Phelps took silver in a three-way tie for second in the 100m butterfly
Phelps took silver in a three-way tie for second in the 100m butterfly

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps to retire after Games

 

American swimming legend Michael Phelps says he does not intend to compete in another Olympics once Rio 2016 is over.

Alex Amankwah
Alex Amankwah

Rio 2016: Alex Amankwah continues Ghana's poor run

Alex Amankwah failed to progress in the men’s 800 metres race after placing seventh in the heats on Friday in Brazil.

Abeiku Jackson
Abeiku Jackson

Swimming: Abeiku Jackson sets personal best

Ghana’s male representative in swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Abeiku Gyekye Jackson yesterday lowered his personal best but failed to qualify for the next stage after recording a record of 24.30 seconds in the 50 metres freestyle.

PGA tourney at Damang Aug 26

Amateur golfers who wish to turn professional will have the opportunity to do so at this year’s edition of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of Ghana Qualifying School (Q-School) slated for August 26 at the Damang Golf Club.

Abdul Wahid Omar (blue) lost 29-28 on all three scorecards
Abdul Wahid Omar (blue) lost 29-28 on all three scorecards

Rio 2016: Boxer Abdul Wahid Omar edged out by Argentinian

Boxer Abdul Wahid Omar became the fourth Ghanaian to exit the 2016 Olympic Games in the first round after he was edged-out by his Argentinian opponent Alberto Ezequiel Melian in the Men's 56 kilogramme bantamweight category on Thursday evening.

Abeiku Jackson
Abeiku Jackson

Rio 2016: Abeiku Jackson fails to qualify in 50m freestyle

Young Ghanaian swimmer Abeiku Gyekye Jackson yesterday placed sixth in the Heat 5 of the 50 metres freestyle swimming event at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.

VIDEO: Guatemalan player beats referee after being shown a red card

It’s not often we post clips from the Guatemalan third division but it’s also not often we see a referee getting headbutted and punched in the face.

Frederick Lartey Otu  — President, Ghana Taekwondo Federation
Frederick Lartey Otu — President, Ghana Taekwondo Federation

Taekwondo federation set 2020 Olympics agenda

As part of its preparations for the World Junior Championships  scheduled for November this year, the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) will organise a series of meetings for guardians and coaches of athletes who placed first and  second in the recently organised Mission National Junior Championships. The junior team comprises athletes from the ages of 14 to 17.

Andranik Karapetyan’s arm snapped as he lifted the weight (Picture: Getty)
Andranik Karapetyan’s arm snapped as he lifted the weight (Picture: Getty)

Armenian weightlifter breaks arm during Rio Olympic Games

These Olympic games have thrown up some amazing moments and some horrifying moments.

The Black Stars
The Black Stars

FIFA Ranking: Ghana now 2nd best in Africa

Ghana is now the second best football team on the African continent, according to the latest world ranking released by FIFA on Thursday.

Rio Olympics 2016: Brazil impress to progress to the quarter-finals

Brazil reached the quarter-finals of Olympics men's football with an impressive 4-0 win against Denmark.

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi

Argentina coach in Spain to convince Messi out of retirement

Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza has traveled to Spain in an effort to convince Lionel Messi to stay on the national team.

The University of Ghana basketball team
The University of Ghana basketball team

Ghana Basketball Awards Friday

The University of Ghana (UG) basketball team is expected to dominate the 2016 Ghana Basketball Awards which takes place on Friday at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Accra.

John Stones joins Manchester City in £47.5m deal

John Stones has completed his move to Manchester City in a £47.5m deal on a six-year contract.

Phelps won his 21st career gold in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay [Reuters]
Phelps won his 21st career gold in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay [Reuters]

Rio 2016: Michael Phelps wins 21st Olympic gold medal

Michael Phelps claimed his second gold medal in one night and the 21st of his career as the United States won the men's 4x200 metres Olympic freestyle relay on Tuesday.

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