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Team GB's men's team marked their first fixture since 1960 with a draw against Senegal in their opening game of the Olympic football tournament at Old Trafford.

Young royals the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry launched new sports coaching project in South East London, which is supported by their charitable foundation

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.

Should Team GB become a permanent side, and not just for the Olympics? There are many compelling reasons for it, says Alfred Joyner.

Black cab drivers and chauffeurs among casualties of London 2012's Olympic Route Network, IBTimes reveals.

Sir Roger Bannister is favourite to light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Games after William Hill closed betting on the 83 year old being given the prestigious honour on Thursday.

Al-Qaida militants shoot down Iraqi army helicopter and kill soldiers in attempt to regain territory

IBTimes UK brings you the step-by-step guide to book your tickets online for all the biggest sporting events about to happen at the London Olympics 2012.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has praised new signing Oscar, while the club continue to chase fellow Brazilian Hulk.

62,000 spectators asked to stand in respect of fallen troops but plan likely to raise anger.

On-and-off hosepipe bans, record wettest spring, vicious winters - Ben Hargreaves wonders if Olympics will beat our crazy climate?

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

Multibillion dollar sponsorship budget questioned as study finds more than half of UK population unable to name single brand associated with games.

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.

Voula Papachristou has revealed how she has been left feeling "very bitter and upset" after the decision was made to expel her from the Greek team for the London Olympics because of a racist remark she made on Twitter.

Reports claim international fashion star wants to slim down to size four.

McDonalds, Coca-Cola and Cadbury's in firing line as Children's Food Campaign calls on IOC to drop unhealthy food and drink sponsors.

The organisers behind the 2012 London games have promised some 6,000 tests (including the new bio-marker tests) will be carried out over the course of the event

The London 2012 organisers have confirmed that photos can be shared online, despite ticket holder rules stating that they cannot.

Armed police and bomb squad raid Woking house in response to reports of an explosive device - but none found.

Government-controlled Lloyds says some dealers face legal action related to Libor scandal.

For those who believe that the respective Team GB football squads haven't endured pain and heartbreak to reach the summer's Olympic Games, you need only look in the direction of Tom Cleverley.

Manchester United may still be in with a chance of landing Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas Moura after hearing comments from the clubs vice president suggesting that he is willing to further negotiate with the Premier League side.

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.

Where to see opening ceremony of 2012 London Olympic Games across UK.

Chelsea have confirmed the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Oscar for a reported fee of £25m. Oscar is Chelsea's fourth signing of the summer, following deals for Belgian brothers Eden and Thorgan Hazard and German Marko Marin

Angry North Korea players abandon Hampden Park stadium after televised image shows them next to South Korean flag.

London Olympics 2012 showcase Emirates Air Line cable car grinds to halt as countdown for opening ceremony moves into top gear.

Former England captain David Beckham, left out of GB football squad, will have role in London 2012 Olympic opening.