IPL suffers spate of withdrawals, including Ravichandran Ashwin, as Covid-19 cases top 350,000 per day in India April 26, 2021 The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been hit by a series of player withdrawals amid growing concern about Covid-19 rates in the country. India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the most high-profile cricketer to walk away from the lucrative Twenty20 competition when he announced he was “taking a break” on Sunday. Australian trio Kane Richardson, Adam [...]
Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira join Spotify founder Daniel Ek in Arsenal takeover bid April 26, 2021 Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek has recruited Arsenal greats Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira to his attempt to buy the club. Ek, who is estimated to be worth £3.4bn, declared his interest in a takeover on Friday as thousands of Arsenal fans protested against current owner Stan Kroenke. The Swede is now working with [...]
Europe’s lesser lights put Super League plotting in shade in across the continent April 26, 2021 The European Super League (ESL) has hogged the headlines to such an extent lately that it has obscured the real drama playing out across the continent. With just a handful of games left to play in this most unpredictable of seasons, league titles and Champions League places remain the subject of fierce tussles in Spain, [...]
Uefa boss: English clubs will be sanctioned for European Super League involvement April 25, 2021 Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and three other English football clubs will be sanctioned for their involvement in the failed European Super League project, Uefa chief Aleksander Ceferin has confirmed. Ceferin told the Mail on Sunday that the three London clubs along with Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City will face consequences for joining the breakaway league [...]
Ryan Giggs charged with assaulting two women April 23, 2021 Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has been charged with assault and coercive control of his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, as well as a separate charge of assault of another woman. The Wales football manager in due in court next week after a six-month investigation by Manchester police. Police were called to Giggs’ home in Greater [...]
Wembley gets extra Euro 2021 last-16 fixture as Dublin out April 23, 2021 Wembley Stadium will host an extra last-16 tie at this summer’s European Championships after Dublin lost all four of its matches due to Covid-19. The match, which will see the winners of group D meet second place in group F, could see England meet arch-rivals Germany. As a result, Wembley will now host eight matches [...]
Falcon and Winter Soldier Episode 6 finale review April 23, 2021 *** WARNING! This contains spoilers for all episodes of Falcon and Winter Soldier *** So, we come to the big finale, where everything will be resolved and all loose ends tied up. Just kidding, this is Marvel after all, but amid the teasers for forthcoming attractions we can hope for some kind of resolution. We [...]
Top art and theatre to see as the London culture scene reopens April 23, 2021 With theatres allowed to reopen with sociual distancing from 17 May, and with restrictions lifted by 21 June, the London cultural scene is finally emerging from its Covid slumber. Here are 10 plays, galleries or institutions we can’t wait to visit. National Theatre The National Theatre reopens from 2 June with a production of After [...]
How to pick the perfect wine to suit your tastes April 23, 2021 We have all been there. Staring down the barrel of the supermarket aisle trying to work out which wine to choose for dinner. Do you reach for the “reassuringly expensive” top shelf or look for what is currently on offer to grab yourself a bargain? You may have a better-made wine or a steal of [...]
Week in Sportbiz: Succession at Matchroom; PGA Tour’s $40m fame fund; taking knee banned at Tokyo 2020; India warms to The Hundred; NFL’s paint job April 23, 2021 It’s been a busy week for shifts in power at the top of sports organisations, splitting with old partners and signing megabucks new deals. Away from European football’s attempt to eat itself, Matchroom announced that founder Barry Hearn would be stepping down after 40 years at the helm. Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn is succeeding [...]