Nadal still unsure of Olympic fitness Rafael Nadal has conceded he is not yet sure that he will be able to represent Spain at the Rio Olympics as his fitness concerns … Olympics • 01 Aug 16
Taylor is peaking at the right time, says Donovan Five-time Irish amateur champion Eric Donovan believes Katie Taylor will peak at next month’s Rio Olympics where she defends the lightweight title she won at … Olympics • 04 Aug 16
Annalise Murphy eyes Olympic redemption Irish sailor Annalise Murphy is hoping to erase the pain of her fourth-placed finish in 2012 by winning a medal at next month's Rio Olympics. Sailing • 27 Jul 16
Australians refuse to move into Olympic Village Doubts about Rio de Janeiro's readiness to host the Olympics continue to mount as it was revealed that the athletes' village designed to house competitors … Olympics • 24 Jul 16
Russia to avoid total ban from Rio 2016 The International Olympic Committee has decided against imposing a blanket ban on Russian competitors at Rio 2016, despite evidence of a systematic state-sponsored doping programme. Olympics • 24 Jul 16
Bolt proves Olympic fitness with London triumph Usain Bolt proved his fitness for the Rio Olympics in emphatic fashion by clocking 19.89 seconds to win over 200 metres at the Muller Anniversary … Olympics • 22 Jul 16
Ryan: I'm committed to Ireland for the long haul Olympic swimmer Shane Ryan says he's fully committed to the Irish cause and intends to return to competing for Swim Ireland when he finishes his … Olympics • 22 Jul 16
RTÉ Sport unveils coverage of Rio 2016 RTÉ Sport unveiled its most comprehensive ever Olympic Games coverage across TV, radio and online today with just over a fortnight to go until the … Olympics • 21 Jul 16
Bolt targets return to record-breaking form at Rio Usain Bolt set his sights on breaking his 200 metres world record at the Rio Olympics after declaring himself fit and ready to race following … Olympics • 21 Jul 16
Russian doping appeal rejected by CAS Russia has lost its appeal against the decision to ban its athletics team from the Rio Olympics next month. Olympics • 21 Jul 16
NFL star Nate Ebner to feature at Rio 2016 New England Patriots safety Nate Ebner has secured a place on the USA’s rugby sevens squad for Rio 2016. Olympics • 19 Jul 16
Russia's Rio 2016 fate to be decided later today The International Olympic Committee will decide later today whether to impose a provisional ban on Russia from the Rio Olympics, which start on 5 August, … Olympics • 19 Jul 16
Moscow lab protected doped Russian athletes: WADA Widespread doping and manipulation of tests by Russian athletes and officials at the Sochi Olympics, overseen by the ministry of sport, was confirmed by the … Olympics • 18 Jul 16
Farah happy despite fifth place finish Mo Farah honed his finishing speed ahead of the Rio Olympics as he wound up fifth in a high-quality 1500 metres field at the Herculis … Athletics • 15 Jul 16
No surprises as Ireland's Rio golf team confirmed Padraig Harrington, Seamus Power and Leona Maguire have been confirmed as Ireland’s golfing representatives at the Rio Olympic Games next month. Olympics • 14 Jul 16
Power sceptical over Zika threat at Rio 2016 Waterford golfer Seamus Power is relishing the prospect of representing Ireland at Rio and has admitted to scepticism over the potential threat level posed by … Olympics • 13 Jul 16
Athletes born worlds apart, competing for Ireland Meet Ireland’s sporting odd couple - Oliver Dingley and Shane Ryan. They have many differences, but circumstances threw them together and now they're both off … Olympics • 09 Jul 16
Garcia and Stenson commit to Olympics Spain's Sergio Garcia and Swede Henrik Stenson have committed to representing their countries at the Rio Olympics, despite a host of players withdrawing from the … Olympics • 06 Jul 16
Paul McGinley: Withdrawals poor reflection on golf Team leader Paul McGinley says he is disappointed by Shane Lowry’s decision to join the list of golfers to withdraw from the Rio Olympics and … Golf • 28 Jun 16
Kemar Bailey-Cole suffering from Zika virus Jamaican sprinter Kemar Bailey-Cole has revealed he has contracted the Zika virus. Athletics • 25 Jun 16
Gardiner's Rio dream crushed, O'Reilly handed gold Tipperary super-heavyweight Dean Gardiner lost out in his bid to qualify for Rio at the World Olympic qualifiers in Baku, but Michael O’Reilly won gold … Boxing • 25 Jun 16
Rio doping lab suspended ahead of Olympics The World Anti-Doping Agency has suspended Rio's new laboratory just six weeks before the start of the Olympics, plunging plans to deter cheats this summer … Olympics • 24 Jun 16
Gardiner just one victory away from Olympic spot Ireland's Dean Gardiner is just one win away from securing a place at the Olympic Games after victory in his semi-final in the qualifying tournament … Olympics • 24 Jun 16
McDowell confirms he won't take Olympic spot Ireland's prospects of winning a medal at the Olympic golf event have suffered a further blow after Graeme McDowell joined Rory McIlroy in withdrawing his … Golf • 23 Jun 16
IBF to strip pro boxers who compete at Olympics Professional boxers who compete at this year's Olympics will be stripped of their International Boxing Federation titles, the IBF has said in a statement. Olympics • 20 Jun 16
