Chariots of Fire director Hugh Hudson condemns aspects of Olympic Games being ... Daily Mail Once the Olympic Games were a display of talent and endeavour, untainted by commercialism. The people who took part did so for the pleasure of competing to be the best in the world. They were amateurs who did not expect to be paid – the joy of pushing ...
Cubs fall 10 games under with loss to White Sox The Associated Press Dempster (0-2) gave up seven hits and four runs with three walks and three strikeouts in six innings as the Cubs dropped to a season-worst 10 games under .500 with their fifth straight loss. "I didn't do a good job of executing," Dempster said.
Coldplay to close Paralympics The Press Association The announcements have been made to mark the 100-day countdown to the start of the Games. Paralympic closing ceremonies artistic director Kim Gavin said: "The closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games is essentially a celebration of the achievements of ...
