Rio De Janeiro Olympics

Another one bites the dust: Golfer Rory McIlroy withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika virus

Four-times major winner Rory McIlroy will not compete in this summer's Rio Olympic Games, citing health fears over the Zika virus, he said on Wednesday

Verdict in Maria Sharpova's doping case to be delivered by June: ITF president David Haggerty

Road to Rio: Countdown begins with traditional Olympic torch lighting in Greece

The official countdown to this year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics began on Thursday when the torch was lit at the site of the ancient Games, with organisers hoping it will shift attention away from Brazil's political and financial turmoil.