continues at the Rio de Janeiro Games, with tournament organisers introducing coloured pants…
European nations have long cleaned up at Olympic handball but at the Rio de Janeiro Games, their dominance may be…
Olympic fencing in Rio de Janeiro promises dramatic duels in a storied rivalry.
Cementing legacy will be on the mind of a select group of Olympic shooters, including an American trio, when they…
In Brazil it is often said that volleyball is the country’s favorite sport, because soccer is a religion.
Elite level sport rarely produces ‘sure things’ but the New Zealand men’s pair will hope to justify that label when…
Sweden’s Henrik Stenson and the United States’ Bubba Watson will be vying for a gold medal in golf’s return to…
Gold medals in the sprint canoe events in Rio are up for grabs after a doping scandal barred some of…
The International Olympic Committee warned organizers of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro five years ago that construction contracts…
Brazilian officials have announced a new arrest on terrorism charges, saying that a man living in Rio de Janeiro state…
After the second failed dope test involving Narsingh Yadav ahead of his expected Olympic run, a NADA panel lawyer said…
How does the mom of Usain Bolt help the world’s fastest man keep his cool?
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