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The USOC said it will look at 'any potential consequences for the athletes.'

Romil Patel Aug 19, 2016

The two US Olympic swimmers have been accused of falsely reporting a crime.

Nicole Rojas Aug 19, 2016

The two were with fellow swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen when they were allegedly robbed at gunpoint in Rio.

Nicole Rojas Aug 18, 2016

The Team GB sailing pair only have to finish the final event to secure gold in Rio.

George Flood Aug 17, 2016

Transgender star confirmed the news via her Twitter profile.

Lucia Binding Aug 17, 2016

Former president of football's governing body died after battle with pneumonia.

Tom Porter Aug 16, 2016

Islam El Shehaby said he cannot shake the hand of anyone from Israel 'for personal reasons.'

Romil Patel Aug 16, 2016

Darya Safai was holding a sign that read: 'Let Iranian women enter their stadiums'.

Priyanka Mogul Aug 14, 2016

Portugal face Germany in the Men's football quarter-final clash on Saturday.

Naveen Ullal Aug 13, 2016

Unlawful killings and other police abuses persist as culprits are rarely brought to justice.

César Muñoz Acebes Aug 11, 2016

The pair claim great Britain's first ever diving gold medal in Rio.

Nick Howson Aug 10, 2016

The Scot wins a medal after a yuko in the bronze medal fight with Bernadette Graf.

Nick Howson Aug 10, 2016

The Stoke-on-Trent canoeist produced an error-free run to take a stunning victory.

Nick Howson Aug 10, 2016

An all-British clash sees Smith prevail with a 100% record.

Nick Howson Aug 10, 2016

Portugal face Algeria in the Men's football event at the Rio 2016 Olympics on Wednesday.

Naveen Ullal Aug 09, 2016

Argentina face Honduras in the men's football event at the Rio 2016 Olympics on Wednesday.

Naveen Ullal Aug 09, 2016

Adam Peaty and Jazmin Carlin romp to podium in Rio but outlook is bleak for Team GB medal haul.

Staff Reporter Aug 08, 2016

Said posted a video on Facebook from his hospital bed as he recovers from a broken leg.

Priya Joshi Aug 07, 2016

Portugal face Honduras in the Rio 2016 Olympics on Sunday.

Naveen Ullal Aug 07, 2016

Malicious content via social media and mobile apps rose by 60% in the two months leading up to the Games.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Aug 06, 2016

IBTimes UK shares the best Instagram posts by Olympic athletes getting ready for Rio 2016.

David Sim Aug 05, 2016

Brazilian star had been due to light the iconic Olympic flame in the stadium.

Brendan Cole Aug 05, 2016

The young royals show their support for British athletes as they urge them to 'Bring on the Great!'

Priya Joshi Aug 05, 2016

Germany face Mexico in the men's football event on Thursday.

Naveen Ullal Aug 04, 2016

Honduras face Algeria in the Men's football at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday.

Naveen Ullal Aug 04, 2016

Senior officials within the sport have alleged that there some of the referees and judges "will be corrupted".

Arjun Devgan Aug 02, 2016

The Olympics' ancient birthplace has been battered by economic misery since Athens hosted the games in 2004.

Nikolia Apostolou Aug 01, 2016

Much-awaited opening ceremony takes place on Friday 5 August.

Ken Hanscom Aug 01, 2016

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games is scheduled to start on 5 August.

Arjun Devgan Jul 30, 2016

History shows pre-Games worries are nothing new and are quickly forgotten.

Steve Busfield Jul 29, 2016