Rio 2016: Brazil scores first Olympic men’s football gold
Brazil have won the Olympic gold in the men's football tournament for the first time in their history. The hosts beat Germany on penalties at the Maracana stadium.…
More Russians banned from Rio Olympics
The International Canoe Federation bans five Russians from the Rio Olympics including a defending champion.…
India’s Rio-bound wrestler Yadav fails doping test
An Indian wrestler due to compete at the Rio Olympics has tested positive for a banned steroid.…
Ten arrested in Brazil over alleged ISIL links ahead of Rio Olympics
Ten people have been arrested in Brazil on suspicion of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). They have been accused of planning attacks on the upcoming…
Rio 2016 Olympics: President Buhari receives Team Nigeria
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New Brazil coach to meet Neymar before deciding team’s captain for Olympics
Brazil Olympic coach Rogerio Micale says he must meet Neymar for the first time before deciding on who captains their Olympic football team.…
New Brazil coach to meet Neymar before deciding team’s captain for Olympics
Brazil Olympic coach Rogerio Micale says he must meet Neymar for the first time before deciding on who captains their Olympic football team.…
Team USA unfazed by Zika threat in 2016 Olympics
United States swimming stars Natalie Coughlin and Missy Franklin on Monday shrugged off the possible threat posed by the Zika virus to athletes at August's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro as team…
Team USA unfazed by Zika threat in 2016 Olympics
United States swimming stars Natalie Coughlin and Missy Franklin on Monday shrugged off the possible threat posed by the Zika virus to athletes at August's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro as team…