England were dire, and there’s no World Cup quick fix for Borthwick August 6, 2023 If any one of the 23 who played for England on Saturday in their 20-9 loss to Wales thought they were guaranteed to be one of the names Steve Borthwick lists in his Rugby World Cup squad tomorrow morning, they might want to think again. What unfolded under the roof of the Principality Stadium in [...]
Bazball shows England’s Test problem is one of supply, not demand August 5, 2023 The Bazball-inspired Ashes summer ignited the country with cricket fever in a way the 2005 series did, but it will be followed by a damp squib that could lose momentum. I was just 12-years-old when the 2005 Ashes happened, and the first two things I did to pursue my newfound love was join a club, [...]
Taking sporting images is an art, but anyone can try August 5, 2023 That irritatingly obnoxious phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” gets bounded about as if a drunk selfie or edgy picture of the Shard is worth the same interest as Alberto Korda’s snap of Che Guevara or the iconic “Lunch atop a Skyscraper”. Photography is damn hard, and capturing the various moving elements of [...]
Netball World Cup: England in semi-finals but that’s nothing new August 5, 2023 A World Cup semi-final for any England time is usually celebrated like a once in a lifetime event, but not in Netball. England may be into the last four of the Netball World Cup but it’s a position they’ve found themselves in for each and every edition of the tournament. But a win on Saturday [...]
Can the Saudi Pro League buy a reputation for good, watchable football? August 4, 2023 It is difficult not to look to the Saudi Pro League with a sense of admiration. Many will disagree with the methods of the Saudi Arabian clubs – throwing money at players until they nod and accept a transfer to the Middle East – but others will argue that other leagues, especially in Europe, had [...]
Formula E, going green, and that £4bn Tata Group battery factory August 4, 2023 The Formula E season may be over but the technology never sleeps. And when technology can be transferred from a race track and into our homes – whether that be electric generation software or broadcasting structures – it can be revolutionary. When tech folk talk of what’s called “Race to Road” they refer to motorsporting [...]
Wanna feel old? Your old Blackberry is now the subject of a nostalgic movie August 4, 2023 “Want to feel old…?” has become a tired meme – but seriously, want to feel old? Blackberry, the world’s first smartphone and once the biggest company in Canada, is now such a nostalgic legacy product that it’s the subject of a movie being released later this year. In a former life as a tech reporter [...]
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale takes stance against homophobia in football August 4, 2023 Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has spoken out against homophobia in football. Ramsdale’s brother is part of the LGBTQ community and in a statement, the 25-year-old said he wants football to be “a safe and welcoming place for everyone.” Giving a statement to Sky News, he said he was tired of hearing homophobic chanting and has [...]
Why Houghton festival is the best of the August music festivals August 4, 2023 Houghton festival takes place August 10 – 13 in Norfolk If you fancy a dance this summer, and are into electronic music, try Houghton festival in Norfolk. Other than having a particularly beautiful setting, there are a few reasons we particularly love this event. There is music pretty much round-the-clock, with sets from some of [...]
Lotus London opens as the capital’s ‘newest tourist attraction’ August 4, 2023 Now open, Lotus London is situated opposite The Ritz hotel and showcases the brand's whole range – including the Evija hypercar.