Phelps coach wades into suit row

American Michael Phelps should stay out of competition until swimming’s governing body sorts out the issue over swimsuits, says his coach Bob Bowman.

Olympic sailing venue wins award

The first Olympic site to open ahead of the 2012 Games – a sailing centre in Dorset – wins an award for its disabled access.

Wiggins drops track for Tour bid

Triple Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins will not ride on the track for the next two years in order to focus solely on the Tour de France.

Olympic £15 ticket plan at risk

London 2012 chairman Lord Coe’s hopes of selling the cheapest Olympic tickets for £15 may not be realised, say organisers.

Essex hurdler makes World Champs

Essex hurdler Gianni Frankis is to compete in the 110 metre hurdles at the World Championships in Berlin.

Date set for sports village works

A date is set for the start of work on a £38m sports complex including a 50m swimming pool in Basildon.

Van der Burgh will sideline golden event (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh said he would stop focussing on the 50 metres breaststroke the day after becoming world champion at the distance in world record time.

Bevis aiming for London 2012 gold

Herefordshire shooter James Bevis says he is confident of bringing home a gold medal from the London Paralympics in 2012.

Holmes is delighted with Thompson

Mike Holmes believes coaching Halewood heptathlete Katarina Thompson is like "winning the lottery".

Holmes is delighted with Thompson

Mike Holmes believes coaching Halewood heptathlete Katarina Thompson is like "winning the lottery".