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A worker tries to restart the electronic scoreboard following it's failure during yesterday's weightlifting

'Athletes are in shock' as track repairs continue until last minute

Simon Turnbull: Damage caused by opening ceremony at main stadium needs emergency work for athletics to start today.

<b>Glenn Hoddle and Chris Waddle</b><br/> They certainly had the haircuts for pop stardom but unfortunately not the voices. Glenn and Chris released 'Diamond Lights' in 1987, and although the music is forgettable, they did provide us with a classic appearance on Top of the Pops.  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KEMMfV5-Qg" target="new"><b>Click here to watch the video/listen to the song</b></a>

A new stage: When sportsmen venture into the recording studio  new

Nick Sheridan, the Sale and England loose-head prop, quietly fancies himself as a self-accompanying crooner of gentle country and western-style love songs.

Alonso is back and in the hunt for the title

Alonso targeting Japanese Grand Prix success

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says the team must step up its efforts at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix to keep up its push to snatch the Formula One championship.

Snooker: Higgins to return ranked at No 3

John Higgins will make his next appearance in front of British snooker fans at December's UK Championship ranked at No 3 in the world.

Dave Hadfield: One thing wrong with the Grand Final  new

It was the same thing that was wrong with Wembley and it is not something you can legislate against – you knew who was going to win a bit too early.

Andy Murray made short work of his first-round opponent

Murray powers past Mathieu

Andy Murray made short work of his first-round match against French qualifier Paul-Henri Mathieu at the China Open in Beijing yesterday.

The American yacht Quantum was neck and neck with Russia�s Synergy at the end of the first day of the TP52 World Championship in Valencia

Synergy impress at TP52 World Championship

The Russians in the form of the Synergy team put in a strong performance on the first day of the TP52 World Championship on a perfect day for racing.

The Olympic Stadium in Stratford will keep its athletics track even if Premier League West Ham take it over

Spurs set to battle West Ham for new stadium

West Ham United yesterday submitted their plan to take over the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games, becoming the only declared bidder come the deadline of midday yesterday

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