Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
As ever with these huge sporting extravaganzas the build up takes on a life of its own and this seems particularly true of Beijing 2008 as it seems we have been talking about it for as long as I can remember.
DISAPPOINTED Hamad Al Fardan says he is determined to learn from his bitter 'blow out' experience in the second round of the German Formula Three Championship held at the TT Circuit Assen in neighbouring Holland last weekend.
Martin Rowlands, Queens Park Rangers' charismatic captain, is confident of taking his side to glory and winning over an army of fans in Bahrain this season.
Pakistan's selectors have reportedly told captain Shoaib Malik to perform or face the axe.
This week sees the final major championship of the year take place at the legendary Oakland Hills Golf Club - the 90th US PGA Championship kicks off tomorrow minus its defending champion, Tiger Woods.
When I am out conducting lessons, the most common problem that I come across is the slice.
Car problems cost Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, giving McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen his first F1 victory at the expense of the leading drivers.
