JournalLive - Tag - olympics

RAF Boulmer pilots receive honour for their Olympics services

JournalLive — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AIRMEN from a Northumberland air base who kept the nation’s skies safe during the Olympics have been recognised for their efforts.

Jack Colback motivated by Team GB snub

JournalLive — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT

JACK Colback feels he ought to be playing for Great Britain in the Olympics tomorrow, but the 22-year-old is channelling his disappointment into building on a promising first full season at Sunderland.

Olympics grabs cash away from the North - Wansbeck MP

JournalLive — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

CHARITY cash is being sucked away from good causes in the North East by the Olympics, an MP has warned.

Olympic football is just the ticket for Boro fans

JournalLive — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT

MIDDLESBROUGH chief executive Neil Bausor will meet the Football Association and British Olympic Association today to try to agree ticket prices which will allow as many North East football fans as possible to see David Beckham’s Great Britain Olympic team.

North East will play key part in Olympic football tournament

JournalLive — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT

WORLD champions Spain will be joined by Brazil in playing Olympics football at St James’ Park this summer.

St James’ Park Olympic matches to go into extra time

JournalLive — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:25:00 GMT

FOOTBALL fans watching Olympic matches at St James’ Park will have to arrive at least two hours before kick-off, it has been revealed.

Boxing offers Czech import Vojtech Cicka his salvation

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:28:00 GMT

THE record books say Vojtech Cicka was the first Czech to box in an ABA Finals at Rochester this month, but the 17-year-old’s heart says he was just one of many Geordies.

Doping row may cost city Olympics

JournalLive — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

AN anti-doping row could halt hopes of Olympic football at St James’s Park and cost the city hundreds of thousands.

Stars of future will be 'forced' from North East

JournalLive — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:30:00 GMT

BUDDING Olympic stars face being forced out of the North East, it was feared last night. The alarm was raised after staff at a key sports centre were told their jobs were under threat.

Lack of cash will harm North East athletes

JournalLive — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:20:00 GMT

SPORTS bosses have been told their North East spending record is holding back the athletes of the future after it emerged they have handed over just 18p for every person in the region so far this year.