Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won the Olympic women's marathon in Sapporo on Saturday, outduelling compatriot Brigid Kosgei in the final minutes and claiming her country's second consecutive gold medal in the event.

Tokyo Olympics athletics: Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins women's marathon with late burst

Young India batsman KL Rahul says his unsuccessful trip to England in 2018 made him realise that holding back shots is important in tough conditions and that is helping him on the current tour.

Cricket: Learnt from my last England tour, challenging to face James Anderson, Stuart Broad, says KL Rahul

During the third day of the 1st Test match between India and England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Friday, an incident between Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and England's James Anderson happened that has grabbed eyeballs.

INDvsENG, 1st Test: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and England's James Anderson engaged in heated altercation - watch

Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal has condemned the alleged casteist remarks hurled at teammate Vandana Katariya's family. Rani said that whatever happened with Vandana's family was "shameful" and urged people to "rise above casteism".

Hockey - 'Player makes so many sacrifices...': Rani Rampal condemns 'shameful' remarks hurled at Vandana's family

After winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu had expressed her desire to meet the truck drivers who used to give her a lift during training days.

'Extraordinary gestures': Mirabai Chanu felicitates truck drivers who helped her during training days - see pics

The IOC said it had issued a warning to the two Chinese cycling medallists who wore badges featuring the head of their country's former leader Mao Zedong at the Tokyo Olympics podium, breaching a rule on political gestures, and that the case was now closed.

Olympics: China athletes warned over Mao badges, case closed - IOC

Japanese judokas achieved a record gold medal rush for the host country at the Tokyo Games, but it was France's Teddy Riner who stole the show at the home of judo in the end.

Tokyo Olympics judo: France's Teddy Riner shines even as Japan judokas win record gold

The Chinese state media has been facing flak for asking sexist questions to an Olympic athlete. The incident happened when state-owned broadcaster CCTV asked Tokyo Olympics gold-medal-winning shot-putter Gong Lijiao about her "masculine appearance" and also questioned her "plans for marriage".

'Fight the patriarchy': Netizens slam Chinese media for calling Tokyo Olympics gold winner a 'masculine woman'

Nelly Korda won the gold medal at the Olympic women's golf on Saturday with a tense one-stroke victory to complete a United States sweep and secure another glittering prize for a royal family of sport.

Tokyo Olympics golf: Nelly Korda claims gold medal and another family triumph

Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona due to "financial and structural obstacles" to the renewal of deal, the La Liga club said on Thursday (August 5). Read club's statement: "Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish La Liga regulations)" "As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona.

Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial and structural obstacles', says club

Indian women's hockey team captures nation's imagination, here's a look at their fairytale run at Tokyo 2020

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the women's hockey team after they gave a spirited performance at Tokyo Olympics but missed a bronze medal narrowly. The Rani Rampal-led team went down fighting and lost the third-place match to Great Britain 3-4 on Friday (August 6).

'India is proud': PM Modi praises women's hockey team for 'outstanding' run at Tokyo Olympics

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