Two years have passed since Glasgow beat the Nigerian capital Abuja to host the major sporting event. The Games will be held over 11 days with an opening ceremony on July 23 2014. Thousands of athletes and officials will stay in an athletes’ village Continue ..

The cost of staging the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has risen by £81million to £454million, it has been confirmed. The Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and the Games Organising Committee have been forced to plug a funding gap caused Continue ..

It is the first Olympic qualifying pipe, which is regulation for the Olympics, has been the first to open in North America for five years in a row. It’s perfect for spectators as it is just steps away from the Village at Copper and Burning Stones Continue ..

Police have not positively identified the man, but Scott’s Cadillac was found nearby and Scott’s family had reported him missing earlier in the day. Scott apparently shot himself in the head, according to the Tribune . Police used his cell phone Continue ..

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