India hockey captain slams racist abuse of Dalit player’s family
Family of a player targeted by youth, saying Dalits in the team were to blame for the bronze-medal play-off.
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Durant takes USA past France for Tokyo Olympics basketball gold
The US capture a fourth straight Olympic gold medal after beating France.
Kenya’s Jepchirchir wins women’s marathon with late burst
Two-time world half marathon champion came out on top in close race with world record holder and compatriot.
The ‘Nolympians’ giving the IOC a run for its money
Activists say the sports are incidental to the money-making opportunities offered by the extravaganza.
Olympics: Italy and Jamaica take sprint relay golds at Tokyo 2020
Canada win women's football gold, while Kenya's Faith Kipyegon beats Sifan Hassan retaining women's 1,500 metres title.
Messi to leave Barcelona due to ‘financial, structural obstacles’
Striker to leave Spanish club despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract.
Belarus Olympian describes Tokyo ordeal after arriving in Poland
Tsimanouskaya says she was warned by relatives not to return to Belarus following standoff with coaches.
India beat Germany for 1st men’s Olympic hockey medal in 41 years
Former hockey greats end four-decade medal drought with 5-4 win over Germany to secure bronze at the Tokyo Games.
Making Olympic debut, karate fights for future place in Games
Martial art has been snubbed three times before and will not be part of Paris 2024, despite its popularity in France.
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen visits Inter Milan teammates
Eriksen collapsed in the first half of Denmark's opening match at the European Championship in June.
‘Best moment of Tokyo 2020’: Reaction to shared Olympics gold
Social media reaction to scenes in Tokyo when Qatar's Barshim and Italy's Tamberi decided to share gold.
Simone Biles to make her Olympics return on Tuesday
Biles's return, shared gold in the high jump and other latest updates from the Tokyo Games.
Qatar’s Barshim, Italy’s Tamberi share Olympic high jump gold
Rare shared gold came as Qatar's Mutaz Barshim and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi tied on 2.37-metre clearances in Tokyo.
Belarus Olympic athlete says taken to airport against her wishes
Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she is 'safe' after accusing her national team of trying to remove her from Japan.
Italy’s Jacobs wins men’s 100 metres gold at Tokyo Olympics
Lamont Marcell Jacobs wins gold, Fred Kerley of the US takes silver, and Canada's Andre de Grasse takes bronze.
Tokyo Olympics: Germany’s Zverev wins men’s singles tennis gold
The 24-year-old beat Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-1 to become the first German man to win singles Olympic gold.
Weightlifter Fares Elbakh wins Qatar’s first Olympic gold
Elbakh set two new Games records in Tokyo as he won Qatar’s sixth Olympic medal and second in weightlifting.
Thompson-Herah leads Jamaican sweep in women’s Olympic 100m
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah wins gold in Tokyo 2020 women's 100m final with the second-fastest time in history.
Injured Djokovic leaves Tokyo Olympics empty-handed
World number one tennis player lost singles bronze play-off to Busta before withdrawing from mixed doubles.
India ‘warning cricketers’ against playing in Kashmir tournament
Players, organisers allege threats issued against cricketers for upcoming league in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.