Rio 2016 football: Maracana's new grass pitch 'ready for action' as Olympic football tournament moves to iconic stadium
The Maracanã, which hosted the Olympic Games opening ceremony, has a new playing surface
Mark Cavendish second to Italy's Elia Viviani in men's omnium at Rio 2016
In the 'decathlon' of track cycling, a mere 15 points separated the three men at the top
Brazilian surf legend Rico de Souza stoked by sport's inclusion at Tokyo 2020
A native of Rio de Janeiro, de Souza says Olympic status will help grow the sport of surfing in Brazil and could increase the country's haul of medals
Simone Biles' historic Rio 2016 artistic gymnastics run ends with bronze medal in beam
Attempt to win five gold medals at the Games halted as Sanne Wevers wins event ahead of silver medallist Laurie Hernandez of the USA
Brazil's beach volleyball world champions knock out USA pair in dramatic quarter-final at Copacabana beach
Terrific crowd support spurs Brazilians to tiebreaker third set win and a semi-final place
Mixed emotions as Brazil's men's basketball team hope for Argentina win
Argentina have to beat Spain on Monday evening if Brazil are to qualify for the quarter-finals
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro retain dressage gold for Great Britain with Brazil-inspired freestyle routine
Horse Valegro likely to retire soon, an emotional Dujardin says after retaining her individual gold from London 2012
Tips 4 Gringos: Rio de Janeiro's best street markets
In the latest episode, Elea shows Patrick where to find exotic fruits and quirky antiques in the Olympic host city
Van Rouwendaal swims clear of trouble with emphatic win
Controversial finish saw French world champion Aurélie Muller disqualified, handing silver medal to Italy's Rachele Bruni and bronze to Brazil's Poliana Okimoto
Katie Taylor, Ireland's defending Olympic boxing champion, loses opening bout in shock defeat at Rio 2016
Finland's Mira Potkonen defeats reigning London 2012 champion to reach semi-final
