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Posts Tagged ‘Sport’

Second arrest in Olympic staff explosives case

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 1 April 2011 at 09:09
An aerial view of the Olympic Stadium. Photograph:ODA

Arrest of man in Wales follows swoop near London 2012 site on dog handler understood to work for G4S security

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Jeremy Hunt admits London 2012 legacy targets will be scrapped

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 29 March 2011 at 11:34
The best laid plans: new turf is put down in the Olympic Stadium. Photo: ODA

• Target to inspire one million adults will be dropped
• Olympics secretary signifies strategy shift for Sport England

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Hackney Bulls dig deep to edge out London Wasps

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 28 March 2011 at 16:17
Hackney Bulls' number 8 Colin Kpodonu v London Wasps 006

Despite being 5-0 down at half-time, the fightback brings a triumphant 12-10 win

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Hackney Bulls promotion bid wrecked by Teddington defeat

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 23 March 2011 at 15:56
Hackney Bulls v Teddington

Despite determination and persistence by the Bulls, a lack of sufficient defensive cover leaves the final score 32-36

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Hackney Bulls grind out victory over plucky Kilburn

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 8 March 2011 at 19:08
Man of the match Colin Kpodonu takes on the Kilburn backs

Herewith the defeat of Cosmos and a third successive league victory

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London Fields Triathlon Club to host second Aquathlon

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 6 March 2011 at 11:42
London Fields Triathlon Club team members (L-R): Sebastain Orrayave, Rhodri Gabe, Tim Smith and Andrew Finn (L-R) Photo:© Colin Streater

Saturday 16 April, 2010, London Fields

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Olympic velodrome opens on time, on budget and is ‘best in the world’

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 25 February 2011 at 10:50
The GB Cycling Team try out the new Velodrome. Photo: David Poultney / ODA

Chris Hoy tips world records as velodrome is first venue in Olympic Park to open – though concerns linger over the others

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Hackney Bulls charge to victory over top of the table Bedford

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 18 February 2011 at 11:44
Hackney Bulls go up against Bedford. Photo: Philip Kirkpatrick

The borough’s boys came out on top against tough opponents in the Under-14s rugby

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Hackney Gladies bag third victory of the season

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 12 February 2011 at 14:34
Hackney Gladies triumphed against Devizes

Hackney Ladies RFC score three out of three despite a demanding challenge from Devizes

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Mixed fortunes for Lea Valley FC teams

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 10 February 2011 at 22:26
Dean Banks saves a penalty from Weirside Rangers in Cup Quarter final

January proved to be a month of ups and downs for the Swans

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Hackney Bulls charge against Harpenden

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 8 February 2011 at 09:20
Captain Charlie Couve fronts up. Photo: Philip Kirkpatrick

Persistence finally pays off

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January jogging season gets going

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 20 January 2011 at 19:39
London Fields triathletes’ training involves more than the usual jog. Photo: Colin Streater

For those so inclined, it’s time to get fit and work off the fat

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The East End’s Olympic hopes are being dashed

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 14 January 2011 at 12:01

The local population were promised jobs and a starring role. Now it seems many may barely feel touched by the games

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Hackney RFC raises SKRUM cash for Swazi youth players

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 24 November 2010 at 12:14

Rugby club’s fundraising efforts are benefiting charities both locally and globally

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Sporting Hackney FC: the season so far

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 7 November 2010 at 17:50
Sporting Hackney

The latest from the first and reserve teams

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London 2012 Olympic Games ticket prices revealed

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 15 October 2010 at 19:29

Cheapest full-price tickets start at £20 although children and over-60s will get discount

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2012 Olympic ticket prices announced

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 15 October 2010 at 14:53

Full range of ticket prices for London Games will be revealed: more than 8m tickets to go on sale in March

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Beware Hackney Marshes ‘land grab’

By Russell Miller | Monday 13 September 2010 at 22:08

Leading local arborist warns of risks to public green space

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How cricket is bouncing back

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 8 August 2010 at 08:41

An influx of cricket-loving residents means the summer sport is booming in the borough

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Golden nights continue to motivate European champion Phillips Idowu

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 31 July 2010 at 08:42

Hope of Olympic glory and leaving a legacy for his new family are the inspirations behind latest championship success

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