Taking a turn ‘in the woods,’ confronting the goalkeeper’s choice
Goalkeepers—as 20th-century existentialists knew—provide football’s paradigm for action in the face of uncertainty.
Goalkeepers—as 20th-century existentialists knew—provide football’s paradigm for action in the face of uncertainty.
A reflection about connections between gridiron football and ballet reminds us of the 1930 ballet The Golden Age (Op. 22), by Dmitri Shostakovich.
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington preview England's chances at the World Cup. But Karl has to calm his gums down first.
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