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Backstage podcast: Ridley Scott, Jodie Whittaker, Hannah Waddingham and Squid Game: The Challenge
Entertainment

Backstage podcast: Ridley Scott, Jodie Whittaker, Hannah Waddingham and Squid Game: The Challenge

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and movie podcast from Sky News.Ridley Scott's newest theatrical launch, Napoleon, is in cinemas this week. The 85-year-old director tells us about his "bum-ache factor" in the case of movie runtimes, Joaquin Phoenix's use of an American accent when portraying the as soon as Emperor of France, and updates us about filming the brand new Gladiator film starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington.It's an enormous week for Doctor Who followers because the BBC premieres the primary of the collection' specials - starring former physician David Tennant.We get a sneak peak of the present (no spoilers!) and listen to what Tennant and Jodie Whittaker must say concerning the sixtieth anniversary particular episodes. Click to subscribe to Backsta...
Effectively Wild Episode 2089: Placing the WAR in Awards
Baseball

Effectively Wild Episode 2089: Placing the WAR in Awards

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter in regards to the the right pluralization of “POBO,” then (7:12) reply listener emails about baseball with a five-second pitch clock, how lengthy followers will proceed to boo pickoff makes an attempt, what it will take for a workforce to pay a specific fan to attend (or not attend) its video games, Freddie Freeman’s base stealing, bringing turnovers to baseball, golf equipment that would obtain “perfectly average success” within the 30-team period, the boundaries of fan tolerance for playoff growth, a proposal for the postseason to be like faculty bowl season, boosting beginning pitchers with a “bullpen bank,” whether or not Harold Baines would’ve been higher off declining Cooperstown induction, Adam Wainwright and the Hall of Fame, and fan voting ...
McEnroe, Drew Brees Go Stealth for Owl Pickleball Paddles
Tennis

McEnroe, Drew Brees Go Stealth for Owl Pickleball Paddles

 By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, November 22, 2023When you need quiet please, name on John McEnroe.  Hall of Famer McEnroe joined forces with former NFL All Pro quarterback Drew Brees to show down the amount on pickleball. More: Djokovic's DreamSome tennis gamers transitioning to pickleball complain the noise of the plastic ball on paddle is annoying.Owl Sport just lately unveiled the primary USA Pickleball Quiet Category-certified paddle, the model says is "proven to reduce noise by 50 percent."Today, former world No. 1 McEnroe and former NFL quarterback Brees took to the court docket alongside prime pickleball execs to showcase how quiet the Owl paddle know-how is whereas demonstrating the paddle's efficiency. McEnroe suggests the stealth Owl paddle generally is a game-chang...
Israel-Hamas deal to free hostages from Gaza will not finish the torment for households on both facet of this conflict
World

Israel-Hamas deal to free hostages from Gaza will not finish the torment for households on both facet of this conflict

What was most putting in regards to the Qatari announcement was the lack of know-how in regards to the Palestinians who're going to be launched as a part of this change.The Qataris did not have a lot to say about their Arab brothers and sisters who might be launched. All the main target was on Israeli hostages.If all goes to plan 4pm native time (2pm UK time) tomorrow, 13 Israelis might be launched by Hamas.The group seized them on 7 October because it slaughtered 1,200 folks and has held them hostage in Gaza since - in opposition to all the foundations of conflict.They might be girls and youngsters. We know that a lot.Israel-Gaza newest: How truce tomorrow will workThe Qataris say the precedence is getting households out, which means moms and youngsters. Their kin are being ...
Government struggled to regulate discuss of COVID ‘conspiracies’ throughout pandemic, Kemi Badenoch tells inquiry
Politics

Government struggled to regulate discuss of COVID ‘conspiracies’ throughout pandemic, Kemi Badenoch tells inquiry

The authorities has but to cope with misinformation, in keeping with Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, and struggled to cease some individuals from believing it throughout the pandemic.The cupboard minister was giving proof on the COVID inquiry immediately, having served as equalities minister throughout the pandemic, and spoke in regards to the harm performed by conspiracy theories. Politics newest:Braverman intervenes as Sunak faces calls to behave on migration Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge Sky News Monday to Thursday at 7pm. Watch reside on Sky channel 501, Freeview 233, Virgin 602, the Sky News web s...