Russia advanced to the semi-finals of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) World Grand Prix with a straight sets victory over final six hosts Thailand in Bangkok today.

For the upcoming match against USA, we will prepare more and will not underestimate them.”The United

Dan Payne has been appointed as the new chief executive of USA Rugby ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

to thank Nigel Melville for the service and leadership he provided over the past nine years and the USA

“We are pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Payne as the new chief executive of USA Rugby,” USA Rugby

give their views on Los Angeles’ bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games during a meeting at the USA

“On behalf of LA 2024, we would like to thank USA Swimming and all of the Olympians who took the time

“Equally importantly, we can’t wait to support all of the Team USA swimmers headed to Rio to realise

Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight champion Amnat Ruenroeng of Thailand safely progressed to the next round of the World Series of Boxing (WSB)/AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) Olympic Qualification Tournament with a dominant victory over Germany’s Artur Bril.

States, who came into the competition in the Venezuelan city having won both his WSB contests for the USA

American wrestlers proved the dominant force at the Pan American Cadet Championships after they earned five gold medals to secure the overall team title in Peru.

freestyle events.The United States were able to celebrate four gold medals in women's freestyle events ©USA

Cassie Mitchell delivered a stunning performance in the women’s T51/52/34 100 metres to lower her own world record at the 2016 United States Paralympic Team Trials for track and field in Charlotte.

“I’m just honoured to have a chance to make the team, go to Rio and represent USA and everyone fighting

Nike have unveiled the podium uniforms which American athletes will wear should they secure a medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

when the athlete shifts or bends.The public will be able to purchase the jackets online ©USOC“Team USA

Michael Phelps will get the chance to defend his 200 metres individual medley title at Rio 2016 after he edged Ryan Lochte in the latest installment of their rivalry at the United States Olympic Trials in Omaha.

I couldn't be happier to be sending Team USA off with two backstrokers that I have a lot of respect for

, and I know they are going to represent Team USA well in Rio."

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has still yet to announce the list of professional boxers that will compete at the World Series of Boxing (WSB)/AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) Olympic Qualification Tournament in Vargas, despite the event being due to start in just two days' time.

rankings.Professionals from the United States will not be given the opportunity to compete at Rio 2016 with USA

Hosts United States are among the four nations set to compete in the 2016 Women’s Rugby Super Series, scheduled to get underway tomorrow in Salt Lake City.

international rugby back to Salt Lake at such a monumental time in the rugby calendar," Jennifer Gray, USA

Jamie Greubel Poser has been announced as the winner of the Bobsled Athlete of the Year award at the USA

American Cup circuit when pushing for Justin Olsen.Seven awards were handed out during the ceremony ©USA

Los Angeles 2024 claim their bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games has the support of “all major United States cities” after the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) declared their backing for their attempt at bringing to the event to the country for the first time in 28 years.

still resonates today, powerful social legacies like the LA84 Foundation, or excitement about Team USA

Two members of the United States’ London 2012 gold medal-winning men’s basketball team have been included in the country’s Rio 2016 squad as they look to claim a third consecutive Olympic title.

head coach Tom Thibodeau.The United States' Olympic men's basketball team is made up of 12 players ©USA

The team was approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors and is pending final approval by the United

International Cricket Council (ICC) head of global development Tim Anderson has raised concerns about the sport’s prospects of Olympic inclusion after he admitted it would be “difficult” to find room for another major event on the calendar.

“Right now USA is in the lower league and we have to work our way up.

“Cricket in the Olympics would mean cricket on a world stage where USA starts on a level playing field

USA Taekwondo has signed a multi-year agreement with Thorne Research to be the exclusive nutritional

As part of the partnership, Thorne Research will provide USA Taekwondo athletes with products that have

 "USA Taekwondo is excited to partner with Thorne Research and we look forward to collaborating

health and well-being of our membership and athletes," said Keith Ferguson, the executive director of USA

USA Taekwondo has announced a new partnership with Thorne Research to provide nutritional supplements

The company already has similar deals with USA Gymnastics, USA Pentathlon, USA Rugby and USA Triathlon