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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on returning to Wimbledon and going for gold at London 2012.

Reports claim West has commissioned an engagement ring studded with jewels from his late mother's collection.

The South Korean Sailing Federation has apologised on behalf of coach Lee Jae-Cheol, who has been sent home from the Games after being fined for drunk driving

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.