London 2012 Olympics: Wada hails drug breakthrough to combat cheats

The World Anti-Doping Agency is hailing as a major breakthrough in fighting the next frontier in cheating in sport.

Paralympic sailing: Skandia Team GBR captured in action at Weymouth by photographer Robert Wilson

Photographer Robert Wilson captures the Paralympians in action.

British hurdler Callum Priestley faces lifetime Olympic ban over drugs test

British hurdler Callum Priestley has been handed a two-year ban for testing positive for drugs.

London 2012 Olympics: triathlon course designed to showcase London landmarks

The bike leg of Olympic triathlon race at London 2012 will take in a number of iconic locations in the capital.

London 2012 Olympics: The Mall set to be marathon centrepiece

The route for the marathon at the London 2012 Olympic Games is likely to start and finish at The Mall in a departure from tradition.

London 2012 Olympics: Tony Blair feared 'humiliation' by French in final IOC vote

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair feared being "humiliated" by the French in securing Olympics.

Brian Moore: Paralympians should be admired for their sporting ability, not physical disability

Brian Moore: a recent Channel 4 documentary on British Paralympians fell into the trap of patronising its subject.

London 2012 Olympics: Libby Trickett sets sights on Australia squad after comeback

Olympic champion Libby Trickett has come out of retirement and is aiming to make Australia's team at London 2012.

Boris needs to get a Tattoo for the opening of the Games

The Olympic Committee should consider timeless uniforms as it ponders on a dress code for the opening ceremony in London, says Hilary Alexander.

London 2012 Olympics: sporting bodies jostle for position in preparation of post-Games cull

Organisations responsible for delivering Olympic sport are braced for major shake-up after the London 2012 Games.