American Eaton retains decathlon title

IMAGE: Ashton Eaton of the United States celebrates winning gold overall after the men's decathlon. Photograph: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images. American Ashton Eaton won his second straight......

'WADA not fit for purpose, should be replaced'

'I just think WADA should be kicked into touch and we should have some people that are representing the athlete and the spirit of sport. A new body should be set up because the one there isn't fit......

Laureus cancels World Sports Awards in Rio de Janeiro

Laureus have cancelled plans to host their World Sports Awards in Rio de Janeiro this year, the foundation said on Wednesday."Laureus and the state of Rio de Janeiro have agreed that the 2014......

Athletics: It ain't easy...less than 10 percent of champions retain title

IMAGE: Usain Bolt dances samba at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Nacho Doce/Reuters. Usain Bolt has somewhat skewed the picture by making it look so easy but when it comes to......

Who will light the Olympic flame tonight? Bannister or...

With the finish line fast approaching, Roger Bannister has broken away from the pack and is now the bookmakers' clear front runner to light the Olympic cauldron later Friday. British bookmaker......