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Team GB runner angrily confronts rival after falling on final straight of 5000m race

India's star wrestler disqualified before gold medal fight after coming in overweight

It means despite being assured a silver medal at least, Phogat will not be eligible for a medal at all – and will be ranked last under the rules.

'Worms' found in Olympic Village food, Peaty says as athletes criticise accommodation

Olympics organisers in Paris are under fire from athletes, who cite issues such as uncomfortable beds and hot rooms without air conditioning.

Twickenham renamed after 115 years in controversial move

The home of England Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, has been renamed after over 100 years of hosting the sport in a controversial move.

Simone Biles misses out on fourth gold of Paris 2024 Olympics

USA gymnast Simone Biles has taken home a silver medal in the women's floor exercise, as her campaign of redemption concluded at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe dies aged 55

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away,” the ECB said.

Amber Rutter wins Olympic skeet shooting silver three months after giving birth

She claimed silver in a sudden-death shoot-off and was surprised by her husband James and baby Tommy, who made the trip to France.

Gold medal success was my redemption story, says Co Down gymnast Rhys McClenaghan

The Co Down gymnast won gold in the gymnastics pommel horse final in Paris on Saturday.

Premier League football fans urged to watch out for major ticket scams

Last season people lost £177 on average, with some fans losing more than £1,000, Lloyds Bank said.

There is ‘something about Skibbereen’, says coach as club rowers retain gold at Olympics

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy defended their Olympic title in the men’s lightweight double sculls.

Great Britain third in medal table after equestrian team strike gold

Team GB are now in third place overall, with 25 medals – nine gold and eight of both silver and bronze.

Bryony Page wins trampoline gold for Team GB

The Sheffield trampolinist completed her set of Olympic medals on Friday.

Tributes to Andy Murray pour in as his career ends with Olympic defeat

The Scot’s final match – alongside Dan Evans – was a 6-2 6-4 defeat by Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul.

Families of Team GB rowers 'in awe' of their Olympic gold win

The team’s loved ones travelled to Paris to support them, including a 54-strong group of Hannah Scott’s family and friends.

Matt Richards' father hails 'very special' Team GB 4×200m relay quartet

The quartet bagged Team GB’s first Olympic gold in the pool of the 2024 games.