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May 2009

31/05/2009 - Blatter backs solution to British football row

31/05/2009 - Sutcliffe publishes accounts in MPs expenses scandal

31/05/2009 - FIFA pick venues for Brazil 2014

31/05/2009 - Brownlee destroys field to win World Cup triathlon

31/05/2009 - British sailors finish top of the medals table

31/05/2009 - British rowers dominate opening World Cup event of season

31/05/2009 - US World Cup bid boosted by ticket sales for 2010

30/05/2009 - Brilliant victory for runaway Pooley

30/05/2009 - Olympic status could make golf huge in India predicts Singh

30/05/2009 - Success for Britain's canoeists

30/05/2009 - Bayi blasts Tanzanian federations for lack of success

30/05/2009 - Australia begins lobbying for World Cup in style

30/05/2009 - Britain unveils new volleyball star

30/05/2009 - Delhi ahead of schedule for Games claims Kalmadi

30/05/2009 - Double victory for British swimmers in Israel

30/05/2009 - Russia tempts coach back from US to revive gym fortunes

30/05/2009 - London set to name new sponsor

30/05/2009 - England hockey team to play Pakistan at Cannock

30/05/2009 - Japan sets up Olympic Institute to celebrate centenary

29/05/2009 - Squash publicise Olympic efforts

29/05/2009 - Russian Bill for Sochi 2014 passes important milestone

29/05/2009 - Ljungqvist recommends changes to equestrian doping rules

29/05/2009 - Anger in Scotland at decision to allow British team for 2012

29/05/2009 - Gill makes Commmonwealth Games priority in second term

29/05/2009 - South Africa identifies talent for London 2012

29/05/2009 - Jordan appearing in TV adverts for Chicago 2016

29/05/2009 - Prince Edward to visit Canada to inspect Olympic venues

29/05/2009 - Home Countries to turn blind eye to GB football team in 2012

28/05/2009 - German equestrian hit by major doping scandal

28/05/2009 - US sign up new directors for 2018 and 2022 World Cup

28/05/2009 - New appointment for Coventry and Warwickshire 2012

28/05/2009 - Baseball officially launches case for women in Olympics

28/05/2009 - Ohuruogu receives MBE from Prince Charles

28/05/2009 - London 2012 velodrome foundations laid

28/05/2009 - Record TV audience for Berlin World Championships

28/05/2009 - Toronto officially launches bid for 2015 Pan Am Games

28/05/2009 - Ofcom publishes proposals for London 2012 spectrum

28/05/2009 - Brazil to compete in Birmingham World Cup event

27/05/2009 - American appointed to London 2012 legacy role

27/05/2009 - Sport worth £23 million to Manchester last year

27/05/2009 - Rawlinson targets London after split from British husband

27/05/2009 - Bristol hopes for World Cup 2018 role could rest with Tesco

27/05/2009 - British handball players preparing for new season

27/05/2009 - India appoints new Hungarian weightlifting coach

26/05/2009 - USOC nearly $50 million richer

26/05/2009 - Rugby prepared to pay $20 million for being in Olympics

26/05/2009 - Gordon must wait for offer warns Bulls chairman

26/05/2009 - Olympic gold medallist goes it alone in Holland

26/05/2009 - Fear of corruption at 2010 Commonwealth Games

26/05/2009 - One triple Olympic champion aims for London, another retires

26/05/2009 - David Owen on the launch of the 2018 World Cup bid

26/05/2009 - USOC hire White House help to provide help

26/05/2009 - Warner hits out at England World Cup 2018 BNP error

26/05/2009 - EXCLUSIVE: Mike Rowbottom interviews Simon Clegg

25/05/2009 - Simmonds breaks world record

25/05/2009 - Atos Origin renew deal with IOC until 2016

25/05/2009 - Chambers banned from first Golden League meeting

25/05/2009 - British record for Mo Farah

25/05/2009 - Boost for Madrid Olympic bid as Spain awarded World Champs

25/05/2009 - More stars back rugby

24/05/2009 - World record for Roberts in Manchester

24/05/2009 - Victory for Weir as Pistorius shines in Manchester

23/05/2009 - England win bronze in Commonwealth Table Tennis Champs

23/05/2009 - Bronze for Britain's basketball team in Paralympic World Cup

23/05/2009 - Queally claims 2012 Paralympic challenge is fair

23/05/2009 - Commonwealth Games chief steps down in expenses row

23/05/2009 - Keino retains Olympic leadership role in Kenya

23/05/2009 - New row over British team after Triesman reveals deal

22/05/2009 - British cyclists shine again in Manchester

22/05/2009 - Cavendish heading home after third victory

22/05/2009 - New academy to boost Paralympics

22/05/2009 - AIBA backs Rogge's call for women's boxing at London 2012

22/05/2009 - Nelson sails into Northern Ireland job

22/05/2009 - Wales is the poor relation of British sport it is claimed

22/05/2009 - Peng re-elected ahead of Chinese Olympic Committee

22/05/2009 - FIBA confirms that it wants 16 teams for London 2012

22/05/2009 - Olympic Stadium still on target after year's construction

22/05/2009 - Anti-racist group claim England 2018 has learned lesson

22/05/2009 - Eurostar latest company linked with Olympic sponsorship

22/05/2009 - London is our inspiration says Tokyo 2016 chief

21/05/2009 - Eurovision winner latest to be appointed Sochi ambassador

21/05/2009 - Sky Sports to cover Super8 series

21/05/2009 - Australia confident on 2010 Commonwealth Games security

21/05/2009 - British sports leaders given 2012 glimpse

21/05/2009 - Equestrian appoints Radio 1 DJ as 2012 ambassador

21/05/2009 - Cyclists begin British gold rush in Manchester

21/05/2009 - USA appoints gold medallist as new head of performance

21/05/2009 - Rogge backs inclusion of women's boxing in Olympics

21/05/2009 - Keen completes team for London 2012

21/05/2009 - Tribute to Lord Killanin unveiled in Dublin

21/05/2009 - Moneghetti appointed Australian Chef de Mission for 2010

21/05/2009 - EXCLUSIVE: Kiwis prepared to pull out of Commonwealth Games

21/05/2009 - Brazilian President takes Rio campaign to China

21/05/2009 - Britain can expect Olympic medal benefit after London 2012

20/05/2009 - New Olympic president in France

20/05/2009 - Cavendish wins again in Giro

20/05/2009 - EXCLUSIVE: Caribbean countries may do joint deal for 2012

20/05/2009 - Preparations for Youth Olympics on track says Bubka

20/05/2009 - Pistorius sets sights on Berlin World Championships

20/05/2009 - Commonwealth Games England continues re-organisation

20/05/2009 - FEI steps up fight against drugs with new appointment

20/05/2009 - Adidas extends deal with UK Athletics beyond London 2012

20/05/2009 - Bolt has special responsibility, Diack says

19/05/2009 - India admits they have to reassure countries over safety

19/05/2009 - Mail on Sunday apologises to Olympics Minister

19/05/2009 - FINA rejects 10 high-tech swimsuits

19/05/2009 - Russia to increase bonuses for Olympic medallists

19/05/2009 - London 2012 appoints cycling manager

19/05/2009 - Russia want Chelsea manager to head World Cup bid

19/05/2009 - Birmingham police begin preparations for US visit to city

19/05/2009 - Japan will share Rugby World Cup matches around Asia

19/05/2009 - Holmes named president of England Commonwealth Games

19/05/2009 - IAAF signs new multi-million dollar deal with Samsung

18/05/2009 - Johnson claims that he wants Olympic Stadium changed

18/05/2009 - Welsh legends back new athletics series

18/05/2009 - USOC reorganises sport performance unit for London 2012

18/05/2009 - London Eye to be given makeover before 2012 Olympics

18/05/2009 - England officially launches World Cup bid

18/05/2009 - Bolt promises he will be in London to defend 100m title

18/05/2009 - Philippine Olympic president reported to Rogge

17/05/2009 - Wimbledon unveils new roof

17/05/2009 - Cavendish victory marred by controversy

17/05/2009 - Birmingham hits back in row with Calais

17/05/2009 - Sir Clive claims he never wanted to be top man

17/05/2009 - David Owen on an unusual legacy from the Sochi Olympics

17/05/2009 - Ligthening Bolt casts magic spell over Manchester

17/05/2009 - Dawe appointed chief executive of Visit Britain

17/05/2009 - Polls do not matter in 2016 race claim IOC members

17/05/2009 - Qatar launches 2022 World Cup bid logo

16/05/2009 - London Mayor visits Seoul to inspect Olympic site

16/05/2009 - Fell leads Britain to bronze medal in Hungary

16/05/2009 - Tweddle leads British medal success

16/05/2009 - Ghana launches drive for sponsorship

16/05/2009 - Bolt claims car crash has changed him

15/05/2009 - Aldridge fined after theft accusation

15/05/2009 - IOC member joins softball committee

15/05/2009 - Diack full of praise for London Olympic Park

14/05/2009 - Sochi preparations praised but warned time is a luxury

13/05/2009 - Cricket added to Asian Games and boosts Olympic bid

12/05/2009 - Tokyo claim mega support for 2016 Olympic bid

12/05/2009 - Sport England issues innovation challenge

12/05/2009 - UK Athletics extends deal with Spar

12/05/2009 - Deighton to open London conference

12/05/2009 - British policeman to lead equestrian investigation

12/05/2009 - Britain's top skier retires

12/05/2009 - Record number of Paralympics medallists in Manchester

12/05/2009 - British boxers get new gym to prepare for London 2012

12/05/2009 - Cash boost for Scottish sport

12/05/2009 - Bolt ready for return in Manchester

12/05/2009 - British women's basketball team thrown a 2012 lifeline

12/05/2009 - Triathlon wants challenging course that showcases city

11/05/2009 - Commonwealth Games crucial to Olympic success says Sparkes

11/05/2009 - Rugby School bids to host Olympic Torch Relay in 2012

11/05/2009 - Commonwealth Games officials inspecting New Delhi

11/05/2009 - Olympic Stadium to hold New Year's Eve fireworks show

11/05/2009 - Exclusive: David Owen on D-Day for boxing at London 2012

11/05/2009 - Serbia head to Yorkshire for London 2012

11/05/2009 - Britain appoints Maher as new basketball coach

11/05/2009 - Adlington leads visit to London 2012 Aquatics Centre

11/05/2009 - Mike Rowbottom on the man preparing England for Delhi 2010

10/05/2009 - WADA confirm hardline approach on whereabouts rule

10/05/2009 - Cavendish retains pink jersey in Giro but is still upset

10/05/2009 - Aussie funding target on course for London 2012

10/05/2009 - Ice hockey chief denies he received kickbacks

09/05/2009 - Daley savours major victory in US

09/05/2009 - Blenheim Palace to bid for major pre-London 2012 event

09/05/2009 - Olympics would help golf grow outside US says PGA boss

09/05/2009 - Russian ice hockey teamto be official Sochi 2014 ambassadors

09/05/2009 - London Mayor in 2012 Games pledge

09/05/2009 - Britain's Cavendish in the pink in Giro

09/05/2009 - President of EOC claims Obama will swing 2016 for Chicago

09/05/2009 - Hoy admits Glasgow 2014 may be beyond him

09/05/2009 - Coates re-elected as president of AOC

08/05/2009 - Belarus to host 2014 World Ice Hockey Championships

08/05/2009 - Remaining Olympic sports meet WADA code

08/05/2009 - Deng to be London Youth Games patron

08/05/2009 - Olympic medallist confirmed for new athletics series

08/05/2009 - Olympic Park waterways is dredged for better future

08/05/2009 - Liverpool to host Davis Cup tie

08/05/2009 - Take our World Cup bid seriously, warns Indonesia

08/05/2009 - Bolt resumes training and hopes to be fit for Manchester

08/05/2009 - Petrucci re-elected as head of Italian Olympic Committee

08/05/2009 - Four countries confirmed for Rugby World Cup bid

08/05/2009 - Madrid bid praised by IOC Evaluation Commission

08/05/2009 - Sochi: Sport transcends barriers

08/05/2009 - Australian to help China's basketball team for London 2012

08/05/2009 - Bin Hammam wins Asian election

08/05/2009 - EXCLUSIVE: Chataway steps down from Commonwealth Games role

07/05/2009 - Financial crisis no barrier to Madrid hosting 2016

07/05/2009 - Hickey attacks Irish Sports Council

07/05/2009 - Race for Asian football role turns nasty

07/05/2009 - Malaysian athletes to be rewarded for international success

07/05/2009 - UK Sport to fund water polo tournament

07/05/2009 - EIS makes key appointment for 2012 Paralympics

06/05/2009 - El Moutawakel leaves Evaluation visit to return home

06/05/2009 - EXCLUSIVE: Clegg to help Suffolk attract teams for 2012

06/05/2009 - Coe backs BT Paralympic World Cup

06/05/2009 - No security threat to Commonwealth Games insists India

06/05/2009 - IOC member's grandson dies of swine flu

06/05/2009 - Praise for London 2012 legacy director

06/05/2009 - Taekwondo opens offices in Lausanne

06/05/2009 - New track opened in Winchester

06/05/2009 - India appoints new hockey coach for London 2012

06/05/2009 - EXCLUSIVE: NZ Olympic champion may compete for GB in 2012

06/05/2009 - 6,000 sports clubs could go under in economic crisis

05/05/2009 - England to go ahead with Rugby World Cup bid

05/05/2009 - I was pleased Ramzi tested positive claims Cram

05/05/2009 - Madrid claim they never intended to spy on rivals Rio

05/05/2009 - Russia to pursue 2018 World Cup bid

05/05/2009 - US firm chosen as London marketing agents

05/05/2009 - EXCLUSIVE: Rogge admits economic crisis has wiped out $34m

05/05/2009 - New Zealand Olympic Commitee appoints new president

05/05/2009 - Reade reveals Olympic sprint ambition

04/05/2009 - IOC Evaluation Commission arrives in Madrid

04/05/2009 - Britain is too obsessed with the Olympics claims Cavendish

03/05/2009 - Sochi to be face of Russia promises new Mayor

03/05/2009 - Spy row erupts between Rio and Madrid

03/05/2009 - Tokyo claim they do have popular support for 2016 bid

02/05/2009 - 2014 World Cup in Brazil would be good test event say IOC

01/05/2009 - New Delhi forced to postpone event because of building delay

Saturday 18 May 2013
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