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Rio Olympics finally represents the whole world, including millions with no country
“The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of humankind, with a view to…
Brazil leaves crisis behind in rousing Rio Games opening
Brazil unfurled a vast canvas celebrating its rainforest and the creative energy of its wildly diverse population…
Three Egyptian swimmers qualified to Rio 2016 Olympics
Three Egyptian swimmers have been qualified to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games after winning medals in various…
Nike to quit golf equipment business
Nike is getting out of the golf equipment business, a surprising announcement Wednesday that is sure to send Tiger…
Michael Phelps chosen to carry U.S. team flag at Rio Olympics
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 18 gold medals among his career haul of 22, was chosen…
Nadal may not be able to represent Spain at Rio Games
Rafael Nadal has conceded he is not yet sure that he will be able to represent Spain at the Rio Olympics as his…
Bryan brothers quit Rio Games citing health concerns
Americans Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful doubles team in men's tennis history, have pulled out of the…
The Syrian refugee who swam for her life – all the way to Rio Olympics
There are those whose footsteps we would not want to follow, whose shoes we would not want to be in - yet we strive…
Stoke signs Egyptian teenager Sobhi from Al Ahly Football club for £5 mln
Stoke City made their first close-season signing by swooping on Monday for winger Ramadan Sobhi from Egyptian club…
Russia escapes IOC blanket ban for Rio Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected clarion calls for Russia to be banned from next month's Rio…