Tag: London Olympics
D’Tigers Face Uphill Task Against USA
The Americans are big and bad as advertised, romping through their first two games at the London Olympics by an…
Olympic train halted by fire alert
Spectators faced disruption after a fire alert halted all trains on part of a key underground line leading to the…
Swiss player booted out of Olympics for racist tweet
Switzerland footballer Michel Morganella has been sent home from the Olympics after racially abusing South Korea’s players on Twitter, team…
Another Nigerian boxer bows out
Bimbo Ajayi Team Nigeria continued with their poor performance at the London 2012 Olympics Monday afternoon, when one of their…
Another Nigeria’s Olympic medal hope fades out
Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic Games competitor in the canoeing event, Jonathan Akinyemi, on Sunday in London crashed out of the competition…
Olympic Basketball: Nigeria Beat Tunisia
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have taken the very crucial points in their first Olympics basketball game this morning. They beat Tunisia 60-56…
Nigerian ladies crash out of table tennis singles
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Nigeria in table tennis on Saturday as its women crashed out of…
Olympics: China’s Ye breaks world record in swimming
Chinese youngster Ye Shiwen unleashed a withering burst to claim Olympic gold in the women’s 400m medley in world record…
Olympics in North Korea flag blunder
London’s Olympics got off to an embarrassing start Wednesday when North Korea’s women footballers refused to play after a mix-up…
Olympics: Teams GB, US, Japan win soccer openers
Hosts Great Britain enjoyed a winning start to the London Olympics Wednesday. Britain’s women’s footballers beat New Zealand 1-0 at…
Sunny Ade, Tu Face others thrill at Olympics
Nigeria’s Afro King Sunny Ade and other top Nigerian artists heralded Nigeria’s participation in the London Olympics at a sports…
Soccer kicks off London Olympics
Women’s football kicks off the London 2012 Olympics Wednesday — two days before the official start — as athletes pour…
Cowbell Olympic Medal Rush Promo Produces Winners
Winners have begun to emerge in the ongoing Cowbell Olympic Medal Rush promo that was recently launched by Promasidor Nigeria…
Cibulkova Celebrates Victory Over Bartoli
Dominika Cibulkova beat top-seeded Marion Bartoli 6-1, 7-5 to win the WTA Carlsbad crown, warming up for the London Olympics…
Olympic Games: Red Card For London Sex Workers
The London Olympics is not big business for everyone —sex workers say they are being cleared from the streets around…
Banyana In High Spirits
The South African national women’s team, Banyana Banyana remain in high spirits following the two matches they played on their…
No Sex For The Marks
Australia shooter Russell Mark arrived in Britain an angry man after being told he won’t be allowed to sleep with…
Federer Eyes Olympic Gold
The morning after Swiss maestro, Roger Federer, won a record-tying seventh Wimbledon championship, he returned to the site of his…
Doping: US Goalkeeper Warned
The United States Number 1 goalkeeper, Hope Solo, has received a warning after testing positive for a banned substance. The…
Britain Expect £13b Economy Boost
The London Olympics will boost Britain’s economy by more than £13 billion over the next four years, David Cameron will…
Gatlin, Gay Ready For Bolt
Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay served notice they will be ready to challenge Usain Bolt in the 100m event at…
Evans To Lead Aussie Cyclists
Cadel Evans will lead a strong and experienced Australia team bidding for an elusive first men’s road cycling title at…
Spain Clears Mata
Spanish midfielder Juan Mata, who is currently in eastern Europe helping his country to defend their European Championship title, has…
Former Drug Cheat In British Team
David Millar was selected in Great Britain’s provisional road squad for the London Olympics on Wednesday but Dave Brailsford, the…
Chetri To Lead Indian Hockey Team
Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri will continue to lead the Indian hockey team in the London Olympics, starting July 27, while Sardar…
‘Foreign-Born Athletes To Learn British Anthem’
Foreign-born track athletes competing for Britain at the London Olympics are learning the words to “God Save the Queen” to…
Nigerian government to reward Olympic medal winners
Nigeria’s Federal Government has promised to reward athletes who win gold, silver or bronze medals in the forthcoming London Olympic…
Swimming: Gianniotis Targets Gold For Greece
Spyros Gianniotis, who started the Olympic torch relay at the ancient site of Olympia earlier this month has revealed that…
Athletics: South Africa Tips Semenya For Glory
After top South African athletes failed to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics as they performed poorly at the 51st…
Hockey: Team Indian Unsure Of Medals
Former India hockey captain and India`s chef-de-mission for London Olympics Ajitpal Singh feels that it won`t be possible for the…