Sports

Millward strikes gold in Rio

By Duncan Mackay

November 30 - Britain enjoyed another evening of success at the IPC World Short Course Championships in Rio de Janeiro after Stephanie Millward (pictured) claimed gold in the SM9 200 metres individual medley, finishing ahead of team-mate Claire Cashmore.

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Countdown to London 2012 officially underway for Britain's women boxers

By Duncan Mackay

November 30 - Britain's women boxers, including Liverpool's Natasha Jonas (pictured), have officially begun their preparations for when they make their debut on the programme at the London 2012 Olympics with an assessment camp at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield.

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South Africa and England excited by start of new era for rugby sevens

By Duncan Mackay

November 30 - A new era for rugby sevens will open in Dubai on Friday when the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series takes place, the first major competition to be held since the sport was voted into the Olympics for Rio 2016.

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Sir Steve leads calls for Britain's basketball team to be given World Championships wildcard

By Duncan Mackay

November 30 - Some of the country's leading sports stars, led by Sir Steve Redgrave (pictured), have joined a campaign for Britain's basketball team to be given a wildcard entry into next year's World Championships in Turkey.

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Hockey looks East to secure its financial future

By Duncan Mackay

November 30 - A plan to cash in on the popularity of hockey in India in the build-up to the 2016 Olympics in Rio is set to be discussed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) this week.

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Exclusive: Jones medals should not be reallocated says Conte

By Duncan Mackay

By Duncan Mackay in Lausanne

December 9 - Victor Conte (pictured), the architect of the biggest doping scandal in history, has hit out at the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to award medals from the 2000 Games in Sydney to women beaten by Marion Jones.

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Simmonds claims first world title with victory in Rio

By Duncan Mackay

November 29 - Eleanor Simmonds (pictured) tonight claimed the gold medal in the 400 metres freestyle at the IPC World Short Course Championships in Rio de Janiero as Britain won one gold and two bronze medals.

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England upset by controversial Spanish goal in draw

By Duncan Mackay

November 29 - England suffered more frustration in the Champions Trophy as they were held to a 3-3 by Spain in their second group match in Melbourne today.

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Princess Haya defends new drug rules

By Duncan Mackay

November 29 - Princess Haya (pictured), the President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), has defended the controversial vote earlier this month for the reintroduction into the sport of some non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, including bute, to treat horses.

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Davydenko claims ATP World Tour title at O2

By Duncan Mackay

November 29 - Russia's Nikolay Davydenko (pictured) won the ATP World Tour Finals title tonight with a straight sets victory over Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro at London's O2 Arena, which will stage several events during the London 2012 Olympics.

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Trickett will make decision on London 2012 next month

By Duncan Mackay

November 29 - Libby Trickett (pictured), the Olympic triple gold medallist, plans to make an announcement next month about whether she will continue in the sport until the London 2012 Games.

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Jamaican rebels to avoid disciplinary action

By Duncan Mackay

November 29 - A disciplinary panel has decided that Jamaican star Asafa Powell (pictured) and five others would not be punished further for skipping a training camp in Germany on the eve of this year's World Championships.

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South African athletics must focus on London 2012 says Mali

By Duncan Mackay

By Duncan Mackay in Johannesburg

November 28 - South African athletics must put the Caster Semenya scandal and the subsequent fall-out behind it and start looking looking forward to the London 2012 Olympics, the sport's new temporary leader Ray Mali (pictured) said here today.

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Disgraced Australian swimmer targets Delhi before thinking about London 2012

By Duncan Mackay

November 28 - Nick D'Arcy (pictured), the Australian swimmer dropped from his country's Olympic team after he assaulted a former team-mate, has set his sights on competing in next year's Commonwealth Games before turning his focus to the London 2012 Olympics.

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Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy praised on first anniversary

By Duncan Mackay

November 28 - London 2012 and international officials have praised the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) since the award winning venue’s official construction completion 12 months ago.

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