There are specific critera for sports wishing to gain Olympic acceptance. Find out why pole dancing may be well on the way.

Mar 4, 2011 - Chastitie Lujan

Qualification procedures are now posted for skaters who wish to compete in the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games January 13-22, 2012 in Innsbruck, Austria.

Jun 12, 2010 - Timbre Beck

Farewell Jason Gardiner, Emma Bunton and Holly Willoughby. Will so many changes leave loyal viewers disappointed or, even worse, make them switch off?

Jan 24, 2012 - Arlene Kelly

With the London 2012 Olympics fast approaching how will an impoverished East End cope with world attention? By showing its cockney charms, innit?

Feb 10, 2011 - John Stiles

Ticket applications close at 11.59pm (British Summer Time) on 26th April 2011. Tickets are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis - so don't rush

Jan 27, 2011 - John Griffin

In a bid to produce ever-more spectacular games are commercial considerations compromising safety in sport at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics?

Feb 20, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Vancouver is also hosting a fantastic non-sporting event to showcase Canadian talent, West Coast beauty, and a bevy of international houses to make everyone feel at home.

Feb 17, 2010 - James Ellsworth

Herman Cain, a conservative businessman, announced his presidential bid in front of 15,000 people at the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park.

May 21, 2011 - Ewa Kochanska

Tomorrow ice skating in London begins once again at Somerset House. Yesterday an 'Opening Ceremony' presented by Tiffany & Co launched the 2011 Season.

Nov 21, 2011 - Thomas Randall

Vancouver is a charmer. About 60 miles north of the U. S. border, it sparkles in one of the most spectacular settings on the North American continent.

Feb 12, 2010 - Connie Emerson

From the Channel island of Sark, Carl Hester's first mount was a donkey. On Aug. 18 in Rotterdam, his 10-year-old family pet, danced his way to team gold.

Aug 22, 2011 - Elizabeth Batt

British designer Stella McCartney has returned to London Fashion Week with a stunning unorthadox presentation of her latest collection of evening wear.

Feb 21, 2012 - Gill Hart

The Kenyans may be dominating the long distance running events but Australian athletics has proven its strength in the sprints and field events.

Oct 12, 2010 - Sally Luxton

Next weekend the city of Leeds will be transformed into a living stage in a celebration of public art curated by renowned artists The Quay Brothers.

May 13, 2012 - Jacqui Taylor

When Misty May-Treanor plays beach volleyball in the AVP Tour opener this weekend, her partner will be someone other than Kerri Walsh.

Apr 16, 2010 - Kristen Nichols

Scottish Highland Games and Scottish festivals are held throughout the year in the United States and, of course, Scotland and are a fun time for all.

Jun 4, 2010 - Robert Bennett

Spain built an early lead and rode the crest to a championship game victory. France didn't get within 10 in the fourth quarter. Both teams are London-bound.

Sep 18, 2011 - Chris DeBrie

Writers including Virginia Woolf, Alan Bennett, Will Self, Jan Morris, Peter Ackroyd, Ruth Rendell and Monica Ali describe London, the Olympics 2012 city, in words.

Oct 22, 2009 - Mike Gerrard

The BBC News School Report Survey 2011 of 11-16 year olds delivers bad news for celebrities, mixed news for Prince Charles but good news for God.

Mar 25, 2011 - John Griffin

China, Japan and South Korea are re-defining how the world views "Green Transportation's" role in sustainable economic development and job growth.

Apr 29, 2011 - D.A. Barber