Chris Mullin

Jan 2, 2025 | theguardian.com | Chris Mullin

Paddy Hill, who has died aged 80, was the angriest and most articulate of the Birmingham Six – the innocent men convicted in 1975 of the Birmingham pub bombings. The explosions in two city centre pubs in 1974 killed 21 people and injured many more, and took place at a time of frequent IRA terrorist attacks on mainland Britain. From the outset Hill protested his innocence, to anyone he thought might be able to help. First responses were not encouraging.

Aug 28, 2024 | spectator.com.au | Chris Mullin

Making the Weather: Six Politicians Who Changed Modern Britain Haus Publishing, pp.368, 22 ‘All political careers end in failure,’ said Enoch Powell. Maybe. But just occasionally our imperfect political system throws up someone whose impact on our way of life, for good or ill, outlives them.

Aug 27, 2024 | spectator.co.uk | Chris Mullin

Text size Line Spacing Comments Share Share Chris Mullin Six politicians who shaped modern Britain Linkedin Messenger Email Making the Weather: Six Politicians Who Changed Modern Britain Vernon Bogdanor Haus Publishing, pp. 368, £22 ‘All political careers end in failure,’ said Enoch Powell. Maybe. But just occasionally our imperfect political system throws up someone whose impact on our way of life, for good or ill, outlives them. In a series of elegant essays, Vernon Bogdanor, professor of...

Jul 24, 2024 | basketnews.com | Chris Mullin

Joel Embiid believes he would average 50 points per game if he wasn't double-teamed, stating that he would score or get to the free throw line every possession. He emphasized that even with double teams, most big men struggle to contain him. Credit: USA Basketball Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' dominant center, recently made a bold claim regarding his scoring potential.

Jul 23, 2024 | basketnews.com | Chris Mullin

Former Boomer Thon Maker did not receive FIBA clearance to play for South Sudan in the Paris 2024 Olympics, the player announced on social media. "Sad day today. I began this process on April 5th, and unfortunately, my letter of clearance in playing for Basketball Australia arrived too late for the FIBA process," he wrote on X. "It has been decided that the South Sudan federation claim for me is too late. The appeal is going to continue, but there is no chance for these Olympics.