Kinesio tape: the latest must-have treatment for sports injuries
What is this brightly coloured tape that athletes are covering themselves in? And does it work? Patrick Barkham investigates
London 2012 Olympics: what price fleeting joy? For Britons, it’s £9bn
Simon Jenkins: The Olympic effect on 'wellbeing' will be hard to calculate. Its damage to the public finances, I fear, rather less so
Ramadan and the Olympics: to fast or not to fast?
As the games coincide with the Islamic holy month, Muslim athletes face a tough choice. Team GB discus thrower Abdul Buhari speaks about his personal decision
Britain’s top 10 toughest cycle climbs
Following Simon Warren's guide last week to Britain's top 10 cycle climbs, here he ups the ante with his top 10 toughest cycle climbs in Britain
Britain’s top 10 cycle climbs
Whether you're a serious cyclist or just want a taste of what the pros go through, get on your bike and head for one of these lung-busting hills
London 2012 Olympics failing to inspire people to play more sport
Vast majority of people surveyed by ComRes said they were not 'inspired to play more sport at the moment because of Olympics'
How does colostrum help athletes?
As Team GB athlete Zoe Smith denies claims that she takes colostrum, we investigate the real health benefits of 'first milk'
The conversation: is bodybuilding becoming more popular?
The bodybuilding ambitions of Conservative MP Caroline Spelman's son put the sport in the headlines this week. Two converts explain the appeal of all those hours in the gym
Jeremy Hunt stands by Olympics pledge to inspire young to play sport
Culture secretary admits 'big challenge ahead' as Sport England finds fewer aged 16-25 are taking part
Where to try Olympic sports
From BMXing in Manchester to diving in Acapulco or taekwondo in Korea, Rachel Dixon has found great places to try an Olympic sport – or even get in training for 2016