U.S. gold medal winner charged over false robbery claim
RIO DE JANEIRO: The Brazilian authorities have charged US swimming star Ryan Lochte with making… Read More
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Rio Olympics
TV presenter battling for life at Rio hospital after rare infection
RIO DE JANEIRO: Television sports presenter Charlie Webster has been admitted to a hospital after contracting a… Read More
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Olympics: Kenya, Brazil clinch gold in athletics, pole vault
RIO DE JANEIRO: David Rudisha sealed a historic Olympic 800m double as Shaunae Miller's audacious… Read More
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Egyptian judoka sent home over handshake refusal with Israeli
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby has been sent home from the… Read More
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Michael Phelps signs off with 23 golds
RIO DE JANEIRO: A classic Michael Phelps performance ended the swimming legend's career with 23… Read More
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Michael Phelps gives ‘cupping’ a boost in China
BEIJING: Star US swimmer Michael Phelps has captured headlines in Rio's Olympic pool this week… Read More
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Military training helps Pakistani shooters reach Rio
ISLAMABAD: Two members of the small Pakistani contingent participating at the Rio Olympics have the… Read More
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After Ali, where is next US boxing hero?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: They have the most champions in Olympic boxing history and Muhammad… Read More
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Depleted Pakistan make up the numbers in Rio Olympics
KARACHI, PAKISTAN: When 206 nations march past during the Rio Olympics opening ceremony, a seven-athlete… Read More
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Nadal still doubtful over Rio participation
MADRID: Rafael Nadal has conceded he is not yet sure that he will be able… Read More
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Australia team safe after Rio Olympic Village fire evacuation
RIO DE JANEIRO: The Australian team said they evacuated their building at the Olympic Village… Read More
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Roger Federer to miss Rio Oympics, rest of season with injury
PARIS: Roger Federer said on Tuesday he will miss the remainder of the season, including… Read More
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Wimbledon flop behind him, says Novak Djokovic
TORONTO, CANADA: Novak Djokovic said it took him only hours to digest his early Wimbledon… Read More
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Rio Olympics: A 555-strong US squad includes record 292 women
WASHINGTON: The US Olympic Committee announced a 555-strong team for the Rio de Janeiro Games… Read More
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Rio homeless raise voice ahead of Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO: Many people walk by the homeless without looking but in Rio de… Read More
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Sports court rejects Russian appeal, bars athletes from Rio Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday dismissed a Russian appeal against… Read More
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Studies find ‘super bacteria’ in Rio’s Olympic venues, top beaches
RIO DE JANEIRO: Scientists have found dangerous drug-resistant "super bacteria" off beaches in Rio de… Read More
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Boxer Amir Khan could face ban if he fights for Pakistan at Rio Olympics
LONDON: Pakistan-origin British boxer Amir Khan could face a ban from boxing if he goes… Read More
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Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika
More than 100 medical experts, academia and scientists on Friday have called for the Rio… Read More
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Brother of Brussels suicide bomber set for Rio Olympics
BRUSSELS: Mourad Laachraoui, the brother of one of the Brussels suicide bombers, has won gold… Read More
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