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Instant impact! Wong and Corteen-Coleman both strike with first ball
Issy Wong and Tilly Corteen-Coleman each took a wicket with their first delivery to give Southern Brave an immediate advantage against Sunrisers Leeds in the women’s Hundred. The early breakthroughs helped set the tone for Brave’s bowling effort in the match. The BBC video highlights the two first-ball wickets during the Sunrisers Leeds v Southern…
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Perception is reality, and the SEC needs to start winning again before it continues to puff out its chest
The article argues that the SEC’s reputation as college football’s dominant conference is increasingly being questioned after a three-year national championship drought. It says the league and its supporters should focus on winning again rather than relying on claims of superiority or seeking to project greater power. The piece is framed around the end of…
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Watch Jack White bring out The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson to cover Free’s ‘I’m A Mover’
Jack White invited The Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson on stage during his Chicago show to perform Free’s 1969 song ‘I’m A Mover’. The surprise collaboration gave Robinson the lead vocal role while White concentrated on guitar, adding a notable guest moment to White’s current North American tour supporting his new album, ‘Frozen Charlotte’. The…
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Wedges, Waymos, and Movie Star Wheels
The article reviews the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, focusing on its temporary exhibitions and extensive underground Vault collection. It argues that the museum presents automotive design, technological change and cultural history in an accessible way, while noting areas where its online collection and exhibition information could be expanded. It highlights an exhibition on…
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3 Heavy One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That Sound More Like Poetry
Three 1990s one-hit wonders are highlighted for pairing mainstream success with sombre, poetic themes. – “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve (1997) is presented as a sweeping reflection on pain, despair and the search for release. – “The Freshmen” by The Verve Pipe (1996) explores regret and guilt surrounding a troubled relationship. – “What It’s…
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The Final Fantasy 7 Remake series comes to Final Fantasy 14 as part of Evercold’s new raid series, and veterans of the OG JRPG are involved
Final Fantasy 14 will incorporate the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series into Evercold, its forthcoming raid series. The crossover matters because it brings one of Square Enix’s most prominent modern Final Fantasy projects into the long-running MMO, while involving developers who worked on the original 1997 Final Fantasy 7. The announcement links Final Fantasy 14’s…
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The singer Paul Weller said was in a league of their own: “The greatest”
Paul Weller named Marvin Gaye the greatest singer of all time, praising the American soul artist’s vocal range and control. The article presents Gaye’s music, especially the 1971 album What’s Going On, as a major influence on Weller’s move beyond The Jam’s punk and mod foundations towards the soul-influenced sound of The Style Council. Weller…
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A new God of War game starring Kratos is already officially in development and “directly connects to the events of the Laufey game”
GamesRadar reports that Sony Santa Monica has officially begun developing another God of War game featuring Kratos. The new title is said to connect directly to the events of a forthcoming game centred on Laufey, suggesting the series will continue its Norse storyline while expanding its focus beyond Kratos. The report attributes the claim to…
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The 1976 song Phil Collins thought was beyond his capabilities: “It’s like another person playing”
Phil Collins said he was surprised by his own drumming on Brand X’s 1976 instrumental ‘Nuclear Burn’, describing it as though “another person” were playing. The article presents the track as an outlet for improvisation that contrasted with the more structured approach of Genesis, where Collins was then a key member. Brand X gave Collins…
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6 Best Fantasy Shows of 2026 (So Far), Ranked
Collider ranks six fantasy television series from 2026 so far, arguing that the genre is becoming more inventive, diverse and character-focused. The article highlights shows that use fantasy settings for more intimate or morally ambiguous stories rather than relying solely on large-scale battles. – At number six, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ follows hedge…