By Nick Harris 27 October 2010 The death of an octopus called Paul in a German aquarium has triggered a global surge in news coverage that underlines the vacuity of celebrity culture, the power of anything football-related to attract coverage, and the relentless march of clever PR. Far from being a simple cephalopod that got […]

By Alexandra Willis 27 October 2010 Former world No.1 Jim Courier has been selected as the new US Davis Cup captain, following Patrick McEnroe’s resignation last month. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who helped his country lift Dwight Davis’ famous trophy in 1992 and 1995, announced his interest in the role as soon as it […]