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News archive from 24 January 2011

Another view on The Urethra Postcard Art of Gilbert and George

I went along to this exhibition expecting to be shocked, but I actually found it thoughtful and funny. Gilbert and George have a reputation for being provocative, and the show certainly sounds as if it's designed to provoke. They've arranged their...

Guardian, 22:10 in Art & Culture

 

The rules of 3D cinema

There's a lot riding on Tangled. Disney's musical revamp of the Rapunzel tale – its 50th animated movie – cost a reported $260m, which makes it the second most expensive movie ever. But can we expect Tangled to be much different from the 30-plus other...

Guardian, 22:10 in Art & Culture

 

Six Nations 2011: Omitted Martyn Williams misses chance of 100 caps

Martyn Williams faces missing out on becoming only the second Wales international to reach 100 caps, after the veteran flanker was omitted from the 28-man squad for the Six Nations tonight. It marks a miserable start to the new year for the...

Guardian, 22:11 in Sport

 

Martin Kaymer replaces Tiger Woods as world No2 after runaway victory

Someone warn Tiger Woods there is an impersonator on the loose. Martin Kaymer reduced a high-quality, high-priced European Tour event to a formality today, winning the Abu Dhabi Championship in a style more than reminiscent of the former world No1 in...

Guardian, 22:11 in Sport

 

Gérard Houllier tips Aston Villa striker Darren Bent to be world-class

Darren Bent said he was relieved to leave behind the pressure surrounding his £24m transfer after scoring the winner on his debut for Aston Villa. "Your only breathing space is when you are on the pitch," he said after his goal was enough to...

Guardian, 22:11 in Sport

 

Goalkeeper Allan McGregor watched by Arsenal as Rangers lose to Hearts

Arsenal sent a scout to Hearts' meeting with Rangers yesterday, with the north London club understood to be monitoring the form of Allan McGregor. Aston Villa, Manchester United and Sevilla have all been linked with McGregor, the Rangers goalkeeper...

Guardian, 22:11 in Sport

 

Robbie Savage loses his cool over Derby's defeat by Nottingham Forest

Robbie Savage admitted "frustration got the better of me" after the veteran midfielder hurled his boots in the dugout following his substitution by Nigel Clough in this painful defeat for Derby County. Savage had been cautioned before he was...

Guardian, 22:11 in Sport

 

Deportee claims security staff held him down until he 'could not breathe'

A Congolese asylum seeker claims he struggled to breathe when security staff restrained him at a Heathrow boarding gate, and feared he was "going to die". Bienvenue Mbombo, 38, alleged that UK Border Agency escorts put a knee on his chest...

Guardian, 22:20 in World News

 

Scarlets' coach Nigel Davies is upbeat despite defeat by Perpignan

Nigel Davies, the Scarlets head coach, was upbeat despite his side bowing out of Europe with a 37-5 defeat in Perpignan today. The Scarlets needed to win at the Stade Aimé Giral but were put to the sword by Perpignan, who ran in five tries to secure a...

Guardian, 22:23 in Sport

 

Blackburn boss Steve is very Kean on Valencia's Vicente Rodriguez

BLACKBURN ROVERS have made Valencia winger Vicente Rodriguez an ambitious summer transfer target. The 29-year-old"s contract is up at the end of the season and Blackburn boss Steve Kean believes his experience could be vital as he looks to put...

People, 22:24 in Sport

 

It's Tim for a Krul change at Newcastle as Toon prepare to offload young Dutch keeper

NEWCASTLE are set to spark a transfer scramble by dumping goalkeeper Tim Krul. The Dutchman lost the No.1 spot after Steve Harper returned from injury. New goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman is not convinced the 22-year-old is good enough to be...

People, 22:24 in Sport

 

Wolves are Ded lucky with loan deal for Man City defender Boyata

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is is set to clinch the signing of Manchester City"s young Belgian centre half Dedryck Boyata. McCarthy has moved ahead of Wigan in the pursuit of Boyata, who is available to go out on loan. But Wolves must promise City...

People, 22:24 in Sport

 

Figueroa of eight: Gerard Houllier and Steve Bruce to clash over defender Maynor

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce is on another collision course with Gerard Houllier - this time over £8million Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa. After completing the controversial £24m signing of Darren Bent from the Stadium Of Light, Houllier"s next...

People, 22:24 in Sport

 

West Ham set to beat Everton to the signing of Demba Ba

West Ham have won the race for Senegalese striker Demba Ba - despite a late bid by Everton boss David Moyes. Struggling Hammers will clinch a deal worth up to £5million for the Hoffenheim rebel who wanted to join them despite growing rival interest....

People, 22:25 in Sport

 

Fergie fancies Coen trick: Benfica's £22m star Fabio is on Man Utd radar

MANCHESTER UNITED have put £22million-rated Benfica full-back Fabio Coentrao on their hit list - should they lose Patrice Evra in the summer. United fear their French left-back wants a move abroad, with Real Madrid ready to land him. Portugal defender...

People, 22:25 in Sport

 

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