Grind One espresso pod machine review: Stylish and simple August 2, 2023 As someone who spends an inordinate amount of time making espresso – and reading about making espresso and buying espresso-related paraphernalia – I long ago grew out of the Nespresso pod machine that used to sit on my desk. There’s something meditative about the process of making espresso: weighing out exactly 18 grams of beans, [...]
The Cut Company: City duo doing golf greener August 2, 2023 If you stroll down Lower Thames Street in the City, you’ll come across the most out of place American Golf outlet. It means little to passers-by but it does reinforce the mantra, or stereotype, of the City of London being a hotspot for avid golfers. But let’s be honest, a lot of the apparel on [...]
Klopp laughs off idea of signing Mbappe on loan August 1, 2023 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has laughed off any suggestion of the Premier League side securing a loan deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe. The German insisted that his side think the France captain is a good player but financial conditions that come with any deal aren’t suitable. Mbappe has been linked with a move [...]
McCullum: There are chances to break into England Test side after Ashes August 1, 2023 England Test head coach Brendon McCullum has insisted that there will be opportunities for players to break into the national squad after the retirement of Stuart Broad and the second retirement of Moeen Ali. England, captained by Ben Stokes, came from 2-0 down in the Ashes to draw the five-match contest and deny Australia a [...]
Woods joins PGA Tour player director group as change promised by commissioner August 1, 2023 The PGA Tour will need the approval and support for any future major decisions related to the golf organisation as part of a number of changes being made as part of changes to the PGA Tour Policy Board. Tiger Woods will join the board as the sixth player director, joining Patrick Cantlay, Charley Hoffman, Peter [...]
World Series of Poker: Lessons from taking on pro player Charlie Carrel August 1, 2023 There was a moment when I knew – on both a mathematical and instinctual level – that I had the better of Charlie Carrel, one of the best poker players of all time with career winnings of almost $10m. But then we turned over the cards… I was playing at the World Series of Poker [...]
England smash China to reach Fifa Women’s World Cup last 16 August 1, 2023 England’s Lionesses toppled China 6-1 today to progress through to the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup Down Under. The result means Sarina Wiegman’s team will take on Nigeria in their first knockout match next week. England had almost limped their way through their group stage – Group D – with laboured 1-0 [...]
The new London hotel that’s perfect for a west London staycation August 1, 2023 81% of UK holidaymakers are expected to book a UK hotel getaway this year, as the cost of living crisis keeps Brits from booking international trips. If you’re thinking about a London staycation, The Adria in South Kensington has a few things that others don’t. As the pandemic pointed out, holidaying at home – especially [...]
Wiegman must bring fear factor out of England at World Cup August 1, 2023 England’s Lionesses are on the brink of qualifying for the last 16 at the Fifa Women’s World Cup but they’re not there yet, and today’s opponents China can be their undoing. But Sarina Wiegman’s side are currently unbeaten in the tournament – which is being staged in Australia and New Zealand – after 1-0 victories [...]
The Hundred has a future if it finds place alongside resurrected Test game August 1, 2023 You thought it was all over… well it isn’t. Sure the Ashes concluded yesterday in sublime fashion in south London but already eyes have turned to the reason the iconic series was shifted forward and away from the peak of British summer: The Hundred. Back again, some had hoped the cricket format – which consists [...]