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After India humiliate Sri Lanka, what’s the lowest ODI total ever?

November 2, 2023

India cruised to a superb victory in the ODI Cricket World Cup against Sri Lanka on Thursday as the hosts continued to shine in the tournament. But Sri Lanka’s total has its own significance, with their 55 runs their joint third-lowest total in ODI history. It misses their worst ODI score of 43, against South [...]
‘Best ever’ Wayne Barnes to stand up against referee abuse

November 2, 2023

Retiring referee Wayne Barnes has insisted he will stand up for other officials after the Englishman received death threats during the Rugby World Cup final. Barnes refereed the showpiece match between South Africa and New Zealand last month and retires having officiated in five World Cups. “I will work closely with the International Rugby Match [...]
The Time Traveller’s Wife musical review: Low on imagination

November 2, 2023

The Time Traveller's Wife has hit the West End and it feels a touch unimaginative and safe
Boss of new football regulator to cost taxpayer more than an MP

November 2, 2023

The boss of football’s impending regulator is set to cost the taxpayer more than an MP’s salary, according to reports. A regulator for football has edged closer ahead of next week’s King’s Speech after the civil service started advertising for a interim chief operating officer of the new body. Reports by The Athletic state that [...]
URC in London: Ospreys can open new frontier for league in capital

November 2, 2023

Come Friday night, Harlequins’ Twickenham Stoop will be having its usual pre-match bonanza, with a light show building up to the evening’s main entertainment: the rugby. But the London club are not in action at home this weekend, because for the first time a United Rugby Championship (URC) game will take centre stage. The domestic [...]
Mariah Carey Christmas story turns frosty as singer sued for £16.5 million

November 2, 2023

Mariah Carey is being sued for £16.5 million over All I Want for Christmas Is You
Winter Wonderland 2023 has these new attractions and food options

November 2, 2023

Winter Wonderland 2023 has these new attractions and food offerings from 17 November
Ex-Arsenal player Ian Wright handed top award in London ceremony

November 1, 2023

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has today been handed the Freedom of Canada in a ceremony at the capital’s Guildhall. Recognised for his services to sport and London, Ian was nominated for the Freedom by Canada Corporation’s Policy Chairman, Chris Hayward, and its Deputy Policy Chairman, Keith Bottomley. In 2023, Ian [...]
Dawid Malan on reports of ‘unsettled’ England World Cup dressing room

October 31, 2023

England batter Dawid Malan came out in defence of his head coach Matthew Mott amid reports the Australian has lost the dressing room after a torrid time at the one-day Cricket World Cup. England have just one win from tier six matches with former captain Eoin Morgan suggesting the side were “unsettled” out in India. [...]
Awful anthems, Zombie and Macron being booed: Best non-rugby moments of 2023 Rugby World Cup

October 31, 2023

Sure, major sporting events are about the action on the pitch but the Rugby World Cup in France had moments of gold dust off it too which transformed the tournament into something to put a smile on your face. Here are the top four non-rugby moments from this year’s tournament. 1 – Nails on the [...]