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Thrilled that my article for @NightwatchmanXI has now been picked up by @guardian_sport. Exciting stuff!
The allure of the sporting prodigy | By @davewindram theguardian.com/sport/the-ni…
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Why is there always money to bomb people, but never any money to feed, house or care for people?
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💬 "In all the Scotland games I have played, all the pressure situations I have been in, I’ve never been more nervous than before Hearts v Hibs."
Sunday long read: Scotland cricket star Mark Watt on his journey and choosing No.51 | @sked21
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🎂 Happy Birthday to former Scotland captain, Gary McAllister 🙌 🏴
ALT Gary McAllister standing pre-match with his arms behind his back before a Scotland match.
gorgeous writing
I wrote something a little personal about the Ryder Cup for our @NoLayingUp preview. nolayingup.com/blog/driving-…
It tells you all you need to know that the highlight of my cricketing career is standing at the other end watching someone else hit a six…
The Shot Heard Round the World. @DaveWindram on @CoastalKen's joyous moment.
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late to this, but fuck me it’s insanely good
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In @WisdenAlmanack blogs, 2023: Sam Barnett on BazBall; @BlueEarthMngmnt on Warne and Marsh; @DaveWindram on Warne, Seve and Diego; @stopped_3 on rediscovering cricket; @barneyhound on Somerset and the NHS; @RogerMGwriter on ageing; @sportslaureate on humans not algorithms.
so good
James Roby is 37. He has has "probably injured every part of my body" and accepts he might suffer brain damage. But he plays rugby league with the intensity of a man rescuing his kids from "a kidnapping." He is also intelligent, ambitious and exceptional. theguardian.com/sport/2023/f…
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Today 500,000 workers go on strike.
They’re standing up for their rights and demanding fair pay.
Solidarity with the workers!
once again…this is superb from @JordanC1107
Spent time with Ayr Utd owner David Smith, MD Graeme Mathie & manager Lee Bullen to discuss the culture reset that has the club top of the Champ.
Could their 45yr exile be ending? They hope, but it’s about more.
It’s about community, connection, pride.
theathletic.com/3926343/2022…
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In the 1980s, as politicians stoked racism and rugby league lamented the passing of its golden age, three black players came to the fore who would change their game – and their country – for good.
tribunemag.co.uk/2022/10/rug…
