Hit Makers by Derek Thompson: Read this book if you want to learn how to write March 9, 2017 I have a confession to make: I don’t like reading books about consumer culture. I often find the subject slight, the writing bland and the overall effort insubstantial. But I read Hit Makers by Derek Thompson. Thompson, a senior editor at The Atlantic, is a distinct voice in liberal American journalism, and Hit Makers, his [...]
This is the best Scotland side for more than a decade, but they’ve no chance of beating England March 9, 2017 This is the best Scotland side we’ve seen for well over a decade, yet I don’t give them any chance of beating England on Saturday and recording their first victory at Twickenham since 1983. Scotland are playing some good rugby, will pose stern questions and I don’t think for a second that it’ll be a cricket [...]
Arsenal won’t rush decision over Arsene Wenger’s future, says chairman Sir Chips Keswick March 9, 2017 Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has broken the board’s silence over Arsene Wenger’s uncertain future to promise that there will be no knee-jerk reaction to the team’s current malaise. Calls for Wenger to end his 20-year tenure have reached a new high following a damaging run of five defeats in seven games and amid dressing [...]
Six Nations 2017 England v Scotland stats preview: How electric Stuart Hogg has outperformed his British and Irish Lions full-back rivals March 9, 2017 Rarely have England lined up against Scotland at Twickenham knowing that the opposition line-up includes perhaps Europe’s — if not the world’s — best players in his position. Stuart Hogg, arrives at the home of English rugby on Saturday afternoon widely regarded as the northern hemisphere’s best full-back with ball in hand and the star [...]
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits fan protests could influence decision over his future March 9, 2017 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that his decision over whether to stay at the Emirates after this season will be influenced by fans' protests. Speculation surrounding the Frenchman's future in North London has increased after a string of disappointing results triggered a small protest against him staying at the club before Arsenal's 5-1 pummelling [...]
Manchester City 0, Stoke City 0: Pep Guardiola refuses to be drawn on title hope after City miss chance to overtake Tottenham March 8, 2017 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola dodged questions over whether his side had blown any remaining Premier League title hope after failing to overcome a resolute Stoke. Victory would have moved City above Tottenham into second place and reduced runaway leaders Chelsea’s advantage at the summit to eight points. The stalemate moved Guardiola’s side level with [...]
Bat should do it: It’s about time bowlers were given a helping hand and the new MCC rules should be applauded March 8, 2017 Bats have been getting bigger and bigger and it’s ridiculous how unfair being a bowler can be in the modern game. I’m therefore pleased that new laws have been announced this week which should even up the contest between bat and ball. The game’s lawmakers, the MCC, have disclosed a series of measures that are [...]
Barcelona 6, Paris Saint-Germain 1 (Agg: 6-5): Barca back from the Champions League brink after making history with stunning and unprecedented comeback March 8, 2017 Barcelona made Champions League history by producing the most staggering comeback the competition has ever witnessed to overturn a 4-0 first-leg deficit and reach the quarter-finals at the expense of Paris Saint-Germain. The five-time conquerors of Europe trailed 5-3 on aggregate in the 88th minute, requiring three goals to progress, but overcame near-impossible odds as [...]
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild review – Nintendo’s latest is the greatest game they’ve made since 1990-something March 8, 2017 A very long time ago indeed, in the ancient year of 1986, there existed a NES game called The Legend of Zelda. It was like nothing else at the time, a sprawling and freeform fantasy adventure that thrust you into an open world with little guidance, and left you to figure out how everything worked. [...]
Bournemouth blast Football Association after Tyrone Mings receives five-match ban for ‘stamp’ on Zlatan Ibrahimovic March 8, 2017 Bournemouth chiefs have criticised a Football Association (FA) decision to ban defender Tyrone Mings for five games for stamping on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, calling it “extraordinary”. The FA’s disciplinary commission found Mings guilty of violent conduct in relation to the incident during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Manchester United, which was missed by match officials but reviewed [...]