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Record third Olympic title the sweetest, says shot king Crouser
World record-holder Ryan Crouser said his unprecedented third consecutive Olympic title in the men's shot put on Saturday "definitely means the most" of the trio.
US break world record to win Olympic 4x100m mixed medley gold
Ryan Murphy said the United States were not targeting the 4x100m mixed medley relay world record in the Olympic final, but always knew they had the potential to do something special on Saturday.
Alfred heads double Caribbean delight and Crouser shines at the Olympics
Julien Alfred and Thea LaFond led their two tiny Caribbean island nations to first-ever Olympic medals when they won golds in the women's 100m and triple jump at the Paris Games on Saturday.
Ledecky makes Olympic history as McIntosh stars again in pool
American Katie Ledecky made history on Saturday with her ninth career Olympic gold while Canada's Summer McIntosh underlined her status as the rising star of the sport with her third gold of the Paris Games.
Alfred claims historic win for St.Lucia with Olympic 100m gold
Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred stormed to a fairytale Olympic 100 metres victory on Saturday, etching her name into history to claim the Caribbean nation's first ever medal at the Games.
History in Paris as Alfred storms to 100m crown, Biles bags Olympic triple
Julien Alfred from St. Lucia powered to a historic 100m Olympic gold Saturday, the first Games medal ever won by the Caribbean island, just hours after US gymnastics legend Simone Biles had also vaulted into the history books.
Bionic Bol leads Dutch to Olympic mixed 4x400m relay gold
Femke Bol produced an astonishing anchor leg to lead the Dutch quartet to the mixed 4x400m relay gold at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Alfred overcomes obstacles to be crowned Olympic sprint queen
"I'd love to be the first," Julien Alfred said of the possibility of becoming the first Olympic medallist from the tiny Caribbean island of St Lucia -- on Saturday she achieved that in style by winning the women's 100 metres in Paris.
Magical McIntosh wins third Paris Olympics gold
Canada's Summer McIntosh enhanced her status as the rising star of women's swimming by winning her third gold medal of the Paris Olympics in the 200m individual medley on Saturday.
St. Lucia's Alfred wins Olympic women's 100m gold
Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred stunned favourite Sha'Carri Richardson to win the Olympic women's 100m gold medal on Saturday, etching her name into history to claim the Caribbean nation's first ever medal at the Games.
Zheng credits parents' tough love for Olympic gold
Zheng Qinwen paid an emotional tribute to her parents on Saturday for allowing her "to focus on her dream" of becoming an Olympic champion.
Beaming Biles bags Olympic gymnastics triple, as women's 100m final looms
US gymnastics legend Simone Biles produced two stunning vaults to soar to her third gold medal of the Paris Olympics Saturday, as compatriot Sha'Carri Richardson advanced into the hotly anticipated women's 100m final.
South African Rugby deny Kolisi Racing 92 contract buy-out reports
South African Rugby on Saturday denied reports it was going to buy Springboks captain Siya Kolisi out of his contract with French club Racing 92.
Richardson, Alfred reach Olympic women's 100m final
Sha'Carri Richardson advanced to the Olympic women's 100m final on Saturday but was forced to settle for second place in her semi-final behind rising Saint Lucia sprint star Julien Alfred.
McClenaghan captures 'dream' historic Olympic pommel horse gold for Ireland
Rhys McClenaghan said he had accomplished a "lifelong dream" after securing pommel horse gold at the Paris Games on Saturday for Ireland's first ever Olympic gymnastics medal.
Evenepoel delivers historic Olympic double for cycling-mad Belgium
Belgium's Remco Evenepoel survived a dramatic late puncture to take Olympic road race gold Saturday, delivering a historic double for his cycling-mad country after already winning the time trial.
Rodman hails Hayes impact as USA reach Olympic football semis
Trinity Rodman hailed the impact of new coach Emma Hayes after scoring the goal against Japan that took powerhouses the United States through to the semi-finals of the Olympic women's football on Saturday.
USA stroll past Puerto Rico to stay unbeaten at Olympics
Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 26 points as the United States cruised to a 104-83 win over Puerto Rico on Saturday to complete the group stage unbeaten at the Olympics.
Biles vaults to third gold of Paris Games, history for Yulo, McClenaghan
Simone Biles soared to women's vault gold on Saturday, capturing her third gold of the Paris Games to take her career tally to seven as Carlos Yulo and Rhys McClenaghan made history for the Philippines and Ireland.
Botswana sprint star Tebogo honours late mother at Olympics
Letsile Tebogo became the first Botswanan man to win athletics world championship medals last year, performing unknowingly with his adored mother Seratiwa in the crowd -- sadly she will not be present at the Paris Olympics.
McClenaghan wins historic Olympic pommel horse gold for Ireland
Rhys McClenaghan won pommel horse gold at the Paris Games on Saturday for Ireland's first ever Olympic gymnastics medal.
Zheng Qinwen makes history with Olympic singles gold
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic Games tennis singles gold medal on Saturday when she defeated Croatia's Donna Vekic in the final.
Electric Biles wins vault for third gymnastics gold of Paris Games
Simone Biles soared to her third gold of the Paris Games on Saturday, her gravity-defying Yurchenko double pike propelling her to the women's vault title for a seventh Olympic crown.
Beaming Biles bags Olympic gymnastics triple, as women's 100m looms
US gymnastics legend Simone Biles produced two stunning vaults to soar to her third gold medal of the Paris Olympics Saturday, as anticipation reached fever pitch ahead of the women's 100m final.
Nicolai Hojgaard ties twin brother's course record at Olympics
Danish golfer Nicolai Hojgaard fired a spectacular nine-under-par 62 at the Olympics on Saturday to power into contention -- and tie his twin brother Rasmus for the course record.
Olympics gender row boxer in tears after winning at least bronze
The Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy guaranteed herself at least bronze at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, bursting into tears after winning her quarter-final.
Schauffele, Rahm tied for lead ahead of Olympics final round
Reigning champion Xander Schauffele dug deep on the back nine on Saturday to head into the final round of the Olympic men's golf competition tied for the lead with Spanish star Jon Rahm.
Algeria boxer in Olympics gender row into semis, wins at least bronze
The Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy guaranteed herself at least bronze at the Paris Olympics after winning her quarter-final on Saturday on unanimous points.
Evenepoel wins road race for historic Olympic cycling double
Belgian Remco Evenepoel survived a late puncture to win Olympic cycling road race gold on Saturday, a week after taking gold in the time trial, to become the first man to complete the double.
Rodman stunner takes USA into Olympic women's football semis
Trinity Rodman scored a stunning goal in extra time as four-time gold medallists the United States edged Japan 1-0 in a tense quarter-final on Saturday to reach the last four of the Olympic women's football tournament.
Simone Biles wins vault for third gymnastics gold of Paris Games
Simone Biles soared to women's vault gold on Saturday, her gravity-defying Yurchenko double pike propelling her to a third triumph of the Paris Games and her seventh career Olympic crown.
Bastianini wins British MotoGP sprint as Bagnaia crashes out
Ducati rider Enea Bastianini won the British MotoGP sprint at Silverstone on Saturday as championship leader Francesco Bagnaia crashed out on lap five.