[ad_1] How was your weekend? A few months ago, a CoJ reader named Molly asked if we could share weekend recaps now and again, so here’s mine, and please share yours in the comments, if you’d like… My honorary niece Grace, who lives in England, is spending the summer doing medical research in New York — I’m so happy she’s here! Since Saturday was very rainy, we took her to Art of Play, a magic and games store in Brooklyn Heights. We loved playing with the little puzzles. If you figure one out, the shop owner rings a bell, which…
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[ad_1] When I was 18, I used all my babysitting money and pizza-restaurant earnings to buy a prom dress at Nordstrom. It was long and black and silky, and I got a manicure for the first time ever. The dream! Then, a couple years ago, a Cup of Jo reader told us she had significantly different sized feet — 6.5 and 10. “After decades of buying two pairs of shoes only to pitch the ‘off’ sized ones,” she said, “Nordstrom stole my heart when I learned they would sell me the mismatched pair I needed. They remain the only store…
[ad_1] Earlier this summer, we kicked off our new food series: one ingredient, three ways. So far, we’ve featured chickpeas and eggs, and this week we’re turning to chicken breasts. Because it’s so easy to make chicken breasts boring, I often forget how easy it is to make them utterly sumptuous. The three recipes today — from cookbook authors Odette Williams, Christina Chaey, and Dan Pelosi — are so delectable that I now have a freezer full of poultry. Set aside your memories of dry, pallid cutlets, and check out these the all-stars… Odette Williams, cookbook author and writer of the newsletter…
[ad_1] The other night, we were watching Curb Your Enthusiasm — one of the great comfort shows — and, in the episode, Larry’s local deli named a sandwich after him. Here’s the big moment: Jeff: “I went by Leo’s Delicatessen. You know what’s up on the board? A brand new sandwich called the ‘Larry David.’” Larry: “What? Get out of here.” Jeff: “Swear to God. Swear to God.” Larry: “Leo named a sandwich after me? You’re kidding!” Jeff: “Yep yep yep.” Larry: “I can’t believe it. I’m on the board?” Jeff: “You’re on the board.” The only catch? Larry hates his sandwich.…
[ad_1] Arsenal have signed “extremely versatile attacking player” Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m.The 24-year-old Greece international has joined the Premier League champions on what they describe as a “long-term contract”.Tzolis scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances for Club Brugge.He joins Arsenal after the departure of Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Besiktas earlier this month”Christos naturally operates on the left but is comfortable across the front line,” said Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta.”He’s an excellent finisher with both feet, thrives in tight spaces, and possesses incredible technical ability.”Christos has produced outstanding numbers in terms of…
[ad_1] Two-time major champion Martin Kaymer has said it is “highly unlikely” LIV Golf’s team championship will take place this year and admitted the players do not know if the circuit will exist in 2027.LIV is reeling from the withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financial backing from the end of this season after the Kingdom ploughed in more than £3.75bn to bankroll its first three years.Scott O’Neil, who became became LIV Golf chief executive in January 2025, is trying to generate $350m (£262m) of investment to keep the tour going.The next LIV event starts at the JCB Club in Staffordshire on…
[ad_1] England men v Pakistan15 May: First ODI, Southampton, 11:0019 May: Second ODI, Old Trafford, 13:0021 May: Third ODI, Headingley, 11:0023 May: Fourth ODI, Durham, 11:0026 May: Fifth ODI, Cardiff, 13:00England men v Bangladesh28 May-1 June: One-off Test, Lord’s, 11:00England men v New Zealand7 Sept: First T20, Durham, 18:309 Sept: Second T20, Old Trafford, 18:3011 Sept: Third T20, Cardiff, 14:3014 Sept: First ODI, Edgbaston, 12:3016 Sept: Second ODI, Lord’s, 12:3019 Sept: Third ODI, Bristol, 10:3022 Sept: Fourth ODI, Trent Bridge, 12:3025 Sept: Fifth ODI, Headingley, 10:30England women v Bangladesh8 Sept: First T20, Northampton, 18:3010 Sept: Second T20, Taunton, 18:3012 Sept:…
[ad_1] Liverpool are confident of signing Bradley Barcola, Alex Scott favours a move to Arsenal, Bruno Fernandes is ready to commit his future to Manchester United.Liverpool are confident they can beat Arsenal and Bayern Munich to the signature of Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, after the 23-year-old impressed with four goal contributions at the World Cup with France this summer. (Sun), externalArsenal are edging the battle with Manchester United for sought-after Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 22 – but the England Under-21 international has concerns around how much game time he would get at the Emirates. (Mirror), externalScott is keen on…
[ad_1] England’s Natalie Metcalf says it “will take some time to process fully” after she was ruled out of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow because of a calf injury.The 33-year-old, who had returned to action last December following the birth of her daughter 14 months ago, picked up the issue on Monday and has been ruled out following scans.Metcalf helped England win Commonwealth Games gold on the Gold Coast in Australia eight years ago and was the only player in the 2026 squad who featured in that 2018 triumph.”I’m devastated to not be able to continue with the team,” said…
[ad_1] Olympic medallists Alex Yee and Beth Potter will be competing at the World Triathlon Championship Series in London this weekend, and you can follow the action live on the BBC.Paris 2024 gold medallist Yee returns after competing in marathons and more recently, the 5,000m in the Monaco Diamond League.Fellow Briton Potter tops the women’s standings and world rankings after three podium places in the opening rounds of the series. The WTCS represents the flagship elite series of World Triathlon, with the world’s best triathletes competing at iconic venues including the ExCeL London.A further three races are planned for the…