In this week’s list of unmissable news brand content: a British basketball team wins a European title for the first time, the world meets its oldest man and top golfers go head-to-head at the Masters
1. The story of the Masters’ Green Jacket
The Masters took place last week as the world’s top golfers go head-to-head to win the famous tournament and get their hands on a Green Jacket.
Every champion in the major’s 87-year history has been awarded with the blazer, making it one of the most sought-after items of sporting clothing. Evening Standard sports reporter Simon Collings explains to readers the history behind the Green Jacket, when and where you can wear it and what’s its link with a pimento cheese sandwich and its secret recipe?
2. The seven types of rest everyone needs
Not feeling fully rested even while getting enough sleep? The i shares why that may be and how to fix it. Experts believe there are seven types of rest and not getting each of them can explain why you still feel exhausted. The seven are physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative and spiritual rest.
The article explains: “When we feel a lack of deeper meaning in our lives, everything can feel like a chore and we lack the motivation and drive to achieve the things we want.”
Read more about the seven types here.
3. Meet the world’s oldest man
A British man has been officially named the oldest man in the world, the Mirror tells readers on X.
John Tinniswood, who is 111 years old, was visited by the Guinness World Records to confirm the news. Born in Liverpool in 1912, he now lives in a care home in Southport, Merseyside.
4. Basketball history at the EuroCup
London Lions women’s team have become the first British basketball team — male or female — to win a European title, lifting the EuroCup in front of a sell-out crowd at London’s Copper Box arena.
In a nail-biting game, guard Holly Winterburn landed a crucial three-pointer with 15 seconds remaining, the Telegraph’s Women’s Sport reports.
Stella Kaltsidou, the London Lions head coach, said: “We’ve put the British basket at the top of Europe.”
“I just hope the country is going to use this result to benefit the sport here. We will not let this get lost. I hope this inspires more boys and girls to play the sport. I’m sad this dream is now over but we will celebrate tonight, tomorrow, and next week.”
5. New roles
Zendaya’s new film ‘Challengers’ has her take on a role of a tennis player called Tashi Duncan, a tennis player turned coach. Duncan transforms her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion.
In the making of the film, the actress had to take on lessons to help her perfect the role, Metro Sports shares to TikTok.
