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A week of grief is a reminder to reflect on the magnificent triviality of sport
The great Scottish newspaper writer Hugh McIlvanney often spoke of “the magnificent triviality of sport.” He wrote beautifully on so many things, but especially boxing and horseracing, sports where death is always at your elbow. He saw boxers die in the …
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The Guardian
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