It’s been widely reported that former Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Newcastle United manager, Steve Bruce, could be set for a surprise return to football, having been said to have been interviewed for the vacant post of leading the Jamaican national team.

Japan topped the medal table after edging out China to win a thrilling final in the men's gymnastics.

Simone Biles inspired the United States to victory in the women's team gymnastics event as the first leg of a "redemption tour" began with a fifth Olympic gold.

Defending champions the United States won their Group C. opener against Serbia 110-84 in front of an ecstatic crowd in one of the most anticipated games of the Paris Olympic Games' Men's basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium.

In a moment of pride for India, Manu Bhaker has become the first female Indian Olympic medallist in shooting.

Simone Biles dazzled on her Olympics return as the world's most decorated gymnast showed she was back to her best three years after suffering the 'twisties'.