By Duncan MackayApril 27 - Britain have avoided defending Paralympic gold medallists China and the United States in the draw made today for the goalball tournament at London 2012 but will face the world champions. 

The draw has produced a lot of exciting 'local derbies' such as USA v Canada in the women's tournament

Algeria, Canada, BelgiumWomen's Group A - China, Great Britain, Denmark, Brazil, Finland; Group B - USA

 Official Mobility Partner of the United States (US) Olympic Committee (USOC), is working with USA

BMW initially worked with USA Track and Field in developing a velocity measurement which measures

We're eager to build upon what we learned from USA Track and Field, and are focused on delivering performance

data for USA Swimming to help improve starts and turns – those pivotal moments in a race where Olympic

By David GoldApril 25 - The United States' Olympic Games fencing team has been finalised following the Division One National Championships in Virginia Beach – and includes double gold medallist and world champion Mariel Zagunis.

and be incredibly happy if someone made the top 32," said Greg Dilworth, executive director of USA

By Duncan MackayApril 25 - United States Track and Field's (USATF) long search for a new chief executive has ended with the appointment of Max Siegel, a former leading official in the music and motor racing industries. 

first African-American to graduate with honours from Notre Dame law school, Siegel is also a former USA

The search for our next CEO was a process that we believe will fundamentally change USA Track and Field

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By David GoldApril 22 - Members of the New York public have been treated to a demonstration (pictured) of the Paralympic sport of sitting volleyball in Times Square.

Olympic Committee's (USOC) Road to London celebration, was presented by sponsor Hilton Honors and Team USA

Holloway broke from the court to appear on the main stage at 2pm for a Paralympic spotlight.Chris Vadala, USA

In the meantime, I encourage all fans to back the various USA teams and athletes – not just volleyball

By Tom DegunApril 21 - Surrey will be hosting more Olympic and Paralympic training camps than any other county in the South East region of England with a total of 31 teams committed to using its training facilities to prepare for London 2012.

boostDecember 2011: Team GB cyclists choose Surrey as London 2012 Olympics baseOctober 2011: USA

By David GoldApril 20 - The United States Olympic Team Trials for wrestling are set to take place in Iowa City this weekend, with Beijing 2008 gold medallist Henry Cejudo (pictured) looking to return to the Olympics and defend his title.

I haven't been this motivated in a long time," Cejudo told USA Wrestling."

By David GoldApril 20 - United States Canoe/Kayak could name its first Olympic athletes today when flatwater sprint trials take place in Oklahoma City at the City Boathouse District (pictured left).

Oklahoma.This is the second successive Olympic Games for which trials are taking place at Oklahoma, and USA

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By Duncan MackayApril 19 - United States' Olympic team will wear all white at the Closing Ceremony of London 2012, it has been revealed. 

iconic pieces from the Ralph Lauren Village wear collection including the mesh polo, Create Your Own USA

polo, Olympic tank and tunic.The Ralph Lauren 2012 Team USA Olympic Collection for men, women and children

here.Beginning next month, the collection will be available in select Ralph Lauren retail stores, Team USA

By David Gold at The Mayfair Hotel in LondonApril 18 - Procter & Gamble (P&G) is unveiling a series of short documentaries telling the lives of some of Britain's top Olympic and Paralympic athletes through the eyes of their mothers as part of the Worldwide Olympic Sponsor's "Thank you, mum" campaign.

hopeful Tyson Gay and Janet Evans, a quadruple Olympic gold medallist in the pool.It also has a Team USA

By Tom DegunApril 13 - Both Britain's wheelchair basketball teams face a major test in the build up to London 2012 after the sides they will meet at the BT Paralympic World Cup in May were revealed.

respectively at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.The men's team also face a stern test facing a strong USA

illusions that this will be a tough ask, what with the participation of the world number one side, USA

GB football seven-a-side squad face some of the world's finest teams, including Republic of Ireland, USA

prior to London for GB squad to test readiness for the games against quality opposition like Brazil, USA

Go figure.Time reports that Terry Harper, USA Synchro executive director who pulls down an annual salary

America's athletes in collaboration with sports scientists at the United States Olympic Committee and USA

sponsored by BMW.BMW is also a sustainability and automotive partner of London 2012, and also partners with USA

Bobsled & Skeleton, US Speedskating and USA Swimming."

We are thrilled to be making a meaningful contribution to Team USA beyond a financial commitment.""

By David GoldApril 8 - Voting is open for March's United States Sports Academy (USSA) Athlete of the Month award, with Barcelona's footballer Lionel Messi (pictured left) and Russian pole vaulting world indoor champion Yelena Isinbayeva among the front runners for the award.

winners will then compete as candidates for the 2012 Athlete of the Year awards, in conjunction with USA

By David GoldApril 6 - Procter and Gamble (P&G) have announced that they are sponsoring 28 United States Olympic and Paralympic hopes for London 2012, including Tyson Gay, Ashley Eaton and Michael Phelps.

P&G have also launched their own Team USA Youth Sports Fund, and have set a goal of raising $500,000

be affiliated with the P&G 'Thank you, Mom' campaign and the Pampers brand to celebrate mums of Team USA

That's why P&G's support of the P&G Team USA Youth Sports Fund is so important."

We are also grateful for P&G's commitment to youth sports through the P&G Team USA Youth Sports Fund.

people who matter most to mums – their kids – through the creation of the P&G Team USA Youth Sports