The South African cricket league with Archer, Buttler and IPL influence January 9, 2023 Tomorrow, on a sunny summer evening in South Africa, the world’s newest T20 cricket league gets underway. But this one is like something sport has never seen before. Because every one of the six franchises – each based out of a different South African city or region – is owned by an Indian Premier League [...]
Why Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as a target for Paris Saint-Germain owners Qatar Sport Investments January 9, 2023 Qatar Sports Investments, the owners of Paris Saint-Germain, have identified Tottenham Hotspur as a potential minority investment as they accelerate plans to build a global network of football clubs in 2023. Sources close to QSI said chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who is also PSG president, held talks with Tottenham executive chairman Daniel Levy last week to [...]
Gareth Bale retires from club and international football January 9, 2023 Welsh footballer Gareth Bale has retired from the international and club game after a career which saw him reach over 100 caps for The Dragons. Bale’s last appearance was in Wales’ first World Cup campaign in 64 years – where the side crashed out in the group stages in Qatar. Bale scored 41 goals in [...]
Sam Torrance: Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy, peace between tours – my hopes for golf in 2023 January 9, 2023 There is plenty to look forward to for followers of golf in 2023 but the thing I’m most excited about is Europe attempting to win back the Ryder Cup from the USA. The Americans won by a record margin last time and European captain Luke Donald will be conscious of the importance of regaining the [...]
Why Flaine in the French Alps is up there as one of the best ski resorts for beginners January 9, 2023 THE WEEKEND: I’m putting on skis from the first time ever and hitting the slopes in the brilliant sunshine. It’s hard to believe that only six hours earlier I was still in London. I’m in the French Alps ski resort of Flaine, near Mont Blanc, and the sheer ease of accessibility is one of the [...]
Ski holidays: Why ski touring is bucket list stuff for Alpine lovers January 9, 2023 Ski touring is a hugely popular activity in Austria, but one not widely embraced by the British skier. Understandable really, as with access to white mountains generally limited to a mere weeks’ holiday per year, most Brits prefer to stick to straight downhill skiing. As such, it’s a sport not particularly well understood and with [...]
New London dog cafe is latest alternative London opening, with puppy yoga and doggy ice cream January 9, 2023 Dogs are increasingly being treated like humans, and the latest way Londoners can involve their dog in their life is a new London dog cafe that’s opened in Notting Hill. Call them barking mad, but visitors can even book their dog in for a session of doggy yoga. The new dog café is called Pawsitive [...]
Fujifilm X-H2S: Why this could be the perfect camera for your perfect day January 9, 2023 Some days I just love my job; take a perfect day like today, where I get to tell you all about the Fujifilm X-H2S. Then there are other times, such as the day I got soaked to the skin testing its weatherproofing. Despite getting drenched the Fujifilm X-H2S functioned flawlessly, something I wish I could [...]
Here’s why England rugby captain Owen Farrell is facing a Six Nations ban January 9, 2023 England rugby captain Owen Farrell could be banned for the Six Nations after he was cited for a dangerous tackle. Saracens fly-half Farrell faces a disciplinary hearing tomorrow over his challenge on Gloucester’s Jack Clement on Friday, which was not punished by referee Karl Dickson. If found guilty of a top-end offence, he could be [...]
Feel at home with Vertus in Canary Wharf January 9, 2023 | Sponsored Vertus provides an unrivalled rental experience, offering award-winning services in a thriving community. Discover the Canary Wharf estateCanary Wharf has transformed over the last ten years, fast becoming a world-class lifestyle destination. Community and culture have been at the centre of this change, a natural move by the Canary Wharf Group to provide a rich, [...]