All eyes will be on London this summer for the 2012 Olympic Games. But while waiting for the world’s elite athletes to take the stage, online travel adviser Cheapflights has come up with a top 10 list of no-frills, high-adrenaline and wacky sports which might be entertaining. Reuters has not endorsed this list: 1. Camel …
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Torres stuns Barcelona and books Chelsea into Champions League final
There are many emotions inspired by Chelsea’s arrival in the final but, more than anything, it is sheer wonder. They refused to be cowed after John Terry’s red card and deserve their place in Munich on 19 May because of the heroism that went into a night of rare achievement and glory. As triumphs in adversity …
Manchester City picks up 1-0 derby win over Manchester United thanks to Vincent Kompany’s header
MANCHESTER, England — Vincent Kompany’s thumping header gave Manchester City a crucial 1-0 derby win against Manchester United on Monday to overtake its rival atop the Premier League with just two games remaining. In what had been billed as the biggest Manchester derby ever, Kompany connected with David Silva’s corner to score the decisive goal …
Fans await baby news as Wills and Kate celebrate first year
LONDON – Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine will this weekend mark a triumphant first year of marriage as a hopeful nation waits for news they are expecting a royal heir. The couple have lost none of their popularity in Britain and abroad 12 months after their fairytale wedding drew cheering crowds and two …
Real Madrid v Bayern Munich – as it happened
Good evening all. Although diplomacy would probably preclude them from saying otherwise, after last night’s events at Camp Nou, it’s probably safe to say that both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will be slavering at the prospect of facing suspension-ravaged Chelsea in the final of this year’s Champions League. As if the prospect of being …
The Flare Path Reading Room
The scent of parquet wax and trapped sunbeams greets you as you prise open the heavy glass door and step inside. This has to be the place, and yet, if it is, where are all the books? Noticing your baffled expression, a librarian, all tweed and twinkling eyes, approaches. “You were expecting more books? Everyone …
Man Utd will remain title favourites: Mancini
Roberto Mancini insists Manchester United will still be favourites for the Premier League title, even if City win Monday’s derby at Eastlands. Manchester City’s manager Roberto Mancini has said rivals Manchester United will still be favourites for the Premier League title, even if City win the derby at Eastlands on April 30Photo: AFP jQuery(function() { …
No World Peace could end Lakers’ title hopes
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers gave Peace a chance. Again. And now they’re paying the price for their misplaced benevolence.With Metta World Peace suspended for the final regular-season game Thursday in Sacramento and the next six games they play after that, the Lakers have to figure out where they’re going as the playoffs approach.Normally, Matt …
Chelsea guaranteed record £45m TV windfall from Champions League
Chelsea have guaranteed the biggest-ever television money windfall from the Champions League after beating Barcelona to make the final. The club will earn at least £45m, with a further £2.8m to come if they win the trophy, from Uefa’s payments of TV cash alone. Clubs can then double that income from ticket sales, sponsorship and …
FIFA’s Euro 2012 DLC amounts to a little spit and Polish
A brief period of excitement fading to disappointment. No, it’s not the epitaph on the gravestone of another England football campaign, but Lee Hall’s thoughts on EA’s UEFA Euro 2012 DLC for FIFA 12.The headline news that EA was to release this content as DLC – as opposed to the full-price tournament games of yesteryear …