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And the final Gold medal goes to…The BBC Olympic Coverage

In my opinion, the last gold medal goes to Auntie Beeb for 16 days of faultless Olympic games coverage that sees the BBC reaching the very pinnacle of media broadcasting quality, while effortlessly...

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We can’t afford to leave the Olympic legacy to the politicians

The Olympics opened with the idea that, in Great Britain, it’s ordinary people who change society. From the moment that Danny Boyle's opening ceremony filled the stadium with over 7,500 amateur actors,...

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MOTD: Football’s back and ready to kick some balls

Saturday will be an exciting day. This weekend our country will erupt into a frenzy of colour and song; sometimes profound, often crass. Football will once again reign supreme.

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The end of the affair? Why inspiration from London 2012 might be short-lived

Watching the Games was like a heady holiday romance. Suddenly, we were connected to the world of elite athletes and shared in their joy and success. But as coverage ends, elite athletes will continue...

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At first I didn’t want to be defined by my paralysis – now I’m proud

I’ve got a confession to make; I’ve never been a fan of the Paralympics or disability sport in general.

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Olympic Outlook: ‘We were all equals, but when I saw Serena Williams, I had...

My first Olympic Games experience, what can I say? I’ll start at the beginning, with the athlete’s village – it was a different world.

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Must Watch: Jessica Ennis and fellow Olympic heroes with message of support...

Tonight's ceremony will mark the opening of the Paralympics, an event that promises 11 days of thrilling competition and unforgettable stories.

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Controversial #Paralympics tweets: Crossing the line or just a bit of fun?

As controversial stand-up comic Frankie Boyle is slammed for his tweets sent during the Paralympics opening ceremony, we take a look at some of the other tweets about the event, that cut a little too...

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Interview with deaf British footballer Claire Stancliffe: “They don’t support...

Deaf footballer Claire Stancliffe talks about the funding difficulties facing the British Women's Deaf football team and the impact these problems could have on the future of the sport in the UK.

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Stephen Miller: Despite a below par Olympics, I can now get the hip operation...

It's a week since I took part in the heroes’ parade and I can safely say it was the most astonishing thing I've ever experienced.

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From Gangnam Style to Nick Clegg’s apology song: The top viral videos of 2012

George Arnett gives a rundown of the top viral videos of this year.

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Climate Week: Does the UK’s carbon footprint need re-packaging?

This week, you may or may not be aware, is Climate Week – an annual event which seeks to raise awareness of big environmental issues and to inspire a new wave of action from the British public to help...

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