Murray relishes ‘different’ atmosphere in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Adjusting quickly to the Olympic atmosphere and its unfamiliar environment will be key for Andy Murray as he bids to defend the title he won in London four years ago, the world number two has said.
Former Ferrari driver Amon dies aged 73
(Reuters) – Former Ferrari driver Chris Amon, often described as one of the best in Formula One never to have won a race, has died at the age of 73 after a battle with cancer, family of the New Zealand motorsport great said on Wednesday.
Nadal ready to play in all three events in Rio
(Reuters) – Spain’s Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will compete in all three tennis events at the Rio Olympics despite being not at his best after being sidelined with a wrist injury since May.
Expanded UCI WorldTour travels to new roads
(Reuters) – The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced an expanded WorldTour calendar for 2017 that will see the series host premier level races in five countries, including Britain and the United States, for a first time.
Pele asked to light Rio pyre, checks with sponsors
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Pele has been invited to light the Olympic pyre for the Rio Games on Friday but the Brazilian soccer great is checking with his sponsors to see if he is free to lead the torch ceremony in the Maracana stadium.
Athletes say Village much improved but gripes remain
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Despite lingering issues with plumbing and laundry, athletes and training staff say the Olympic Village is much improved, nine days after blocked toilets and exposed wiring forced the Australian team to move.
Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium security lax
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil said on Tuesday it was deploying the military to patrol the emblematic tourist sites in Rio de Janeiro to guard against the “minimal” chance of an attack, though security at the Olympic stadium appeared slack three day…
Doping: Blanket Russia ban would have been ‘nuclear option’ – IOC’s Bach
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A blanket ban on Russia at the Rio de Janeiro Games would have had devastating consequences, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Tuesday, defending his organisation’s decision to allow some Russians …
Hockey : U.S. women eager to put ghosts of London to rest
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Four years after finishing last at the London Olympics, the U.S. women’s hockey team are hoping a revamped training program will help exorcise the ghost of that performance and perhaps earn a spot on the podium in Rio de Jane…
Tennis : Wawrinka pulls out and Groth gets call
BERNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – World number four Stan Wawrinka has pulled out of the tennis competition at this month’s Rio Olympics because of injury.
