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WILL FIGHT FOR MONEY: MMA comes to cashed-up Asia

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

May 16 - Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most extreme forms of hand-to-hand combat. It may also be an extremely good way to make money, as entrepreneurs in Asia are learning.

Filipino boxers go for pro

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:00 GMT

May 15 - Filipino boxers dream of going pro rather than for Olympic gold. Julie Noce reports.

Chinese athletes ready for London

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:16:00 GMT

May 14 - Can China pull in another mammoth 51 gold medal win in London? Julie Noce reports.

2012 Olympic torch is lit in Greece

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:28:00 GMT

May 10 - The 2012 Olympic torch is lit in Greece, starting the countdown to this summer's London games. Sarah Sheffer reports.

Sports Spread: Premier League Final Day Thriller

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

May 10 - The 2011/12 Premier League season all hinges on one final round of matches this Sunday. Plus a look at the Barcelona Grand Prix.

Sleeping on the job during the Olympics

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:37:00 GMT

May 10 - With the London 2012 Olympic Games just a few months away some companies are taking extreme measures to ensure their staff don't get caught up in the travel chaos that threatens to disrupt journeys to and from work. Hayley Platt reports.

Bids fly high at Christie's art auction

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:11:00 GMT

May 9 - Sales of paintings like a 1961 Mark Rothko, which went for $87 million helped drive Christie's blockbuster contemporary art sale to the highest ever total for post-war art. Bobbi Rebell reports.

Torch lighting rehearsal at Olympic birthplace

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:35:00 GMT

May 9 - Priestesses rehearse torch lighting in Greece in preparation to light the flame that will burn at the London Games. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Floating fortress to protect Olympics

Sat, 05 May 2012 09:31:00 GMT

May 5 - Britian's military -- including a large warship -- are getting ready for what's called the biggest Olympics security operation in the history of the games. Julie Noce reports.

The last days of Lada

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

May 3 - A look back at four decades of the Lada car, as Russia's AvtoVAZ decides to halt production of the last line of models.

Red vs Blue in Premier League & FA Cup battles

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

May 3 - A massive weekend for English football as Liverpool face a resurgent Chelsea in the FA Cup final and the blue and red halves of Manchester vie for the Premier League title.

Olympic swimmers see gold in inertial navigation system

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:05:00 GMT

April 29 - A pocket-sized inertial navigation system worn inside a swimsuit has been designed by Swiss scientists to help Olympic hopefuls analyse their swimming techniques and improve their performance. The Physilog III is in the final stages of patenting. Swimmers and coaches in the Swiss city of Lausanne say it will be a major boost in their efforts to win gold. Jim Drury has the story.

Premier League 20 seasons awards

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT

April 26 - What's the best Premier League goal ever? Who's been the best player? What was the best match? A look at the Premier League 20 seasons awards.

Life After the City: Former banker stirs up tea trade

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:45:00 GMT

April 23 - Former Societe Generale banker Ajit Madan is proving there is life after the City. With his sister Lubna he set up Camellia's Tea House and the business is going from strength to strength.

Sports Spread: Hamilton favourite for Bahrain GP

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT

April 19 - Lewis Hamilton is the bookmakers' favourite for the controversial Bahrain Grand Prix. Plus a look at odds on the Premier League relegation battle and the Europa League semi-finals.

Protests over Bahrain F1

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

April 19 - Anger and protests ahead of the Formula 1 race in Bahrain presented by the country's rulers as a unifying force. Paul Chapman reports.

Late Livorno footballer recognized

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:20:00 GMT

April 18 - Thousands remember footballer Piermario Morosini, who died suddenly during a match. Jessica Gray reports.

100 days until the Olympics and London is ready for action

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:20:00 GMT

April 18 - With 100 days to go until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games we look at some of the key venues that will host the "greatest show on earth".

100 days until the Olympics and London is ready for action

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:20:00 GMT

April 18 - With 100 days to go until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games we look at some of the key venues that will host the "greatest show on earth".

UK firms can learn from 2012 Olympics

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:05:00 GMT

April 18 - With 100 days to go until the Olympics, former medalist Steve Backley is encouraging UK businesses to seek inspiration from the games to boost performance. Ciara Sutton reports.

Extreme cyclist looks to science in speed record bid

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:04:00 GMT

April 17 - French downhill cyclist Eric Barone says aerodynamics will be key to the success of his next attempt at breaking his own world cycling speed record. Last week, Barone tried but failed to break his record of more than 220 kmh (118 mph) on a bicycle on the slopes of the Les Arcs ski resort in the Alps, but says he is not deterred and will soon try again. Jim Drury has the story.

Life after the City: Trading floor to dance floor

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:30:00 GMT

April 17 - Former ING banker Nataliya Grigorova swaps a career in finance and opens the school Dancebuzz.

Citi's risky Olympic game plan

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:10:00 GMT

April 12 - Citigroup is on board as a sponsor of the U.S. 2012 Olympics team, hoping to rehabilitate its image through a social media partnership with Olympians and their supporters. Bobbi Rebell reports.

Man City's title hopes reignited

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT

April 12 - A shock defeat for Manchester United gives rivals City renewed hope for the Premier League title. Plus a look at the FA Cup and Champions League semi-finals and horse racing's Grand National.

World Cup host to spend $125 billion

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:45:00 GMT

April 11 - Qatar's set to spend more than $125 billion in the next five years on construction ahead of the country's turn to host the World Cup in 2022. Sarah Mills reports.