This seemed to contradict his argument of trying to "build bridges" — or perhaps last week's meeting simply convinced him that this was nothing but a pipe dream. But it also has the tone of the old argument that sports and politics don't mix — an all too convenient one whenever an international sports federation decides to do business with a dictatorship. Intense lobbying, including by Germany's foreign minister, apparently wasn't enough to force the IIHF's hand. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Ice Hockey Federation gets Belarus decision right, perhaps a bit late
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TURKEY’S OFF FOR MURRAY
John Lloyd resigned as boss after the country's fifth successive defeat in Lithuania in March and Leon Smith took over. But British No.1 Murray, who last played against Poland last September, says he is not available at Eastbourne the weekend after Wimbledon. … [Read more...] about TURKEY’S OFF FOR MURRAY
Musa Okwonga: Soul-searching as a Black man in Berlin
'The human condition' Okwonga's latest book, In the End, it was all about Love, to be published on January 26, is about a narrator of Ugandan heritage who tries to adjust to life in Berlin. As he approaches his 40th birthday — the age at which his father, who was a military surgeon with the resistance, died in a brutal revolution against Idi Amin in Uganda — the protagonist is forced to look at his life so far. The book is part-autobiography and part-magic realism, Okwonga explains, adding that his father, died in Uganda when he was 40. … [Read more...] about Musa Okwonga: Soul-searching as a Black man in Berlin
The Masked Singer’s Grandfather Clock unveiled as ex footballer Glenn Hoddle after fans spotted tell-tale postcode clue
The former footballer then performed Barry Manilow's I Can't Smile Without You for a second time this evening, before bidding adieu to the show. … [Read more...] about The Masked Singer’s Grandfather Clock unveiled as ex footballer Glenn Hoddle after fans spotted tell-tale postcode clue
The Masked Singer’s Glenn Hoddle reveals almost dying from a heart attack inspired him to follow singing dream
Fans wrote during the show on Twitter: "I’m going for Glenn Hoddle. I think the goal keeper thing is a red herring. Played for England, played for Swindon and managed Swindon. #MaskedSingerUK." … [Read more...] about The Masked Singer’s Glenn Hoddle reveals almost dying from a heart attack inspired him to follow singing dream
