Veronica Scanner at Royal Academy: how you can be made into a 3D bust in the RA’s latest exhibition September 2, 2016 This Royal Academy exhibition asks how the latest technology – specifically the new crop of sophisticated 3D printers – fits into the artistic canon. In one of the strangest shows of the year, the RA has borrowed a gigantic 96-camera 3D scanner – it’s come all the way from Madrid – in order to create lifelike [...]
Björk Digital: experience the singer’s Vulnicura album in a new VR exhibition at Somerset House September 2, 2016 Björk’s musical career is distinguished not only by her genre-bending music, but her imaginative visuals; with each album comes stunning, otherworldly imagery, often embracing the latest technology. It is no surprise then that this exhibition of her work is comprised of a sequence of music videos, primarily presented using Samsung virtual reality headsets, the resulting [...]
Arsenal new boy Granit Xhaka: Playing with likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez made me nervous at first September 2, 2016 Arsenal new boy Granit Xhaka has admitted that he's had to be at the top of his game to earn his spot in Arsene Wenger's team. Since arriving in North London in May, the midfielder has started Arsenal's last two fixtures after coming off the bench in their opening day defeat at home to Liverpool. Xhaka, [...]
Andy Murray overcomes roofing issues to surge past Marcel Granollers and reach US Open third round September 1, 2016 World No2 Andy Murray’s bid to reach the final of all four grand slams in 2016 continued with a routine straight sets victory over Spain’s Marcel Granollers in second round of the US Open. Playing under the new roof above Arthur Ashe Stadium as the rain hammered down, Murray waltzed through to round three by defeating [...]
England boss Sam Allardyce has style as well as substance, says midfielder Adam Lallana September 1, 2016 England midfielder Adam Lallana has dismissed concerns over new boss Sam Allardyce’s reputation as a long-ball merchant as the Three Lions prepare for their opening World Cup qualifier against Slovakia on Sunday. Allardyce was handed the reins following England’s disastrous showing at Euro 2016 which culminated in a shock defeat to European minnows Iceland [...]
Selection dilemmas lie ahead as Jonny Bairstow-inspired England beat Pakistan to boost chances of whitewash September 1, 2016 Skipper Eoin Morgan admits that selection headaches lie ahead after his re-jigged side dispatched Pakistan by four wickets at Headingley to boost their chances of whitewashing the beleaguered tourists. England opted to rotate their bowlers for the clash but were forced into another last-minute change as Jos Buttler suffered a hamstring injury in the warm-up. Jonny [...]
Sergio Aguero opts to fight violent conduct charge in bid to be available for Manchester derby September 1, 2016 Prolific striker Sergio Aguero has opted to contest a charge of violent conduct in a bid to avoid a potential three-match suspension – and be available for Pep Guardiola’s maiden Manchester derby. Aguero was slapped with the charge by the Football Association (FA) after allegedly elbowing West Ham defender Winston Reid during Manchester City’s Premier [...]
We enjoy being the Premiership’s prize scalp, insists Saracens back-row forward Jackson Wray September 1, 2016 The tag of domestic and European champions offers rivals a huge incentive, although back-row forward Jackson Wray is refusing to lose any sleep over Saracens’s status as the Premiership’s prize scalp. Sarries became the first English side for 12 years, since Wasps in 2004, to complete the double when they retained their Premiership crown with victory [...]
Summer transfer window 2016: What does the Premier League’s spending extravaganza mean for the wider European game? September 1, 2016 Just over two months after its national team were humiliated in front of Europe at the hands of Iceland, English football has reminded the world, when it comes to the transfer market, it remains king. The Premier League flexed its financial muscles this summer by spending a record-breaking £1.165bn on new players, crushing the outlay of Europe's biggest leagues. Europe's [...]
Tim Visser interview: Top-four Premiership spot and European Challenge Cup title the aim for Harlequins September 1, 2016 Harlequins wing Tim Visser is pulling no punches; securing a place in the Premiership play-offs and lifting the European Challenge Cup are the club’s goals this season. Quins begin their 150th campaign against top-flight newcomers Bristol in Saturday’s London Double Header at Twickenham, aiming to drastically improve upon the past two campaigns which failed to [...]