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Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has stated the Blues' summer spending is not yet over

International competitors push themselves to the limit in battle for the elusive gold medal.

Romanian shooter George Alin Moldoveanu claimed gold in the men's 19m Air Rifle event, at the 2012 London Olympics, with Italian Niccolo Campriani and Indian Gagan Narang in silver and bronze finishes

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has handed a life line to Andrey Arshavin by suggesting that he still has a future at the club despite being sent on loan last season.

C Evolution is being introduced in London as part of a Europe-wide promotional tour targeting the sales turnaround for BMW in the electric scooter market in two years.

British fencer Corinna Lawrence beat Chilean Caterin Aranguiz Bravo to enter the Round of 32 in the women's individual epee event at the 2012 London Olympics, while compatriot Paul Drinkhall was beaten by German Dimitrij Ovtcharov in his single's table tennis third round match

Team GB pair Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins broke a 20 year old Olympic record in reaching the women's sculls final on Friday.

Hannah Miley and Caitlin McClatchey both qualified for the semi-finals of their respective events after a morning in the pool that saw Ye Shiwen of China grab the headlines with a dominating performance in the 200m medley.

Athletes at the 2012 London Olympics have been spotted with rather uniquely designed tattoos, all evidence of the spirit the Games are being played with

Liverpool have handed permission for midfielder Alberto Aquilani to travel to Italy in order to try and secure a permanent move away from Anfield this summer.

Liverpool's Charlie Adam has come under severe criticism for the foul that forced Tottenham's Gareth Bale off in the friendly between the two teams in Baltimore on Saturday.

Manchester United are keeping a close eye on the contract situation of England defender Ashley Cole who has less than 12 months remaining on his contract with Chelsea.

Great Britain's men's basketball team were unable to prevent defeat as they made their first appearance at the Olympics since 1948, eventually succumbing to 95-75 defeat to Russia in Group B.

Rebecca Adlington was unable to defend her 400m freestyle title from Beijing 2008 but the 23-year-old did enough to secure third place and become the first British female swimmer to win an individual medal in successive Olympic Games.

Manchester City have reportedly made an opening bid of £13million for Liverpool centre-back Daniel Agger as manager Roberto Mancini looks to secure his first signing of the season.

Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw in the final game of their Asia tour, against Hong Kong club Kitchee SC, leaving Arsene Wenger plenty to think about ahead of the new season

More than 12,000 seats for key events like tennis, gymnastics and swimming remained empty on second day.

IBTimes UK presents our daily round-up and previews to all the action from the 2012 London Olympics

The new doodle, which follows the archery and diving doodles, commemorates Hungary's first gold at the 2012 London Olympics.

Captain Ryan Giggs leads the way in front of near-capacity crowd at Wembley

Lizzie Armitstead claimed Team GB's first medal of the London 2012 Olympic Games after winning silver in the women's road race following a thrilling sprint with victor Marianne Vos.

Great Britain men's gymnastics team swept into the final of the team event for their first time in 88 years by putting on a stunning performance at the North Greenwich Arena.

Vijender Singh is through to the round of 16 after defeating Danabek Sukhanov of Kazakhstan.

London Olympics boss Sebastian Coe says students and members of the armed forces will be allowed to fill empty seats at Olympic venues this summer.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini confirms that the club is poised to sign new players.

Rebecca Adlington has squeaked into the final of the women's 400m freestyle event, while sailor Ben Ainslie started the fleet of 10 races for the men's Finn sailing event by finishing a strong second.

The identity of the woman who joined the Indian team on a lap of the stadium has been revealed.

Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, makes her Olympic equestrian debut with her family cheering her on.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas may replace Modric with Fulham's Moussa Dembele.