Olympic Mascots Wenlock & Mandeville Revealed

The new London 2012 Olympic Mascots have ben revealed for the first time a few minutes ago. The figures designed by Iris Advertising are based on figures created from the to last drops of steel from the last girder for the Olympic stadium and have a backstory that will thrill children all over the globe with the hope that the mascots will not only make money for the London Games but will also inspire kids to take up sport. Read more

Cesc Arsenal Departure A Real Possibility

Every Arsenal supporter today feels the inevitable is about happen as Spanish football ace Cesc Fabregas is rumoured once more to be leaving the club for his boyhood home Barcelona FC. The midfield star is currently training in Spain but is due to be returning to the UK for talks with Arsene Wenger about his future in the English Premier League.
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Bolt Trounces Gay in World Final

Usain Bolt, the Jamaican Olympic champion trounced his main competition Tyson Gay in the final of the World Athletics tournament in Berlin last night in a world record time of 9.58 seconds. Usain Bolt, who broke his own world record last night crossed the line 2 meters of Gay who set a new all American record time of 9.71.

It was  a thrilling final in which 1st and 3rd place went to the Jamaicans, with Asafa Powell finally performing in a major championship. Bolt now runs in the 200m starting heatings this evening in Berlin Germany.

Alan Shearer To Manage Newcastle

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has agreed to take control of Newcastle United football club for the remaining eight games of the season. The team are currently sitting third from the bottom of the Premier League table and Alan Shearer is chalked in to handle the remaining games in the season in a bid to keep the club in the Premiership.

Alan Shearer is Newcastle United’s, all time highest scorer and his is loved by the fans of the club. Although he has no management experience, it is hoped that he will be able to command the respect of the players and keep the football team in the top flight for another season

Ronaldo Wins FIFA Player of the Year

Manchester United winger Christiano Ronaldo has been crowned FIFA World Player of the Year in this year’s awards show. Christano Ronaldo fought off competition from Fernando Torres, Lionel Messa and last year’s winner Kaka to win the coverted title and is the first UK based player to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award.

Lewis Hamilton Loses Belgian Title To Massa

In Formula 1 news today, driver Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix, only to have the 2008 title stripped from him after a stewards enquiry resulted in a 25 second penalty being awarded to the British driver for an alleged infraction sometime earlier in the race. The penalty meant that the title was awarded to Ferrari’s Felipe Massa whilst Lewis Hamilton was demoted to a third place finish.

Hamilton must be bitterly disappointed, watch video highlights right here

Lightning Strikes Twice As Bolt Claims 200m Record

Proof that lightning can indeed strike twice in the same place Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt claimed the olympic 200 m title and broke Michael Johnson’s 12 year old record by .02 seconds to record a time of 19.3 seconds as he left the rest of the field far behind him once again.

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Nadal Claims No. 1 Spot From Federer

After a record 160 weeks as the world’s no. 2 Rafael Nadal has at last claimed the number one spot from Roger Federer. The 2008 Olympic champion won Gold yesterday in the Beijing Olympics, beating his opponent Chilean Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets 6-3, 7-6 (2) and 6-3. Five grand slam singles titles including the French open for the fourth consecutive year and Wimbledon this year, signalled that Rafael Nadal was indeed tired of being the man in waiting and took the number one spot today after victory in his Olympic final.

Bolt of Lightning Hits Mens Olympic 100m Final

Usain Bolt claimed the mens 100 meters Olympic gold medal in Beijing a couple of minutes ago and delivers a new world record to boot. Jamaican track star Usain Bolt streaked ahead his competition leaving them far behind him to finish the Olympic 100 meter final in emphatic fashion is just 9.69 seconds. It is Jamaica’s first gold medal in this event. Read more

Portsmouth Vs Manchester United 2008 Community Shield

FA Cup champions Portsmouth face Barclays Premier League Champions Manachester United tomorrow in the 2008/9 season opener the Community Shield. The FA Community Shield is played between FA cup and league champions each year and is seen as the opening fixture signaling the beginning of the UK domestic football season.

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