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Sarkozy tells Annecy 2018: "No-one believed in me and I won"

By Duncan Mackay in Annecy
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

February 11 - French President Nicolas Sarkozy again threw his full backing behind Annecy's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission were left with no doubt that Government support for the campaign is total.

West Ham chiefs admit delight at OPLC Olympic Stadium decision

By Tom Degun at the Olympic Stadium, London

February 11 - West Ham United and Newham Council have revealed their delight after the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) today officially confirmed they had selected the duo's bid ahead of that of Tottenham Hotspur and AEG as the preferred tenant for the Olympic Stadium in Stratford after the London 2012 Games.