8,000 torchbearers will participate in the 70 day journey commencing at Lands End on 19th May all the way through to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics on 27th July. […]
UK Olympic Torch route
The progression of the early Olympic Games (Paris 1900 to Stockholm 1912)
Melosport’s Countdown to London 2012 coverage continues today with – The Progression of the early Olympic Games (Paris 1900 to Stockholm 1912) _________________________________________________________________________ Paris 1900 Olympics In 1900, Baron de Coubertin brought […]
Rafael Van Der Vaart’s son shows off a few of the old man’s tricks!
Today’s You’re ‘aving a laugh?! post has Rafael Van Der Vaart’s young son, Damian, showing off his football skills at Tottenham’s training ground. Superb stuff! http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/rafael-van-der-vaarts-son-damian-shows-off-his-skills-at-spurs-training-ground/
Formula 1 2012 season preview – Six of the best
The 2012 Formula 1 season is almost upon us. Melosport’s preview of 2012 begins with the exciting statistic that there will be no less than six World Champions in the F1 paddock this […]
Neymar hits a spectacular treble for Santos against Internacional
After Lionel Messi scored five times in the Champions League last week against Bayer Leverkusen, fans have reiterated that he is the best player of all time. Brazilians boast that they have […]
Iker Muniain announces his arrival on the European stage by lighting up Old Trafford
In a week when Lionel Messi created Champions League history by scoring five times against Bayer Leverkusen at the Camp Nou, another little jewel – Iker Muniain – put in an assured […]
Welcome to the world of…….CHESSBOXING!
It sounds like a joke but it is, in fact, real. This Friday’s You’re ‘aving a laugh?! subject matter is on the growing sport of Chessboxing. _________________________________________________________________________ Previously on You’re ‘aving a […]
Wild celebrations as APOEL Nicosia beat Lyon to reach the Champions League Quarter-Finals
Michel Bastos left the centre circle, beginning the lonely walk – some 40 yards from the half way line to the penalty spot. He picked up the ball and placed it back […]
Roman Abramovich’s latest experiment cost Chelsea £1m per game
So the managerial merry-go-round is in full swing. Fabio Capello and Andre Villa Boas are gone. Jose Mourinho is leaving at the end of the season with Harry Redknapp fully expected to […]
Great fluke – snooker shot
Haikou World Open match – Thailand’s Thirapongpaiboon flukes a winner against Britain’s Milkins. Disgust on the face of one player – embarrassment on another!
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