Magritte & frites in Brussels June 14, 2009 IF it is known for anything, Brussels is probably most famous for its beer and frites. Either that, or the spectacular Grande Place, an ornate masterpiece designed to awe visiting merchants. Or the Manneken Pis, the statue of the urinating boy that stands close to the Grand Place. Or the Atomium, the strange construction in [...]
OTHER SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS June 14, 2009 Matisse, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, MadridUNTIL 20 SEPTEMBERwww.museothyssen.orgIn 1917 Matisse moved from Paris to Nice where he forged his unique style, of which this show is a celebration. It was a naturalistic, muted period that produced paintings “unjustly disparaged by avante-garde critics,”according to the museum’s artistic director. Highlights of this 70-work strong show include the intimate and [...]
Bringing the glamour back to poker June 14, 2009 MOST of the headlines in the City over the past few months have tended to focus on redundancies and doom, with an added dash of gloom. It’s all too easy to assume that the Square Mile’s top earners have handed over the keys to their Ferraris and are searching hopelessly through the jobs pages. But [...]
Lighten up this summer June 14, 2009 IT’S summer in the City, which means months of stuffy, sweaty Tube trains on the one hand, and jolly days out to cricket and polo matches, racing meets and garden parties on the other. You’ve got to be able to dress appropriately, which for gents means dispensing with the thick woollen suit you’ve worn all [...]
Ace Murray crowned king of Queen’s to end 71-year wait June 14, 2009 ANDY MURRAY was last night facing up to the wave of expectancy that will come his way after etching his name in British tennis history yesterday. The 22-year-old Scot completed a stylish 7-5, 6-4 victory over American James Blake to claim a first grass-court success at the Aegon Championship and become the first home-grown champion [...]
Wing star Monye ready to make Lions Test bow June 14, 2009 ENGLAND winger Ugo Monye insists he is “100 per cent ready” should he be chosen to make his British Lions Test debut against South Africa on Saturday. The Harlequins ace has been in flying form for the Lions on their unbeaten tour so far, and is favourite to claim the left-wing spot for Saturday’s first [...]
Rossi ensures three-way lead June 14, 2009 MOTOGP: Valentino Rossi held off the challenge of team-mate Jorge Lorenzo in the Catalunya GP to ensure a three-way tie at the top of the MotoGP standings. The Italian stole his 99th career win on the final corner and with Casey Stoner finishing third it means all three men share the overall lead on 106 [...]
Haas claims home Halle win June 14, 2009 TENNIS: Home favourite Tommy Haas pulled off a shock 6-3, 6-7, 6-1 victory over world No4 Novak Djokovic to claim the Halle tournament in Germany.
Mayweather fight postponed June 14, 2009 BOXING: Floyd Mayweather Jr was last night forced to postpone his comeback fight against Juan Manuel Marquez after sustaining a rib injury. The unbeaten welterweight champion was due to meet Mexico’s world lightweight king Marquez in Las Vegas on July 18, but suffered an injury during a training session. Mayweather Jr said: “I am extremely [...]
Torres hat-trick fires Spain June 14, 2009 FOOTBALL: Liverpool striker Fernando Torres smashed a hat-trick in the opening 17 minutes to help Spain to a crushing 5-0 victory over New Zealand in their opening Confederations Cup match. Cesc Fabregas and David Villa completed the rout. Hosts South Africa played out a disappointing 0-0 draw with Iraq in the tournmament’s opener.
