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Pele will not light Olympic flame
Brazil football legend Pele will not light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's opening ceremony in Rio
5 August 2016, 22:03 PM
Rio, where two worlds collide
Getting your way around in Rio is an exhausting experience in itself. Here people hardly speak English, which makes your job
5 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Brilliant Kim sets 72-arrow world record
South Korea's Kim Woo-Jin makes the most of perfect shooting conditions to set a 72-arrow world record in the Olympic archery event.
5 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Brazilians get one over Argentina
Brazilians do love their football. And it seems they do love to hate Argentina, or at least Argentine football teams.
5 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Rio carnival begins
The carnival capital of Rio de Janeiro will host a glittering Olympics opening ceremony party at the iconic Maracana Stadium on
5 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus carries the flame
Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has taken the Olympic Torch as it makes the epic journey across Rio de Janeiro to light the cauldron of the Rio Games 2016.
5 August 2016, 10:06 AM
US NBA stars open Rio gold chase against China
It would be easy for the US team of NBA stars to overlook China in Saturday's opening game of the Rio Olympics after routing the Asians twice in pre-Games exhibitions.
5 August 2016, 09:28 AM
Brazil booed off as Neymar flops in South Africa stalemate
Brazil and superstar Neymar are booed off as their quest for a maiden Olympic football gold medal begins with a 0-0 draw against 10-man South Africa.
5 August 2016, 06:40 AM
Brazilian exoticism to highlight opening
The football event of the Rio Olympics 2016 may have already kicked off, but the real deal starts in earnest on Friday when the
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Phelps wants clean sport
Michael Phelps, the most medalled Olympian of all time, questions on Wednesday whether he had ever swum in a 'clean' sport.
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Djokovic glad to see Russia
Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic says he is happy that Russia avoided a blanket Olympic Games ban but admits the scandal was a dark episode for sport.
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Russians in show of defiance
Russian Olympians turn out in force to see their flag raised over the athletes' village in Rio on Wednesday.
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Theft prone Village
Security at Rio's Olympic Village is handed a further blow Wednesday when Danish athletes reveal they had items stolen.
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Gatlin to feel 'full wrath'
Usain Bolt is promising to let American sprinter Justin Gatlin "feel his full wrath" as he zones in on an unprecedented treble of gold medals.
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
'Entrepreneurial spirit fostered by sports'
Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has lauded the International Olympic Committee (IOC), saying the Olympic
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Marta dazzles fans
They share similar heavy burdens of expectation, but Brazil women's coach Vadao insists there is no battle between star
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Shakil up to third
International Master Abu Sufian Shakil returns to winning ways in the Commonwealth Games, beating Sri Lankan Priyankara.
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Fever not yet contagious
There is something amiss about Rio de Janeiro at the moment. With less than 24 hours to the opening ceremony of the 2016
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
American rivals to feel 'full wrath' of Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt is promising to let American sprinter Justin Gatlin "feel his full wrath" as he zones in on an unprecedented treble-treble of gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
4 August 2016, 07:41 AM
Brazil thrash China 3-0 in the opening day's match
Brazil's women footballers ensured the opening day of action at Rio 2016 was a happy one for the hosts with a 3-0 win over China on Wednesday.
3 August 2016, 22:53 PM