London 2012 Olympics Blog Posts

2012 was a great year for international ball. We had the Olympics, the FIBA World Championships for Boys, the Jones Cup, and several other noteworthy tourneys. In this post, we’ll look at the events that distracted us from our usual dose of NBA and...

We Brits love to wallow in glorious failure. It’s almost a national fetish. We relish the underdog fighting against insurmountable odds – remember Eddie the Eagle and the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team (not to mention Dunkirk)? This time we had a r...

London welcomed the Parallel Olympic Games with a dazzling display full of guts and gumption, and with a look-up-at-the-stars-and-not-down-at-your-feet message of hope. Only the commercial breaks and a plodding commentary marred a marvellous show. Fo...

Google Doodles YouTube, which is actually a Google-owned site, has become more strict nowadays along with broadcasting companies which had the exclusive covering rights of the London 2012 Olympics. That is why finding the latest winning moment of Jam...

When Winston Churchill (in the form of Timothy Spall) popped his head out of the top of Big Ben I knew we were in for a treat. More party and less politics (although John Lennon’s Imagine was a timely touch), … Continue reading →...

so yes, i am in the bandwagon in celebration of the Spice Girls reuniting to perform at the closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics. Mel B, Mel C, Geri, Emma and Victoria have generously lend their talents to entertain the audience at the Lond...

Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant turn emotional asTeam USA wins the gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics.USA over SPAIN, 107-100The United States Men's Team made it two Olympic gold medals in a row as they beat Spain in the Finals of the London 2012 Ol...

As the sun sets on the Friendly Games (bring on the Paralympics), I bring you an accidental guest post from an ancient friend and co-host of the Olympic Opening Ceremony knees-up we attended. It’s accidental because it’s actually an email...

Pau Gasol and the Spaniards are back in the Olympic Finalsfor a second date with the Americans.SPAIN over RUSSIA, 67-59Spain trailed by 13 points in the first half against Russia, but came out fighting after the break and won to reach the Finals of t...

Timofey Mozgov came up big as Russia beatLithuania to advance to the semifinals.RUSSIA over LITHUANIA, 83-74In the first Olympic Basketball game played at the North Greenwich Arena, the Russians built a double-digit lead in the third quarter and held...

Pin It Pin It With the recent Olympics underway and just 4 days left, I thought it’d be appropriate to write a post regarding the Olympics. It’s obvious how these athletes go through so much to stay in tip top shape to even have a chance...

After launching London 2012 Hurdles game, Google has come up with yet another interactive doodle today to represent London 2012 Basketball which allows users score points while playing the match on their computers.This is Google’s thirteenth and se...

Mumbai/London: Magnificent Mary and Magical Devendro. That has been the story of Indian boxing at London 2012. It is a big day for the two stars from Manipur. Mary will be eyeing a berth in final while Devendro will try and assure himself a medal. Ca...

Sarunas Jasikevicius led Lithuania into the quartersby beating the Tunisians.Group AThe USA beat Argentina, 126-97, in the last game of the Olympic Basketball Tournament for Men's Preliminary Round to top Group A with a perfect 5-0 mark.The result me...

LeBron James hit the marginal baskets as Team USA surviveda gritty stand by Lithuania.Group AThe USA faced adversity for the first time in the Olympic Basketball Tournament for Men, while France and Argentina booked their places in the quarterfinals...

Nigeria’s‎ Blessing Okagbare failed to win the final of the women’s 100m final of the London 2012 Olympics Games. The race was won by Jamaica’s Fraser-Pryce in 10.75secs. Okagbare finished last in the 100m final, running at 11.01secs. She ref...

NG NewspapersOlympics Medal Table 2012 Here are London Olympics Medal Table 2012. This shows the List of Countries and their medal count. Olympics Medal Count 2012 With this, one can know which country has the Highest ranking: though this is subject...

Melo hit 10 threes against Nigeria. Now why can'the do that for the Knicks?Group AEarly emerged as the theme of the day in Group A.The early game belonged to France, who woke up before 6 am.“We can't complain, people get up every day at 4:30 in the...

Tony Parker gave Argentina fits as the Frenchrebounded after their opening day loss to Team USA.Group AFrance bounced back to beat Argentina, Lithuania got revenge over Nigeria and USA turned on the cruise control in Group A of the men’s basketball...

The sixth Olympics Google Hockey Doodle It’s the fifth day of the London 2012 Olympics; so Google started today with fresh doodle devoted to game hockey. Google is making it highlight with a girl player, grabbing with hockey stick while playing...