London 2012 has appointed that London Marathon to work on the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic marathons. http://tinyurl.com/on5lo2

The IOC has taken action against five equestrian riders for doping of horses at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. http://tinyurl.com/odrfaa

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed al Maktoum has been banned from riding after his horse tested positive for steroids. http://tinyurl.com/pcqd8f

The IOC has approved new sports for the London 2012 Olympics. Golf and rugby will have to wait until 2016. http://tinyurl.com/5692f

Harlequins' Tom Williams will appeal against a year ban for feigning a blood injury. http://tinyurl.com/lboxfm

Middlesbrough's Andrew Taylor launched a site designed to help footballers avoid getting ripped off by salesmen! http://tinyurl.com/ngtlnd

The FA has suspended Accrington Stanley's Peter Cavanagh for betting on his own team. http://tinyurl.com/ljm2sy

Cardiff City form a 'strategic marketing alliance' with Malaysian group Football Focus Asia wiping out £24m debt. http://tinyurl.com/m74n4y

Harlequins RU to face a second ERC inquiry into injury fabrication in order to bring on a kicker near game end. http://tinyurl.com/lboxfm

Birmingham City's Chairman and Managing Director are cleared of tax irregularities following a 2yr investigation. http://tinyurl.com/ku4sjo

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