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London 2012: UK Sport athletes set to benefit from McLaren makeover

They were the brains behind Lewis Hamilton's thrilling world title triumph in 2008. Now the boffins of the McLaren Formula 1 team are to use their technological knowhow to help boost Britain's medal haul at the London 2012 Olympics.

Source: telegraph.co.uk

Burnley confirm appointment of Brian Laws on two-and-a-half year deal

Burnley have confirmed the appointment of Brian Laws as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Earlier in the day Doncaster Rovers had announced that their manager Sean O'Driscoll would be remaining at the club after a failed approach for his services.

Source: guardian.co.uk

Paralympians worried about Channel 4 television coverage of 2012 London Games

The national governing body for Paralympic sport has issued a veiled criticism of the decision by the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games to award the London 2012 broadcast rights to Channel 4.

Source: telegraph.co.uk

UFC packs a punch in partnership with UAE

The partnering of the UFC’s parent company Zuffa and Abu Dhabi’s entertainment arm housed within its Government offices on Tuesday is a sign of two things: globally, the UFC has the pulling power to acquire major partners as the driving force behind a pioneering sport/entertainment industry worth investing in. Secondly, Zuffa, like all other companies, will need cash injections and overseas partners if the vision of making MMA a global sport is to be realised.

Source: telegraph.co.uk

Kris Boyd set to accept new Rangers contract, commiting best years to Ibrox club

He was forced to leave the field during Sunday's 3-3 draw at Hamilton and the initial prognosis, confirmed following consultation with a specialist on Tuesday, was that surgery would be required and that he could miss as many as 12 matches in all three domestic competitions.

With 19 goals already this season, manager Walter Smith can ill afford to lose that potency but Rangers may yet reap a benefit from the striker's misfortune.

Source: telegraph.co.uk