Barclays champ Scott hails Woods’ former caddie August 26, 2013 GOLF: New world No2 Adam Scott thanked caddie Steve Williams for helping him win The Barclays at the weekend. “He’s the guy who can influence me out there, really,” said Scott. Williams, previously caddie to Tiger Woods, infamously fell out with the world No1 and was accused of making racist comments towards him.
Review: What Maisie Knew August 23, 2013 FILM WHAT MAISIE KNEW Cert 12A Four Stars Maisie is six years old and already more emotionally mature than her flaky, dysfunctional parents. Her saucer eyes are wise – and sad – beyond her years. We stumble with her from scene to scene, placed in her shoes, trying to work out exactly what [...]
Theatre review: The Picture of Dorian Gray August 22, 2013 THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY | ★★☆☆☆ | thealchemicorder.com The location of The Alchemic Order’s production of The Picture of Dorian Gray is so secret I almost couldn’t find it. Eventually, on ringing the bell of an unassuming Greenwich townhouse, I was greeted by a moustachioed man in Victorian butler’s attire, who ushered me into [...]
Where to drink August 22, 2013 If the Notting Hill Carnival isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of interesting venues across London at which to drink away the bank holiday. In Fitzrovia, for instance, the perennially popular Sanderson is keeping its courtyard terrace fresh with an especially a la mode pop-up. Named Sanderson Green, it’s serving laid-back, haute fast [...]
Spurs stunned after Chelsea hijack £30m Willian deal August 22, 2013 CHELSEA sensationally attempted to hijack Tottenham’s £30m move for Anzhi Makhachkala forward Willian last night, while Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas obliviously watched his team secure a 5-0 victory over Georgian outfit Dinamo Tbilisi in the Europa League play-off first leg. The 25-year-old Brazilian underwent a medical with Spurs on Wednesday ahead of his club record [...]
Goode ready to lead revival of youthful Wasps August 22, 2013 LONDON Wasps summer signing Andy Goode insists his decision to move to Adams Park was a no-brainer and is confident he can help return the club to the upper reaches of the Aviva Premiership. The experienced fly-half, who scored 224 points for Worcester Warriors last year, is among 16 additions to a squad that slipped [...]
Smith puts Aussies in control August 22, 2013 AUSTRALIA’S Steve Smith hit his maiden Test century at the Oval yesterday to put the tourists in a commanding position going into day three, but concedes the travelling supporters have not seen the best of him this summer. In a rain-delayed start to the second day of the final Ashes Test of the series, Australia [...]
Murray learns path to US Open final August 22, 2013 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray will begin the defence of his US Open title against France’s Michael Llodra next week and his place in the same half of the draw as world No1 Novak Djokovic could mean the big hitting duo meet in the semi-final at Flushing Meadows. The Wimbledon champion, however, cannot play No2 seed Rafael [...]
Football Comment: Bale in world’s elite but overpriced by £50m August 22, 2013 A LONG summer of transfer speculation has revolved in no small part around north London and, with 10 days to go, Tottenham look to have managed it better than Arsenal, despite the imminent loss of their best player. Spurs have been understandably reluctant to part with Gareth Bale, but the money on offer from Real [...]
Europa League: Soldado at the double in Euro win August 22, 2013 DINAMO TBILISI 0 VS TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 5 RECORD £26m signing Roberto Soldado struck twice as Tottenham demolished Dinamo Tbilisi in the Europa League play-off first leg last night in Georgia. Spurs, who reached the quarter-finals of last year’s competition, took a giant stride towards the group stage with their biggest win under boss Andre Villas-Boas. [...]