Boat race protester banned from torch route
2012-04-24 14:02:16
The protester who halted Britain's annual boat race this month by swimming into the crews' path has been banned by a court from going near the route of the Olympic torch for fear he could try to make a political point.
CAS to rule on British doping rule next week
2012-04-24 13:57:57
A decision on the legality of the British Olympic Association's (BOA) ban on convicted dopers competing in the Games will be made next week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said in a statement on Monday.
London 2012 doping lab gets WADA approval
2012-04-24 13:55:05
The doping laboratory that will process more than 6,000 samples at this year's London Olympics has been given the seal of approval by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Making of the torch
2012-04-24 13:44:13
The process of making torches for the London Olympics involves many thorough details.
Olympic medal journey at London show
2012-04-24 10:05:52
A display at the British Museum investigates the journey of the 4,700 Olympic medals to be handed out in London this summer.
Surprise! London Olympics tests for weak spots
2012-04-24 09:41:02
Four thousand people are taking part in the biggest test run so far for the London Olympic games.
Marathon cup from 1896 sets Olympics auction record
2012-04-23 15:39:02
The silver cup given to the marathon winner at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 sold for $860,000 in London on Wednesday, breaking the auction record for Olympic memorabilia.
Dress rehearsal for Olympic torch relay
2012-04-23 15:35:24
Olympic officials conducted a test run Friday of one part of the Olympic torch relay - a full dress rehearsal to test timings, security issues and traffic patterns.
FA clarifies British Olympic selection policy
2012-04-23 13:57:19
The English Football Association (FA) has clarified its position on player eligibility for the British Olympic team after Manchester United's Alex Ferguson reacted angrily to Wayne Rooney's possible inclusion.
Vettel wins F1 Bahrain, protesters kept away
2012-04-23 10:46:47
F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel won the Grand Prix in Bahrain on Sunday.
F1 teams to race while rage boils in Bahrain
2012-04-22 17:01:22
Formula One drivers will race in Bahrain on Sunday while rage boils on the streets outside, among protesters who denounce the Grand Prix as a gaudy spectacle by a ruling family that crushed Arab Spring demonstrations last year.
Dortmund wraps eighth Bundesliga crown
2012-04-22 10:38:56
Borussia Dortmund sealed title defence with a 2-0 win over Monchengladbach two rounds ahead of schedule at the 32nd round German Bundesliga.