August 14 - The International Associaton of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has agreed to extend its deal with Seiko until 2013, taking the relationship beyond quarter-of-a-century.

August 14 - Birmingham City Council hope they have moved closer to signing a deal with Jamaica for London 2012 after meeting a delegation, including Usain Bolt (pictured), competing at the World Championships.

August 14 - Former Australian cricket and rugby union captains Steve Waugh (pictured) and John Eales will be part of their country's official delegation for the London 2012 Olympics, it was announced today.

August 14 - Britain got a clear sign of how much work they still have to do in their preparations for next month's basketball European Championships following their a 70-56 defeat to Poland at the O2 Arena tonight.

August 14 - The re-allocation of Marion Jones's (pictured) five medals from the 2000 Olympics, including the one in the 100 metres, will be speeded up, Jacques Rogge told insidethegames today.

August 14 - A spectacular ceremony at the Brandenburg Gate, where London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe was one of the stars, officially opened the 12th World Athletics Championships in Berlin tonight.

August 14 - An investigation into doping claims involving the German Equestrian Federation carried out by Lord Stevens (pictured), the former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has been concluded.

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.

August 14 - The marathons at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics will be organised by the team behind the world's most successful, prestigious and richest road race in a deal that will save organisers £1 million.

By Duncan Mackay in Berlin

August 14 - Brazilian President Lula (pictured) will lead Rio de Janeiro's bid to host the 2016 Olympics when they present their case in Copenhagen on October 2, it was confirmed today.  

By Duncan Mackay in Berlin

August 14 - Sebastian Coe's chances of becoming President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in 2011 could be ended if Lamine Diack decides to stand again, even though he would be 78 by then.

August 14 - The International Associaton of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has agreed to extend its deal with Seiko until 2013, taking the relationship beyond quarter-of-a-century.

August 14 - Birmingham City Council hope they have moved closer to signing a deal with Jamaica for London 2012 after meeting a delegation, including Usain Bolt (pictured), competing at the World Championships.

August 14 - Former Australian cricket and rugby union captains Steve Waugh (pictured) and John Eales will be part of their country's official delegation for the London 2012 Olympics, it was announced today.