Boxing school in Rio slum shows sport's power before Olympics

IMAGE: Jessica , 9, poses for a photograph in an alley, also known as "viela", in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photograph: Nacho Doce/Reuters. Beneath a street lamp in......

Pistorius back in court for murder bail hearing

"Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius, the South African double amputee who became one of the biggest names in world athletics, is due in court for a second time on Tuesday to apply for bail after being......

Pistorius gracious after 100m defeat to Peacock

There was more disappointment at the Paralympics for South Africa's Oscar Pistorius after he was left trailing in the wake of Britain's Jonnie Peacock in the men's 100m final on Thursday.......

Pistorius to be let off for controversial outburst

Oscar Pistorius will face no disciplinary action over his outburst following defeat in the men's 200 metres final, Paralympic organisers said on Tuesday. Pistorius shows disabled sport can stand......

Pistorius shows disabled sport can stand controversy

South African "blade runner" Oscar Pistorius has unleashed a debate about disabled sport with an emotional claim that a rival in the T44 200 metres final at the London Paralympics beat him thanks......