What’s Reality Spurs

Ange rails at Spurs' 'unacceptable' derby showing

Ange Postecoglou said he hopes his Tottenham players are hurting after their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday and labelled the performance "unacceptable."

ESPN - 7h

How Trump’s presidency could spur migration to Europe

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Financial Times - 17h

The cold reality of developing Greenland

The potential for business seems huge but so are the challenges

Financial Times - 18h

See You Again, the hit reality TV series in China helping to destigmatise divorce

The show, which sends couples contemplating divorce away on a weeks-long roadtrip, has struck a chord and ignited debate on relationship norms. The premise of See You Again, a Chinese online ...

The Guardian - 20h

'Not acceptable' - Postecoglou on 'thin ice' at Spurs

With six defeats in their past 10 games, a loss to their biggest rivals and closer to the relegation zone than the top four, things are going from bad to worse for Tottenham.

BBC News - 23h

How 'high-energy' Arsenal beat 'passive' Spurs

Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Alan Shearer discuss how Arsenal beat a "passive" Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Premier League.

BBC News - 23h

What’s the reality of this Spurs team: supremely unlucky or unforgivably naive? | Jonathan Liew

Ange Postecoglou has a good side in there somewhere, but also one addicted to danger, impulsive and impatient. Pedro Porro hit the post in the 94th minute. It was an opportunistic shot from a tight ...

The Guardian - 23h

Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.

After winning just about every major science fiction and fantasy award, Nnedi Okorafor explores a traumatic event in her own history in her most autobiographical novel yet.

The New York Times - 4d

Reality star Chase Chrisley accused of slapping bar manager in Atlanta

Reality TV star Chase Chrisley is accused of slapping the manager of a popular sports bar in Atlanta after refusing to leave

ABC News - 4d

NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.

The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...

ESPN - 5d

Spurs confirm Bentancur concussion after collapse

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a concussion during the team's Carabao Cup semifinal win over Liverpool on Wednesday.

ESPN - 6d

Labour’s economic reality check approaches

Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicated

Financial Times - 6d

An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show

A popular New Zealand bird “reality show” that each year follows a pair of northern royal albatrosses as they breed and raise a chick has drawn a global audience of devoted fans in its current 10th ...

ABC News - 6d

Spurs' Bentancur stretchered off after collapsing

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was carried off on a stretcher in the 14th minute of his team's Carabao Cup semifinal against Liverpool on Wednesday after falling to the ground at a ...

ESPN - Jan. 9

Van Dijk bristles at ref's decision in Spurs loss

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has questioned the referee's decision to not hand Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall a second yellow card before the 18-year-old scored the winning goal in the ...

ESPN - Jan. 9

Carabao Cup offers lifeline for Postecoglou and Spurs

After what has been a challenging month for Ange Postecoglou, the prospect of a cup final may just be focal point that Spurs and their under-pressure boss so desperately need.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Quantum-computing stocks sink as Nvidia CEO delivers a reality check

Shares of Rigetti Computing, Quantum Computing, IonQ and D-Wave fell sharply after Nvidia’s Jensen Huang said that “very simple quantum computers” could be 20 years away.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Infinite Reality raises $3B to increase its immersive tech portfolio

Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a private investor, which it plans to put towards expanding its network and product offerings.

VentureBeat - Jan. 8

A ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ Reality: Notre Dame Football Is Likable Now

The closest you’ll get to America’s college football team at the moment is the Fighting Irish, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Anthropic’s $60 billion valuation would obscure a stark reality in AI

Anthropic may be joining rival OpenAI with its own eye-popping valuation, but the hefty valuations for the two biggest AI startups obscure the fact that, for now, these companies are burning ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

The UK music industry is reporting record revenues. The reality is much gloomier | Eamonn Forde

We’re apparently spending more on music than any time since the CD era – but the calculation methods are archaic, and don’t reflect the low incomes for many artists. • News: UK music sales hit ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Even Salah would struggle at Spurs - Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou says even in-form Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would find life a struggle at the moment in the Tottenham team he manages.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Spurs trigger extension in Son contract until 2026

Tottenham Hotspur trigger an option to extend forward Son Heung-min's contract by a year, until the summer of 2026.

BBC News - Jan. 7

With N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing, Drivers Face a New Weekday Reality

The first Monday commute under New York City’s new tolling plan went smoothly, but officials are still assessing how the program is affecting traffic patterns.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

What to know about EFL Cup semifinals: Where to watch Arsenal vs. Newcastle and Spurs vs. Liverpool

We have the first legs of the EFL Cup final four on tap on Paramount+

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Spurs sign keeper Kinsky amid injury crisis

Tottenham Hotspur have signed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague on a deal until 2031, the Premier League club confirmed on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Spurs sign Czech goalkeeper Kinsky for £12.5m

Tottenham sign 21-year-old Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague in a deal worth about £12.5m.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Global Mining's Dangerous New Reality: Guns, Hostages, Arrests

Mineral and metal mines in the developing world are caught up in tensions over profits, and host countries are increasingly using force to get a bigger share.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?

Bournemouth are on a club-record unbeaten run in the Premier League and are just three points off the top four, so could the dream of European football become a reality?

BBC News - Jan. 4

Wemby steals Jokic's thunder as Spurs prevail

Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic's pass with four seconds left, and the Spurs held on to beat the Nuggets 113-110 despite a 41-point, 18-rebound, 9-assist night for the three-time MVP.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Spurs close in on £12.5m Czech goalkeeper Kinsky

Tottenham are set to add Slavia Prague goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky to Ange Postecoglou's squad amid an ongoing injury crisis.

BBC News - Jan. 4

New year’s resolutions: the dream vs the reality: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Wembanyama denies Jokic in closing seconds as Spurs beat Nuggets 113-110

Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic’s pass with 4 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 113-110

ABC News - Jan. 4

Postecoglou shrugs off pressure with Spurs in need of January business

Tottenham’s injury-decimated squad will be tested to the maximum against Newcastle but the manager will not panic. January can be the crucial month in the lifespan of a Tottenham manager. During ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Spurs sign Denmark midfielder Holdt

Tottenham have signed Denmark midfielder Olivia Holdt on a contract running until June 2027.

BBC News - Jan. 3

England boss Tuchel to watch Spurs v Newcastle

Thomas Tuchel is set to watch Tottenham's Premier League match at home against Newcastle on Saturday - the German's first game since starting his role as England head coach.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Threadbare facilities, high mortality, cats in the corridors: the realities of life for new Rohingya mothers in Cox’s Bazar

In the world’s largest refugee site, a lack of healthcare coupled with rising gang violence makes the journey to motherhood a perilous one. Photographs by Thomas Cristofoletti/Ruom for the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Alabama's new reality: The Kalen DeBoer era will never match Nick Saban's run, and Tide fans must accept that

Alabama's performance in the 2024 season is what's to be expected in the years to come

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

For a fresh start, forget New Year’s resolutions: ‘There is a better way'—this practical 3-step plan can turn 'wishes into reality'

"Despite our best intentions, many of us struggle to see New Year's resolutions through," says UX researcher Ximena Vengoechea. "There is a better way."

CNBC - Jan. 1

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