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......

Rio authorities powerless to halt Neymar party

Photograph: Kind Courtesy, Neymar Jr/Instagram Neymar has been asked to appear before Rio de Janeiro state prosecutors 'urgently' to give a statement regarding reports he is holding a five-day......

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

To play farewell exhibition matches after 2018 FIFA World Cup Former Brazil and Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho, who won the World Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and World Player of the......

'High level of risk' at the Rio Olympics...

Rio subway line may not be finished before Games ‘There is a risk of the work not being finished’ IMAGE: Construction continues at the Olympic Park for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in......

Brazil police stop US swimmers from boarding flight home

IMAGE: Ryan Lochte of the United States addresses a press conference. Photograph: Matt Hazlett/Getty Images. Federal police in Brazil stopped US Olympic swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger from......