Qatar’s top Arabic wellness retreat offers loads that Western retreats don’t July 24, 2023 Could Middle Eastern wisdom be the answer to modern ill health? Lisa Kjellsson checks into Qatar’s royally appointed new wellness retreat to find out It’s not every day you come face to face with royalty, but at Qatar’s new uber-luxurious spa retreat, I’m shocked to see the queen sweep past with her small entourage, instantly [...]
The Seychelles holiday you need to book now July 24, 2023 The Seychelles is thriving. Adam Hay-Nicholls checks into a recent opening to find creative inspiration Seychellen luxury hotel Mango House will cause you to abandon your beach book and erect an easel. The charming staff have arranged for me not only a cold SeyBrew and towels, but a tray of acrylic paints. With the encouragement [...]
Sam Torrance: Hard but fair Open test suited magnificent Brian Harman perfectly July 24, 2023 You might not know Brian Harman if you walk past him in the street but, as he showed in winning the Open at the weekend, you’ll certainly know him when you hand in your scorecard. The low-key American was magnificent in all aspects of his game for the whole week on his way to winning [...]
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Results matter for England but Bazball means more to cricket July 23, 2023 England can bemoan the rain and they can bemoan the slow over rate throughout the fourth Test, but neither of those are the reason Australia have retained the Ashes. Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and England as a whole can only look at themselves for yet another failure to secure the urn at home. The wait [...]
‘Better late than never’: US journeyman Brian Harman leaves stars trailing to win the Open July 23, 2023 Journeyman Brian Harman savoured a long-awaited first major title after completing a commanding victory in the Open Championship at a soggy Royal Liverpool. The 36-year-old American, who had just two previous PGA Tour wins to his name, kept his cool to shoot a final round of 70 and beat his nearest challengers by six shots. [...]
Australia retain Ashes but Stokes insists England have left legacy July 23, 2023 England captain Ben Stokes has insisted his side’s legacy is as important as winning the Ashes after rain scuppered the hosts’ chance at levelling the series, resulting in Australia retaining the urn until at least 2025. Rain fell persistently at Old Trafford yesterday on the final day of the fourth Test as England hoped to [...]
Alex Fitzpatrick outshines US Open winning brother on major debut at the Open July 23, 2023 The last time Alex Fitzpatrick had a close-up look at the conclusion of a major, he was watching greenside as his brother Matt wrapped up the US Open at Brookline. Thirteen months on, Fitzpatrick junior, 24, was making his own major debut – and outshining his elder sibling – in the Open Championship at Royal [...]
Hughes smashes 30-year-old 200m record at London Diamond League July 23, 2023 Zharnel Hughes starred at London Stadium yesterday as the Brit set a new national record in the 200m at the Diamond League. A packed arena of 50,000 watched on as the 28-year-old finished third behind American Noah Lyles – who set a world lead and meeting record time – and Letsile Tebogo in the half-circuit [...]
Norris impresses as Verstappen wins seventh F1 race in a row July 23, 2023 Lando Norris impressed at the Hungary Grand Prix but Max Verstappen’s dominance of this year’s Formula 1 season continued in Budapest. Briton Norris, who drives for McLaren, picked up a second consecutive second place podium yesterday at the Hungaroring on Sunday behind the Dutch championship leader, who picked up a seventh consecutive victory – nine [...]