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Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gets into the Olympic spirit at the London 2012 opening ceremony.

Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle stages spectacular opening ceremony starring the Queen, James Bond and Mr Bean.

IBTimes UK presents the first of our daily round-up and previews to all the action from the 2012 London Olympics. If you want to find out which of your favourite athletes will be in the spotlight on each day or even if you simply want to discover a new sport... this should give you all the information on the biggest events of each day

One of the favourites to medal at the London Olympics for Team GB has been handed a tough opening contest after super-heavyweight Anthony Joshua was drawn against Erislandy Savon of Cuba.

The best places to watch the London 2012 Olympic Games online

With the London Olympics now upon us we decided it was time for two members of the IBTimes UK Sport team, Nick Howson and Adrian Back, to discuss the major issues as London prepares to host the 30th Games.

Best places along 156-mile to watch Bradley Wiggins and co compete for gold at the London 2012 Games - without spending a penny.

A-Team star Jessica Biel addresses N-Sync singer Justin Timberlake as her 'fiancé' for first time in public on Jay Leno show.

Olympic legend joins growing chorus angry at Mitt Romney's doubts over London's readiness for Games.

West Ham United have made an loan offer for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll with a view to a permanent deal next summer

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has been angered by the recent comments made by Giovani dos Santos which openly stated that he was hoping to quit the club this summer.

Roger Federer says he is enjoying the prospect of facing Novak Djokivic or Andy Murray in the final.

With the opening ceremony set to kick start the London 2012 Olympic Games, IBTimes UK looks at Team GB's main medal hopes over the next fortnight

Britain's "Host Nation" advantage could help it outshine the world as it gains more improvement from Beijing than nearly every other participating country combined.

Bradley Wiggins says he's happy to hand the spotlight to Mark Cavendish in the Olympics

Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe says British hopeful Rebecca Adlington will need to handle the pressure on her shoulders well as she attempts to defend her medals.

Businesses are being urged to make the most of the boost London 2012 could bring, and Forman's, the world's oldest salmon smoker has 'brought the Riviera to London,' in its unique bid to cash in.

Japan have beaten Spain in football for the first time in history, after the side claimed a 1-0 deserved win over 10 men in the first day of the men's football matches.

Row over North Korea and South Korea flag mistakes is not only unfortunate incident to occur during huge sporting events.

Ryan Giggs and Tom Cleverly have stated there is every chance the hosts could walk away with the gold medal for the men's football tournament

Andy Murray begins his Olympic campaign back at Wimbledon against Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka in the first round of the tennis competition at London 2012.

Javier Hernandez has admitted he would have loved to play for his country in the Olympics, but the Manchester United striker says he's equally glad he's been able to participate in his club's pre-season training.

Former Olympic silver medallist Steve Cram believes the target of eight athletics medals set by head coach Charles van Commenee during the London 2012 Olympics is realistic.

David Beckham has confirmed he will play a role in Friday's opening ceremony that will spark London 2012 into life.

The study comes ahead of the second quarter GDP data which is expected to show a 0.2 percent contraction.

Amir Khan is confident that there will be plenty of success for British boxers at the London Olympics as he claims he would be disappointed if we didn't win at least six medals.

Team Great Britain's (GB) athletics captain, Dai Greene, has announced he is confident of winning gold his country at the 2012 London Olympic Games

Amelia Earhart completed her Atlantic crossing in 1932, but vanished five years later.

World's fastest man and Jamaican Olympics gold medallist unveiled in wax form in countdown to London 2012.

Will Bradley Wiggins' victory at the Tour de France be surpassed during the London 2102 Olympic Games?