RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN PARIS: Rory McIlroy believes a gold medal at the Paris Olympics would arguably represent his biggest success of the past 10 years.
EXCLUSIVE BY ISAAN KHAN IN PHILADELPHIA: When the news of Chido Obi-Martin's expected exit from Arsenal broke, the feeling outside of the north London club centred in a certain direction.
Logan Martin has breezed through BMX freestyle qualifying with the third-best score in a welcome return to form for the reigning Olympic champion.
The South Australian, 21, lost a razor-close split decision to reigning world champion Nurbek Oralbay in Paris, despite pushing the Kazakh all the way in an absorbing three-round contest.
LEWIS STEELE in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : He might still have a baby face and carry himself with the innocence of youth - but Harvey Elliott is no kid any more.
Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Phil Thompson paid their respects at the scene of the Southport stabbing on Tuesday as the town continues to grieve in the aftermath of the tragic knife rampage.
Ibrahimovic later shared the clip via his Instagram account alongside the caption: 'Just a friendly game'. But the relationship between Guardiola and Ibrahimovic has been famously unfriendly.
According to organisers, the white and gold logo, which resembles both a flame and a ladies' face has several meanings which 'reflect a part of the French identity and values.'
Not all heroes wear capes, as one speedo-wearing Olympic lifeguard proved during the preliminary women's 100-meter breaststroke race in Paris over the weekend.
DAVID COVERDALE AT LA CONCORDE: Charlotte Worthington insisted she had achieved her dream by even making it to the Paris Olympics.
USA Rugby sensation Ilona Maher's brilliant scoring run against Japan is inspiring NFL players back in the States, including new Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry.
Olympic Games organisers have wilted to pressure from athletes and ordered more than 700kg of eggs and a tonne of extra meat to replace fake meat meals and non-dairy options.
The 25-year-old's nerveless display on the pommel horse helped Nedoroscik win bronze alongside teammates Frederick Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda and Asher Hong.
MIKE KEEGAN: Carl Hester - team-mate and mentor to Charlotte Dujardin - has called for forgiveness after she was banned from the Olympics.
City have lost both of their opening pre-season matches, losing 4-3 to Celtic last week, before suffering a 3-2 defeat by AC Milan on Saturday.
A number of athletes have fumed over the Olympic village, which has been blasted as 'woke' for offering cardboard beds, rooms without air conditioning and predominantly vegan food.
On Tuesday, the men's triathlon was postponed because of concerns over water quality in the river following a $1.5 billion cleaning effort.
The Aussies looked impossible to stop in France having steamrolled their opposition leading up to Tuesday's semi-final against the Canadians.
The former Premier League striker led Maccabi Tel-Aviv to their first title since 2020, ending Maccabi Haifa's run of three consecutive Israeli Premier League titles.
The 28-year-old booked his place in the final with an accomplished performance in the morning heats, and kept his cool under pressure in the scorching afternoon sun.
He has flown to Paris to support his former teammates, as well as his girlfriend Emma McKeon - Australia's most decorated Olympian - as they attempt to take home a haul of medals.
Sometimes even Simone Biles can use some words of encouragement. Thankfully, teammate Jade Carey had her back following a post on social media.
Chalmers, despite being aged 26 - an elder statesman in swimming terms - says his belief has never wavered that he can add more gold to his Olympic medal collection.
Two boxers who were banned from the world championships for being deemed biologically male have been cleared to compete at the Olympics as women.
Basketball fans were quick to show they have not forgotten or forgiven former Australian basketball star Liz Cambage for her alleged racist remarks to Nigerian players.
