Summer Olympics
Eurotunnel triples profits after Olympic boost
Mar 21, 2013 05:50 EDT
Eurotunnel said Thursday it tripled profits in 2012 on a boost in passenger numbers from the London Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.
Legend Gregan expects Olympics sevens upset
Mar 21, 2013 03:12 EDT
Wallabies legend George Gregan has tipped an unlikely rugby nation, possibly China, to cause an upset at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro when the sevens format debuts at the Games.
Madrid bid team expecting to lead IOC report
Mar 20, 2013 14:26 EDT
The president of Madrid's bid to host the 2020 Olympics, Alejandro Blanco said Wednesday he expects the Spanish capital will receive the highest technical score when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission publish their reports all three candidate cities.
Henin gives birth to her 'little fairy' Lalie
Mar 20, 2013 12:33 EDT
Former women's world tennis number one Justine Henin gave birth to a baby girl called Lalie on Wednesday, she announced on her social network pages.
Australia swim head coach out after Olympic flop
Mar 20, 2013 04:59 EDT
Australian swimming officials said Wednesday that head coach Leigh Nugent will resign after a dismal London Olympic campaign marred by ill-discipline, drug use and drunkenness.
Australian swim coach out after Olympic shame
Mar 20, 2013 00:24 EDT
Australian swimming says head coach Leigh Nugent will resign after a dismal London Olympic campaign marred by ill-discipline, drug use and drunkenness.
Australian swim coach out after Olympic shame
Mar 19, 2013 23:05 EDT
Australian swimming said head coach Leigh Nugent will resign after a dismal London Olympic campaign marred by ill-discipline, drug use and drunkenness.
Madrid Games worth billions to Spain: Samaranch
Mar 19, 2013 13:09 EDT
Hosting the 2020 Olympic Games in Madrid would provide a 3.87-billion euro ($5.0-billion) boost to the Spanish economy and generate 83,000 full-time jobs, Madrid bid organisers said Tuesday.
Madrid mayor hails first day of IOC visit a success
Mar 18, 2013 15:42 EDT
Madrid mayor Ana Botella hailed the first day of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission's four-day inspection of the city's candidacy for the 2020 Olympic Games a success.
Spain PM tells IOC Madrid ready for 2020 Olympics
Mar 18, 2013 10:14 EDT
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Monday opened the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) evaluation team's visit to Madrid by claiming the city deserves the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
Dutch treat for World Baseball Classic
Mar 18, 2013 01:04 EDT
It has been all or nothing for the underdog Netherlands national team at the World Baseball Classic.
Bolt, Blake to run relay in Ostrava
Mar 14, 2013 15:01 EDT
Jamaican star sprinters Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake will run the 4x100m relay at the Golden Spike event in Ostrava in the Czech Republic on June 27, the organisers said on Thursday.
Madrid games 'realistic' claims bid official
Mar 13, 2013 11:16 EDT
The head of the Spanish Olympic Committee Alejandro Blanco has claimed Madrid's candidacy to host the 2020 Olympic Games presents the most realistic option.
Murray beats Lu to reach Indian Wells fourth round
Mar 13, 2013 00:13 EDT
World No. 3 Andy Murray beat Taiwan's Lu Yen-Hsun 6-3, 6-2 to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells Masters.
BHP at centre of US graft probe into Beijing Olympics
Mar 12, 2013 23:47 EDT
Global mining giant BHP Billiton said Wednesday it was cooperating with a US probe into its sponsorship of the 2008 Olympics amid reports it used the event to curry favour with Chinese officials.
Djokovic recovers to advance at Indian Wells
Mar 12, 2013 21:49 EDT
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic survived a rocky start to defeat Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 and reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells ATP Masters and WTA tournament.
Tsonga holds off Fish to advance at Indian Wells
Mar 12, 2013 17:11 EDT
Eighth-seeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga held off American Mardy Fish 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/0) on Tuesday to reach the round of 16 at Indian Wells.
Indian Olympic medallist quizzed over drug haul
Mar 12, 2013 12:26 EDT
Indian Olympic bronze-medallist boxer Vijender Singh has been questioned over his alleged links to a $24-million heroin haul and has refused to give blood or hair samples, police said Tuesday.
Phelps rules out Rio return
Mar 11, 2013 21:32 EDT
US swimming legend Michael Phelps said there was no chance of him coming out of retirement to compete in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Indian police to summon boxer over drugs haul
Mar 10, 2013 04:57 EDT
Indian police said on Sunday it will question the 2008 Olympic bronze-medallist boxer Vijender Singh over alleged links to a man who was arrested after heroin worth $24 million was seized from his house.
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