Archive | August 5, 2012
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The need for speed: Bolt battles to retain his 100m crown

by on August 5, 2012 in Olympics

Who knows what kind of damning indictment it is on the attention span of human species that the shortest final at the Olympics is also the most high profile? In all likelihood tonight’s 100m men’s final will be won in less than ten seconds but it will be a burst of excitement which will captivate […]

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Kenny Egan gives his thoughts on John Joe Nevin’s 1/4-final bout

by on August 5, 2012 in Boxing, Olympics

Ireland boxing medal hopeful John Joe Nevin faces Mexican fighter Oscar Valdez Ferrera tonight in the men’s bantamweight quarter-finals. The 23-year old from Westmeath is one win away from guaranteeing a medal but the way he has performed so far he will be aiming for a gold medal. Beijing silver medalist Kenny Egan gave us […]

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Back For Murr’: Andy Murray goes for double Olympic gold

by on August 5, 2012 in Sportsbook, Tennis

There can be victory in defeat and Andy Murray has experienced that since his Wimbledon final defeat to Roger Federer in July. Despite being far more successful than either Tim Henman or Greg Rusedski the 25-year old has never had the same kind of love from the British public. After shedding a few tears on […]

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Betting News: Murray, Bolt and some golf

by on August 5, 2012 in Boxing, Olympics, Sportsbook

Morning update from the Paddy Power Blog on top betting action of the day Olympics Team GB will be hard pressed to match Saturday’s success but there could very well be more gold medals on the cards for the home nations. Having made it to his first Wimbledon final this year Andy Murray has two […]

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