Billionaire George Soros has bought a stake in Manchester United football club, a US regulatory filing showed. George Soros’ investment fund bought about 3.1 million Class A shares in the club, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Class A shares carry one vote each, compared with 10 votes for every Class B share. The… Continue reading George Soros invests in Manchester United football club
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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2012: 1928 Mercedes Benz wins Best of Show
Considered the most prestigious event of its kind, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (“a competition of elegance”) is the conclusion of a week long festival of classic cars events in the Monterey area, California. This year, a Mercedes-Benz built in 1928 won Best of Show, Baroness von Krieger’s 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K was sold for $11.77 million,… Continue reading Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2012: 1928 Mercedes Benz wins Best of Show
Michael Phelps may be stripped of his London Olympics medals
By posing for the Louis Vuitton campaign, U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps may be stripped of his medals, four gold and two silver, from the London 2012 Games. The latest Louis Vuitton campaign images, which included Michael Phelps, surfaced on Twitter on August 13, 2012. According to Rule 40, a regulation introduced by the International… Continue reading Michael Phelps may be stripped of his London Olympics medals
Rio Olympics 2016 Theme Song Released: The Gods of Olympus Visit Rio de Janeiro
London Olympics 2012 has hardly even had time to enjoy its success and already Rio is attempting to steal its shine, earlier this week releasing the official theme song for the 2016 Olympics. As can be expected, the new song and video showcase the typical laid-back, tropical style associated with the South American gem. The… Continue reading Rio Olympics 2016 Theme Song Released: The Gods of Olympus Visit Rio de Janeiro
Rio 2016: Olympic flag arrives in Brazil
The official Olympic flag has arrived in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, the host city of 2016 Games. Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes waved the flag after stepping off the plane with other officials and Brazilian athletes who competed in London. The flag was handed to Eduardo Paes on Sunday in London before the… Continue reading Rio 2016: Olympic flag arrives in Brazil
Nadzeya Ostapchuk, women’s shot put Olympic gold medalist, strips off title after failing doping test
Nadzeya Ostapchuk, women’s shot put Olympic gold medalist, has been stripped of her title after failing a doping test, the International Olympic Committee has announced. Belarusian Nadzeya Ostapchuk, 31, threw 21.36 m with her third attempt to win in the Olympic Stadium last week. But Nadzeya Ostapchuk has now been disqualified after officials said metenolone… Continue reading Nadzeya Ostapchuk, women’s shot put Olympic gold medalist, strips off title after failing doping test
Rio Olympics 2016 gives a taste of carnival to symbolize the handover from London 2012
Brazilian carnival dancers invaded the stage in the final section of the closing ceremony last night to symbolize the handover from London 2012 to Rio 2016. It started with some samba street dance and ended with football legend Pele – London bid farewell to the Olympic Games with an unmistakable Brazilian twist. There were fears… Continue reading Rio Olympics 2016 gives a taste of carnival to symbolize the handover from London 2012
London 2012 Closing Ceremony: grand finale brings Olympic Games to end
London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony has started with a performance charting a journey through a day in the life of the capital city. After 16 days of competition, the show, said to be a celebration of British people, music and culture, kicked off at 21:00 BST at the Olympic Stadium. More than 4,100 performers are… Continue reading London 2012 Closing Ceremony: grand finale brings Olympic Games to end
Olympics 2012: IOC asks South Korea to bar footballer Park Jong-woo from medal ceremony
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked South Korea to bar footballer Park Jong-woo from the bronze medal ceremony after he held up a political message after the team beat Japan. The slogan was said to refer to a long-running dispute about islands which both South Korea and Japan claim. The IOC says it is… Continue reading Olympics 2012: IOC asks South Korea to bar footballer Park Jong-woo from medal ceremony
Olympics 2012: Mexico wins men’s Olympic football gold medal after beating Brazil
Mexico has beaten Brazil with 2-1 at Wembley and has won the men’s Olympic football gold medal for the first time. Oribe Peralta struck from the 18-yard box after 32 seconds following some poor Brazilian defending. Fabian Marco hit the Brazil crossbar before a completely unmarked Oribe Peralta headed his team’s second goal. Brazil, also… Continue reading Olympics 2012: Mexico wins men’s Olympic football gold medal after beating Brazil
Rio de Janeiro 2016 Games will be staged in four areas
The Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in four zones across the city, the Brazilian organizing committee has said. Plans for their eight-minute segment in the London 2012 closing ceremony on Sunday night have also been set out at London’s Olympic Park. They said pure Brazilian samba would demonstrate the country’s passion.… Continue reading Rio de Janeiro 2016 Games will be staged in four areas
Emanuele Pesoli on hunger strike in protest over his three-year match-fixing ban
Italian football player Emanuele Pesoli of Serie B side Verona has gone on hunger strike in protest over his three-year match-fixing ban. The defender has also chained himself to the gates of the Italian Football Federation’s headquarters in Rome. “I am hurt by the sentence and I would like to confront those who accuse me,”… Continue reading Emanuele Pesoli on hunger strike in protest over his three-year match-fixing ban
Juventus coach Antonio Conte given 10-month ban over match-fixing
Antonio Conte, Juventus manager and coach, has been banned for 10 months after an investigation into match-fixing. Last year Antonio Conte, 43, led the club to the Serie A title in his first season in charge without losing a single game. He was accused of failing to report alleged match-fixing involving former club Siena in… Continue reading Juventus coach Antonio Conte given 10-month ban over match-fixing
Olympics 2012: Manteo Mitchell breaks his leg during 4×400 m race but still manages to finish
US sprinter Manteo Mitchell revealed he broke his leg half way round the track but still managed to finish the men’s 4×400 meter Olympic relay final. Manteo Mitchell, a 25-year-old 200 and 400 meter runner, ran the first leg of America’s heat on a blazing hot day inside London’s Olympic stadium and although he finished… Continue reading Olympics 2012: Manteo Mitchell breaks his leg during 4×400 m race but still manages to finish
Olympics 2012: Team GB cyclists accused by French of cheating by using magic wheels
Team GB stormed to yet another cycling gold yesterday as the forlorn French said the British riders are hiding their “magic wheels” after the races. Jason Kenny, 24, powered to victory over Frenchman Gregory Bauge in the men’s sprint in front of 6,000 baying fans. It was Britain’s fifth track cycling gold out of seven… Continue reading Olympics 2012: Team GB cyclists accused by French of cheating by using magic wheels
Olympics 2012: man charged after a bottle was thrown at athletes at 100 m final
Ashley Gill-Webb has been charged with a public order offence after a bottle was thrown at the start of the men’s Olympic 100 metres final on Sunday night. Ashley Gill-Webb, 34, from South Milford, near Leeds, will appear in custody at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on Monday afternoon. A police spokesman said he was charged with… Continue reading Olympics 2012: man charged after a bottle was thrown at athletes at 100 m final
Full moon forming sixth ring in Olympic display at London’s Tower Bridge
Reuters photographer Luke MacGregor’s perfectly timed snap captured the full moon forming a sixth ring in the Olympic display on London’s Tower Bridge. The masterpiece quickly made the rounds online, with “Tower Bridge” becoming a top trending item on Twitter. The perfectly aligned composition graced London’s skyline Friday night, on the bridge over the River… Continue reading Full moon forming sixth ring in Olympic display at London’s Tower Bridge
Paul McCartney cheers Team GB’s cycling victory with wife Nancy Shevell and daughter Stella
Stella McCartney designed the Team GB Olympics kit so it’s no surprise to see the fashion designer at the London Games. Stella McCartney enjoyed a family day out at Olympic Park with her father Sir Paul, his wife Nancy Shevell and her husband Alasdhair Willis. The foursome showed their support for the cycling in the… Continue reading Paul McCartney cheers Team GB’s cycling victory with wife Nancy Shevell and daughter Stella
Michael Phelps ends career by winning his 18th Olympic title and 22nd medal overall
An era of unprecedented sporting domination came to an end at the London Olympics today, with a stunning victory for Michael Phelps in his last competitive race. Swimming the butterfly leg of the 4X100 medley relay, Michael Phelps, 27, displayed his characteristic power to close down the leading Japanese team and claim a record 18th… Continue reading Michael Phelps ends career by winning his 18th Olympic title and 22nd medal overall
Serena Williams wins first singles Olympic gold after beating Maria Sharapova
US champion Serena Williams couldn’t hide her glee after storming to Olympic victory against Russia’s Maria Sharapova and celebrated with a crip walk. After routing Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1, Serena Williams showed off some impressive dancing skills on Wimbledon’s grass centre court. “I don’t think I’ve ever danced like that,” Serena Williams said. “I don’t… Continue reading Serena Williams wins first singles Olympic gold after beating Maria Sharapova
How fast a human can ultimately run?
To understand how fast a human can ultimately run, we need to go beyond the record books and understand how Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt’s legs work. In 2008, at the Beijing Olympic Games, Usain Bolt ran the 100 m in just 9.69 seconds, setting a new world record. A year later, Usain Bolt surpassed his… Continue reading How fast a human can ultimately run?
Oscar Pistorius: the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics finished second in 400 m race
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius made history at London Games 2012 by becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics. Oscar, Pistorius, a four-time Paralympic champion, 25, whose legs were amputated below the knee as a baby, finished second in his 400 m heat in a time of 45.44 seconds to reach Sunday’s semi-final.… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius: the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics finished second in 400 m race
US Olympic medal winners taxed on their prize money
US medal-winning athletes at the Olympics will have to pay tax on their prize money – something which is proving controversial in the US. But why are athletes from the US taxed when others are not? The US, unlike most countries, has a “worldwide” system of tax, which means that money earned abroad is liable… Continue reading US Olympic medal winners taxed on their prize money
Olympic gatecrasher Madhura Nagendra apologizes for an error of judgement
Madhura Nagendra, the woman who appeared in India’s Olympic contingent in the opening ceremony, has apologized for an “error of judgement”. Madhura Nagendra told the NDTV news channel she was a cast member at the event, and had not gatecrashed it. Indian team officials were angered by the woman’s presence and had sought an apology.… Continue reading Olympic gatecrasher Madhura Nagendra apologizes for an error of judgement
Olympics 2012: Athletics to start at London’s Olympic Stadium
London’s Olympic Stadium will welcome the athletics events later in the day, ensuring the Olympic Park’s busiest day since the Games opened a week ago. More than 200,000 people will be at the park, prompting warnings for those not attending the Games to avoid the area. The Central Line, which serves the Olympic Park in… Continue reading Olympics 2012: Athletics to start at London’s Olympic Stadium