Coach no longer says consistency is barometer of progress as he aims to deliver Europa League high in season of lows It was never meant to be a “panacea”, as Ange Postecoglou would say; possibly because the ills at Tottenham are so numerous. Winning a cup would be fabulous, hugely...
Some guts, no glory: end of my amateur football career brings a painful realisation | Jonathan Liew
As my body begins to show undeniable signs of decay, it’s time to reflect on a profoundly underwhelming sporting life There are the nights when the 10-minute walk to the tube station takes half an hour. There are the crossbow bolts of knee pain at 3am. There are the evenings...
Gary Lineker’s final act: a long-running BBC saga with its predictable denouement
A final red card and parting of ways for broadcaster’s star performer after several warnings and uneasy relationship For a footballer who went through an entire career without receiving a yellow card, it may seem like an unlikely end. On Sunday night, Gary Lineker will be dispatched from the BBC’s...
Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams: ‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs – mainly downs’
All-rounder has been playing for his country – on and off – for 20 years and is relishing Thursday’s Test in England In a Zimbabwe squad not exactly packed with experience – only three of its 16 members have played as many Tests as the 21‑year‑old English spinner Shoaib Bashir...
The latest twist in a Canadian medical mystery – podcast
In March 2021, the Toronto-based reporter Leyland Cecco heard about a memo sent by New Brunswick health officials that warned about a possible unknown neurological syndrome thought to be affecting about 40 people. Since then the story has taken many twists and turns, most recently with a peer-reviewed study that...
Bees face new threats from wars, street lights and microplastics, scientists warn
University of Reading report says conflicts including war in Ukraine among 12 most pressing threats to pollinator War zones, microplastics and street lights are among the emerging threats to the bee population, according to scientists. Bee experts have drawn up a list of the 12 most pressing threats to the...
Bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe to be purchased for $256m
Drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ capture of genetic testing firm in bankruptcy auction raises privacy concerns The drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has agreed to buy the genetic testing firm 23andMe Holding for $256m through a bankruptcy auction, the companies announced on Monday. Regeneron said it will comply with 23andMe’s privacy policies and applicable...
The next Xbox might run Windows with Steam support and full backward compatibility
A most recent leak outlines Microsoft's alleged plans to launch a console-like front end for Windows, allowing users to install Steam via the Microsoft Store, and release an Xbox emulator for PC. While some details align with previous rumors, readers should take the information with a sizable grain of salt....
Microsoft is working on a new wireless file transfer option for Windows 11
There was a time when Windows 7 users could easily transfer files and folders between PCs using the "Windows Easy Transfer" tool. Microsoft later removed this useful feature – along with many others – in newer versions of Windows. Instead, the company shifted its focus to favor OneDrive and other......
Fusion breakthrough: NIF achieves 8.6 megajoules, shattering previous record
The National Ignition Facility (NIF), based at the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, has steadily increased the amount of energy produced in its fusion experiments, according to information obtained by TechCrunch. The facility, which made headlines in 2022 for achieving the world's first net-positive fusion reaction, has......