olympic highlights
Ryan Lochte Says He Lied to NBC About Being Robbed Because He Was Still Drunk On Air
It's not like he was making excuses to a fellow frat bro for pissing on his bed—this is the whole country of Brazil.
Rio Police Tear Gas and Pepper Spray Protesters on Olympic Torch Route
In the latest public setback for the Rio Olympics, police have been filmed forcibly clearing a poor suburb of Duque de Caxias in preparation for the Olympic torch’s passing.
Lizzie Armitstead Launches Impassioned Self-Defence Over Missed Drugs Tests
The champion cyclist has claimed that she “hates dopers” and hit out at “sensationalised headlines” in an official statement.
South Sudanese Refugee Deselected Ahead of Rio 2016, Coach Calls For Formal Investigation
Despite being the reigning South Sudanese 200m champion, Mangar Makur Chuot has been controversially rejected by his country’s Olympic committee.
English Heritage Lobby To Have Jousting Included In The Olympics, Claim To Be “Deadly Serious”
Don’t mess with English Heritage, lads, because they are deadly serious about medieval sports.
Court of Arbitration for Sport Rejects Russia’s Appeal Against Olympic Doping Ban
Russia's appeal related to the ban imposed by the IAAF in late 2015, after evidence of widespread, state-sponsored doping was uncovered.
WADA Report Confirms Government-Aided Doping Program in Russia
A WADA-commissioned report confirms an extensive Russian government doping coverup and program.
Russian Whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova Set To Compete at Rio 2016 Under Neutral Flag
Stepanova played a crucial part in exposing the Russian doping scandal ahead of the Olympics, and will now take part as a neutral athlete.
Body Parts Wash Up on Shore of Rio Olympics Beach Volleyball Venue
There has been a sharp rise in crime in Rio ahead of the Olympics, while police forces are currently struggling with internal strikes and crippling financial problems.
Champion Pole Vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva Claims Russia’s Olympics Ban Breaches Her Human Rights
Russia’s athletics team is currently suspended from international competition, owing to evidence of systematic doping.
Olympic Shooter Has Gun Licence Suspended After Being Charged With Firearms Offences
Australian gold medallist Michael Diamond was reportedly arrested after a domestic dispute, before being charged with drink driving and failing to keep a firearm safe.