‘Hunger Games’ fuels interest in (Olympic) archery
NEW YORK, NY ● Two-time Olympian Jennifer Nichols’ eyes light up with she talks about her sport finally climbing...
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Nike eyes possible sponsorship of Rio Olympics
QUEBEC CITY, Que ● Nike is looking to expand its reach further in the international Olympic world, including...
‘It’s not fair’, cries Australia’s hockey coach
SYDNEY, Australia ● Australia’s men’s hockey coach Ric Charlesworth has slammed London Olympic schedulers for lumbering his team...
Didier Drogba, Zara Phillips carry Olympic torch
LONDON, England ● Thousands cheering for Chelsea star Didier Drogba have mobbed the Olympic torch relay route in southwest...
Federer furious at ITF over Olympic changes
LONDON, England ● Roger Federer has spoken out against the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) decision to ramp up the...
‘Blade Runner’ close to qualification
NEW YORK, NY — South African Oscar Pistorius, trying to become the first double amputee to compete in the...
Infringement: Taking the ‘O’ out of Olympics
LONDON, England ● One day, the small espresso shop near the site of the London Games was...
Olympics fans can check-in on Foursquare
Fans of the Olympic Games are now able to “check in” at significant historical locations across the world. The...
To fast or not to fast, tough question for Muslim athletes
LONDON, England ● When Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang opted to postpone his Ramadan fast until after the London...
From camouflage to red, white and blue
FORT BENNING, Ga. ● Two soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit got a glimpse into their future as...