November 30 - Sochi today postponed the planned launch of its new brand for the 2014 Winter Olympics following the terrorist attack last week that killed 25 people after a train travelling from Moscow to St Petersburg was blown up.
By Duncan Mackay
November 30 - London 2012 today became the first Olympics and Paralympics to sign up a sponsor as its "official laboratory services" when GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) were unveiled as the latest Tier Three partner.
By Duncan Mackay
November 30 - A proposal to ensure that the word Olympic is retained in the title of the Olympic Park after London has hosted the Games in 2012 has been backed by Sir Craig Reedie.
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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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.
By Tom Degun
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November 26 – Sarah Storey (pictured), the seven-time Paralympic gold medallist, will attempt one of the world's most spectacular cycling challenges, the Deloitte Ride Across Britain, which was launched earlier this year, to help raise money for British athletes competing in London 2012.
November 25 - Sochi, the host city for Russia’s first ever Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2014, will stage the 2012 Peace and Sport International Forum, it was announced today.
By Duncan Mackay
November 25 - The doping row that is threatening to divide equestrian took another twist today when Aachen, the world's most prestigious horse show, announced that next year's event will continue to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to drugs.
November 24 - A range of temporary measures designed to keep passengers moving at West Ham station during the London 2012 Games have been given planning permission, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced today.
By Duncan Mackay
November 24 - The debate over the future of the Olympic Stadium being built for the 2012 Games is set to explode again if, as expected, it is included on Thursday among four grounds in London to be used if England are awarded the 2018 World Cup.
November 23 - Lars Humer (pictured) has opted to move from his position as head coach of Britain's disability team to become assistant coach at the Intensive Training Centre (ITC) in Stockport, it was announced today.
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November 23 - Final details of a legal agreement have been worked out between London 2012 and the Salvation Army for the Olympic mountain biking course in Hadleigh so that final planning can begin.
By Duncan Mackay
November 23 - London 2012 remains on time and within budget, new official data published today by the Government and Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) claimed.
By Duncan Mackay
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November 22 - Charity Mencap have hailed the decision to allow athletes with an intellectual disability (ID athletes) to compete in the London 2012 Paralympics but warned that without funding British athletes will struggle to take part in the Games.
By Tom Degun
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November 21 - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will re-admit athletes with an intellectual disability (ID Athletes) back into the Paralympic Games for London 2012 it was announced today at the General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur.
Denver were awarded the 1976 Winter Olympic Games ahead of Sion in Switzerland, Tempere in Finland and Vancouver in Canada at the International Olympic Committee Session in 1970. But in a Colorado referendum in November 1972, voters rejected funding for the event. It is the only time a city has been awarded the Olympics but pulled out. The IOC then offered the Games to Whistler in Canada, but they too declined owing to a change of Government following elections. Salt Lake City offered to host the Games, but the IOC, still reeling from the Denver rejection, declined and selected Innsbruck, the 1964 host city, as a replacement.
The Football Association - Insight & Analytics Manager - London, United Kingdom
The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England. We are responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels; from grass roots through to the professional game, The FA Cup and the England International teams, and has two core assets: Wembley Stadium and St George's Park. As the Insight & Analytics Manager you will be part of the Behavioural Insight & Business Analytics (BIBA) team. The primary role of the BIBA team within The FA is to generate insight which inspires, informs and enables evidence-based decision making across the organisation.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on sport, but many elite athletes have also made their impact felt during the health crisis, working on the medical frontline and in some cases sacrificing their chances of sporting success for the good of public health. Mike Rowbottom reports.
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