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Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort says she wants to be euthanised – but not yet
Vervoort told reporters in Brazil she had no plans to take her own life at the moment.
Great Britain rowers add to gold medal haul at Rio Paralympics on day four
Medals were also won in cycling and triathlon events.
Kadeena Cox and Andy Lewis make Paralympic history in Rio as Team GB gold medal count rises to 15
2012 champion Richard Whitehead has qualified for Sunday's T42 200m final with a world record.
Jonnie Peacock retains T44 100m title as Team GB enjoy Paralympics gold rush
Peacock retained the title he won at London 2012.
Rio Paralympics 2016: Sarah Storey claims record-breaking 12th gold medal on stellar day for GB
Storey won the C5 3,000m individual pursuit final in style.
US swimmer Ryan Lochte handed 10-month suspension over false robbery claim
Lochte was involved in incident at the Rio 2016 Olympics with Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and James Feigen.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games: Photos of athletes and performers in dazzling opening ceremony
The ceremony saw groups of dancers dressed in geometric-style patterns, creating spectacular displays.
Rio 2016 Paralympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony at the Maracanã Stadium
Paralympians hope to put spate of controversies behind them and get on with the Games.
IPC determined to crack down on boosting at the Paralympic Games in Rio
The performance-enhancing practice puts the athlete at risk from strokes or even cardiac arrest.
Rio Paralympics 2016: 10 things you need to know about the Games and opening ceremony
The Paralympic Games begin on Wednesday 7 September with a ceremony at the Maracana Stadium.
Serge Gnabry hopes to play regular first-team football after leaving Arsenal for Werder Bremen
German midfielder barely featured for the Gunners' first-team.
US swimmer Ryan Lochte newly endorsed by Robocopp crime prevention device
Lochte has been charged by Brazilian Police for falsely reporting a crime.
Juan Martin del Potro looking for new beginning at US Open post silver medal win at Rio 2016 Olympics
Juan Martin del Potro won the silver medal in the men's singles event at Rio 2016 Olympics.
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte says more disabled people need to appear on TV
The actor, who has cerebral palsy, is to be part of Channel 4's Paralympic coverage.
From Tiger Woods to Ryan Lochte: How athletes can lose multi-million pound deals
Lochte joins Tiger Woods, Maria Sharapova and Lance Armstrong in the list of athletes dropped by sponsors.
Was doping whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova hacked by Russian spies?
Stepanova fled Russia after blowing the whistle on mass doping by the nation's athletes. Then she was hacked.
Gabriel Barbosa and Joao Mario set to join Inter Milan despite Premier League interest
Gabigol starred for Brazil en route to winning a gold medal at Rio 2016.
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte charged by Rio police for filing false robbery report
The charge carries a maximum penalty of up to 18 months in jail.
Rory McIlroy admits he was wrong to criticise golf tournament at Rio 2016
The 27-year-old withdrew from the event amid concerns about the Zika virus.
Ryan Lochte joins Amber Rose on Dancing with the Stars to show 'he's a good guy that made a mistake'
Shamed American Olympic swimmer aims to redeem his image after Rio 2016 mugging scandal.
US women's goalkeeper Hope Solo hit with six-month ban for Rio Olympics outburst
Solo called the Sweden team 'cowards' for playing defensive football against the USA.
Brazil has failed as Olympics host if disabled athletes are forgotten
Only 12% of tickets for the Paralympics have been sold and many countries are not taking part.
Usain Bolt's sister shuts down cheating rumours, says sprinter 'loves' Kasi Bennett
Christine Bolt-Hylton's comments come after Bolt partied with a bevy of beauties in London.
Olympics runner Feyisa Lilesa fails to return to Ethiopia after anti-government protest
Athlete says he fears for his life over Oromo people protest and is expected to seek asylum in the US.
Rio bronze medallist Sakshi Malik is the brand ambassador of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign in India's Haryana
Malik became the first Indian woman to won a medal in the 58kg freestyle event.
Neymar, Super Mario and Sugarloaf Mountain bring Rio 2016 to a close
Our Olympic journey is far from over as we role on to the Winter Games in PyeongChang in 2018.
Outstanding Mo Farah destined for knighthood after Olympic achievements
Team GB surpass all expectations with record overseas medal haul of 67 in Rio.
Britain's gym sector flexes muscles as it looks to withstand possible recession
UK gym industry records 5.8% increase in membership in 2015 and is now worth more than £4.4bn.
Giant matryoshka doll blocks Russian Olympic team from boarding plane in Rio
The doll was taken as a souvenir from Russian pavilion at the Olympic complex.
Usain Bolt parties with bevy of beauties in London after Jady Duarte Rio 2016 cheating scandal
Jamaican sprinter took two ladies back to his hotel after partying night away in a Soho nightclub.