Sport Special, or Sport Overload?
This is one of those periods when it seems that the world exists only for sport, so that even an inveterate enthusiast like me can feel overwhelmed, almost. At every turn, though, the inevitable questions arise about why this mania exists, and why people behave the way they do. First, the Olympics. At this stage … Continue reading
London Calling
The London Olympics are now under three weeks away, and all the usual media frenzy is gearing up. Soon, all round the world TV audiences will be subjected to in-depth analysis of major sports like beach volleyball, described breathlessly by people who know nothing about such sports but are major players in their networks. They … Continue reading
Brian Stoddart 