olympic games

ASIAN TOUR: BNI Indonesian Masters set for December return

ASIAN TOUR: BNI Indonesian Masters set for December return

The highly rated BNI Indonesian Masters will be played once again at its traditional home, Royale Jakarta Golf Club, when it returns for its ninth edition on the Asian Tour from December 12 to 15. 22 Oct 2019
Tiger Woods targeting Tokyo Olympics

Tiger Woods targeting Tokyo Olympics

Tiger Woods is targeting the Tokyo Olympics as he seeks to add another glittering chapter to his storied career. 18 Oct 2019
Baker-Finch to lead Australian Olympic teams

Baker-Finch to lead Australian Olympic teams

Legendary Ian Baker-Finch will again captain the Australian Olympic golf team. 4 Oct 2019
All 36 Rio boxing judges stood down

All 36 Rio boxing judges stood down

Boxing governing body AIBA has sidelined all 36 referees and judges used at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. 7 Oct 2016
Aussies miss medals as Park grabs gold

Aussies miss medals as Park grabs gold

Korea’s Inbee Park has completed a remarkable recovery from injury to win an Olympic gold medal and underline her status as one of the modern greats of women’s golf. 21 Aug 2016
Boomers' semi opponent revealed

Boomers' semi opponent revealed

Australia will face Serbia in the semi-finals at Rio with the winner to progress to the gold medal game. 18 Aug 2016
Jutanugarn puts on Olympic masterclass to lead

Jutanugarn puts on Olympic masterclass to lead

Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn delivered another masterclass in a season overflowing with dominant performances to seize the first round lead of the Olympic women’s golf tournament. 18 Aug 2016
Fraser hangs on to slim Olympic lead

Fraser hangs on to slim Olympic lead

Marcus Fraser's dream campaign in Rio continues, despite his lead being trimmed to a single stroke at the halfway stage of the men’s Olympic tournament. 13 Aug 2016
Gold medallist talks police brutality

Gold medallist talks police brutality

United States swimmer Simone Manuel has spoken out about police brutality after claiming gold in the 100m freestyle ahead of Australia’s Campbell sisters. 12 Aug 2016
Phelps wins 22nd gold medal

Phelps wins 22nd gold medal

American Michael Phelps has secured his 22nd Olympic gold medal after claiming the 4x200m medley in Rio. 12 Aug 2016
Olympic bus under attack

Olympic bus under attack

A bus containing journalists and volunteers has come under suspected gunfire while travelling to an Olympic venue in Rio. 10 Aug 2016
SBW out of Olympics

SBW out of Olympics

Sonny Bill Williams’ Olympics campaign is over after the New Zealand sevens player ruptured his Achilles in his side’s opening 14-12 loss to Japan. 10 Aug 2016
Boomers stand up to USA

Boomers stand up to USA

Boomer Andrew Bogut has labelled Wednesday’s game against the United States in Rio as the ultimate challenge. 10 Aug 2016
The best of Olympic Games opening ceremonies

The best of Olympic Games opening ceremonies

With the Rio Opening Ceremony approaching, we take a look at the best of them. 5 Aug 2016
Rio mugger shot dead by Russian diplomat

Rio mugger shot dead by Russian diplomat

A mugger has been shot dead with his own gun by Russia’s vice-consul after an attempted robbery in Rio. 5 Aug 2016
US Basketball stars housed in style

US Basketball stars housed in style

The US men’s basketball team has been spared no expense with the superstars to be housed on a luxury cruise ship during their time in Rio. 2 Aug 2016
OLYMPICS: Spieth hammers another nail in Games coffin

OLYMPICS: Spieth hammers another nail in Games coffin

Jordan Spieth's Olympic withdrawal has left the men's event without any of the top-four players in the world, putting golf's future at the Games in jeopardy. Brendan James reports 12 Jul 2016
Day joins Olympic exodus over Zika virus

Day joins Olympic exodus over Zika virus

World No.1 Jason Day and this week's defending champion, Shane Lowry, have both withdrawn from the Rio Olympic Games due to concerns over the Zika virus. 29 Jun 2016
Should women's football have a co-efficient system for confederation tournament allocations?

Should women's football have a co-efficient system for confederation tournament allocations?

In the aftermath of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and as the qualification process for the 2016 Rio Olympics gets underway, it has become clear that all confederations are equal but some are more equal than others. 26 Nov 2015
Game Changer

Game Changer

London put on a Games-changer, something which could alter how, and where, major events are staged. Over to you, Rio. 24 Oct 2012