Snakes and ladders: The Championship continues to prove itself as the most competitive league in the world October 30, 2018 No other country in the world can boast a second-tier league quite like the Championship. England’s second division is among the most competitive leagues in the world and is not only home to former European Cup-winning clubs, but also sees an average attendance of over 20,000 fans per game, week-in, week-out. With 15 games done [...]
Trevor Steven: Unbeaten Manchester City have all the tools to make it back-to-back Premier League titles October 30, 2018 After Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions with five games to spare in April their captain, Vincent Kompany, made a speech. But rather than pat his side on the back, Kompany was focused on the future, speaking of “unlocking the full potential” and establishing a “dynasty”. The Belgian’s words showed the mentality that City [...]
Tottenham 0-1 Manchester City: Five things we learned as unbeaten visitors go top of the Premier League October 29, 2018 Manchester City moved top of the Premier League tonight after edging past a wasteful Tottenham in a curiously underwhelming clash at Wembley. Riyad Mahrez scored the game’s only goal after six minutes, with both sides then largely struggling to tame the scarred pitch at Spurs’ temporary home. Here’s what we learned as unbeaten City got [...]
Day in the life: Sprint cyclist Callum Skinner on Tokyo 2020 training, rest and nutrition October 29, 2018 As a part of the British Cycling team my main goal is always the Olympic Games. Every competition along the way is seen as a stepping stone towards Tokyo 2020. In the shorter term I’m concentrating on next season. I decided to sit out the current campaign and am training hard for 2020. If we’ve [...]
Sam Torrance: Schauffele’s Ryder Cup revenge on Finau will help him develop in his career October 29, 2018 Xander Schauffele produced an excellent finish to beat compatriot Tony Finau in a play-off and win the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai over the weekend. The 25-year-old American shot three consecutive birdies on the final two holes and in the sudden death par-five to claim a third PGA title and put a winless season behind him. [...]
Five things we learned from the Premier League this weekend: Barkley’s back, Arsenal undone, Pogba running the show and Fulham flailing October 28, 2018 It had been easy to forget just how good Ross Barkley can be. The England midfielder had lost his way with Everton, sliding down the pecking order after a long-term injury. But having acclimatised following his January move to Chelsea, the 24-year-old is reminding everyone of his talent. The absence of Eden Hazard was not [...]
Farrell or Ford? Who will play No8? Should Chris Ashton start? As the autumn internationals draw closer, Eddie Jones still has some key questions to answer October 28, 2018 The autumn internationals will be one of Eddie Jones’s final opportunities to test his England players against the best in the business ahead of next year’s World Cup. England face three of the favourites to win the tournament as they play New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, as well as next year’s hosts, Japan. Things [...]
Legal Q&A: Why has Colin Kaepernick filed a trade mark of his image? October 28, 2018 Colin Kaepernick has made headlines over the last two years for protesting against police brutality by kneeling during the US national anthem ahead of an NFL fixture. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback has also been in the public eye for fronting an eye-catching Nike campaign. After gaining such significant exposure for his personal brand [...]
A Very Very Very Dark Matter review: Martin McDonagh’s twisted Han Christian Andersen biography is a weird blunder October 26, 2018 There’s lots to love about Martin McDonagh, author of such universally acclaimed works as In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths, The Pillowman, and lately the Oscar-nominated Three Billboards. His newest play, A Very Very Very Dark Matter, has all the hallmarks of his weirder writing. It’s a twisted, violent and deeply ironic reimagining of the life of [...]
Good Grief, Charlie Brown! at Somerset House review: A fantasyland for Peanuts fans October 26, 2018 Until March 2019 If you didn’t grow up reading Charles M Schulz’ cartoon strips, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Isn’t it just a cartoon strip about an anthropomorphised dog designed to sell pencil cases? But despite the Schulz estate’s willingness to cash in on the Snoopy IP, Peanuts is something entirely [...]