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Brooks on fatherhood, Ronaldo and European nights
David Brooks has spoken about combining football with fatherhood as he prepares for a season of firsts, including a European debut with Bournemouth in the Europa League and a likely meeting with childhood hero Cristiano Ronaldo when Wales face Portugal in the Nations League. The 29-year-old midfielder, who returned to professional football in 2023 after…
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‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Creator Kurt Sutter Endorses Charlie Hunnam’s FX Series ‘Legends’ That Reunites Cast Of Biker Drama: “I Think You’ll Dig It”
“Sons of Anarchy” creator Kurt Sutter has publicly given his blessing to “Legends”, a new FX limited series developed by and starring Charlie Hunnam that reunites much of the biker drama’s cast in a meta storyline. In an Instagram video, Sutter clarified he has no creative involvement in the project but stressed he was consulted…
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TV tonight: David Mitchell’s crime-solving Ludwig returns
The BBC’s cosy-crime drama Ludwig returns for a second series, following David Mitchell as John “Ludwig” Taylor, whose true identity has now been revealed. The show retains some tension as Taylor, now a police employee, continues investigating his brother’s disappearance while a suspicious chief constable, Ziegler, keeps a watchful eye on him, alongside his usual…
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Instant classics, odd inspirations and barcodes: 2026-27’s best and worst kits
The Guardian offers its annual verdict on the Premier League’s new kits for the 2026-27 season, ahead of the campaign’s kickoff on Friday. The piece matters as a lighthearted seasonal tradition for football fans, mixing genuine praise for standout designs with sharp criticism of duller or more baffling efforts from clubs and their sportswear suppliers.…
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Black Myth: Zhong Kui gameplay reveals parry-focused combat
Game Science has released a 15-minute gameplay trailer for Black Myth: Zhong Kui, the follow-up to Black Myth: Wukong, giving fans their fullest look yet at the new protagonist, its combat system and the game’s world. The footage centres heavily on the game’s parry mechanic, which reviewers noted feels weighty and distinct depending on the…
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Josh Radnor Is ‘Not Even a Little Bit’ Close to His ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Co-Stars: ‘You Just Go Out and Live Your Life’
Josh Radnor recently told the “Half the Picture” podcast that he is “not even a little bit” close to his “How I Met Your Mother” co-stars, despite filming together for 208 episodes across 9 seasons. When asked if he’s still tight with his “How I Met Your Mother” family, Radnor said, “No. Not even a…
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Trump shows off spectacular new multimillion-dollar helipad at White House
Donald Trump has unveiled a new multimillion-dollar helipad at the White House, showcasing the addition as part of his ongoing efforts to renovate and upgrade the presidential residence’s facilities. The move continues a pattern of high-profile alterations Trump has made to the White House grounds during his time in office, reflecting his personal interest in…
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13 Years Later, Matt Damon’s Gritty Sci-Fi Thriller Finds Redemption on Streaming
Neill Blomkamp’s 2013 science fiction film Elysium, starring Matt Damon, is being reassessed 13 years after its release as its themes of healthcare inequality and class division resonate more strongly given subsequent changes to the US healthcare system. The film was initially criticised for being too heavy-handed in its political messaging, but its depiction of…
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Disney’s 4-Part Sci-Fi Epic Is One of the Best on Any Streaming Platform
The article makes the case that Disney’s rebooted Planet of the Apes trilogy (plus the recent follow-up, framed here as a four-part epic), now streaming on Hulu and Prime Video, ranks among the best science-fiction sagas available to stream. Unlike franchises such as Star Wars, which draws divisive reactions to new instalments, or Blade Runner…