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Algerian judoka given Olympic chop for Israeli snub
Nourine and his coach Benikhlef have their accreditation withdrawn, will be sent home
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Carapaz trumps Pogacar in Tokyo road race
Ecuador’s cyclist bags country’s second-ever gold at Olympics after race walker Jefferson Perez
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Afghanistan imposes countrywide curfew to stem Taliban advances
A night-time curfew is imposed across 31 of the country's 34 provinces except in Kabul, Panjshir and Nangarhar
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Syrian table tennis player, 12, content despite defeat
Youngest competitor at Tokyo Games says reaching Olympics was ‘an achievement’ after losing in preliminary round
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Repairs to Verstappen car cost $1.8m: Horner
Red Bull boss says controversial crash at British GP has ramifications in budget-cap era
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Solskjaer 'delighted' to sign new deal
Manager will continue to head Manchester United for three more years
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China claim early golds at Olympics
Yang Qian wins 10-metre air rifle competition for country, Hou Zhihui bags top podium finish in 49kg weightlifting
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Djokovic, Medvedev urge schedule rethink at Tokyo Games
Tennis stars call on organisers to delay the start of sport’s matches after winning openers in sweltering heat
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Tennis star Osaka lights cauldron as Tokyo Games open
Japanese Emperor Naruhito officially opens the biggest sports event in an eerily empty Olympic Stadium
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Boxing fights for reputation at Tokyo Games
Sport’s credibility has been tarnished following series of scandals, judging controversies at Rio 2016 Games