Month: April 2025
Game of Thrones dire wolf lives again after 12,500 years
Game of Thrones dire wolf lives again after 12,500 yearsRecent advancements in genetic engineering and cloning have left people speculating that it’s theoretically possible to revive extinct species, including the dire wolf.A species of wolf that died out more than 12,000 years ago has returned to…
Thibaut Courtois admits Real Madrid are worried about Arsenal set pieces
Goalkeeper reveals side have trained to deal with them ‘The first thing is not to concede too many corners’ Thibaut Courtois has revealed that Real Madrid are wary of Arsenal’s prowess from set pieces and have been preparing specifically for the challenge of facing them. The reigning European champions come into Tuesday’s first leg of…
San Sebastián locals write to Fifa saying they don’t want to host 2030 World Cup
Six neighbourhood associations join forces in letter Fears it would add to ‘touristification’ of city Six neighbourhood associations in the Basque city of San Sebastián have asked Fifa to withdraw it as a venue for the 2030 men’s World Cup. The letter – which was criticised by the city’s mayor on Tuesday – comes three…
Former Test opener Will Pucovski retires from cricket at 27 due to concussions
‘I won’t be playing at any level again,’ says Victorian Batter has suffered 13 known concussion during his career He was the best of a generation, a sure thing to reach 100 Tests, until he wasn’t. Now former batting prodigy Will Pucovski has officially retired from cricket, admitting he is still suffering “scary” symptoms from…
County cricket: spring is in the air as the Championship returns in style
Hampshire and Nottinghamshire stole a march on champions Surrey in a fine first round of matches By the 99.94 Cricket Blog Walking through the warm, not even watery, sunshine of St John’s Wood with only the still leafless trees to betray the date, I suspected there would be runs in the first round of the…