Tag: Olympics

Victoria Beckham reunites with Spice Girls for Olympics

The Olympics closing ceremony is going to be spicy and girl-powered. Get ready, world, because as E! News exclusively reported yesterday, the Spice Girls—Posh, Sporty,...

Rivals to emulate sweeping Russia

Reigning Olympic champions Russia remained dominant in the Synchronised Swimming but China and Spain have pledged to rival them in the future. The Russian...

Farah eyes remarkable double

The end of the London 2012 Olympic Games may be nearing, but there is still plenty to be decided with 32 gold medals up...

US pleased to find golden touch

US Olympic Committee Chairman Larry Probst didn't go in for any false modesty Saturday as he contemplated America's place atop the medals table on...

Obame makes Gabon Olympic history

Anthony Obame made Olympic history for Gabon on Saturday when he reached the taekwondo heavyweight final and guaranteed a first ever medal for the...

Mexico stun Brazil to win gold

Mexico stunned Brazil to win their first gold in the Olympic men's football tournament as Oribe Peralta's double clinched a shock 2-1 victory over...

Dutch double on as women win hockey

The Netherlands beat world champions Argentina 2-0 to retain their women's Olympic hockey title Friday, raising the prospect of a Dutch double with their...

Spice Girls to perform at Olympics Closing Ceremony

The Olympics closing ceremony is going to be spicy. And girl-powered. Get ready, world, because as E! News reported yesterday, the Spice Girls—Posh, Sporty, Baby,...

Japan proud of ‘Nadeshiko’ silver medal

Japan roared in support through pre-dawn hours Friday, from nightless cities to disaster areas, as their world champion women's football team bowed 2-1 to...

Chen in charge of women’s platform after semis

China's Chen Ruolin looked strongly placed to defend her Olympic platform title after a series of peerless dives in the women's semi-finals on Thursday. Chen,...

Disgraced Italian walker open to Beijing retest

Italy's disgraced 50km walk champion Alex Schwazer, who was withdrawn from the Olympics for failing a drugs test, said Wednesday he would be happy...

Olympics medals table

Olympics medals table at the end of the 11th full day of competition on Tuesday: Gold Silver Bronze Total China 34 21 18 73 United States 30...

Legend fears for the game

Former Pakistan captain Islahuddin Siddique is concerned for the future of the game in his country after the men's side crashed out of the...

Olympics: Australia beat Pakistan 7-0 in men’s hockey

Australia beat Pakistan by 7-0 at last league match at Riverbank Arena on Tuesday. During the first half Australia scored once from the penalty...

Minxia overcomes personal sacrifice to win sixth medal

Wu Minxia took gold in women's three-meter springboard last night, making diving history and continuing China’s winning streaks in the sport. Her successes here...

Title favourites Pearson, Rudisha, Adams coast

Title favourites Sally Pearson of Australia, Kenyan David Rudisha and New Zealander Valerie Adams all sailed through their respective Olympic qualifying heats on Monday....

Golden glory can spark more success, says Murray

Britain's Andy Murray believes his Olympic triumph will provide the perfect springboard to break his Grand Slam drought. Murray produced the performance of a...