SPORTS

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.

Arsenal end their pre-season tour of Asia with a game against Hong Kong club Kitchee SC

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has criticised players from his former club, Chelsea, saying that his present charges were much better to work with

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bid for Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama, who they consider as an alternative to long-standing target Yann M'Vila

Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has stated that the club would like Brazil forward Neymar to move to Camp Nou after the Olympics.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has admitted striker Andy Carroll is welcome to stay on at Anfield and that the former Newcastle United striker was adapting well to Rodgers' playing style

2012 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix preview, with driver quotes, qualifying recap, race strategies, weather updates and information on where and how to follow the race live

The vacant seats are believed to belong to official bodies and the media.

Saturday saw the first flush of Olympic golds and China leads the provisional table with six medals (four gold) and with the Italians and Americans in hot pursuit. The hosts, Great Britain, have yet to open their medal count for the Games but can be confident of doing so on Sunday, with Rebecca Adlington competing in the women's 400m freestyle and three time gold medallist Ben Ainslie opening the sailing event

Ryan Lochte delivered the most convincing claim to the heir of Michael Phelps' throne with a dominant display to strike gold in the 400m individual medley.

British pair Andy and Jamie Murray were knocked out of the men's doubles in three sets by Jurgen Melzer and Alexander Peya in the Olympic tennis competition at Wimbledon.

Mark Cavendish failed to land Great Britain's first medal of the Olympic Games as Alexandre Vinokourov of Kazakstan raced to victory in the men's road race.

Hysen Pulaku tests positive for banned steroid

The team parades were as spectacular as the opening ceremony of the London Olympics Games.

Chinese shooter Yi Siling became the first gold medal winner of London 2012 after triumphing in the women's 10m air rifle.

Iceland international Gylfi Sigurdsson has revealed he chose to sign for Tottenham despite interest from Liverpool.