July 1 - England will face Australia in the pool stages of the rugby sevens at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in what coach Ben Ryan describes as "the tastiest match in the qualifying round".

South Africa, the 2002 bronze medallists, head Pool B and face opening ties against world champions Wales

"The event features teams from Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, North America and the Caribbean and

By Tom Degun June 29 -  Jeremy Hunt (pictured), the Minister in charge of the Government department overseeing preparations for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, has faced calls for him to resign after upsetting the families of the 96 people killed in the Hillsborough disaster.

Conservative MP made the remark while discussing the good behaviour of England's fans at the FIFA World Cup in South

Africa.

By David Owen in Bloemfontein June 27 - A contest to pick a South African candidate for a 2020 Olympic

Olympic Committee (SASCOC), South Africa’s Olympic governing body, said that consultations to

Africa.

Africa is.

bid could expect to attract great sentimental support because the Olympics have never been held in Africa

Africa bid for 2020 Olympics encouraged by Zuma and Rogge June 2010: David Owen - I have seen South

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year June 27 - Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan (pictured) has revealed that Abuja did not bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games because of security fears in the country.

international community feared for their safety in Nigeria, even though he claimed situation is far worse in South

Africa, which is currently hosting the FIFA World Cup.

"Now, South Africa is hosting the whole world and dignitaries, especially soccer stars, are there

"But petty crimes, for those of you who have been to South Africa or who have read about South Africa

"But nobody is complaining about South Africa hosting the World Cup.

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year June 25 - More than 500 athletes, including Victoria Ohuruogu (pictured), the sister of Britain's Olympic 400 metres champion Christine,  have been chosen to compete at the inaugural Summer Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) announced today.

A total of 511athletes have been picked via a series of Area competitions in Oceania, South America

, North America, Africa, Europe and Asia.

Each of the five Olympic Areas - Africa, Europe, Oceania, Americas and Asia - are entitled to one representative

For example the boy's 100m field of 16 will be one from Africa, four from Europe,

Jacques Rogge today welcomed the possibility of a bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics from South

Africa following the success of the FIFA World Cup.

"Those who take decisions [about the hosting of major sports event] have seen how South Africa is

"It's always good news to see that a country like South Africa wants to bid.

" Cape Town would be the favourite to be chosen to represent South Africa but, as insidetthegames

"I think that if there is a bid by South Africa it will be considered very, very seriously.

Africa considering bidding for 2020 Olympics

June 23 - More than five million children and youngsters from around the world are benefitting from the International Inspiration programme, London 2012 claimed today to mark Olympic Day.

countries - Azerbaijan, Brazil, Bangladesh, Jordan, India, Malaysia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palau, South

Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey and Zambia.

No, not Johannesburg, South Africa's economic hub.

The place I am thinking of is Durban, another South African coastal city, on the Indian Ocean on the

This too should prove a big asset: according to Naidoo, who is General Manager - South Africa for Jet

Olympic Committee member since 1995, quite simply knows more about the Olympic Movement than any other South

these new stadiums around the place, I imagine that Durban would face a fight even to be adopted as the South

By Duncan Mackay British Sports Internet Writer of the Year June 19 - Munich is planning to hold a special celebration event in the Marienplatz next Tuesday (June 22) to mark the official announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of which cities will be put through to the next stage of bidding for the 2018 Olympics and Paralympics.

Munich be successful, the German national football team will also send their congratulations from South

Africa.

By Mike Rowbottom June 18 - Plans are afoot to set up British Triathlon along the same lines that have created such success for cycling and rowing by centralising their operation in the High Performance Centre at Loughborough University.

caps comeback with sensational World Championship series victory March 2010: You can keep Florida and South

Africa, Yorkshire is where my heart is says Brownlee March 2010: Brownlee waits on scan to find out

The USA is certainly using the South African World Cup to make its public presence felt.

Then here in South Africa, Joe Biden, the Vice-President had a good pow-wow with Blatter.

In many ways, the USA's pitch is similar to that of England: after all the excitement of South Africa

And the more problems the South Africans have, in transport, in stewards walking away from sites, the

His latest book, "World Cup 2010 South Africa: the Teams, the Players, the Venues", is available

By David Owen in Johannesburg June 15 - Frank Lowy (pictured left) would have no problem with West Ham United setting up shop in the Olympic Stadium - provided supporters do not invade parking spaces intended for shoppers at the new Westfield Stratford mall.

Speaking exclusively to insidethegames in South Africa, where he was attending the start of

pictured left) will tonight leave for Cape Town to attend the FIFA World Cup and learn lessons from South

Africa on how to run a major international sporting event.

  He will attend a number of important meetings with key FIFA sponsors, South African politicians

"With the eyes of the world on South Africa it is the best place to be to sell the capital and lobby

quot;And as London prepares to host the 2012 Games, it is also a fantastic opportunity to learn from South

Africa’s experience of hosting major, world class events.

doubt after a planned press conference to announce her comeback was cancelled at the last minute by South

She has also been at odds with Athletics South Africa for barring her from competing, despite the IAAF

Semenya lawyers claim she should be allowed to compete again February 2010: Semenya will not run on South

Generations For Peace camp yet" as he praised the hard work and dedication of the 77 delegates from Africa

Paul Yathak, who has created a community project bringing together young women from the north and south