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Johnny Watterson: Conor Niland’s The Racket is a seminal book in the sports genre

Like Paul Kimmage’s A Rough Ride, both books speak of the journey to attain goals ultimately out of reach

Conor Niland of Ireland waves to the crowd as he walks off court after losing his first round match against Adrian Mannarino of France. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty
Conor Niland of Ireland waves to the crowd as he walks off court after losing his first round match against Adrian Mannarino of France. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty
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Johnny Watterson
Fri Nov 22 2024 - 06:00

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