A look at how US TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey's long struggle to lose weight continues to hit the headlines.

The Bolton lightweight shows he is learning from his mistakes, but for Audley Harrison they keep coming

They might be falling over each other to be seen as his political soulmate - but do any of Britain's party leaders measure up to Barack Obama?

Singer Seal reveals the secret to his success and why fatherhood is the most important job in his world.

In whose footsteps will Joe Calzaghe be following at New York's famous venue?

Anil Kumble announces his immediate Test retirement as India draw the third Test against Australia in Delhi.

John McCain holds a rally in Florida, issuing warnings on tax and says Barack Obama "could use a few more tough questions".

The McCain team launch a robocall campaign, while Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel perform at a concert on behalf of the Obama capaign.

Despite the optimism of many domestic consumers, China will find it hard to escape the global economic turmoil, says the BBC's Quentin Somerville in Beijing.

The future of music is discussed at In the City, the UK's top music industry summit, in Manchester.

Hull stun Arsenal at The Emirates after wins for Aston Villa, Liverpool, West Ham, Man Utd, West Brom, Blackburn and Chelsea.

The United States regain the Ryder Cup with a convincing 16½-11½ win over Europe at Valhalla.

A new report claims Britons have become "passive bystanders" in the fight against crime but one man says he won't stand aside.

The BBC's Bridget Kendall reflects on her first face-to-face meeting with Russia's new president - in the midst of a growing diplomatic crisis over Georgia's rebel regions.

A Michael Owen goal books Newcastle's place in the Carling Cup third round in a hard-fought win over Coventry.

Whiff whaff comes home as the Aussies accept defeat gracefully

Usain Bolt collects his third gold as Jamaica win the sprint replay in a new world record after Britain's Tim Brabants wins canoeing gold and Heather Fell claims silver in the modern pentathlon.

Usain Bolt adds the 200m to his 100m title in a new world record while Tasha Danvers adds bronze in the 400m hurdles to earlier British success in boxing, swimming and windsurfing.

Christine Ohuruogu storms to victory in the 400m to add to three earlier golds for Great Britain in the cycling and sailing.

BBC Sport visits newly-promoted Gateshead Thunder to see how they are implementing the RFLs 'Respect' campaign in the local community.