It was Kurt Kitayama’s week but golf’s big names are showing form ahead of major season – Sam Torrance March 6, 2023 I felt a little bit sorry for Rory McIlroy, whose hopes of returning to world No1 were dashed for the time being, but the Arnold Palmer Invitational witnessed a thrilling finish and an incredible first win on the PGA Tour for Kurt Kitayama on Sunday. For anyone watching the famous tournament at Bay Hill unfold [...]
The new Elvis film inspired me to go searching for Elvis in Las Vegas March 6, 2023 Austin Butler’s Oscar-nominated performance as Elvis inspired Adam Bloodworth to touch down in Las Vegas, in pursuit of the King’s legacy Baz Lurhmann’s Elvis biopic has the white bodysuits and the polished quiff, of course. But for those of us under 40, it’s also a vital lesson revealing the cultural significance of Elvis to the [...]
Novak Djokovic forced out of Indian Wells on at 11th hour after being denied entry to United States March 6, 2023 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this week’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after the unvaccinated men’s tennis world No1 was denied entry to the United States. Djokovic’s decision to have a Covid-19 jab means he does not meet the current criteria to visit the US and his application for special permission was denied. A [...]
Chris Rock slaps back at Will Smith during comedy sketch March 6, 2023 Chris Rock has taken aim at Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, almost a year to the day that Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. On stage during his Chris Rock: Selective Outrage special, the comedian criticised Smith for being “selected” in what he got outraged about. He also made reference to Pinkett-Smith’s [...]
Magic Marcus Smith performance vindicates Borthwick call to release him March 6, 2023 With a ball as his baton, a rugby kit as his tuxedo, and Twickenham his symphony hall, Marcus Smith demonstrated what it means to orchestrate a sports team at the weekend. His pivotal, leading role in Harlequins’ 40-5 win over Exeter Chiefs on Saturday not only reminded the rugby community of what the No10, born [...]
Bahrain Grand Prix: Alonso and McLaren among Formula 1 talking points March 5, 2023 A sublime Fernando Alonso drive reminiscent of his optimal Ferrari days, a pair of woeful McLaren’s and the early omens of the curse of Bahrain, the Kingdom’s Formula 1 race had a little bit of everything. Here’s what you need to know about yesterday’s season opener on the island nation of Bahrain. Rolling back the [...]
Hodgkinson takes European track gold as Sawyers shines in field for Britain March 5, 2023 Keely Hodgkinson defended her 800m European Indoor Championships title as the Brit stormed to gold in Istanbul. The 21-year-old completed the four laps of the 200m track in a time of one minute 58.66 seconds and clear of the rest of the field. Slovenia’s Anita Horvat came home in second, nearly two seconds behind Hodgkinson, [...]
Liverpool humiliate Manchester United with 7-0 Premier League drubbing March 5, 2023 The Kop descended into hysteria yesterday evening as Liverpool inflicted a record loss on big rivals Manchester United in the Premier League. The 7-0 drubbing at Anfield saw Mohamed Salah net a brace and score his 128th and 129th Premier League goals for the Reds which took him beyond Robbie Fowler’s Liverpool record. Cody Gakpo [...]
Alonso on the podium as Verstappen wins Bahrain F1 Grand Prix March 5, 2023 Max Verstappen began his campaign for a third consecutive Formula 1 world title with a comfortable victory in Bahrain this afternoon. The Dutchman, who began on pole, only conceded the lead when he entered the pits to change his tyres. Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez came home in second place with 41-year-old Fernando Alonso completing [...]
Johnson brace keeps Everton in bottom three as Forest earn point March 5, 2023 A Brennan Johnson brace pegged Everton back twice as Nottingham Forest squeezed a point out of their Merseyside opponents in a 2-2 draw yesterday afternoon at the City Ground. The Toffees took the lead from the spot after Dwight McNeil was fouled by Jonjo Shelvey, VAR took a look at a handball in the build-up [...]