Kookaburras have gold in their sights: hockey superpower Australia names squad for Rio 2016
Australian men have won a medal at every Olympic hockey tournament since 1992, but only one has been gold
‘Rio is delivering an enormous benefit to the future of the Olympic Games,’ says Carlos Nuzman
Rio 2016 president highlights reduced scale of the Games, which is in line with the Agenda 2020 vision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Olympic trials: Jamaica and USA track and field stars battle for Rio 2016 spots
Usain Bolt, Justin Gatlin, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Allyson Felix among superstars seeking to book their tickets
High five! Swimming legend Michael Phelps wins place at Olympic Games no.5
Phelps won the 200m butterfly event at the USA swimming Olympic trials, while Missy Franklin put backstroke disappointment behind her by earning freestyle slot
The Super Dream Team: 10 USA basketball stars who’ve lit up the Olympic Games
Jordan, Magic, LeBron, Kobe... names to make the mouth water. But who else makes the cut?
Rio readies giant security force of 85,000 to ensure safe and peaceful Games
Members of the security forces of 55 countries will be involved in Rio 2016. The backgrounds of about 400,000 people have already been checked.
Neymar and Douglas Costa named in Brazil squad for Rio 2016
Barcelona and Bayern Munich stars among three over-23 players, while young Santos player dubbed ‘the new Neymar’ is also included
New wave catches up with USA swimming stars at Omaha Olympic trials
Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte are two of the big name Olympians who have failed to qualify for Rio 2016 in some of their signature individual events
On the cusp of Olympic qualification, golfer Victoria Lovelady eases her nerves with music
With just 50 days until tee-off in the Rio 2016 women's golf tournament, Brazilian Lovelady sings of her sport's return to the Games
Forget your nuggets Usain... Brazilian fruits to fuel athletes’ dreams at Rio 2016
Tropical produce from the Brazilian rainforests will power up Olympic and Paralympic athletes staying in the village
