Davis Cup: Murray backs Great Britain to win tennis tournament September 11, 2023 Former Grand Slam champion Andy Murray insists Great Britain can win the Davis Cup this year, eight years on from their last success. Murray was part of the successful team the won the tournament in 2015 and captain Leon Smith, who led the side in Belgium last decade, has picked the former Wimbledon winner as [...]
Sinfield says England will improve despite Ford ‘masterclass’ September 11, 2023 England defence coach Kevin Sinfield has said his side still have improvements to make despite a George Ford “masterclass” in their 27-10 World Cup defeat of Argentina on Saturday. Sale Sharks No10 Ford slotted three first-half kicks in a performance few expected from England as they got their World Cup campaign off to a solid [...]
Why Kitzbuhel is your must-book Austria ski holiday for 2024 September 11, 2023 Winning Kitzbuhel’s downhill ski race is seen by some as more prestigious than the Olympics. Simon Miller got his racing gear on… Kitzbühel hosts the maddest, most prestigious downhill ski race in the world but has plenty of cruising pistes as well. It has stunning restaurants and more than a few infamous party venues. And [...]
Novak Djokovic makes pledge after equalling Grand Slam record at US Open September 11, 2023 Novak Djokovic has warned that he has no plans to hang up his racket after equalling Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
What’s ticking? All the latest news from Rolex, Tissot and more September 11, 2023 Swiss watchmaking is a multifaceted beast. Here, Tissot does the digital time warp; one of its neighbouring Jura Mountains blue-bloods fast forwards to the materials future; while Germany’s finest ‘uhrmacher’ slides into top gear. The Crown hits the town In a shock move announced on 25 August, in the absence of any direct descendants, Jörg [...]
A Strange Way of Life review: Pedro Almodovar does Brokeback Mountain September 11, 2023 It’s rare that a 30-minute short finds its way into cinemas, but Pedro Almodovar’s new work has more than a little historical interest. The Spanish arthouse legend was one of the original choices to direct Brokeback Mountain (he turned it down, believing he wouldn’t be given the freedom he wanted), and almost 20 years later [...]
Genesis GV80 review: Luxurious family SUV is a ‘budget Bentley’ September 11, 2023 The Genesis GV80 is the flagship SUV from the Korean marque that majors on no-hassle customer service. Tim Pitt drives it.
‘It’s over’: Spain relieved as football chief Luis Rubiales finally falls on sword September 11, 2023 Spanish politicians have welcomed the resignation of embattled football chief Luis Rubiales. Rubiales finally fell on his sword on Sunday night, three weeks after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final – an act she says was non-consensual. He announced his resignation in a statement that coincided with an interview given [...]
Ski holidays: why skiing on your own private mountain is this winter’s top trip September 11, 2023 The top of the pile for ski holidays for 2023-2024 is a privately bookable mountain, finds Justine Gosling Picture the scene: you exit the boot room and head to the hotel’s exclusive ski lift, and minutes later, you’re alone on the wide, silent piste. There’s no queue for the chair lift. You fly down without [...]
This Hackney road filled with nature is a new London attraction September 11, 2023 One Hackney road has been reimagined as a nature lover’s escape, with plants to wander through and explore. The project at Miller’s Terrace in Hackney is responding to new research which revealed 87% of Brits wish they had more green space in their local area, and one third feel detached from nature living in a [...]