Olympic organisers trying to keep London's opening ceremony secret have appealed to rehearsal spectators and performers not to leak details of the event that insiders describe as spectacular with a touch of quirky British humour.
At a rehearsal on Monday night, Oscar-winning film-maker Danny Boyle asked some 30,000 spectators not to post details or photos on social networks of his 27-million-pound ($42-million) ceremony - and most honoured his plea, with few "secrets" buzzing online on Tuesday.
Boyle has voiced frustration at details leaking before Friday's show, particularly after he unveiled......
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Twitch or flinch no longer a false start
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The little-publicised clarification by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) permits athletes to move in the starting blocks without being disqualified so long as their hands do not leave the ground or their feet the blocks.
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Albiol suffers fractured cheekbone
Real Madrid have announced that defender Raul Albiol has suffered a fractured cheekbone while training with Spain.
GettyImagesRaul Albiol featured for Spain in Friday's victory over Czech Republic
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Albiol sustained a blow to the face during Sunday's training session and has been ruled out of Spain's final Euro 2012 qualifier against Scotland on Tuesday. He was taken for assessment and a small fracture was confirmed, though the club gave no indication as to how long he is expected to be sidelined.
A Real Madrid statement read: "Raul Albiol was injured today in......