LeBron mulls over Olympic decision

Miami Heat star LeBron James said that to committing to the US Olympic team is a tough decision for him.

LeBron James is one of the massive name in basketball and had previously put his name forward for London 2012.

But the 26-year-old, who was an integral part of the US team that won Olympic gold in Beijing, admits he is reluctant to give an official thumbs up until his team-mates Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh reach their own conclusions.

"These two [Wade and Bosh] don't know if they're going yet and if they don't go then it's definitely a tougher decision for myself," James told national sports agency Sportsbeat.

"I've got to roll with my guys, so we'll see what happens.

"I've been to London before and it's a great city. Basketball is continuing to spread. Even though we know it's a huge soccer town, the game of basketball is getting bigger every day."

James had previously stated he would be available, if called on by US coach Mike Krzyzewski.

"Hopefully I'm healthy enough to be a part of that team. Coach K has my number," he said, last year.

Wade was part of the Miami Heat team that visited London for an exhibition game against the New Jersey Nets in 2008 but the 29-year-old appears lukewarm about returning.

"I think we have to see what the best opportunity is for us at that time and where we possibly fit in," he explained.

"And it's about a lot of other things as well. It's an honour for us to even be considered for the team. We'll see.

"London is awesome and I know they're going to put on a first class Olympics. I got the chance to go with Miami for the pre-season. The fans were amazing and we had a great time."

Farah set for 'Little Beirut'

Double European champion Mo Farah in order to boost his chances of Olympic glory in London now decided to shift to a city nicknamed "Little Beirut".

Last summer in Barcelona Farah was able to grab a historic double in the 5,000 and 10,000 metresand went on to break David Moorcroft's 28-year-old British 5,000m record for good measure.

"Last year was a great year for me, but if I'm ever going to get close to a medal in a world championships or Olympics in 2012 something needed to change a little bit," Farah said.

"Alberto is someone who I have always seen as a great coach and looked up to. He's coached many of the great athletes, he was a great athlete himself. I've met him a couple of times and got on very well with him and I believe he can just make that 1-2% difference to get close to a medal.

"It hasn't been an easy decision and I guess you might ask why change something when everything's going so well...that 1-2% could be a medal, that could be gold or silver.

"Alan Storey has helped me so much. I finished sixth and seventh in the World Championships (in 2007 and 2009 respectively) and he's a great coach, but for me to move forward that little bit I believe Alberto can make that difference.

"I don't want to change too much yet but I think he will introduce me to a lot of different things. I respect him and he's not afraid to do things."

London 2012 Olympics: Mayor of London Boris Johnson may add additional central London event

Boris Johnson may add an additional event in central London to allow tens of thousands more sports fans to watch the 2012 Olympic games if they miss out on tickets.

An insider has told The Telegraph that the Mayor of London is consider land on the rim of Thames next to the London Eye as a possible spot for one of his Olympic ‘live sites’, which will show sporting action for free during the games.

Mr Johnson has already announced there will be giant screens distribution 2012 events in London’s Hyde Park, Victoria Park, and on land next to his City Hall structure close to Tower Bridge, some of which could magnetize up to 80,000 people per day. But it is understood a fourth venue could be essential to cater for all those who fail to secure or cannot afford any of the 6.6 million Olympic tickets set for release next month.

The London Organising board of the Olympic Games established today it will run 18 others sites across town and city centres crossways the country throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games, all of which will also be free.

Heineken official lager of London 2012 Olympics

HEINEKEN is selected as an official lager of London 2012 Olympics and will refresh fans will beers.

Heineken is the Olympic ­committee’s 35th sponsor. Organisers are aiming to raise £2billion through the private sector.

Other confirmed sponsors include Eurostar, Holiday Inn, Next and John Lewis.

All beer and cider to be supply by Heineken to all the places and venues.Heineken, which has its UK HQ in ­Edinburgh and employs 2,500 people here, already sponsors football’s ­Champions League and the Rugby World Cup.

Chief commercial officer Alexis Nasard said: “There are no bigger, global or more ­spectacular events than the Olympic Games"