Records, comebacks and swimming's new idol in Rio
The United States swimming team began the Rio Olympics hoping to break their record of 33 medals at a single edition of the Games.
Russian Chakvetadze takes 85kg title, Cuban Lopez bags 130kg title
Russian wrestler Davit Chakvetadze upset top-ranked Ukrainian Zhan Beleniuk in the men's Greco-Roman 85kg final at the Rio Olympic Games on Monday when Cuba's Mijain Lopez clinched the 130kg title.
Italian cyclist Viviani wins the men's Omnium at Rio Olympics
Elia Viviani of Italy won the cycling track men's Omnium in the Rio Olympic Velodrome here on Monday.
Egyptian judoka sent home for refusing handshake with Israeli opponent
An Egyptian judo athlete has been sent home after refusing to shake his Israeli opponent's hand, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Monday.
Jebet wins gold in women's 3,000m steeplechase
Bahrain teenager Ruth Jebet took gold in the women's 3,000m steeplechase on Monday, narrowly missing the world record.
Gene doping test is in place, IOC
An effective gene doping test has been invented, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said at the sideline of the Rio Olympic Games on Monday.
Online broadcasting proves to be lucrative
Chinese online broadcasting platforms are facing increasingly fierce competition, with some courting Olympic athletes and entertainment superstars for their shows to publicize themselves, while analysts say online e-sports broadcasting and industry broadcasting are more likely to win in the long run.
CAS allows Russia's Klishina to compete in Rio
The Court Of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) on Monday upheld an appeal by Russian long jumper Darya Klishina against her ban from the ongoing Rio Olympics by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
Table tennis players, ball manufacturer blast 'untrue' New York Times report
Players and the manufacturer who provided the official ball to the Olympic table tennis tournament accused a New York Times report of being "exaggerated and untrue" on Sunday.
Phelps: No chance of comeback
Swimmer Michael Phelps said on Sunday that his success at the Rio Olympics ensured he could retire without any regrets, as he ruled out a return to competition.
Romance strikes Olympic Games as Chinese divers get engaged in Rio
A couple of Chinese divers put on one of the most romantic scenes in the Olympic history, with a marriage proposal in front of thousands of people at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center here on Sunday.
Cuba, Russia bag gold medals on opening day of wrestling
Reigning world champion Ismael Borrero Molina of Cuba overpowered Japan's Shinobu Ota to win the men's 59kg Greco-Roman wrestling final on Sunday when Russian Roman Vlasov successfully defended the 75kg title at the Rio Olympic Games.
Italy becomes biggest winner in Rio Olympic shooting
The Rio Olympic shooting concluded all its finals after Italian Niccolo Campriani won the men's 50m rifle three positions on Sunday, enabling Italy to become the biggest winner by taking four out of the 15 gold medals on offer, and collected a total of seven medals.
British Whitlock wins two gymnastic golds in one day at Rio Olympics
Max Whitlock of Britain won both the men's floor exercise and pommel horse finals here on Sunday at the Rio Olympic Games.
British Whitlock wins pommel horse final at Rio Olympics
Max Whitlock of Britain won his second Olympic gold at the Rio Games as he edged teammate Louis Smith in the men's pommel horse final here on Sunday.
Italian Campriani wins 2nd shooting title at Rio Olympics
Niccolo Campriani won the men's 50m rifle three positions with 458.8 points, bagging the fourth Rio Olympic shooting gold medal for Team Italy on Sunday.
Kenya's Sumgong wins women's Olympic marathon
Jemima Sumgong claimed Kenya's first gold medal of the Rio Olympics on Sunday by winning the women's marathon.
US storms to 24 golds at Rio Olympics
The United States continued their haul of gold medals at the Rio Olympics on Saturday on back of strong performances in swimming, athletics and rowing.