Britain's Andy Murray continued his recovery from his Wimbledon disappointment after crushing Jarkko Nieminen to reach the third round of the Olympic tennis competition.
From 6 ft 10 in Anthony Davis to 4 ft 9 in Rebecca 'Twiglet' Tunny, the 2012 Games is being lit up by young gems striking gold.
Newcastle have confirmed the signing of Australian youngster Curtis Good, with the 19 year old having impressed Alan Pardew on his trial at St James' Park.
Arsenal could well face another battle with Barcelona after the Spanish giants were linked with a move for midfielder Alex Song who is seen as a possible replacement for Seydou Keita.
Team GB's Phillips Idowu should be fit for the Olympic triple jump competition according to the British Olympic Association, despite fears over a hip injury.
Arsenal have handed a first professional contract to German youth international Serge Gnaby after impressing manager Arsene Wenger in his first year with the club.
Gareth Bale is hopeful of getting in some minutes for Tottenham this week, according to Andre Villas-Boas, with the 23 year old continuing to recover from a rough tackle by Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam.
Great Britain rowers have qualified for final of the men's lightweight four, by finishing first in their semi final game.
There was yet more success for Team GB at Eton Dorney as Alan Campbell produced a superb performance in the men's single sculls to qualify for the semi-finals, while the women's eight secured a spot in the final of the repechage.
The quintet of William Fox-Pitt, Nicola Wilson, Zara Phillips, Mary King and Kristina Cook kept hold of their silver medal position at Greenwich Park.
Spain and Malaga midfielder Santi Cazorla is looking to push through a move to Arsenal
British archers in the women's individual event for the London Olympics 2012 are struggling to live up to the pressure and expectations on their shoulders
World Championship silver medallist Ellen Gandy's failure to qualify for the 200m butterfly final continued Team GB's struggles in swimming competition at the Aquatics Centre on Tuesday.
Thierry Henry agrees that Arsenal badly need Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby before any new faces
The View host sparks offence with on-air criticism of Queen's demeanour and dress sense during televised chat with Whoopi Goldberg.
The Saudis who have sent female athletes to the Olympics for the first time, insist that they stick to the Islamic dress code.
Tom Daley, Zara Philips and the men's gymnastic teams among athletes who have performed on the world's biggest stage.
Passing the buck or calling for real change over what's fast becoming a real bugbear issue for Olympic sports fans.
Liverpool's star defensive midfielder Lucas Leiva has insisted that despite a changeover in managers, he is still a big part of the side's strategy for next season, as new gaffer Brendan Rodgers makes plans for the squad.
Great Britain win team silver in the Equestrian after Tina Cook got a double clear in the last show jumping round to secure second place behind gold medal winners Germany.
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he made mistakes in last season's Champions League run, with the Manchester United manager planning to make sure that the same fate doesn't happen again this time around.
Teenager arrested in Weymouth after sending death threats and abuse regarding dead fatherof Diver Tom Daley.
Wojceich Szczesny has insisted that the Arsenal's defence are on the improve, with the keeper claiming that Lukas Podolski has the potential to make the Gunners' goal scoring even more proficient.
Liverpool are said to be interested in signing Birmingham City goalkeeper Jack Butland after scouts returned with glowing reports having watched the youngster in action for Team GB on Sunday evening.
Watford manager Gainfranco Zola has begun the process of rebuilding his squad after completing deals for seven new players to join the club, including former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.
Arsenal are reportedly racing to sign 17 year old Southampton starlet Luke Shaw, in an attempt to solve defensive problems
Clint Dempsey has refused to travel with the rest of the Fulham squad on their pre-season tour of Switzerland as he attempts to push through a transfer to Liverpool.
Man United owners could make £90m through IPO - but fans rush to condemn their 'asset stripping'
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been charged with improper conduct by the FA, over a tweet the player sent to Chelsea left back Ashley Cole
Action from the 2012 London Olympics to come from Wimbledon, where all the big guns - Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters will be out on court... and there are four medal races in swimming events to be completed
