SPORTS

The Games will kick off with the opening ceremony at 8pm Rio time on Friday 5 August.

The Argentinian says his compatriot Erik Lamela speaks highly of the Serie A giants.

The 32-year-old star has been forced to train with the club's under-21s since returning from Euro 2016.

The 21-year-old demonstrated his ability with a goal for Japan in their Olympic opener against Nigeria.

French forward is looking forward to filling void left by Kevin Gameiro.

The 23-year-old Frenchman has been linked with a £100m return to Old Trafford this summer.

Prolific England U19 international joins Jonathan Kodjia in Lee Johnson's attack at Ashton Gate.

From airline staff to 90s tracksuits, the Olympiads end up in some questionnable looks.

Hammers boss open to using Diafra Sakho despite failed move to West Brom.

Boxer due to fight on 6 August will be held in jail for 15 days as police conduct attempted rape investigation.

MRI tests showed 23 out of 60 ineligible to play in Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.

The duo previously fought at UFC 100, when Bisping was on the wrong end of a truly savage knockout.

Paul Barber insists that terms had been agreed with both Tottenham and the player before late gazumping.

Neymar, Jordi Alba, Samuel Umtiti, Andre Gomes and Rafinha Alcantar are the five first-team absentees.

The 46-year-old was made world football governing body's new president in February.

Riyad Mahrez scored 17 goals to help take Leicester to the PL title last season.

German coach will attempt to create continuity at Anfield despite signing seven new players.

London 2012 gold medal winners Germany face Canada in their opening game on 6 August.

Much of Recife's four-million populace live in abject poverty with no access to anti-Zika remedies.

Reports in Italy are claiming that the Serie A side are set to secure his services.

Slaven Bilic's side are one step away from sealing their place in the group stage.

World number 1 team Australia open their campaign against Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand on 6 August.

Poland international claimed in April that Jurgen Klopp wanted him at Anfield.

Former Olympic silver medalist Colin Jackson looks ahead to the Games in Brazil.

Great Britain begin their Rio Olympics hockey campaign against Belgium on 6 August.

Manchester City face Steaua Bucharest and Celtic entertain Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel.

India begin their Rio Olympics hockey campaign against Ireland on 6 August.

Shkodran Mustafi is currently in England with Valencia on their pre-season tour.

The golfing star's swift fall from grace means he is unlikely to match Jack Nicklaus' major record.