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World number three Rafael Nadal has confirmed the knee injury that stopped him from participating in the London Olympics 2012 will keep him from playing in the US Open

Ryan Giggs has admitted that he could never be a runner, with the Manchester United stalwart revealing that football was always going to be his most loved and played sport despite trying his hand at others as a boy.

David Sullivan says West Ham United had agreed a deal to sign Andy Carroll from Liverpool before the striker decided against the move

Graphic designer Luke Harvey 's hilarious tribute to gold medallist Mo Farah has gone viral.

The Spice Girls reunion was one of the most anticipated and talked about performance of the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. It was a boom in the social networking site too. On the Twitter official blog, it claims that Spice girls got more than 116,000 tweets per minute during the Olympic Games closing ceremony, more than any other performer or athlete.

Twenty-eight pence spent in every pound on Britain's National Lottery goes directly to "good causes" as determined and administered by the Government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The share given to Sport is currently 18 per cent of that "good cause" figure and so just over five pence in every pound is allotted directly to this sector. During the past fortnight at the London's 2012 Olympics, sportsmen, women and commentators have not failed to emphasize the imp...

Boxer Fred Evans has admitted that he is in no rush to turn professional after winning a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

Olympic shot-put cheat brings shame to Belarus as first Olympiuc winner forced to hand back medal.

As the London 2012 Olympics comes to a close, we look at how the Games played out on Twitter, Facebook and Google+.

Highlights from the BBC's online coverage, which set an all-time record for web-based viewers.

Britain's new heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua has admitted that he is ready to remain amateur after winning the gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

If you compiled London 2012 Games medal scores of former Soviet nations, their total beat USA comprehensively, argues Julian Kossoff.

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

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

The official worldwide 2012 release date and price for the NeoGeo X Gold Entertainment System have been announced.

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

Video gaming may be one of most enjoyable pastimes in recent history, but Geek Speak's Lianna Brinded looks at how it can turn nasty.

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.

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.

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

Unforgettable photographs of record-breaking moments from London 2012.

The final day of the London Olympics 2012 still has plenty of medal action to offer with as many 10 disciplines offering as many as 15 events before the closing ceremony at 9 pm BST. Check out a brief preview of Day 16 at the London Olympics

London Olympics 2012 provided many unforgettable moments - from the opening ceremony and throughout the Games.

Team GB's Luke Campbell fought his way into British boxing history by defeating Ireland 's John Joe Nevin to win batamweight gold.

Mo Farah becomes the seventh athlete in Olympic history to win the 5,000m and 10,000m title after sprinting to a second gold medal to etch his name in long-distance running history.