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# olympic-games - Wednesday 1 August, 2012

London

Cyclist dies after collision with London Olympics shuttle bus

01/08/12 11,100 Views 12 Comments

A group of nearby soldiers rushed to the scene to try and treat the cyclist, who was hit by a bus carrying journalists.

NBC

NBC fail? Audiences defy expectations for US Olympic coverage

01/08/12 9,110 Views 5 Comments

NBC had expected time zones to hamper coverage – but audiences are up, and it probably now won’t make a loss on its coverage.

From The Score London 2012

Eight Olympic badminton players charged over ‘not trying’ in matches

01/08/12 9,864 Views 33 Comments

Four pairs in the women’s doubles competition – one from China, one from Indonesia and two from South Korea – were booed off court by irate spectators at London’s Wembley Arena yesterday.

# olympic-games - Tuesday 31 July, 2012

From The Score Review This post contains videos

Olympic Village: Day Four, wrap

31/07/12 8,810 Views 6 Comments

Michael Phelps became the greatest Olympian ever today, while Irishwoman Annalise Murphy’s remarkable journey continued in sailing.

From The Score History

London 2012 swimming round-up: Phelps breaks medal record

31/07/12 1,308 Views 1 Comment

Meanwhile, Ye Shiwen shrugged off a cloud of doping speculation to complete a medley double.

From The Score Sw19

Tennis: Novak serves notice with supreme display

31/07/12 442 Views No Comments

The Serbian is through the last 16 after crushing Andy Roddick, 6-2 6-1, at Wimbledon.

From The Score Money Money Money

Wait a minute: Why was that Japanese coach handing a wad of $100 bills to a gymnastics judge?

31/07/12 3,389 Views 2 Comments

Don’t tell me it’s just the cost of photocopying these days.

From The Score London 2012

Explainer: How do the Olympics sailing contests work?

31/07/12 6,526 Views 4 Comments

Annalise Murphy has been doing wonderfully so far in London – but what does she need to do to secure a medal?

From The Score French Revolution

Agnel feels like ‘an alien’ as France enjoy golden moments

31/07/12 716 Views No Comments

The 20-year-old has been one of the surprise packages at the London Olympics.

From The Score London 2012

Sport is cruel: Illness forces Grainne Murphy out of 800m freestyle

31/07/12 4,500 Views 9 Comments

Glandular fever has ended the Wexford swimmer’s Olympic Games.

From The Score London 2012

London 2012: North Korean state media says locals ‘delighted’ with medal success

31/07/12 8,853 Views 8 Comments

The Korean Central News Agency has devoted more content to public reaction than it has to news of its athletes’ successes.

London 2012

Teenager arrested over Twitter abuse of Team GB star Tom Daley

31/07/12 16,897 Views 53 Comments

Police in Dorset have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the abuse aimed at the Olympic diver

# olympic-games - Monday 30 July, 2012

From The Score Liveblog This post contains videos

As it happened: London 2012 Olympics, Day 3

30/07/12 12,001 Views 16 Comments

Yes, the weekend may be over, but the Olympic Games are just warming up. Here is all the good stuff that unfolded on Day Three.

From The Score Click

In pictures: Day 3 of London 2012

30/07/12 2,975 Views No Comments

Judo, diving, defeat and deckchairs. Here are the best images from day three of the Olympic Games in London.

From The Score London 2012

Beaten Greek judo champ says she was bitten

30/07/12 717 Views No Comments

“I feel that injustice was done, that I was robbed. What can I say, I could be wrong. God will be my judge,” Boukouvala said.

From The Score DISAPPOINTED

So close: Sycerika McMahon vows to come back stronger in four years

30/07/12 2,603 Views 3 Comments

The 17-year-old finished third in her heat in the 200m Individual Medley, but narrowly missed out on a semi-final spot.

From The Score Cycling

Cancellara to battle pain and defend TT crown

30/07/12 287 Views No Comments

The Swiss rider crashed heavily while in contention for a medal in the men’s road race on Saturday injuring his shoulder but crucially avoiding fracturing his collarbone.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

30/07/12 6,633 Views 14 Comments

Good morning…here’s nine things to know today.

# olympic-games - Sunday 29 July, 2012

From The Score 16000 Words

In pictures: Day 2 of London 2012

29/07/12 1,742 Views 1 Comment

Joy, tension, poise, control, power… It’s all here.

From The Score Liveblog

As it happened: London 2012 Olympics, Day 2

29/07/12 21,161 Views 19 Comments

There was need to rush around the Olympic Park, we are bringing you all the big news from London (and beyond) as the Games continue at pace.

From The Score London 2012

Worn out: Evans ruled out of Olympic time trial

29/07/12 1,270 Views No Comments

The former Tour de France winner has pulled out of Wednesday’s event citing fatigue.

From The Score Ballin'

Tour de Force: Durant helps US rip up France

29/07/12 769 Views No Comments

The favourites for basketball gold made light work of the French side led by Tony Parker.

From The Score Empty Seats

Coe says venues are ‘stuffed to the gunnels’ as public get angry over empty seats

29/07/12 11,313 Views 23 Comments

Olympic sponsors Atos, British Airways, Coca-Cola, EDF, McDonalds and Thomas Cook have all issued statements denying that they were responsible for failing to take up ticket allocations.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Sunday

29/07/12 11,039 Views 49 Comments

Good morning…here’s nine things to know before tucking into your Sunday breakfast.

From The Score Boxing

The opponents standing between Katie and greatness

29/07/12 6,753 Views 2 Comments

We take a look at the main contenders looking to deny Katie Taylor Olympic gold in the London 2012 women’s lightweight category.

From The Score Well Read

The Sunday Papers: some of the week’s best sportswriting

29/07/12 1,065 Views No Comments

Take a little time out from watching sport by reading about some more sport. Go on, we know you love it.

# olympic-games - Saturday 28 July, 2012

From The Score London 2012

As it happened: London 2012 Olympics, day 1

28/07/12 26,763 Views 19 Comments

Keep up with all the news from every event as the 2012 Olympic Games get underway in London.

From The Score London 2012

Swimming: Murphy take positives despite disappointing breaststroke

28/07/12 5,194 Views 7 Comments

The Dubliner hoped to match his personal best in the 100m heat this morning, but now must turn his attention to freestyle.

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: did you watch (and enjoy) the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony?

28/07/12 14,508 Views 157 Comments

Over one billion people tuned in. Did you?

From The Score Not No. 1 For Nothin'

‘You’ve got to beat them all anyway’: Taylors unfazed by tough draw

28/07/12 1,550 Views 1 Comment

Pete Taylor says that he knows each of Katie’s potential opponents ‘inside out’.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

28/07/12 9,252 Views 5 Comments

Good morning…here’s nine things to know before breakfast time.

# olympic-games - Friday 27 July, 2012

From The Score The System Works

Anti-doping measures are working – Rogge

27/07/12 209 Views No Comments

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president says the number of bans is proof that progress is being made.

From The Score Let's Party

Thanks for coming: 5 steps to having a rocking Olympic Games party

27/07/12 535 Views No Comments

Step 0.5 is never, ever referring to your party as a “rocking Olympic party.”

From The Daily Edge Bell-end This post contains videos

Video: British culture secretary Jeremy Hunt suffers ‘bell malfunction’ [updated]

27/07/12 4,460 Views 18 Comments

Jeremy Hunt lost control of the end of his bell earlier today.

From The Daily Edge RomneyShambles This post contains videos

Pics, videos: The gaffes which have marred Mitt Romney’s London visit

27/07/12 13,517 Views 54 Comments

Insults, revealing state secrets and being mocked by Boris Johnson. Hopefully Enda will have some words of comfort for poor old Mitt Romney.

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: How many medals will Ireland win at the Olympics?

27/07/12 8,580 Views 30 Comments

Katie Taylor is tipped for the gold but how many medals in total do you think Ireland can win at the Olympics?

From The Score London 2012

30 facts you (probably) didn’t know about the Olympics

27/07/12 2,121 Views 1 Comment

Excited about the Olympics yet? Here are 30 interesting facts to pique your interest.

From The Score London2012

The Magnificent Seven: memorable opening ceremony moments

27/07/12 1,067 Views No Comments

It’s here and there’s no getting away from it. Quench your inescapable Olympic thirst with these classic opening day moments.

From The Score London 2012

London 2012: this is what our writers hope and expect to see at the Olympics

27/07/12 3,733 Views 4 Comments

Katie taking gold? Bolt answering his critics? Phelps facing some competition? We’re pretty excited.

# olympic-games - Thursday 26 July, 2012

From The Score MATCH REPORTS

London 2012: Senegal spoil Britain party, Brazil survive Egypt fightback

26/07/12 1,175 Views 3 Comments

Team GB managed a disappointing 1-1 draw in their Opening match at the Olympics.

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