By David GoldMay 3 - The wheelchair basketball tournament at London 2012 will tip off on August 30 when the United States and Turkey men's teams square up in the Basketball Arena in the Olympic Park, after the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) announced the fixture list.

In the men's tournament, reigning champions Australia, Spain, US, Italy, Turkey and South Africa contest

By Tom DegunMay 2 - Italy's Francesco Ricci Bitti looks set to be elected as the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) President later this month in a move that could spark a major scramble for the organisation's seat on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board.

thought to be a key contender along with International Triathlon Union (ITU) President Marisol Casado of Spain

And in the final I did just that, catching and passing Juan Jose Mendez Fernandez of Spain (pictured

major factor in my training plan with my coach, and we intend to utilise the warm-weather camps in Spain

London.Before London, though, I will be riding in Para-Cycling World Cup races in Italy in May and Spain

By David GoldMay 1 - Great Britain's basketball men's head coach Chris Finch has said that his team has been waiting for this summer's Olympics for "months, if not years" as it found out yesterday who it will play at London 2012.

time it was the hosts, in 1948, when it finished 20th.Britain has pitted with 2008 Olympic runners-up Spain

Brazil's in there and Great Britain, China and Spain, and the other group is tough too, but we can definitely

By Tom DegunMay 1 - Glasgow 2014 have unveiled the biggest ever sports programme for the Commonwealth Games with the fast growing sport of triathlon mixed relay set to make its debut at the event.

the move has been warmly welcomed by International Triathlon Union (ITU) President Marisol Casado of Spain

By David GoldMay 1 - Brazil "must break" its record of never having won an Olympic football gold medal, legendary forward Ronaldo has insisted.

Libertadores champion Internacional.Henrique, who scored five goals in Colombia, is now playing for Granada in Spain

By David GoldApril 30 - The United States have been pitted with Argentina, France and Tunisia as they seek to defend their Olympic basketball title following the draw in Rio de Janeiro today.

The 2008 men's final between the USA and Spain was one of the greatest Olympic moments."

A successful bid from Madrid for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics could help revive the economy of Spain

But doubts continue to grow over how Spain could afford to host the Games after official figures

"Spain is in a crisis of enormous magnitude."

The National Statistics Institute said Spain now has 1.7 million households in which no one has work.The

Standard & Poor's (S&P) became the first of the three leading credit rating agencies to strip Spain

BBB+.S&P even warned that a further downgrade is possible as it left its outlook assessment on Spain

By David GoldApril 27 - Following this week's draw for the London 2012 Olympic Games football tournament, Brazil and the United States (pictured left) are favourites with the bookmakers for the men's and women's gold medals.

not necessarily offer value for money with William Hill at odds of 15-8.Second favourites at 9-4 are Spain

By David Gold at Wembley Stadium in LondonApril 24 - Britain's women were paired with Brazil in the group stage of the London 2012 Olympic Games, while the men face an intriguing tussle with Copa America champions Uruguay after the draw here today.

debut in the tournament, and New Zealand complete the group.In Group D, world and European champions Spain

By David Gold at the City of Coventry StadiumApril 23 - Senegal will make their Olympic football debut this summer after they won the final men's qualifier here with a 2-0 victory over Oman.

players and they are the ones who deserve to be selected," he said.Senegal now join favourites Brazil and Spain

By David GoldApril 23 - Former Brazil star Ronaldo will be the biggest name at the London 2012 football draw tomorrow  – although Argentina, winner of the last two men's tournaments, will be conspicuous by its absence.

however, seven of those came before the UEFA European Championship was first played in 1960, and only Spain

has claimed victory since 1984.Spain will be among the favourites this summer with a golden generation

either over the age of 23 or will be defending the European Championship title in Ukraine and Poland, Spain

By Tom DegunApril 20 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has given a major boost to Madrid's bid for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics by claiming that the city has the capability to replicate the hugely successful Barcelona 1992 Games.

Games were the best ever however I truly believe the foundations for that success were laid here in Spain

Having never finished in the top 10 of the medals table at any previous Games, Spain finished fifth in

Since then continued support from Government and sponsors has seen Spain maintain its position as one

By David GoldApril 20 - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Cup Series moves to Ishigaki for round two this Sunday (April 22) – the 17th successive year the event has been held on the Japanese island.

Annaheim – who can secure a place at this summer's Olympics with a good result - Zurine Rodriguez of Spain

By Tom DegunApril 20 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has given a major boost to Madrid's bid for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics by claiming that the city has the capability to replicate the hugely successful Barcelona 1992 Games.

Games were the best ever however I truly believe the foundations for that success were laid here in Spain

Having never finished in the top 10 of the medals table at any previous Games, Spain finished fifth in

Since then continued support from Government and sponsors has seen Spain maintain its position as one