There is no cruel billionaire at the heart of ‘Parkrun’. Unlike most things today, it seems, there’s no oil tycoon reaping huge, immoral profits every time someone runs Parkrun, or buys a shirt. Instead, it is the organic outcome of genuine running philanthropy. So, the controversy surrounding Nick Griggs breaking...
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Where are the unique touches of madness which make a genius? Or the preposterous ‘motivational’ cartoons scribbled on whiteboards pre-match? Even the presence of an aggressive ‘this is war, let’s kill ‘em’ mentality? The temptation to find what Ange Postecoglou is doing differently with Tottenham this season is spellbinding. But...
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The Newcastle United owners are looking into ways of increasing the club’s profitability – so they’re considering leaving St. James’ Park for a brand-new stadium outside the city centre. St. James’, a ground as old as the club itself, (dating back to the club’s formation from the unification of the...
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After a horrific nine months at England’s helm, Steve Borthwick has finally ignited a defensively steadfast and just-about-functional attacking game, putting together a solid run of victories to begin the World Cup in France. However, with progression from Group D ranking as an incredibly basic pre-tournament expectation, and a reputation-saving...
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England managed to crawl over the line and keep the Ashes alive in the 3rd Test at Headingley, despite giving us four days of ecstatic highs and excruciating lows. Will this national euphoria on a level cricket has conducted just twice this century be over in a week’s time? Who...
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