42 h. ago Anthony Hopkins: We Did Ok, Kid review – A memoir that falls short of capturing the depth his career deserves

Poignant at times, but with surprisingly little insight into the Welshman’s storied career

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54 h. ago India rejoice in first Women’s World Cup triumph as South Africa chase falls short

Final: India, 298-7, beat South Africa, 246, by 52 runsShafali and Deepti shine as Navi Mumbai rejoicesAt last, 50 years on from their debut on the world stage, India’s dream came true: a maiden World Cup win, in front of a deafening full house in Navi Mumbai, as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs.Laura Wolvaardt struck a magnificent century, going back-to-back after her winning effort in the semi-final, but while she finished the tournament with a run-tally of 571 – the most by any woman in a World Cup – the ultimate prize belonged to India. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Viral Man United fan who won't cut his hair until Red Devils win FIVE Premier League matches in a row shares heartbreak after Ruben Amorim's side fall short just two games from his target

Ilett began the challenge last October as a way to 'spread some humour' amid a difficult period for the club. His journey has seen him gain fame, with Ilett now boasting 595,000 followers on Instagram.

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3 d. ago Carbon capture pipelines have struggled to advance. A project in Nebraska found success

A large-scale carbon capture pipeline began operating in the Midwest in September, succeeding where others have so far fallen short

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1 week ago ‘His teeth flew out of his mouth and landed in my spaghetti’: 10 first date horror stories

Many have experienced that sinking feeling when reality falls dramatically short of expectationsA first date is unpredictable by nature. Often, you’re meeting up with someone you barely know, or have never met. Will the conversation sparkle or will it fall flat? Will they look like their picture? And what’s their name again?It can be fun meeting someone new, no matter what the outcome. Yet it’s hard not to get one’s hopes up. Many have experienced that sinking feeling when reality falls dramatically short of expectations. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The Weekend Drop: Lily Allen, Demi Lovato, Bon Jovi, Dave and the rest of this week's new album releases

Your guide to some of the big albums due for release on New Music Friday this week

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2 w. ago Frank Warren names David Adeleye as potential next opponent for Dave Allen

Warren hopes to pit a member of his heavyweight stable against Matchroom’s Allen in the near future

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2 w. ago Manchester United Saudi Arabia decision could be just the start if £85m failing repeated

Manchester United are without European football this season, falling short again would be costly

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3 w. ago Heavyweight who knocked out Arslanbek Makhmudov calls for Anthony Joshua showdown at Colosseum

Joshua has plenty of suitors for his comeback fight, with Makhmudov keen after outpointing Dave Allen on Saturday

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3 w. ago Dave Allen considering dramatic career move after Arslanbek Makhmudov loss

Allen has campaigned as a heavyweight throughout his career – but he is open to dropping down a weight class

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3 w. ago Renfrewshire Council ends contract with company as performance falls short of expectations

Bell Group was appointed last year to deliver a programme of kitchen, bathroom and rewiring works.

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3 w. ago Ranking Britain’s top 10 heavyweight boxers after Dave Allen’s heartbreaking loss

Britain has produced many top heavyweights over the years, but who is currently ruling the roost in boxing’s glamour division?

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3 w. ago Wales player ratings as winger stands out, but too many fall short in Belgium defeat

Here's how the players rated during the 4-2 defeat to Belgium

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3 w. ago What’s next for Dave Allen after falling short in Arslanbek Makhmudov challenge?

Allen was beaten by Makhmudov in Sheffield, in fight that could have launched him to another level entirely

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3 w. ago Beaten Dave Allen drops verdict on potential Anthony Joshua vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight

Allen fell short in his pursuit of victory over Makhmudov, but promised it was not the end of his story

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3 w. ago Dave Allen drops verdict on potential Anthony Joshua vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight

Dave Allen fell short in his pursuit of greatness against Arslanbek Makhmudov, but promised it was not the end of his story

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3 w. ago How Dave Allen missed his big chance on a night that carried a brutal reminder

‘I’m just not good enough,’ was Allen’s simple post-fight assessment, after he fell to a points loss against Arslanbek Makhmudov

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3 w. ago Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition review – fabled album falls short of expectations

(Sony Music)Rumours of the existence of E Street versions of Springsteen’s masterpiece have swirled for decades, but the reality doesn’t live up to the hypeFor the last 40-plus years, the holy grail for diehard Bruce Springsteen fans was something referred to as Electric Nebraska. The rumour circulated that there were full E Street Band versions of the songs from Springsteen’s 1982 solo acoustic release that were recorded, but remained unreleased and never leaked.Nebraska’s origin story had already made the album mythical: demos recorded in Springsteen’s bedroom got turned into a album. After spending literal years in the studio for his previous records, this time he walked in with finished songs. The cassette tape that he had carried around in his pocket got turned into a classic, five-star record of desolate modern folk songs about the dark side of the American dream. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dave Allen admits he might quit boxing after Makhmudov punishment to focus on family but targets surprise UK tour

DAVE ALLEN wants a UK tour and British title shot to end his roller-coaster career. Or the heavyweight might just sail off into the sunset with his young family ... British boxing’s 33-year-old cult hero lost a unanimous decision to 6ft 5in Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday night in front of 9,000 Sheffield fight fans. Barring...

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3 w. ago 'Tron: Ares' tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

"Tron: Ares" has powered up the box office grid, taking the top spot this weekend

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