27 Aug 2014:
The graphic designer, who died last week, aged 82, sprinkled her distinctive brand like sugary confetti across America, from the Willy Wonka-esque 1984 LA Olympics to Disney World
17 Aug 2014:
Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria have withdrawn their teams but the Games have kicked off with the Australian triathlete Brittany Dutton taking the first gold
17 Aug 2014:
Sprinter Jonnie Peacock is hoping to end a barren spell at the IPC Athletic European Championships in Swansea as rival Richard Browne is absent
15 Aug 2014:
We’ve been getting such great contributions from our readers that we want to share them on our blog. Here are some of this week’s highlights
15 Aug 2014:
You told us what the Olympic-led transformation has really been like for you in London’s East End, from cherished public parks to £5 cappuccinos and accusations of social cleansing
9 Aug 2014:
A gold medal at the European Championships in Zurich and taking up the bob skeleton alongside long-jumping are Greg Rutherford’s new ambitions
When Nicola Adams was growing up, women weren't allowed to be boxers. Now she's won Olympic and Commonwealth gold. Here she talks to Homa Khaleeli about making history against the odds – and why she still won't call herself a feminist
8 Aug 2014:
With construction limiting public services and investors cashing in on ‘the Olympic effect’, Stratford’s residents are wondering whether hosting the games was really worth it, says Tom Wilkinson
5 Aug 2014:
Australia’s Olympic chef de mission insists a top-five finish is a realistic goal at Rio 2016, despite the team’s 10th place at London 2012