Opening ceremony tensions rise over Boyle plans at Olympic Stadium
Oscar winner Danny Boyle faces creative clashes with London organizers and Olympic broadcaster in staging Isles of Wonder. Negotiations over camera positions may remove seating but aim to capture a cinematic ceremony opening with Shakespearean inspiration and a 1 billion global audience.
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Nadal withdraws from London Olympics due to knee injury
Defending champion Rafael Nadal pulls out of the London Games with undisclosed knee problems. The 26-year-old Spaniard, who won the French Open and has struggled with left knee issues, says he cannot be in condition to compete and will not carry Spain’s flag in the opening ceremony.
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U S medalists to receive sizable London Games bonuses
USA Cycling unveils the London 100K Challenge offering gold up to 100 000 dollars silver up to 75 000 and bronze up to 50 000 funded by USOC USA Cycling and the Development Foundation The plan aims to boost U S medal chances across BMX mountain biking and track events with Kristin Armstrong a reigning gold medalist cited among targets The page also notes broader Olympic incentives and British security updates ahead of the Games including Hoy not defending the sprint title and Kenny stepping in for the home team
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Britain stunned by U S stars in friendly exhibition
In Manchester the United States basketball stars led by LeBron James beat Great Britain 118 to 78. Kobe Bryant scored five, while James, Deron Williams, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant posted double figures as Britain fielded few NBA players. The game served as a showcase and morale booster ahead of tougher dates in Barcelona and London.
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USA routs Britain as Williams and Anthony shine in lineup tweaks
Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony each scored 19 as the United States topped Britain 118 to 78 in an exhibition. LeBron James 16 and Russell Westbrook 15 paced the Americans who led by 40 early in the fourth. Luol Deng top scored for Britain with 25 as Coach Krzyzewski shuffled lineups to test options.
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United States Rout Britain 118 78 In World Cup Action
United States top Britain 118 to 78 as Durant James and Williams lead scoring. UK squad led by Deng and Mensah-Bonsu struggle from the field with 22 54 shooting, while the US hit 11 of 24 three pointers.
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