Russian sports ministry denies state doping involvement
The widespread doping alleged by the McLaren report was not the result of a state initiative, according to Russia’s Ministry of Sport.
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The widespread doping alleged by the McLaren report was not the result of a state initiative, according to Russia’s Ministry of Sport.
The Olympic 100m champ sure knows how to make an entrance.
Giant octopuses, Russell Brand, children bursting out of John Lennon’s face… It was a long night.
Cleaners are mounting an industrial action over pay rates, with thousands of sports fans expected to use the Underground today.
Somebody will be apologising fulsomely this morning.
Five boxers, one swimmer and a footballer have all disappeared from the athletes’ facilities in Stratford.
It was Day Ten of London 2012 as Katie Taylor and Annalise Murphy looked to add to Ireland’s medal haul from this Olympic games.
Sebastian Coe said it was ‘poetic justice’ that the man who threw a bottle at the 100m sprinters was sitting next to a Dutch judo star.
We’re more than halfway through the London 2012 Games. What do you make of it so far?
Aussie rider, Kaarle McCulloch’s mother Karen and step-father Ken Bates reportedly faced a stream of insults during a dramatic evening at the Velodrome.
That’ll be £5 for the fried rice… oh, and £19,000 for drinks.
Greene, who won the 100m at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, believes Bolt does not have the technique to overcome Blake.
“He was detained by the police last night for damage to a shop front,” Australian team chief said today.
“I could throw out a whole series of names. I could throw out Steve Redgrave. I could throw out domestically Daley Thompson.”
Ye took five seconds off her personal best and a second off Stephanie Rice’s world record in the 400 IM prompting observers to question the performance.
Police in Dorset have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the abuse aimed at the Olympic diver
The 320 beds will have all lights and wiring removed before they are donated to hospitals in Tunisia.
The 38-year-old will not compete in her home Olympics after failing to overcome a foot injury.
It’s a far cry from Usain Bolt-shaped mazes we were reared…
A round-up of the weird, wonderful and woeful of the first day of medal-winning action at London 2012.
“Nice to see you, to see you, nice…”
A number of sports stars have faced fines and suspensions from sporting authorities for comments made on Twitter but should they?
Triple jumper Voula Papachristou has paid the price for an ill-advised joke on the social media website.
The reaction to each day of the Games on Twitter will dictate the look of the iconic London landmark. Let’s hope it’s green.
A US journalists’ club seems to have got a little confused…
Ah, the Oylmpics. Nothing like ‘em.
They may have the Olympics, but we’ve got this. Take that, Queen Lizzie!
One of if not the biggest sporting events on earth is getting under way in less than two weeks time but will you be watching?
“This is great — winning an Olympic gold medal is great,” said the multiple gold medal winner this morning.
Thirty of the drivers from Matthews Coach Hire are also on their way to London for the duration of the games.
If Katie, Derval and the rest of the Irish want a medal, they’ll have to do it the slightly harder way. Because they’re in with the crown jewels now.
The Omega Pharma Quick Step rider beat Nicolas Roche by five seconds in Clonmel yesterday.
“To run 9.40 would be a great feat so I’m definitely going to push myself to do my best and if 9.40 is possible, I’ll be the one to do it.”
Approximately 110 torches a day will be carried through 1000 communities in a 70-day relay leading up to the Olympics’ opening ceremony.
Olympic boxing hopeful Darren O’Neill has been keeping a close eye on his fellow countrymen at this week’s final qualifying tournament in Trabzon, Turkey.
The former middle distance runner has called for potential protestors to avoid ruining the dreams of athletes who have worked all their lives for Olympic success.
There’ll be up to an extra three million trips on London’s public transport network per day during the Olympics in July and August.
“The fairytale has descended into a nightmare,” said the Australian swimming legend.