- Give Brits a 'touch-up': Coates
Olympics boss John Coates has stirred up Australia's friendly rivalry with Britain, urging Aussie athletes to give their rivals a real touch-up in London. More »Give Brits a 'touch-up': Coates
Olympics boss John Coates has stirred up Australia's friendly rivalry with Britain, urging Aussie athletes to give their rivals a real touch-up in London.
- UK moviegoers distracted by summer of sport (Reuters)
May 16 (Reuters) - British movie theatres are in for a quiet summer with the Euro football championships keeping soccer fans glued to their TVs and some film releases timed to avoid a clash with the London … More »UK moviegoers distracted by summer of sport (Reuters)
May 16 (Reuters) - British movie theatres are in for a quiet summer with the Euro football championships keeping soccer fans glued to their TVs and some film releases timed to avoid a clash with the London Olympics.
- Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain (Reuters)
LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - David Beckham will help bring the Olympic flame to Britain on Friday after he takes part in a formal handover ceremony in Athens, London 2012 organisers said. More »Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain (Reuters)
LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - David Beckham will help bring the Olympic flame to Britain on Friday after he takes part in a formal handover ceremony in Athens, London 2012 organisers said.
- Ireland's Taylor books London boxing berth (Reuters)
QINHUANGDAO, China, May 16 (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing queen Katie Taylor booked her place at the London Olympics without throwing a punch at the women's world championships on Wednesday. More »Ireland's Taylor books London boxing berth (Reuters)
QINHUANGDAO, China, May 16 (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing queen Katie Taylor booked her place at the London Olympics without throwing a punch at the women's world championships on Wednesday.
- Last gasp Aussie eight look to bury boat jinx (Reuters)
SYDNEY, May 16 (Reuters) - After the "Lay-Down Sally" row of 2004 and a disappointing sixth place four years later, a hastily assembled crew of Australian women rowers are aiming to bury the curse of the … More »Last gasp Aussie eight look to bury boat jinx (Reuters)
SYDNEY, May 16 (Reuters) - After the "Lay-Down Sally" row of 2004 and a disappointing sixth place four years later, a hastily assembled crew of Australian women rowers are aiming to bury the curse of the Olympic coxed eight boat in London this year.
- Australian woman boxer Elmir banned for doping (Reuters)
Australian champion tests positive for diureticCoach blames treatment for "swollen ankles" (Adds anti-doping agency statement) More »Australian woman boxer Elmir banned for doping (Reuters)
Australian champion tests positive for diureticCoach blames treatment for "swollen ankles" (Adds anti-doping agency statement)
- Australian women's boxer Elmir banned for doping (Reuters)
(Adds quotes, details)Australian champion tests positive for diureticBlames treatment for "swollen ankles" More »Australian women's boxer Elmir banned for doping (Reuters)
(Adds quotes, details)Australian champion tests positive for diureticBlames treatment for "swollen ankles"
- Australian women's boxer Elmir fails dope test - media (Reuters)
May 15 (Reuters) - Australian boxer Bianca Elmir failed a doping test and was slapped with a provisional ban that threatens her chance sof competing at the London Olympics, her coach told Australian media … More »Australian women's boxer Elmir fails dope test - media (Reuters)
May 15 (Reuters) - Australian boxer Bianca Elmir failed a doping test and was slapped with a provisional ban that threatens her chance sof competing at the London Olympics, her coach told Australian media on Wednesday.
- U.S. set for battle to top London medal table (Reuters)
DALLAS, May 15 (Reuters) - The United States Olympic Committee's media summit wrapped up on Tuesday with no bold predictions but plenty of expectations as American athletes again look to top the medal … More »U.S. set for battle to top London medal table (Reuters)
DALLAS, May 15 (Reuters) - The United States Olympic Committee's media summit wrapped up on Tuesday with no bold predictions but plenty of expectations as American athletes again look to top the medal table in London.
Syria to send 10 athletes to OlympicsWar-torn Syria says it is sending 20 sports officials and 10 athletes to the London Olympic Games. More »Syria to send 10 athletes to Olympics
War-torn Syria says it is sending 20 sports officials and 10 athletes to the London Olympic Games.
- U.S. women's soccer team eyeing revenge in London (Reuters)
DALLAS, May 15 (Reuters) - After an agonising loss to Japan in last year's World Cup final, the U.S. women's soccer team is determined to rebound by winning a third consecutive Olympic title in London … More »U.S. women's soccer team eyeing revenge in London (Reuters)
DALLAS, May 15 (Reuters) - After an agonising loss to Japan in last year's World Cup final, the U.S. women's soccer team is determined to rebound by winning a third consecutive Olympic title in London this year.
- Blackout curtains will let London athletes sleep in (Reuters)
LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - If the sun shines on the London Olympics athletes will not have to worry about being woken up early by its rays thanks to blackout curtains installed in every apartment in the … More »Blackout curtains will let London athletes sleep in (Reuters)
LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - If the sun shines on the London Olympics athletes will not have to worry about being woken up early by its rays thanks to blackout curtains installed in every apartment in the Games village.
- BBC to offer live action on mobiles to Britons (Reuters)
LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Britons who have missed out on tickets for the Olympics will be able to see all the sporting action live on mobile devices in what the publicly funded BBC called its most comprehensive … More »BBC to offer live action on mobiles to Britons (Reuters)
LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Britons who have missed out on tickets for the Olympics will be able to see all the sporting action live on mobile devices in what the publicly funded BBC called its most comprehensive ever Games coverage.
- Irish boxing queen Taylor on course for London (Reuters)
QINHUANGDAO, China, May 15 (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing golden girl Katie Taylor tried hard to stay on message at the women's world championships on Tuesday but was unable to completely suppress her excitement … More »Irish boxing queen Taylor on course for London (Reuters)
QINHUANGDAO, China, May 15 (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing golden girl Katie Taylor tried hard to stay on message at the women's world championships on Tuesday but was unable to completely suppress her excitement at moving closer to Olympic qualification.
- Pacquiao's success foiling Filipino hopes (Reuters)
SINGAPORE, May 15 (Reuters) - The success of Manny Pacquiao is delivering a knockout blow to Filipino dreams of a first Olympic gold medal, with young boxers fast-tracking to the professional ranks in … More »Pacquiao's success foiling Filipino hopes (Reuters)
SINGAPORE, May 15 (Reuters) - The success of Manny Pacquiao is delivering a knockout blow to Filipino dreams of a first Olympic gold medal, with young boxers fast-tracking to the professional ranks in a desperate bid to escape poverty and emulate their hero.
The sun ignites the London Games torch which will land in Britain on May 18. More »Olympia torch lighting starts London countdown
