British and Irish Lions Tour: Warren Gatland’s three big selection headaches ahead of first Test July 19, 2021 After months of concerns over whether the series would go ahead, the British and Irish Lions will finally face South Africa in the first Test in Cape Town on Saturday. Lions coach Warren Gatland has given all of his tourists a chance to impress and must now pick 23 men to face the world champions. [...]
Lewis Hamilton racially abused following British Grand Prix win July 19, 2021 Lewis Hamilton has been the latest target of racial abuse online following his British Grand Prix win on Sunday. The online attacks followed after a collision between Hamilton and rival Max Verstappen, which caused the Dutchman to crash out in the first lap. As a result, Hamilton was given a 10-second penalty although he was [...]
Space Jam: A New Legacy review – a messy Warner Bros advert July 19, 2021 You might think cinematic crossovers are a modern invention, but 25 years ago two icons of entertainment met on the big screen. At the peak of his popularity, Michael Jordan starred in Space Jam, his one and only film role, opposite Bugs Bunny and The Looney Tunes. The film was a box office hit, and [...]
Toyota pulls Olympic related TV ads in Japan on eve of Games amid public opposition to Tokyo 2020 going ahead July 19, 2021 Major Olympic sponsor Toyota says it will not air Tokyo 2020-related TV advertising in Japan during the Games amid negative public sentiment towards the event. The Japanese car-maker has also decided not to send any executives to the opening ceremony, which takes place on Friday. More than half of Japanese are opposed to the delayed [...]
Lewis Hamilton hits back at Max Verstappen and Red Bull chiefs after being labelled ‘dangerous’ for causing 190mph crash at British Grand Prix July 19, 2021 Lewis Hamilton has vowed to contiuing racing “hard but fairly” after Max Verstappen strongly criticised him following the British Grand Prix. Verstappen branded Hamilton “dangerous”, “disrespectful” and “unsportsmanlike” as he blamed him for their 190mph collision at Silverstone on Sunday. The Dutchman was released from hospital last night, seven hours after the high-speed crash on [...]
History maker Collin Morikawa coasts to second major title at The Open July 18, 2021 Collin Morikawa held off fellow American Jordan Spieth to win The Open on his championship debut at Royal St George’s on Sunday. Morikawa, who won the 2020 US PGA Championship on his second major start, held his nerve on the closing stretch to become the first player to win two different majors at their first [...]
Louis Oosthuizen takes one-shot lead into final round of the Open as Collin Morikawa keeps up chase July 17, 2021 Louis Oosthuizen stayed on course for a wire-to-wire victory at the Open Championship, despite Collin Morikawa cutting his lead. Oosthuizen, who won the Claret Jug in 2010, carded a third round of 69 to move to 12 under par and lead The Open by one shot from Morikawa. The South African played the first two [...]
The Hundred: MD Sanjay Patel on profits, participation, gender equality and winning over sceptics with English cricket’s new competition July 17, 2021 Sanjay Patel, managing director of The Hundred, could be forgiven a few sleepless nights as Wednesday 21 July approaches. That is when the Oval Invincibles are due to host the Manchester Originals in a women’s match that raises the curtain on the controversial new competition designed to breathe new life into domestic cricket. Patel has [...]
Record-breaking Louis Oosthuizen strengthens case for second Open triumph but Collin Morikawa stays in pursuit at Royal St George’s July 16, 2021 Former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen set a new record for the lowest halfway total at the major tournament to establish a two-shot lead at Royal St George’s. Oosthuizen shot a 65 featuring an eagle and four birdies for a 36-hole score that eclipsed the previous best of 130, set by Sir Nick Faldo in 1992 [...]
Man City owner raises almost half a billion to fund further expansion – reports July 16, 2021 City Football Group, the owner of Manchester City and a host of other clubs across the world, has raised almost half a billion-worth of debt capital according to reports this morning. The Group has raised $650m (£470m) to finance international ambitions, according to sources who spoke to the Financial Times. The seven-year package has been [...]