Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Japan's Yuki Kawauchi crosses the finish line to win the men's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon.Photograph:......

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

IMAGE: Larry Nassar, centre, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, turns to address his victims in the courtroom during his sentencing......

USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban

IMAGE: Judoka Kayla Harrison poses for a portrait at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit at The Beverly Hilton Hotel (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Harry How/Getty Images The......

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

Trump trying to divide us, cries NBA star LeBron James even as Cowboys, Cardinals link arms amid anthem protests    IMAGE: Cleveland Cavaliers' forward LeBron James has come down hard on......

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......