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Manchester United are ready to increase their bid for Robin van Persie, according to reports, with the club desperate to get hold of the striker before the season starts.

Kyle Walker has used Tottenham's pre-season friendlies to get a better understanding of his positioning alongside Aaron Lennon, the 22 year old has revealed, as Spurs get ready for their season-opener against Newcastle this Saturday.

Former American sprinting legend Ed Moses says Usain Bolt should retire from athletics after the Jamaican claimed his sixth Olympic gold medal at London 2012.

British boxing champion Nicola Adams, who created history by becoming the first woman to win an Olympic medal (women's boxing made its debut at the London Olympics 2012), has earned a rather curious reward

National peace and reconciliation rally draws 60,000 people to capital Bamako.

Jamaican sprinting icon Usain Bolt leaves London with three gold medals and a hand in one of the fiercest footballing debates in the world - whether Leo Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the best footballer in the world

Now that the London Games are over, IBTimes UK presents a photo archive of Kate Middleton and her 'Oh My God' moments during the London Olympics 2012

Former Wham! star wows crowd with hits such as Freedom and Faith - nine months after almost losing life to pneumonia.

Stuart Hazell on trial for murder after 12-year-old's remains found wrapped in sheet in loft of grandmother's home.

The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, is reportedly discussing the possibility of turning out to play Twenty20 cricket in the T20 Big Bash League in Australia

With commuter crush avoided and capital running smoothly as staff worked from home during London 2012, this could be step change for how Britain does business.

Locog promised to deliver a clinical, safe and smooth running London 2012 Olympic Games, but what transpired went far beyond expectation

Twice-married billionaire tells birthday party guests he is ready to wed again.

Lukas Podolski gave the Arsenal fans a glimpse of what life could be like without Robin van Persie as he scored two well-taken goals in the 4-0 pre-season friendly win over former club FC Cologne.

Aaron Ramsey has stated he feels confident of a good season for club and himself, while Japanese youngster Ryo Miyachi may move to Wigan on loan

London 2012 Olympic Games end on spectacular note with British A-list pop and rock artists.

Hazell to appear before Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court in south London via video link.

Some of the biggest names in British music, including Spice Girls and George Michael performed.

The London Olympics 2012 were marked not only by feats of sporting excellence and a number of records but also by 17 entertaining Google doodles, specially created to celebrate different sports. Check out a quick look back through the delightful doodles Google created over the past three weeks

Anthony Joshua followed in the footsteps of some of the all-time great boxers as he beat Roberto Cammarelle of Italy to win the gold medal in the super heavyweight division at the Excel Arena.

Diver Thomas Daley was overjoyed to win bronze in the men's 10m diving final, Britain's first medal in the event for 52 years.

The closing ceremony for the London Olympics 2012 will be the "greatest after-party in the world".

Russia's synchronised swimmers wowed the watching world with their breathtaking performance at London 2012.

Russia's Chicherova Wins Gold, United States' Brigetta Barrett silver and Russian Svetlana Shkolina bronze in the Women's High Jump

Jamaica win gold, USA silver, and Trinidad and Tobago bronze in the men's 4x100 relay

Brazil will have eight minutes to shine at closing ceremony as London looks to end Games with a musical party.

London's Hyde Park and Victoria Park are among the venues in the city which will provide live coverage of the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on 12 August.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has invited 12 "inspirational" people affected by last summer's riots to attend the closing ceremony.

UK PM seeks public and private commitment to prevent malnutrition among young children by the start of Rio Games in 2016.

Unforgettable photographs of record-breaking moments from London 2012.