Finke sets new world record in men's 1500m freestyle Olympic golden swim
American Bobby Finke smashed the world record time as he defended his Olympic title in the men's 1500m freestyle on Sunday.
Read moreSjoestroem celebrates career peak, but no plans to retire
Veteran Swedish sprint star Sarah Sjoestroem said winning the Olympic 50-100m freestyle double Sunday was the peak of her career, but she has no plans to call it quits.
Read moreFinke shatters 1500m world record as Sjoestroem dominates
The United States' Bobby Finke smashed the 12-year-old 1500m world record Sunday on his way to Olympic gold as Swedish veteran Sarah Sjoestroem capped her fifth Games by sealing the 50-100m freestyle double.
Read moreFaulkner attacks late to win Olympic cycling road race gold
Kristen Faulkner of the United States won Olympic gold in the women's cycling road race in Paris on Sunday, outwitting three rivals late in the 158km run around the city.
Read moreCalls to publish Venezuela election results grow as Pope warns against violence
Venezuela's opposition on Sunday backed international calls for the results of last week's disputed presidential election to be published, as the Pope said Venezuelans must "seek the truth" and warned against further violence.
Read moreDjokovic says gold 'probably biggest success', eyes 2028 Olympics
Novak Djokovic described his Olympic gold medal triumph on Sunday as "probably" his "biggest sporting success" and revealed he may defend the title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games when he will be 41.
Read morePope, plugging for books, reveals his love for tragedies
Pope Francis's bookish side emerged Sunday, after the Vatican published a letter in which the pontiff encourages young priests to read --- while revealing that he himself likes the great tragedies.
Read moreUSA's Faulkner wins Olympic cycling road race gold
Kristen Faulkner of the United States won Olympic gold in the women's cycling road race in Paris on Sunday, outwitting three rivals late in the 158km run around the city.
Read moreSicily's Catania airport back in service after Etna activity
Sicily's Catania Airport resumed service Sunday after volcanic activity from Mount Etna temporarily limited incoming flights, but it warned passengers of possible delays and cancellations.
Read moreZelensky says Ukraine has received first F-16 jets
Ukraine has received its first batch of US-made F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday, adding that more are needed to beat back Russian forces.
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