Thanks Paul Paul Mullin for talking so openly about life and promotion at Wrexham AFC, Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney, finding acceptance and joy in his son Albi's autism, 'Fuck the Tories' boots, overcoming the doubters and where Wrexham's dream goes next
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Thanks Paul Paul Mullin for talking so openly about life and promotion at Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney, finding acceptance and joy in his son Albi's autism, those 'Fuck the Tories' boots, overcoming the doubters and where Wrexham's dream goes next
theguardian.com/football/2024/…

Thanks Marlie Packer for our interview in which she spoke so well about rugby, motherhood, the pain of the past, working with John Mitchell, chasing another grand slam against France, property development and plumbing
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This is the antidote to the depressing news about Matt Christie leaving Boxing News. I am thrilled to hear that it's business as usual, Alex, for both you and Matt at the TheOpeningBellPodcast. I shall be listening, as always!

This is a hammer blow for anyone who cares about boxing and its coverage. Matt has been a brilliant editor of Boxing News for so long. He combines passion with integrity - which is hard to find in this business. I worry about Boxing News. But I know Matt will thrive as a writer

Lost in Boxing: Essays, featuring Carlos Acevedo, Jimmy Tobin, and Oliver Goldstein, and paying tribute to the master, Donald McRae, and his magnum opus Dark Trade.

From the Introduction, by Carlos Acevedo:

'For the first half of the 1990s, Don McRae was virtually embedded in

Thanks Gary Wilson for a fascinating interview about his extraordinary story...from child snooker prodigy to working in a frozen food factory and driving a taxi to being world No 10 as he looks ahead to the World Championships which start this weekend.
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr…

I guarantee you Isabella is the best reporter you don't follow, so rectify that

That was a really good fight between Zelfa Barrett and Jordan Gill. Skill and courage from both. It was pretty close but those body punches from Barrett were brutal. Jordan was brave getting up twice but the stoppage was correct. Classy from both at the end - especially Jordan

There is less than a week until time runs out to reach 100,000 signatures on the petition for a family visa scheme for Palestinians

You can sign here:

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6485…

I spoke to UK families desperate to get their families out of Gaza as calls for a Ukraine-style family visa scheme ramp up.

The Home Office told me they have no plans to help evacuate their families

Gaza Families Reunited

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Stumbled on this moving article of 10+ yrs ago by Donald McRae. Last few mths, I've imagined my cousin Neil working steadfastly in a Gaza hospital. Truth re his death in 1982 was finally acknowledged in SA law court in 2022. A small mercy in cruel world
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Thanks Jordan Gill for such a powerful interview about the nights he ended up in a field, with a bottle of vodka each time, thinking of the end until he was rescued - by boxing. Intelligent & brave, he spoke about brutal fights, titles & his Sikh heritage
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The Missed Opportunity

The Ben White chance and signs of a midfield conundrum marked a disappointing night for Arsenal.

But, Martin Ødegaard - and his little gestures - once again showed off his importance.

Big task ahead but #AFC will only get better.
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Definitely a game worth arriving early to tonight

Still the boxing moment of the year so far. Never fades, Big Joe

Here we take a look at the newest edition of Dark Trade by Donald McRae, a deep and fascinating dive into the multifaceted humanity of pugilism. Review by Joshua Isard. Check it out: thefightcity.com/dark-trade-mcr… #boxing #books

Exorcising the Etihad’s Defensive Demons

‘Boring Arsenal’ label for escaping unscathed from former torture chamber feels unfair. From Mustafi howlers to Holding’s wink, #AFC ’s improvement deserves praise.

They face Luton tonight in chance to entertain.
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It was a treat to interview Ronda Rousey. She spoke with so much honesty & wit, power & insight, about the consequences of concussion, plummeting from the highest peak to a shattering low, fame, farming, family & her new book. She's vivid and illuminating.
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This is a stunning photo essay by Tom Jenkins, and expertly written by him, on the Boat Race. You might think it's just a snooty and privileged circus, but these photos and words prove the opposite....and show that it's built on egalitarian principles.
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