The South African government has thrown its weight behind Caster Semenya in her legal battle with the IAAF.
Freya Anderson gives an insight into the tough training schedule as a top swimmer and how she's battling to get even faster.
South Korea has chosen its capital, Seoul, for its bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics, which it hopes to jointly host with North Korea.
Medals for the 2020 Olympics will be made from recycled electronic devices, the Tokyo Organising Committee has announced.
Imani Lansiquot paid a moving tribute to her late great-granny after overcoming an emotional few days to run a season's best in the 60m in Toran.
Twelve Russian track and field athletes, including 2012 Olympic high jump champion Ivan Ukhov, have been found guilty of taking part in state-backed doping.
The IOC has backed FIFA's calls for a Bahraini footballer to be allowed to return to Australia from Thailand where he is being held on a detention request.
Olympic marathon champion Jemima Sumgong has had her doping ban doubled to eight years and restarted, ruling her out until 2027.
Russia has withdrawn its appeal against the decision by the IAAF to prolong its suspension over evidence of state-sponsored doping.
Francesca Summers had to deal with a horse jumping like "a kangaroo" in her opening qualifier for the Modern Pentathlon World Cup in Egypt.
Usain Bolt has given up on his dream of becoming a professional football player, adding "it was fun while it lasted".
Russia has escaped punishment for failing to meet a deadline to provide access to the Moscow laboratory at the heart of its state-run doping programme.
Five-time Olympian Jo Pavey says she is targeting a record-equalling sixth Olympic Games next year, when she will be 46, because she "loves the fun of running".
Three Sunshine Golf Scholars were in the heat of competition at the weekend to kick-start their new year in lively fashion.
Britain's top hurdler Andrew Pozzi will miss the entire 2019 indoor season after suffering a quad injury during a training session.
WADA has "successfully retrieved" data from the Moscow laboratory at the heart of Russia's state-sponsored doping scandal.
Four Russian bobsledders have been banned until 2020 for their part in organised doping at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has stated that its Compliance Review Committee will not file a report until its team's mission to Moscow is complete.
Italian skier Marta Bassino delighted her fans as she returned to the podium in majestic fashion after starring in the Giant Slalom at Kronplatz.
The president of Japan's Olympic Committee is under formal investigation for suspected corruption related to Japan's bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
