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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.

Team GB's Helen Glover and Heather Stanning have won the first heat in the women's rowing pairs event at the London 2012 Olympics, setting a new Olympic Record and directly qualifying for the final.

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

Dozens of rebels belonging to the Free Syrian Army believed killed or wounded in Aleppo.

Organisers of the 2012 London Olympics face angry fans with invalid tickets for a closed door archery event.

Samsung's flagship smartphone Galaxy S3 to launch in special London 2012 Olympics edition.

While the Queen turns Bond girl, Mr Bean makes no mistakes during his four-minute caper.

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.

Team Great Britain's unexpected 1-1 draw against Senegal leaves the hosts in a very delicate situation ahead of their next group game - against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, at Wembley

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says it is not possible to remain mute spectators to the carnage in Syria's largest city.

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

The Google doodle depicts a female archer aiming at the target, the third alphabet in the Google logo, which has been turned into the bullseye.

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.

Olympics minister Jeremy Hunt's ears burning after overzealous attempt to ring in Games sends brass bell flying into leg of spectator.

Laura Robson has been handed a place in the singles draw of the Olympic tennis event after it was announced that Croatia's Petra Martic had withdrawn from the competition.

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

Goldman Sachs, the investment bank, said that post-Games reality often fails to meet economic expectations - like in Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008.

Junior Hoilett completes his move to Loftus Road

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

Robert Pattinson leaves LA following revelation of Stewart's affair withdirector Rupert Sanders.

Arsenal are on the verge of completing a deal for Real Madrid's Nuri Sahin that would see the midfielder move to the club on a one-year loan deal.

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