mar 19, 2012
24 cars on an all-turbo grid for opening event of year
Nine different makes, ten different models represented
The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship has unveiled a 25-car entry for its 2012 season, with 24 of those due to take the grid for the first event – an increase on the number that started 12 months ago.
No fewer than ten different models from nine different makes – Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, MG, Proton, Toyota, Vauxhall and VW …
mar 19, 2012
LONDON, March 19 (Xinhua) — The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) on Monday confirmed places for over 7,300 inspiring people who will be carrying the Olympic Flame as torchbearers in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
The torchbearers announced today include those that were successful through the public nomination processes run by LOCOG and the Presenting Partners. Each torchbearer has also had confirmed the details of what day and in which community …
mar 17, 2012
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 17 (Xinhua) — Filling in as the leader of Brazil’s Local Organizing Committee, Ronaldo declared on Saturday that the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be the biggest and best event of all times.
Ronaldo demonstrated his optimism towards the successfully hosting of the 2014 World Cup while welcoming FIFA president Joseph Blatter who came on an unofficial visit to re-establish communication between both parties.
Furthermore, the former athlete and reigning record …
mar 15, 2012
MADRID, March 15 (Xinhua) — Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho continues to insist that winning the Spanish BBVA Primera Liga title is more important to his side than winning a tenth Champions League.
In declarations published in Spanish sports paper Diario AS on Wednesday; Mourinho was speaking after his side had enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 home win against CSKA Moscow to reach the last eight in the …
feb 2, 2012
A riot in the Egyptian city of Port Said has left 74 dead and at least 248 wounded after football fans stormed the pitch before engaging in running battles inside the stadium. The government has announced three days of mourning in the country.
The majority of the victims died from suffocation and head injuries, health ministry officials said. Doctors are calling on the local population to donate …