Here, we chart how Ryan Lochte turned Saturday night and Sunday morning into hours and hours of shame for his nation - and  threaten to overshadow the brilliance of Michael Phelps' glory.

Ryan Lochte appeared glassy-eyed during an interview with Matt Lauer on Saturday night - when he admitted that he 'over-exaggerated' the supposed robbery in Rio.

Ryan Lochte and Cheryl Burke emerged from this week's Dancing With The Stars with only 24 points out of 40. The 32-year-olds were open about their travails on Extra this Friday.

The 25-year-old Playboy model posted a photo of the swimmer, 32, in her room with a slice of pizza hanging from his mouth, a baby bottle in one hand and a can of formula and a large plastic bottle in the other.

The 26-year-old former Playboy model said she's 'always had a very serious issue' with her nose before detailing an appointment to receive filler on her nose and lips on Instagram stories.

She's settling into married life, after last month's lavish Palm Spring wedding.

Troubled Olympic star Ryan Lochte began rehab for his alcohol addiction in Florida on Monday, four days after kicking in the door to a hotel room and crashing his Porsche last week.

The 34-year-old Olympics swimmer won the coveted Head Of Household title on Tuesday's episode of Celebrity Big Brother.

Kayla Rae Reid is getting real about her body post-baby. The former Playboy model posted a throwback mirror selfie to Instagram on Sunday that put her then-pregnant belly on full display.

One Scottish fan used post-it notes to give himself a tan replicating Croatia's checkerboard flag (pictured), while a Wales supporter defiantly plastered a Welsh flag on his desk at work.

The air hostess, 29, and the male model, 31, were seen leaving their hotel hand-in-hand, before they revealed they were heading up to Scotland together to meet Laura's family.

Irish designer Paul Costelloe, 73, shared sketches of the stunning silk gown with a plunging neckline on Instagram and revealed that he and his team had just seven days to make the gown.

The Gart, in Perthshire, dates all the way back to 1835. An original, smaller house was designed on the site by William Burn, and was substantially rebuilt and enlarged after a fire in 1901.

A surgeon has been accused of removing a tear-duct instead of a brain tumour, before then trying to cover up the botched surgery, which took place at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Almost 11 million viewers tuned in for Sunday's gripping finale of the hit BBC One series written by Jed Mercurio.

The 60-year-old Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 sold for a record-breaking £848,750 when it went under the hammer today at Bonhams Whisky Sale in Edinburgh.

Andrew Fairlie, one of Scotland’s most celebrated chefs has died after battling a brain tumour. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2005 and had received chemotherapy.

Admiral Lord Alan West, former First Sea Lord, said the Scottish Maritime Museum's plans to introduce 'gender-neutral' terms for its vessels are 'stark staring bonkers'.

Actor Bradley Welsh, 42, was shot and killed on his own doorstep in Edinburgh's affluent West End on Wednesday night in what a source has claimed was a drug-linked assassination.

They're two of our biggest musical exports and Iggy Azalea and 5 Seconds Of Summer are set to take to the stage and perform at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles later this month.

It may be an occasion where several stars get slimed, but that wasn't about to stop the two actresses from sporting their best looks.

Others who got the green slime treatment on Saturday included the cast of Modern Family, Emma Stone, Nick Jonas, and more.

The  23-year-old singer appeared briefly in a sketch with host Blake Shelton where she jokingly told the country crooner that he could not be a part of her 'squad,' which includes Swift.

On Friday, Blake Shelton, 39, indirectly called out his relationship with Voice co-star Gwen Stefani in a promotional video for this past weekend's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

The 37-year-old mother-of-two locks her daughter Delta in her room at bedtime

The celeb offspring, 19, started his day standing up for change at the March For Our Lives demonstration against gun violence and the NRA in downtown LA before heading to Kids' Choice.

The Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in Los Angeles saw big names take home awards and get slimmed with green goo.

It will feature appearances from Dwayne Johnson, Ariana Grande, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Camila Cabello, Millie Bobby Brown, Ellen DeGeneres, BTS, Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X and more.

Europe tasted victory in the 42nd Ryder Cup on Sunday, beating the United States 17½-10½ at Le Golf National. Sportsmail runs the rule over all 24 players and the two respective captains.

Sergio Garcia may not have had the greatest of seasons but the Spaniard has yet again become Europe's sweetheart at the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National.

Jim Furyk has accepted that opposite number Thomas Bjorn 'got the better of him' during the United States' Ryder Cup defeat to Europe.

Many had underestimated Europe's chances heading into the Ryder Cup but this only fuelled their motivation even further, with Thomas Bjorn's side delivering a knockout punch on Sunday.

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA IN PARIS: Gary Lineker has infuriated the golf community by calling Justin Rose's popular caddie Mark Fulcher 'an absolute numpty'.

Harrington was one of Thomas Bjorn's five vice-captains as Europe regained the Ryder Cup with a crushing 17½-10½ points win at Le Golf National in Paris on Sunday.

DEREK LAWRENSON: For people of a certain age, it is impossible to consider there has ever been a more influential player at the Ryder Cup than Seve Ballesteros.

Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka almost came to blows during a heated argument in the bitter aftermath of the United States' resounding Ryder Cup defeat to Europe over the weekend.

JOHN GREECHAN AT ST ANDREWS: Brooks Koepka insists he didn't fight with Ryder Cup team-mate Dustin Johnson - but is curious who would win a scrap between the two pair.

The woman was watching the tournament at Kingsbarns, Fife, when she was struck by a ball hit by Ryder Cup star Tyrell Hatton.

A round of 65 helped American Brandt Snedeker take a three-shot lead into the weekend at the Safeway Open while Phil Mickelson was back among the birdies after a disastrous Ryder Cup.

From Ryder Cup glory in Paris one Sunday to an extraordinary collapse at St Andrews, Tyrrell Hatton knows all about the contrasting emotions this fickle game can generate.

Talk has already turned to who will take charge when Europe defend their crown at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin in 2020. Rose believes Irishman Harrington is an ideal candidate

Tommy Fleetwood admits he is beginning to feel the effects of his Ryder Cup heroics as he tries to catch Paris partner Francesco Molinari and win the Race to Dubai for a second year in succession.

EXCLUSIVE: Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood are such certainties to be the next two Ryder Cup captains that consideration will be given to making a joint announcement.

Francesco Molinari has revealed he had to overcome a back injury to produce his record-breaking Ryder Cup heroics. The back problem left him unable to tie his shoes the day after.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Jacklin should have been knighted years ago for his immense contribution to British sporting life. He is the architect of the modern Ryder Cup.

Willett carded five birdies and two bogeys in an opening 69 at Nine Bridges on Jeju Island in South Korea, with the USA's Chez Reavie setting the pace on four under thanks to five birdies.

Teeing it up for the first time since the Ryder Cup, Reed showed no signs of rust and made four birdies to turn in 32 before gains on the first three holes ensured he steered clear of the chasing pack.

The three-time major winner is the clear favourite to succeed Thomas Bjorn at Whistling Straits, where Europe will be bidding to defend the trophy won in Paris last year.

The three-time major winner succeeds Thomas Bjorn, as Europe bid to defend the trophy. He was announced as captain at a press conference at the European Tour's Wentworth headquarters.

Former Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters took advantage of benign morning conditions to lead a world-class field in the inaugural Saudi International.