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Ryan Reynolds confirms Wrexham takeover with spoof advert for Welsh trailer company

November 16, 2020

In a plot that even Hollywood might deem far-fetched, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are buying fifth-tier football club Wrexham AFC. The pair have been given the green light to complete a takeover following a vote of the Wrexham Supporters’ Trust, which owns the club. Reynolds and McElhenney marked the news by posting a [...]
Give Gareth Southgate a break. Belgium defeat is a consequence of England’s necessary experimentation

November 16, 2020

Professional misanthrope Roy Keane was at it again after England’s 2-0 defeat to Belgium in the Nations League on Sunday. “I know they’ve got players to come back in,” he said on ITV, “but on tonight’s evidence I still think they’re short.” Keane wasn’t the only critic. Social media was awash with questioning of manager [...]
Why Juan Manuel Fangio, not Lewis Hamilton or Michael Schumacher, is the greatest Formula 1 driver ever

November 15, 2020

Lewis Hamilton’s seventh world title, clinched today in Turkey, revives debate about whether he is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time. The Briton has now equalled Michael Schumacher’s record for the most championships, and, with 94, has won more races than anyone else. But what if you could objectively compare drivers from different [...]
Belgium v England TONIGHT: Why Jack Harrison, Patrick Bamford, Ezri Konsa and Karl Darlow deserve to be in the England squad

November 15, 2020

Gareth Southgate has frequently stated his preference to pick England squads based on the form rather than reputation. So, ahead of matches against the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Iceland, how should Southgate objectively measure a player’s form? One way is through quantitative analysis of the kind we at Carteret Analytics provide to leading football [...]
Duncan Goodhew: If decision makers got their hair wet occasionally, our swimming pools would still be open

November 15, 2020

I was saddened to see sport, and the benefits it brings, stopped with the start of a second lockdown. It has been an immensely difficult year, but if we’ve learnt nothing else, it’s that health matters. For that reason, I believe any form of exercise that can support health and wellbeing should surely be encouraged [...]
Don’t let lockdown ruin your weekend: From take away pints to virtual clubbing

November 14, 2020

As we enter the second weekend of lockdown 2, things seem rather bleak. As if the total closure of bars, restaurants, galleries, cinemas and theatres wasn’t enough, it’s also forecast to rain for most of the weekend. Thankfully, we’re here to cheer you up a bit. With the latest movies to stream, restaurant delivery boxes [...]
Why virtual clubbing could lift your lockdown blues

November 14, 2020

Ibiza may be the world’s best-known clubbing destination, but for real connoisseurs of nasty techno, Berlin is where it’s at. Most famous among its venues is the legendary Berghain, a vast concrete cathedral to dance music where club nights turn into club days and back into club nights, and the world’s top DJs provide the [...]
France are my favourites for the Autumn Nations Cup, a Six Nations with extra spice

November 13, 2020

I’m a glass-half-full person, so I can’t help but be excited that the Autumn Nations Cup is happening. Given everything, fans and players just have to be grateful we’ve got some international rugby with silverware to play for. OK, we haven’t got New Zealand, South Africa or Australia coming over as usual. But we to [...]
Tradition goes digital as Canada carol service raises money for four charities

November 13, 2020 | Sponsored

Joined by HRH Prince Edward on Tuesday 8 December 2020 Christmas carols and church services are a mainstay of the festive period, as we gather together with mulled wine and mince pies to sing songs and listen to readings. `It is a tradition of Canada for many of its Livery Companies and [...]
The Mandalorian season 2 episode 3 review: S2E3 action and revelation in hit show

November 13, 2020

*** SPOILERS AHEAD: If you haven’t watched the most recent episodes of The Mandalorian Season 2, look away now*** Thus far, The Mandalorian Season 2 has been about self-contained adventures, where the fun comes from the twists and turns in our hero’s path. This week was a bit more action packed, with some huge plot [...]