September 17 - Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics will not be affected by the rows between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) that have overshadowed its campaign, Jacques Rogge (pictured) claimed today.

“However, he explained that in the current political climate, circumstances forbade him from coming to

September 17 - Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics will not be affected by the rows between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) that have overshadowed its campaign, Jacques Rogge (pictured) claimed today.

“However, he explained that in the current political climate, circumstances forbade him from coming to

September 16 - Molten, the world’s largest manufacturer of inflatable sports balls, has renewed its sponsorship of the British Basketball League (BBL) for a second three-year term. 

sponsorship of the British Basketball League for a second three-year term, despite the current economic climate

September 11 - Rio de Janeiro would be the most cost-effective city to host the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics for those travelling to the Games, new research published today claims.

combination of cost-effectiveness, passionate and hospitable locals, beautiful landscapes and ideal climate

September 11 - Rio de Janeiro would be the most cost-effective city to host the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics for those travelling to the Games, new research published today claims.

combination of cost-effectiveness, passionate and hospitable locals, beautiful landscapes and ideal climate

September 2 - Madrid's bid to host the 2016 Olympics has the biggest public support while Tokyo's has the worst, a new report published to coincide with the publication of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Report has discovered.

host the 2012 London , is banking on the legacy of the Barcelona 1992 Games and its Mediterranean climate

September 2 - Madrid's bid to host the 2016 Olympics has the biggest public support while Tokyo's has the worst, a new report published to coincide with the publication of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Report has discovered.

host the 2012 London , is banking on the legacy of the Barcelona 1992 Games and its Mediterranean climate

September 2 - Madrid's bid to host the 2016 Olympics has the biggest public support while Tokyo's has the worst, a new report published to coincide with the publication of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Report has discovered.

host the 2012 London , is banking on the legacy of the Barcelona 1992 Games and its Mediterranean climate

September 2 - Madrid's bid to host the 2016 Olympics has the biggest public support while Tokyo's has the worst, a new report published to coincide with the publication of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Report has discovered.

host the 2012 London , is banking on the legacy of the Barcelona 1992 Games and its Mediterranean climate

August 28 - Madrid will stage the most memorable Olympic Games in history if the Spanish capital is chosen to host the 2016 Games, Juan Antonio Samaranch junior (pictured) predicted today.

its Session in Copenhagen on October 2.He said: "As the world continues to struggle with the economic climate

August 19 - London is due to experience a 12 per cent increase in new hotel rooms by 2012, according to new research from Visit London and TRI Hospitality Consulting.  

Bailey, the deputy managing director of TRI Hospitality Consulting, said: "Despite the current economic climate

August 17 - New Delhi will be slum-free within four years thanks in part to the city staging the 2010 Commonwealth Games, it has been claimed by a senior Government Minister.  

department of Mizoram has been especially asked for a type of bamboo that can withstand Delhi's dry climate

August 17 - New Delhi will be slum-free within four years thanks in part to the city staging the 2010 Commonwealth Games, it has been claimed by a senior Government Minister.  

department of Mizoram has been especially asked for a type of bamboo that can withstand Delhi's dry climate

By Duncan Mackay August 14 - Britain's athletes want to be financially rewarded by the Government for any medals that they win at the London 2012 Olympics, a new report published today has discovered.    

would be nice to have something in place for London 2012 but I can't see it happening in the current climate

By Duncan Mackay August 14 - Britain's athletes want to be financially rewarded by the Government for any medals that they win at the London 2012 Olympics, a new report published today has discovered.    

would be nice to have something in place for London 2012 but I can't see it happening in the current climate