Usher Super Bowl Halftime Review: A Focus on Details With Alicia Keys, Lil Jon and More
A few minutes into Usher’s dynamic and sly Super Bowl LVIII halftime show performance Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas came a moment of uncommon, almost startling calm. Alicia Keys had just appeared, in a sequined red jumpsuit and matching encrusted gown, and rather gratuitously flubbed the opening note of her hit piano […]
UK government to back recommendations of Karen Carney-led women’s football review
Carney on the need to invest more in women’s football The UK government says it will back all recommendations in the women’s football review that was led by former England midfielder Karen Carney. The report, published in July, called for the top two women’s tiers in England to become fully professional. It also wanted a […]
British Gymnastics bans coaches from weighing gymnasts in new safeguarding rules after damning review
Safeguarding concerns in gymnastics have been under the spotlight following the Whyte Review Coaches will no longer be able to weigh gymnasts under new British Gymnastics rules designed to stop “harmful practices” which it says are “on the fringes of abuse”. The 2022 Whyte Review found “systemic” physical and emotional abuse in the sport “borne […]
‘Napoleon’ Review: A Lumpy, Grumpy Little Man
When he was in his mid-20s and first visited the studio where he would later shoot “Citizen Kane,” Orson Welles is said to have likened the movies to the best electric train set a boy could have. Welles is a defining inspiration for Ridley Scott, who is best known for monumentally scaled historical epics like […]
Welsh Rugby Union ‘truly sorry’ after damning independent review
Steve Phillips resigned as WRU chief executive in January 2023 after allegations of sexism and misogyny were made against the governing body An independent review has found aspects of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) culture were sexist, misogynistic, racist and homophobic and not properly challenged. The WRU environment also had elements of bullying and discrimination, […]
NFL Week 10 review and results: Bill Belichick’s Patriots future in doubt; big wins for Cowboys & 49ers
Greg Newsome scored a crucial touchdown for Cleveland in Baltimore Dates: 7 September 2023 – 7 January 2024 BBC coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website every Sunday. Legendary head coach Bill Belichick faces serious questions about his New England Patriots future after his team’s latest […]
US Grand Prix: Haas’ right of review into Williams’ Alex Albon is postponed
Alex Albon finished ninth at the United States Grand Prix, 3.2 seconds ahead of Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg in 11th Formula 1’s governing body has postponed a hearing into the Haas team’s attempt to change the results of the United States Grand Prix. The hearing was due to take place on Wednesday, but has been […]
Bongi Mbonambi: World Rugby to review South Africa star’s alleged use of racial slur
South Africa narrowly defeated England 16-15 in the World Cup semi-final World Rugby has confirmed it will formally review the alleged use of a racial slur by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi towards England’s Tom Curry. If banned, Mbonambi could miss the final against New Zealand on Saturday. World Rugby said it will take the […]
NFL week seven review and results: Patriots get Belichick’s 300th win, Chiefs win six in a row as Eagles beat Dolphins
Mike Gesicki’s late touchdown earned a victory for the New England Patriots Dates: 7 September 2023 – 7 January 2024 BBC coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website every Sunday. Bill Belichick enjoyed a landmark win as the New England Patriots upset the Buffalo Bills, while […]
Down Final referee controversy: GAA to review saga after Mourne County request
Kilcoo’s attempt to overturn Paul Faloon’s appointment for the Down Final failed but the referee then opted not to take charge of the decider The GAA is to conduct a review into the refereeing controversy that overshadowed Sunday’s Down Senior Football Final following a request by the Mourne County. A Down statement on Thursday said […]