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Ennis, Murray, Farah and Ohuruogu among athletes pushing Great Britain's spectacular leap to third place behind China and US

Jermain Defoe returned to action on Sunday as he scored the only goal against Watford to give his manager Andre Villas-Boas a timely reminder of his goal-scoring threat.

Arsenal wing-back Carl Jenkinson has revealed that manager Arsene Wenger has asked him to cross the ball into the box more this season.

As we hit the half-way point of the London 2012 Olympics, IBTimes UK takes a look at which of the Games' three biggest stars would be the best bet if investors could buy shares in Olympic athletes.

Barcelona have announced their first team squad for the upcoming season and there was one glaring omission as Cristian Tello was not handed a squad number, despite having a superb debut season under former boss Pep Guardiola.

Treasury minister Danny Alexander has committed heresy by doubting the supremacy of credit ratings. Is the government preparing for a u-turn on fiscal stimulus?

Prime Minister responds as Corby MP quits with plan to move to New York.

Robin van Persie is unlikely to be joining Manchester City this summer after manager Roberto Mancini said the Dutchman was unlikely to move to the Etihad Stadium this summer.

A fleet of remote control Mini Coopers is used to collect thrown javelins, hammers and shots at the London 2012 athletics.

Lady Charlotte Diana is the first Spencer girl to be born in the Spencer family since the sudden demise of Princess Diana in August 1997.

Third-placed Team GB aim to build on tally of 16 golds, 11 silvers and 10 bronzes.

Andy Murray defeated top seed Roger Federer 6-2 6-1 6-4 on the Swiss' favourite surface to clinch the Olympic gold.

Jamaican sprinter retains Olympic title with time of 9.63, with training partner Yohan Blake taking silver

Christine Ohuruogu's attempts to successfully defend her 400m Olympic title ended with a silver medal as American Sanya Richards-Ross ended her wait for individual gold.

The latest player linked to the Old Trafford club is young Spanish midfielder Isco, who plays for Malaga in Spain's La Liga

Rumours that Manchester United are edging closer to completing a deal for Brazilian midfielder Lucas Moura are gaining momentum

Gabrielle Douglas, mother Natalie Hawkins filed for bankruptcy just few months before the Olympics.

European champions Chelsea will renew their efforts to sign German forward Andre Schürrle from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

British cycling favourite edges out Australian rival Anna Meares to finish top in qualifying.

Arsenal are considering a surprise move for Ajax right back Gregory van der Wiel.

Poster girl takes heptathlon crown before Greg Rutherford and Mo Farah emulate her.

What is Kate Middleton's favourite colour? Red... green... pink? It seems the answer is blue, which accounts for 21 percent of her wardrobe choices.

Tennis players Roger Federer and Andy Murray are all set for an Olympic re-match of the 2012 Wimbledon men's singles final.

China's Chen Ding set a new Olympic record in the men's 20km walk at London 2012 on Saturday.

American swimmer Michael Phelps has ended his Olympic career with 18 gold medals, the last coming in the men's 4x100m medley relay.

Farah becomes first Briton to Win Olympic Gold in 10,000m

Team GB are now third in the medal table - with 14 golds, seven silvers and eight bronzes - and keen to add to their tally on Sunday.

Team GB men have lost their men's football quarter final to South Korea after a penalty shootout

London Olympics synchronised swimming events - women's duet and women's team - are from 5 -10 August.

Team GB women broke the team pursuit world record for the sixth successive time in winning Great Britain's fifth cycling gold medal at the velodrome.