There is, though, a resonance to this fleeting emotion which is not to be ignored.I like to think the sentiment has its roots in recent sporting history rather than my own cultural heritage. Because that makes it easier.I am recalling now the comics of my youth – the Victor, Tiger and Hurricane. The latter’s eponymous [...]

“It was never our intention to spoil Sophie’s joy over her forthcoming marriage to Prince Edward,” it said.It added: “Don’t worry Sophie. There will be no more revelations in The Sun that cause you offence.”The picture, taken during a radio roadshow trip to Spain in 1988, showed the Who Wants to be a Millionaire presenter [...]

DESPITE A remarkably peaceful run-up to South Africa’s second multi-race elections, thousands of people will be risking their lives when they vote next Wednesday. In a township near Johannesburg, local African National Congress leaders are sleeping in a police station, fearing attacks by supporters of the United Democratic Movement. In Cape Town yesterday, the UDM [...]

WORCESTERSHIRE FINALLY broke Glamorgan’s resistance at New Road yesterday to register their first County Championship win of the season. Phil Newport, the former England pace bowler in his final season before retirement, took 2 for 5 in 10 balls before Glamorgan were dismissed for 149. Worcestershire, second from bottom of the table, ran out winners [...]

When asked whether the Indian plane had crossed into Pakistani air space, the spokesman said “not to our knowledge”. He also pointed out that the air strikes against the infiltrators take place only a few kilometres inside India and the jets travel very fast.The spokesman said that India would take “appropriate action” against Pakistan for [...]