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15th August, 2012
We can learn from the Olympics, admits Lampard
"I think if we all can take lessons from the Olympics then we will be better for it.”
"I think if we all can take lessons from the Olympics then we will be better for it.”
14th August, 2012
How the national game can be saved
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
13th August, 2012
Ostapchuk stripped of Olympic gold for doping
Belarus' Nadezhda Ostapchuk has been stripped of the women's Olympic shot put title after failing a drugs test.
Belarus' Nadezhda Ostapchuk has been stripped of the women's Olympic shot put title after failing a drugs test.
13th August, 2012
‘Britain must seize Olympic feel-good factor’
“So let's be proud today. To be British is to be a winner again.”
“So let's be proud today. To be British is to be a winner again.”
13th August, 2012
‘Unlucky’ India grapples for positives from Games
“It is a proud moment for us as this is our best-ever medal haul,” India's sports minister said.
“It is a proud moment for us as this is our best-ever medal haul,” India's sports minister said.
13th August, 2012
Olympics: Closing ceremony
London bade a flamboyant and madcap farewell to the Olympic Games.
London bade a flamboyant and madcap farewell to the Olympic Games.
13th August, 2012
India’s Kumar eyes Rio after wrestling silver
Kumar said his silver medal was a result of hard practice but the next Olympics will be even better.
Kumar said his silver medal was a result of hard practice but the next Olympics will be even better.
13th August, 2012
Bolt – from the track to the cricket pitch?
Negotiations are under way for Usain Bolt to play in Australia's domestic T20 Big Bash League.
Negotiations are under way for Usain Bolt to play in Australia's domestic T20 Big Bash League.
13th August, 2012
London bids adieu with musical madness
London bade a flamboyant farewell to the Olympic Games with a romp through British pop and fashion.
London bade a flamboyant farewell to the Olympic Games with a romp through British pop and fashion.
13th August, 2012
Women hail landmark Games breakthrough
Participation of the first women athletes from Saudi Arabia, Brunei and Qatar was widely seen as a breakthrough for Olympics.
Participation of the first women athletes from Saudi Arabia, Brunei and Qatar was widely seen as a breakthrough for Olympics.
13th August, 2012
US top Olympic medal table, crowds flock to close
US topped the sporting world with 46 Olympic gold medals to China's 38 at the end of 16 days of thrilling action.
US topped the sporting world with 46 Olympic gold medals to China's 38 at the end of 16 days of thrilling action.
12th August, 2012
Future opportunities and questions for Bolt
“I would want to say great things,” Bolt said when asked about his plans for Rio.
“I would want to say great things,” Bolt said when asked about his plans for Rio.
12th August, 2012
India hails wrestler Dutt
“Dutt showed true grit in his wonderful comeback.”
“Dutt showed true grit in his wonderful comeback.”
12th August, 2012
New wave surfaces as Phelps signs off
He did not set any world records but Michael Phelps still stole the show.
He did not set any world records but Michael Phelps still stole the show.
12th August, 2012
Olympics: Day 15
Photos from day 15 of the London Olympics.
Photos from day 15 of the London Olympics.
12th August, 2012
Germany win thriller to defend hockey gold
Germany won the Olympic title for the second successive time when they triumphed 2-1 against the Netherlands.
Germany won the Olympic title for the second successive time when they triumphed 2-1 against the Netherlands.
12th August, 2012
More gold for Bolt as Jamaica smash relay record
Carter, Frater, Blake and Bolt took 36.84 seconds to break the 4x100m world record.
Carter, Frater, Blake and Bolt took 36.84 seconds to break the 4x100m world record.
11th August, 2012
Mexico stun Brazil to win football gold
Oribe Peralta's double clinched a shock 2-1 victory over the five-time world champions.
Oribe Peralta's double clinched a shock 2-1 victory over the five-time world champions.
10th August, 2012
American love affair with football darlings grows
It is the US women's football team that has the hearts of American sports fans and another Olympic gold medal.
It is the US women's football team that has the hearts of American sports fans and another Olympic gold medal.
10th August, 2012
US survive Japan rally to win gold again
The United States won their third successive women's Olympic football title by beating Japan 2-1.
The United States won their third successive women's Olympic football title by beating Japan 2-1.
