United States wins 1,000th Olympic gold medal

- Of the 1,000 gold medals, more than half have come from track and field (323) and swimming (246). IMAGE: Kathleen Baker, Lilly King, Dana Vollmer, Simone Manuel of the US pose during the medal......

Hungary's Hosszu claims second gold; wins 100m backstroke

IMAGE: Katinka Hosszu of Hungary celebrates winning Gold in the Women's 100m Backstroke. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images. Katinka Hosszu of Hungary won the women's Olympic 100 meters......

Froome has 'no issue' with exemption leak in WADA hack

'I've openly discussed my TUEs with the media and have no issues with the leak which only confirms my statements' 'In nine years as a professional I've twice required a TUE for exacerbated asthma,......

Sports Shorts: Bajrang, Pinki win gold; Sakshi disappoints

IMAGE: India's Bajrang Singh celebrates. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images Bajrang Punia won his second consecutive international gold while Sandeep Tomar had to be content with a......

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Hamilton can equal pole record, take F1 lead in Hungary IMAGE:  Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images If all goes to plan for Lewis......