David Cox

There have long been stereotypes that some cultures are OK with diving and other more controversial bits of gamesmanship, but that may not actually be the case.

A group of nine fans have travelled to the World Cup to protest against the rules banning women from stadiums back home during each of Iran’s matches.

"One day, I got a message on my personal Facebook account from the Togolese federation saying they wanted to build a team."

Kasai, 45, just competed in his eighth Winter Olympics. In Poland, a rap song has been recorded about his feats, while in Finland, a punk band has dedicated a track to him.

Despite lack of funds (and snow) bobsled has stayed alive for thirty years on the island and now Jamaica is sending its first women's team to PyeongChang 2018.

Despite lack of funds (and snow) bobsled has stayed alive for thirty years on the island and now Jamaica is sending its first women's team to PyeongChang 2018.

While Kasparov had his aura, it's Carlsen's resilience under pressure and deep understanding of the game that make him the opponent everyone hates to face.

Even after a successful run at the Rio Games, Nigeria's table-tennis stars are worried the sport is losing traction at home.

Julius Yego grew up in a country that prizes long distance running over all other events—so he started watching online videos at a cyber cafe to master the javelin.

Just 12 years after the Athens Games, Greek Olympians have had to find alternate ways to fund their training for—and even their travel to—Rio.

Ticket scalpers are as much a part of Wimbledon as strawberries and cream.

As betting on tennis has increased dramatically, so has the volume death threats from scorned gamblers to tennis players via social media.