Category Archives: Sport
Michael Nyman composes Hillsborough memorial…
I could not think of a better person for the job.
“Celebrated British composer Michael Nyman has composed a Hillsborough memorial symphony to open 2014’s Liverpool Biennial on 5 July.”
BBC News – Michael Nyman composes Hillsborough memorial symphony.
I think Torino is the best…
How to do commentary…
1900: Battle of Spion Kop
It’s the anniversary today. Yes, this the reason we watch matches from the Kop.
The Battle of Spion Kop was fought about 38 km 24 mi west-south-west of Ladysmith on the hilltop of Spioenkop1 along the Tugela River, Natal in South Africa from 23–24 January 1900.
It was fought between the South African Republic and the Orange Free State on the one hand and British forces during the Second Boer War during the campaign to relieve Ladysmith.
It was a British defeat.
Lighting the flame…
I was there…
Late but worth it…
One Race, Every Medalist Ever – Interactive Graphic – NYTimes.com.
So I’m just four generations too late for my gold medal.
Olympic Powers…
ALL-TIME SUMMER OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS
CountryTotal Medals
1 United States 929
2 Germany* 400
3 Soviet Union 395
4 Great Britain 207
5 France 191
6 Italy 190
7 Other nations 2191
Total 4503