Summer Sports


Roddick targets London 2012 Olympic gold

November 24 - Andy Roddick (pictured), the former US Open champion, is already looking forward to the London 2012 Olympics where the tennis tournament is due to take place at Wimbledon, where the American has been beaten in three All-England finals.











Johnson quits Strictly Come Dancing

November 21 - Jade Johnson (pictured), the 2002 European and Commonwealth Games long jump silver medallist, was tonight forced to pull-out of Strictly Come Dancing because she does not want to jeopardise her chances of competing at the London 2012 Olympics.


Philippines turn attention to Sampson after Giles leaves

Jamal Wesley_Sampson_19-01-12November 21 - Jamal Wesley Sampson (pictured), a 6ft 11in centre who has played with the Milwaukee Bucks, the LA Lakers, the Charlotte Bobcats, the Sacramento Kings and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA, has been chosen by the Philippines to replace C.J. Giles to reinforce their campaign to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics.