Medalists set for return to scene of 2012 canoe slalom Olympic glory
Zhang Jike Faces Tough Draw En Route to Second Olympic Title
The draw ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic table tennis event has concluded at the Riocentro Pavilion 4 in Rio de Janeiro.
FIBA's Executive Committee holds second meeting of 2015
FIBA’s Executive Committee met on Thursday-Friday 18-19 June and took a number of important decisions on key topics including: the status of the Japanese Basketball Association (JBA); the new system of competition; the remodelling of European club competitions; automatic places for the national teams of the host country at the 2016 Rio Olympics
IOC Chief: Tight Race for 2020 Olympics; No Changes to Rio Program
(ATR) IOC President Jacques Rogge says the race for the 2020 Olympics will go right to the wire. ATR's Mark Bisson has more inside ...
IOC Waits on Rio Tweaks; Blatter Plans Palestine Task Force
(ATR) IOC postpones Program Commission meeting ... FIFA president visits Israel, Palestine ... Turks paint "Wishing Wall" for Istanbul 2020 ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
Dutch Win Beach Volleyball World Champs; Brazilians Look Forward to Rio 2016
(ATR) Alexander Brouwer and Robert Meeuwsen of the Netherlands are the surprise winners of the 2013 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. ATR's Brian Pinelli reports from Stare Jablonki, Poland.
Rival Bodies Attack AIBA Pro Boxing
(ATR) AIBA is hitting back at rival boxing organizations following their push back on a plan allowing professionals to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Media Watch - Anderson Cooper Investigates Pistorius; NPR on Road to Rio
(ATR) "A brutal murder or a grave mistake," asks Anderson Cooper ... NPR introduces Rio's newest dance craze ... More inside this Media Watch ...
Losers, Winners in IOC Revenue Plan for Rio 2016
(ATR) Equestrian, handball, hockey and modern pentathlon are the biggest losers in a new revenue-sharing formula from the IOC. Around the Rings European Editor Mark Bisson reports from SportAccord in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Rio Authorities Debate Olympic Stadium Name Change
(ATR) Authorities in Rio de Janeiro are reconsidering the branding of Olympic Stadium in the wake of corruption charges against its namesake, Joao Havelange.
