Dow undeterred despite stadium wrap controversy
2012-02-08 15:49:00
Chemicals giant Dow say they are fully committed to providing the decorative wrap for London's Olympic stadium despite continuing criticism of its involvement.
Canal boat owners must pay to stay near Games
2012-02-08 13:49:23
Boat owners accustomed to freely navigating London's narrow canals will have to pay to moor near Olympic sites during the 2012 Games.
UK civil servants test remote working in Olympics
2012-02-08 09:40:22
Thousands of British civil servants will work from home or get on their bikes to the office this week as the government tests its plans to ease congestion on London's transport network during the Olympics.
Reaction to Contador's 2-yr doping ban
2012-02-07 16:26:32
Reactions to Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador's two-year ban on Monday following a failed doping test during the 2010 Tour de France
Contador gets two year ban, loses Tour de France
2012-02-07 16:24:25
Alberto Contador lost one of his three Tour de France titles after being banned for two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday for failing a dope test during the 2010 race.
London is ready to host memorable Games
2012-02-07 09:29:29
Five Olympic legends boasting 19 gold medals have used the Laureus World Sports Awards to pass a unanimous vote of confidence in London hosting a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Giants wins Super Bowl thriller against Patriots
2012-02-06 16:19:06
The New York Giants reclaimed the greatest prize in North American sports with a nail-biting 21-17 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Egypt soccer board resign over fatal riots
2012-02-06 15:55:05
The president of Egypt's soccer federation and his board of directors resigned Saturday, having already been sacked by the country's prime minister following the riot at a game that left more than 70 dead.
Argentina wins women's Champions trophy
2012-02-06 15:51:24
Argentina's Silvina D'Elia scored the lone goal in the first half as Argentina defeated Britain 1-0 in the final of the Champions Trophy women's field hockey tournament.
Borini helps Roma to thrash Inter Milan
2012-02-06 13:57:00
Fabio Borini struck twice to help AS Roma to a 4-0 home thrashing of Inter Milan and former coach Claudio Ranieri on Sunday.
LeBron rescues Heat from near collapse to Raptors
2012-02-06 11:12:39
LeBron James put his fourth-quarter uncertainties behind him with critical late plays that helped the Miami Heat survive a late scare from Toronto in a nervous 95-89 home win over the Raptors.
Real Masdrid take narrow win in Getafe
2012-02-05 08:38:53
A 17th-minute header from Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos was enough to give his side a narrow, but vitally important 1-0 win away to Getafe.