Olympics would be above politics
ePolitix.com reports from the London 2012 fringe event on the legacy of the Olympic games and the Paralympics at Labour Party conference in Manchester.
Jones out at quarter-final stage
Britain’s Youth Olympic gold medalist Jade Jones was eliminated in the last eight of the British International Taekwondo Championships in Manchester.
Hoy beaten by Kenny in sprint
Jason Kenny served Sir Chris Hoy a message of intent by beating him at the National Track Championships in Manchester.
Usain Bolt: Fast and loose | Athletics | Simon Hattenstone
He can run 100m in 9.58 seconds, but says he’s lazy. He’s the best sprinter on the planet, but fancies turning his hand to professional football. And as for settling down? Forget that. Usain Bolt is a freak of nature. There’s the size, for starters: 6ft 5in with size 13 feet (ideal sprinters are thought [...]
Israel's abuse of Palestinians makes it a rogue state | Letters
Nick Cohen condemns Hamas, but ignores the besetting sins of Israel While agreeing with Nick Cohen on many issues, I am always baffled by his pro-Israeli stance (“Sympathise with Israel, but not the blockade” Comment). He goes on about Ba’athists or Iran or Islamists, as if their existence justifies any action of Israel’s. He decries [...]
Pistorius hails record Cup crowd
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius praises the record crowds at the World Cup in Manchester.
Gay aims for Smith's 200m record
Tyson Gay is aiming to beat Olympic legend Tommie Smith’s 44-year-old record time of 19.5 seconds in a straight 200m race in Manchester in May.
Clark and Olver facing early test
Anthony Clark and Heather Olver face a a tricky start at the European Badminton Championships in Manchester, as England’s governing body targets medals.
Miss England assault case dropped
No charges will be brought against the former Miss England over allegations she assaulted Miss Manchester.
The Orbit: £19m for a 'piece of string'? It could turn out to be a bargain
Anish Kapoor’s Olympic tower will be a draw during the Games. But after that? The success of Britain’s best-loved piece of modern public art, the Angel of the North, has been a boon to the nation’s sculptors. In every district, especially those scarred by an industrial past, councillors point towards Gateshead and ask: “Can we [...]
