Sport's long shadow shapes us all

By Andrew Tate
Updated October 6 2017 - 9:44am, first published June 25 2017 - 7:09am

"Please, be tolerant of those who describe a sporting moment as their best ever. We do not lack imagination, nor have we had sad and barren lives; it is just that real life is paler, duller, and contains less potential for unexpected delirium." ??? Nick Hornby, Fever Pitch

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