"The removal of the Russian was driven, in part, by concerns that President Donald Trump and his administration repeatedly mishandled classified intelligence and could contribute to exposing the covert source as a spy."
Fabulous podcasts lately. The McIlroy one was superb. The best bit is when Lawrence says "just one last question." Then you know you have at least half an hour to go.
This week's guest on the podcast is
@McIlroyRory
. We talked about plenty, from his appreciation for great golf course architecture to his belief that artistry will prevail over power at the very highest levels of the game.
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"There are now two remarkable golf stories that begin on the side of a road." Hogan and Woods. Nothing better than great sportswriting. Michael Bamberger.
A touch of Cardus: “not for the first time, much of the country now finds itself pondering the inadequacy or impoverishment of a life untouched by the drama of cricket at its best.”
@alexmassie
on the second Headingley miracle.
Great sportswriting from Michael Bamberger who is not on Twitter : He’s stolen our hearts again, and this version of Tiger Woods may be the most interesting of them all -
Only in England quote "I can't remember this kind of excitement around Salisbury. First the snow, now this." by
@jitjoshi
Sleepy English city rocked by spy mystery via
@Y7News
One of the most extraordinary things from today was the confirmation that England stars won’t be playing in the new hundred but ecb say the new audience won’t know who they are anyway So it doesn’t matter