LONDON

Bradley Wiggins says he's happy to hand the spotlight to Mark Cavendish in the Olympics

Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe says British hopeful Rebecca Adlington will need to handle the pressure on her shoulders well as she attempts to defend her medals.

Businesses are being urged to make the most of the boost London 2012 could bring, and Forman's, the world's oldest salmon smoker has 'brought the Riviera to London,' in its unique bid to cash in.

The agent of Bologna winger Gaston Ramirez has today arrived in London as he reportedly prepares to hold talks with representatives from Liverpool.

Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini has warned Arsenal that the Gunners' chase of Spanish winger Santi Cazorla will not be an easy one

Robin van Persie is still Arsenal's player, according to Manchester City and Juventus

Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan enjoyed the privilege of carrying the Olympic Torch, during a relay leg between the City of London and the borough of Southwark

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has confirmed that his fitness concerns are over and is ready to go, ahead of next week's preliminaries.

Romney, who doubted London's readiness to host the Olympics a day earlier, now says he expects the Games to be highly successful.

Credit rating agencies Moody's and Fitch also put warnings on Britain's triple-A rating

Bank reveals Finance Director Chris Lucas faces FSA probe as US litigation mounts

80,000 people present at London stadium for opening ceremony watched by an expected one billion people around the globe.

World icons such as David Beckham, James Bond and Michelle Obama gearing up for launch event.

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

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