Archive for the 'Beijing' Category

November 24th, 2008

Usain Bolt To Train With Real This Week

Jamaican sprinter, triple Olympic Gold Medalist and 100 meter / 200 meter World Record holder Usain Bolt is on his way to the Santiago Bernabeu to train with Real Madrid later this week in a long talked about visit. (more...)
August 24th, 2008

Beijing Closing Ceremonies

Becks, Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page on thier involvement in the handing over of the torch in Beijing.
August 22nd, 2008

Becks On Beijing

While I'll never understand why MLS schedules a Thursday night match the day after World Cup Qualifiers and International Friendlies, having David Beckham in Beijing as part of the torch passing to London will have another amazing effect on Major League Soccer.
August 12th, 2008

Adidas “Impossible is Nothing” Olympic Print Ads

In February, six adidas athletes headed to Beijing to get some training in and get a little bit more familiar with the city. This also was the perfect time for 180 Amsterdam to get some incredible images that make up their "Impossible is Nothing, Gold is Not a Given" print campaign. I'm a fan of the work adidas and 180 Amsterdam  do, and this is ...
August 11th, 2008

Nelsen Cleared To Play In Beijing

UPDATE - Nelsen has returned from his Over-Age Olympic duty with New Zealand after their 5 - nil demolition at the hands of Brazil. Now back at Ewood Park after his agreement with the Guv'na, Nelly's focus will now be on Blackburn's opening fixture at Everton. Former DC United and current Blackburn Rovers Captain Ryan Nelsen has been given ...
August 11th, 2008

Beijing 2008 Limited Edition ChronoScope

Omega might be the official timekeeper of the 2008 Olympics, but that didn't stop Ernst Benz from coming up with his own, limited edition ChronoScope. Two models will be released to celebrate the Olympics. Playing off of the location of this years Olympics, traditional Chinese characters have been used as part of the design of the watch. These come in ...
August 9th, 2008

Becks to attend Olympic Closing Ceremony?

The London 2012 Olympic organizing committee are keeping their plans for the Closing Ceremonies in Beijing close to their chest, but it is rumored that Beckham will play a key role. This travel schedule is potentially crazy, check it out. Image via Viewimages
August 8th, 2008

Messi Proves His Worth Once Again

With the continued dramz surrounding clubs letting their players play in Beijing, Messi proved why he is so valuable. In their opening round match against the Ivory coast, the dimunitive playmaker notched one and set up one to beat the Ivory Coast 2-1. Barcelona might be raclling this dude before the Olympics are over, but it's clear Messi is going to ...