September 28 - British Swimming has appointed South African-born Jonty Skinner (pictured), one of the sport's leading experts in athlete development through the application of science, to help its competitors prepare for the London 2012.

  Skinner, a former Director of Performance Science and Technology with USA Swimming, has been

essential if we are to achieve the performance standards required in London 2012."   While with USA

the head coach role.   In 1994, Skinner was appointed head coach of national resident team for USA

September 28 - British Swimming has appointed South African-born Jonty Skinner (pictured), one of the sport's leading experts in athlete development through the application of science, to help its competitors prepare for the London 2012.

  Skinner, a former Director of Performance Science and Technology with USA Swimming, has been

essential if we are to achieve the performance standards required in London 2012."   While with USA

the head coach role.   In 1994, Skinner was appointed head coach of national resident team for USA

September 28 - British Swimming has appointed South African-born Jonty Skinner (pictured), one of the sport's leading experts in athlete development through the application of science, to help its competitors prepare for the London 2012.

  Skinner, a former Director of Performance Science and Technology with USA Swimming, has been

essential if we are to achieve the performance standards required in London 2012."   While with USA

the head coach role.   In 1994, Skinner was appointed head coach of national resident team for USA

September 23 - Comedian Drew Carey (pictured) is the latest high-profile recruit to join the Board of the United States Bidding Committee for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hoping to bring the tournament back to the country for the first time since 1994.

“Everyone involved in the USA Bid has a passion for soccer, a passion for winning and success.

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September 23 - Comedian Drew Carey (pictured) is the latest high-profile recruit to join the Board of the United States Bidding Committee for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hoping to bring the tournament back to the country for the first time since 1994.

“Everyone involved in the USA Bid has a passion for soccer, a passion for winning and success.

Related stories   August 2009: O2 owner joins USA 2018 World Cup bid July 2009: Univision chief

September 17 - British Judo has today confirmed that 27 countries will compete in the 2009 GB World Cup for both men and women, supported by UK Sport's World Class events programme, at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, on Saturday and Sunday.

Brazil, Belgium, Austria, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Andorra, Ghana, Israel, Luxemburg, USA

September 10 - Ron Brant (pictured), who has served as the men's national team coordinator for USA Gymnastics

"His proven track record with USA Gymnastics combined with his dedication to ensuring athletes, coaches

Steve Penny, the President of USA Gymnastics, said: "Ron has been an incredible leader

September 10 - Ron Brant (pictured), who has served as the men's national team coordinator for USA Gymnastics

"His proven track record with USA Gymnastics combined with his dedication to ensuring athletes, coaches

Steve Penny, the President of USA Gymnastics, said: "Ron has been an incredible leader

exodus of some of our most talented players to Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS), a new league in the USA

Today at 5pm sees yet another nerve-wracking England versus Germany clash in a major football championship. But this time, it’s the women’s turn. For coach Hope Powell, it is the culmination of many years hard work nurturing a squad of talented players, whilst working against a backdrop of uncertain financial support and broken promises.    

of some of our most talented players to Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS), a new league in the USA

September 9 - Speedo is extending its contract with Michael Phelps (pictured) until beyond the London 2012 Olympics, they announced today.

apologised, calling his behavior "regrettable" and "inappropriate," and was suspended for three months by USA

September 9 - Speedo is extending its contract with Michael Phelps (pictured) until beyond the London 2012 Olympics, they announced today.

apologised, calling his behavior "regrettable" and "inappropriate," and was suspended for three months by USA

August 31  -  Nastia Liukin (pictured), the Olympic individual all-round champion, has told the United States selectors that she does not want to be considered for the World Gymnastics Championships at the O2 in London in October.

.   Steve Penny, President of USA Gymnastics, said officials “are confident that she is making

August 31  -  Nastia Liukin (pictured), the Olympic individual all-round champion, has told the United States selectors that she does not want to be considered for the World Gymnastics Championships at the O2 in London in October.

.   Steve Penny, President of USA Gymnastics, said officials “are confident that she is making

in Olympics history, China won the most gold medals amassing 51 in total, 15 more than second placed USA

finishing with 110 medals to China's 100.This was the first Games since Barcelona 1992 in which the USA

competitors: 10,942 (4,637 women, 6,305 men)Number of medal events: 302Gold medal standings: China 51; USA