Data centers are notoriously thirsty. Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have found that, in 2023, the facilities consumed roughly 17 billion gallons of water for their operations in the U.S. alone. But that’s only a small part of the picture: A much, much larger share of data center water-intensity...
England know how to win under Borthwick – now to handle great expectations | Gerard Meagher
After 11 successive victories, England will go into next year’s Six Nations as the team to beat A Six Nations grand slam, plus Nations Championship victories against South Africa and Fiji and England would head to Argentina next July having equalled their record run of 18 wins, in pursuit of...
Budget may deliver result desired from racing’s ‘Axe the Tax’ campaign
The sport may have jumped from the gaming-fuelled bandwagon just in the nick of time After many months of campaigning, an unprecedented “strike” when racing relocated to London to make its voice heard and an intervention by a former prime minister, no less, the UK’s second-biggest spectator sport will soon...
Guardiola ‘embarrassed and ashamed’ for handling camera operator in City defeat
Guardiola: ‘I apologised after one second’ ‘Losing four games, we have to improve a lot’ Pep Guardiola has admitted his shame at a dispute with a camera operator after Manchester City’s 2‑1 defeat at Newcastle on Saturday. At full time the visibly upset City manager went on to the St...
Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland died after police believed he was driving stolen car
Defensive end died this month at age of 24 Player’s car reached speeds of more than 145 mph Body and dash cam footage from law enforcement officials have charted the events leading up to the death of Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland earlier this month. The 24-year-old was found dead...
How did McLaren get it so wrong with their cars in Las Vegas? | Giles Richards
Disqualifications of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri bring unnecessary stress for McLaren in the final two F1 races of the season As misjudgments go, McLaren’s error in calculations that led to the disqualification of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Sunday could barely have been...
Arsenal v Bayern offers a stark reminder of the shift in football’s power balance | Sean Ingle
Ten years ago Arsenal were thrashed by the Bavarian giants – now Mikel Arteta’s men are rated the best side in Europe November 2015. The Allianz Arena, Munich. A decade ago, yet a lifetime away for Arsenal in the Champions League. That night Arsène Wenger’s team were so shredded in a...
England asked for CCTV footage of Tom Curry’s alleged tunnel scuffle
Argentina lodge complaint and demand investigation Post-match incident follows anger over Curry tackle England have been told to provide CCTV footage of the alleged tunnel bust-up between Tom Curry and Felipe Contepomi after Argentina lodged a formal complaint and demanded an investigation into the incident. It is understood that Six...
Australia rolls out red carpet to England fans with newfound time on their hands
Last-minute side trips the norm for travelling supporters in Bazball-era Cricket Australia face $4m shortfall after first Ashes Test lasts two days Regional centres are rolling out the red carpet to travelling England cricket supporters with newfound time on their hands, and last-minute side trips are becoming the norm for...
Tennis burnout on the rise as grind of long season brings stars to their knees
Players are being worn down by a cluttered calendar and lack of unity over their welfare from governing bodies Elina Svitolina simply could not go on. Her hopeful start to the 2025 season had given way to despair as the mental and emotional strain of constant competition, travelling and stress...