South Africa v England: Joe Root’s wickets leave visitors on the brink of victory and series lead January 19, 2020 Only rain can stop them now. It’s not a statement which you would expect to be true about England playing an away Test match against South Africa, but after a nigh on perfect fourth day in Port Elizabeth the visitors are on the brink of taking a 2-1 series lead. England began Sunday needing 14 [...]
Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United: Sweet 16 for Reds as they extend title lead with win over bitter rivals January 19, 2020 Even for a supporter base that has become reaccustomed to occasions like this there was a particularly joyous mood in the Anfield crowd at the culmination of this victory. Because there is going 16 points clear in the Premier League and taking another huge stride towards a first top-flight title in 30 years, and then [...]
Premier League talking points: Traore and Jimenez embody Wolves’ spirit, Palace show resilience, Chelsea’s breakdown blues January 19, 2020 Southampton fans would have been forgiven for thinking their brilliant run of form was continuing at half-time against Wolves on Saturday. Holding a 2-0 lead at St Mary’s, a sixth win from seven games looked on the cards. Saints had conceded just three goals in their last five Premier League matches on their charge out [...]
Just Mercy review: A worthy but powerful legal drama buoyed by strong performances January 17, 2020 If our Netflix habits over the past couple of years are anything to go by, we bloody love a courtroom procedural. The People v. OJ Simpson; When They See Us; Making a Murderer – the list goes on. Basically, if you get your kicks from someone digging out a vital piece of paper from a [...]
Bad Boys For Life review: Will Smith serves up a dish of steaming hot nostalgia January 17, 2020 Once a guarantee of box office success, Will Smith today finds himself on rocky ground. Last year’s Gemini Man bombed, his Netflix movie Bright was critically savaged, and even the success of Aladdin can be put down to nostalgia rather than star-power. The A-lister and sometime YouTuber looks for redemption in his third Bad Boys [...]
Bombshell film review: Kidman, Theron and Robbie shine in this timely #metoo drama January 17, 2020 The co-writer of excoriating financial drama The Big Short serves up another examination of the state of the United States, this time taking aim at the media. Bombshell centres on the Fox News sexual harassment scandal that erupted just four short years ago – so recently that it seems a little early for an autopsy [...]
Phone zombies, an interactive ‘brain’ and milk bottle art at Canary Wharf’s Winter Lights festival January 17, 2020 Those who have taken a walk around Canary Wharf in the last week or so will have noticed some strange-looking structures popping up in the area’s streets, squares and parks. Last night the purpose of all this finally came to light – literally, as the sculptures burst into vibrant illumination to mark the beginning of [...]
Six Nations 2020 squads: Rees-Zammit a hugely exciting prospect for Wales, Sexton uncertainty a problem for Ireland January 16, 2020 Squads for the Six Nations started to be announced this week and the call-up of Louis Rees-Zammit for Wales has been the standout selection so far. The Gloucester winger is riding a wave at the moment. He is in outstanding form for his club, having scored nine tries in 12 appearances this season, and looks [...]
West Ham v Everton preview: David Moyes and Carlo Ancelotti appointments see Premier League underachievers taking alternative routes January 16, 2020 West Ham and Everton meet tomorrow in the Premier League in similar positions. While five places and six points separate them in the table ahead of Saturday’s fixture at the London Stadium there is plenty of common ground between the two sides. The Hammers and the Toffees are the 18th and 19th richest clubs in [...]
Fit-again Mark Wood the way to go for England in third Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth January 15, 2020 Jimmy Anderson’s broken rib has left England with a decision to make for the third Test match against South Africa, which starts in Port Elizabeth on Thursday morning. Anderson took seven wickets in the 189-run win in Cape Town and will be a big miss, but his absence is an opportunity for one of Jofra [...]