London 2012 Olympic Mascots
Bolt from the blue: the Olympic mascot Wenlock, left, and the Paralympic mascot Mandeville strike an Usain Bolt pose Photo: AP
London 2012 Olympic Mascots named Wenlock and Mandeville were unveiled today.
After 18 months work, 40 focus groups and a secret operation worthy of MI5, London 2012 on Wednesday night revealed the mascots whose [...]
The Most Valuable Sports Team Brands
The Most Valuable Sports Team Brands – According to Forbes.com, The New York Yankees have dethroned Manchester United as the world’s most valuable team brand. It is the first time since they started tracking brand value–the portion of a team’s overall value that is derived from its name as opposed to its market and league–across [...]
World Freefall Record
The 108 skydivers during the record attempt Photo: BARCROFT MEDIA – World Freefall Record – A team of 108 US skydivers has set a world record for the biggest ever formation of people in headfirst freefall.
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Hamilton Wins Formula One
Hamilton Wins Formula One – Englishman Lewis Hamilton has become the youngest winner of the world Formula One drivers’ championship, at the ripe old age of 23 years and 301 days. The 23-year-old also became the sport’s first black champion, beating local Brazilian hero Felipe Massa of Ferrari by one point over the season. [...]
Phelps Swims Into History
Phelps Swims Into History – Phelps ties Spitz Mark in Blink of An Eye – McClatchy Newspapers:BEIJING – Even Michael Phelps couldn’t believe his eyes. He said he had to take off his goggles to make sure it was his name, and not Milorad Cavic, next to the No. 1 after a thrilling finish in [...]
