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Brazil started its quest for an Olympic gold medal in men's soccer with a disappointing 0-0 draw against 10-man South Africa, a result that prompted loud jeers by some of the home fans.

The head of the Russian Olympic Committee says 271 Russian athletes have been cleared to compete in the Rio Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee decided against a total ban following evidence of a state-run doping program.

Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse, having recently run under 10 seconds for the first time this season, appears in peak form entering the Rio Olympics. He talked to CBC Sports about his support group and his expectations in Brazil.

Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse, having recently run under 10 seconds for the first time this season, appears in peak form entering the Rio Olympics. He talked to CBC Sports about his support group and his expectations in Brazil.

After dismantling Australia in its Olympic opener, the Canadian women's soccer team has embraced an unofficial theme song as it prepares for its match against Zimbabwe.

Four Canadians learned their potential pathways to an Olympic medal Thursday when the tennis draws were announced in Rio.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have reached a new deal with All-Star guard Russell Westbrook. The two sides have agreed on a new three-year contract worth $85.7 million US, according to a person with direct knowledge of the terms.

President of the Canadian Olympic Committee Tricia Smith was among eight individuals elected as members of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday.

The 2016 Rio Olympic opening ceremony is expected to showcase the culture and flamboyance of Brazil, while promoting its natural beauty.

The 2016 Rio Olympic opening ceremony is expected to showcase the culture and flamboyance of Brazil, while promoting its natural beauty. CBC's live TV and digital coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET

A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that the National Football League may collect a fine imposed by Commissioner Roger Goodell in a disciplinary case against Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.

With the Summer Games underway, who will win Canada's first medal? Here's a list of potential icebreakers in Brazil.

French President François Hollande is wasting no time in promoting his country as a potential 2024 Olympics host, making an on-site bid in Rio de Janeiro.

French President François Hollande is wasting no time in promoting his country as a potential 2024 Olympics host, making an on-site bid in Rio de Janeiro.

There are now 240 signatures on a letter to the World Health Organization criticizing the body for a lack of action on the Zika virus ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro that open Friday. But many of the health professionals who signed the letter had no experience in the relevant field.

There was a time when Santo Condorelli viewed competing at an Olympic Games as something to put on his resume. But the Canadian swimmer has grown up and appears focused on not accepting anything less than a podium finish in Rio.

The International Boxing Association announced Thursday that 11 qualified Russian athletes were cleared to participate at the Rio Olympics.

Canadians feel less than enthusiastic about the Rio Olympic Games, an Angus Reid survey suggests.

Canadians feel less than enthusiastic about the Rio Olympic Games, an Angus Reid survey suggests.

Matt Nichols threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers scored 23 points off five Hamilton turnovers in a weather-delayed 37-11 victory over the Tiger-Cats on Wednesday.

Matt Nichols threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers scored 23 points off five Hamilton turnovers in a weather-delayed 37-11 victory over the Tiger-Cats on Wednesday.

Matt Nichols threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers scored 23 points off five Hamilton turnovers in a weather-delayed 37-11 victory over the Tiger-Cats on Wednesday.

Josh Donaldson hit two home runs, and Marco Estrada threw seven solid innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Wednesday night.

A new hashtag has emerged that highlights the interesting living conditions in Rio during the 2016 Olympic Games.

Tosaint Ricketts scored his first goal as a member of the Reds to lift Toronto FC to a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.

Police used stun grenades and tear gas to clear protesters in the path of the Olympic torch in a poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, two days before South America's first Olympic Games open under tight security.

Pokemon Go, the augmented reality game, has been launched in Brazil just in time for visiting athletes to play during the Olympic Games.