The USA continue their charge for an eighth successive women's basketball Olympic gold medal by beating Nigeria 88-74 to reach the semi-finals.
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As a row over eligibility continues to overshadow boxing at the Olympics, we take a detailed look at the background to the dispute.
Ethiopia is still counting the cost of a two-year war in the country, with around 100 athletes among the casualties of the conflict.
Ethiopia is still counting the cost of a two-year war in the country, with around 100 athletes among the casualties of the conflict.
Ethiopia is still counting the cost of a two-year war in the country, with around 100 athletes among the casualties of the conflict.
Police urge the public to stop circulating the video and remain calm as they investigate.
Niger follows Mali's lead, signalling a burgeoning rift with Kyiv.
Niger follows Mali's lead, signalling a burgeoning rift with Kyiv.
Eliud Kipchoge will have to deal with the weather and a hilly course if he is to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon.
Eliud Kipchoge will have to deal with the weather and a hilly course if he is to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon.