LONDON

Sarah, a 11 year old female cheetah living at the Cincinnati Zoo in the US, is now the proud owner of the new world land speed record for mammals

Russian track cyclist Victoria Baranova is the latest athlete to fall foul of anti-doping rules at the London Olympics 2012.

As IOC dismisses rumours surrounding swimmer Shiwen Ye, questions are being asked about the surprising performance of American teenager Katie Ledecky.

The London 2012 pole vault events are scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 August.

Further examinations are on to find the precise cause of the 50-year-old's death.

London Olympics triple jump competitions are to start on 7 August and Idowu is to take part in the preliminary rounds.

Great Britain's track cycling success continued as Victoria Pendleton and the men's team pursuit both won gold on Friday evening at the velodrome.

IB Times UK Sports Desk covers amazing week of action in the the Games - and what's still yet to come.

Anti-nuclear activists force shutdown of Oak Ridge uranium storage depot in Tennessee after cutting through four fences.

Great Britain fans did not have to wait long for a second medal in the judo as Karina Bryant defeated Ukraine's Iryana Kindzerska to claim a bronze medal in the +78kg weight category.

Already popular app gets new lease of life with Daley Thompson's sprinkle of Olympic gold.

Against the Rules exhibition in east London aims to remove homosexual taboos in sport.

It's hard to blame Shiwen for the sins of her compatriots, but it's harder for us to accept her stunning performance because of their history.

Best places along the course to watch Team GB athletes compete for gold at the London 2012 Games - without spending a penny.

Reports suggest Italian club Inter Milan have agreed a transfer fee with Sao Paulo over the transfer of the Brazilian

Defending champion Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain has qualified for the semi finals of the women's 400m and compatriots Lee McConnell and Shana Cox also managed to book their place by claiming the final qualifying spots in each of their heats

Great Britain's Fran Halsall has qualified second fastest for the 50m freestyle final as she attempts to resurrect her Olympic campaign.

RBS researchers say that the economic boost from holding London 2012 is at risk of being disappointing and not off-setting the second quarter's 0.7 percent contraction.

Liverpool could face a battle to keep hold of exciting young winger Raheem Sterling after it was revealed that Tottenham Hotspur were interested in signing the England youth international.

Sergei Martynov wins Belarus' first gold medal of the London 2012 Olympics and China lock out the final of the women's singles badminton event

Great Britain 400m hurdle trio Dai Green, Jack Green and Rhys Williams all qualify for the semi-final after impressive performances on the opening morning of the athletics competition.