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Is It Time For Better Governance and Less Government Support For Sport?

Ashley Morrison Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby Union, squash, Swimming, Tennis, Uncategorized, Winter Olympics No Comments

We have all heard the saying ‘politics and sport don’t mix.’ Words attributed to Eric Heiden, the former long track speed skater, who won an unprecedented five individual gold medals, and set four Olympic records and one world record at

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Crossing The Line – Politics and Sport

Ashley Morrison Athletics, baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Gridiron, Hockey, Netball, Olympics, Paralympics, Rugby Union, Uncategorized, Winter Olympics 2 Comments

“It used to be all about winning,” those were the words uttered by a top athlete from the United States about sport in his era, the 1980’s. “Now it’s about entertainment,” he added with a tone of regret. Few would

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