No tickets for London’s big event? Get into the Olympic spirit on a tour with a sporting twist, says Sally Howard

The Olympic flame made one of its final relays today, on the eve of the Games’ opening ceremony, as torchbearers carried it along the ancient Great Wall of China.

David Gillick got his first taste of the Olympics when the Irish athletics team landed at Beijing Capital Airport on Saturday, greeted by smiling volunteers and some eager local journalists.

Portsmouth have revealed plans for a 36,000-capacity waterfront stadium.

Portsmouth are set to end their 108-year stay at Fratton Park after unveiling plans for a new 36,000-seater stadium.