Opening Ceremony tensions boiling over at Olympics
Friday, 20 July 2012, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Olympic organizers say there are tensions between director Danny Boyle and the London Games broadcasting company over the opening ceremony.The Oscar-winning director of “Slumdog Millionaire”...
Rafael Nadal Pulls out of London Olympics
Friday, 20 July 2012, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Defending Olympic champion Rafael Nadal pulled out of the London Games with an undisclosed fitness problem yesterday, ending his chances of winning a second straight gold medal....
Britain Puts 1,200 more troops on Olympics standby
Friday, 20 July 2012, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
In a one-two punch to hopes for a smooth Olympics, Britain had to put 1,200 extra troops on standby yesterday due to a shortage of security guards and UK border agents decided to strike the day before the games begin....
Cycling - Valverde Wins 17th stage of Tour
Friday, 20 July 2012, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Bradley Wiggins overcame a big hurdle in his bid to win the Tour de France, repelling would-be attackers on the last day of mountain climbs as Spain’s Alejandro Valverde won Stage 17 yesterday....
Football - Bin Hammam Wins appeal in FIFA bribery case
Friday, 20 July 2012, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam won his appeal against a lifetime ban but failed to clear his name in an election bribery case yesterday....