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Jonny Gould talks to former Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and England striker, Peter Withe about his remarkable life in football. In this first episode, Liverpool-born Peter talks about how a career on the docks came before his earliest days as a pro.
#Cheltenham race sponsors #SkyBet are so certain this year's meeting will produce the highest level of drama, they're attaching heart monitors to jockeys, trainers, commentators - even Jamie Redknapp! Here's @SkyBet's @Sandydimich with more details!
Veteran Cue Card would bring the house down were there a repeat of victory in the Gold Cup, first achieved when Gordon Brown was Prime Minister. So what are the chances? Here's @Skybet's @Shandydimich
The weathermen predict a dry week ahead as the jockeys and trainers do battle for the most prestigious races in National Hunt. Here's @Shandydimich of @Skybet to set the scene with news from Prestbury Park
SkyBet's Sandro di Michele previews the first day of the National Hunt Festival which starts off with the SkyBet Supreme Novices Hurdle.
@Shandydimich previews four magnificent days of National Hunt racing at Cheltenham as the best horses, trainers and jockeys do battle.
New chairman Steve Hollis and Chief Executive Tom Fox addressed supporters at Villa Park tonight. The exchanges were frank and here's Howard and Jonny's take on what was said.
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The international break is over which means Premier League football is back! Jonny Gould looks ahead to this weekend's key fixtures.
New Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce admits the job is a big challenge after the Black Cats poor start to the Premier League.
After commentating each National, Sir Peter O'Sullevan swore never to subject himself to it again... until the next one.
As #GE2015 draws closer and the gaffes get magnified, will the PM's Claret & Blue amnesia affect his chances of retaining the Premiership? Here's Rory Scott of Paddy Power! #avfc #whufc
Rory Scott of Paddy Power outlines the chances of a Hung Parliament, a #Labour or #Tory majority and even a #UKIP defeat in Nigel #Farage's consituency For more @paddypower action, visit www.paddypower.com
Terrific interview with Sir Peter and his long relationship with the world's greatest steeplechase!
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The world and Olympic champion explains why she is among a glittering array of stars at the #teamarmysportsawards at the Guildhall.
Recognised for his years of devotion to rugby league in the army, Sean wins the lifetime achievement at the #teamarmysportsawards in London.
For his contribution to boxing, light flyweight Ashley collects Sportsman of the year at the #teamarmysportsawards
Colin explains why he is here at the Guildhall tonight.
Alannah picked up her prestigious award for her achievements in boxing over the year. she beat off the challenge of Chantelle Miller in rugby union and Nordea Masters in netball.she explained what winning title means to her.
Charlie Walker, a sitting volleyball player has won the adaptive athlete of the year title here at the Guildhall. Nikki Paterson was nominated for exceptional achievement in paracanoeing. They talked to Jonny Gould about their year in sport.
The women have won team of the year at the #teamarmysportsawards. Katie Garside and Carrie Roberts spoke to Jonny Gould and raised the charity and also had some choice words for rugby league being better than rugby union!
Alex is the Army's rising star of the year in sport. He collected his prize at the glittering ceremony at London's Guildhall and he told us what it means to him.
Paul Greenwood please unsung hero award at the #teamarmysportsawards in London and tells us what it means.
#teamarmysportsawards work satellite by the performance of Laura Wright. The Singa believes in the charity and chose a career in music over sport.
Mark been recognised for his commitment to both able-bodied and adaptive Alpine skiing at the #teamarmysportsawards at a glittering ceremony at the Guildhall in Central London. The warrant officer told Jonny Gould what an honour it was to win this award.
On this week's episode of the Ultimate Sports Podcast we look ahead to another exciting weekend in the Premier League.
We preview the weekend’s action in the Premier League.
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Becky James from Abergavenny puts her support square behind Skyride and explains that everyone can take part with rides arranged right across the country
British Cycling’s director of recreation, Stewart Kellett masterminds hundreds of Skyride Local rides across the UK. They're free, weekly community rides that give you a chance to get out and explore your area with family and friends. They’re led by a British Cycling trained ride leader who's on hand to provide support and give you a few tips on how to improve your cycling, whatever your age or ability. Stewart Kellett joined Hannah Murray on Talk Radio Europe to explain more....
The football season comes to an end this weekend ahead of the World Cup kicking off in three weeks time. The #ChampionsLeagueFinal sees an all-Spanish affair as Real Madrid take on fierce city rivals & new La Liga champions Atletico Madrid who will look to cap off a remarkable season by claiming club football's most coveted trophy. There's also the #HeinekenCupFinal as we hear from Saracens' Alex Goode and retiring Toulon & England legend Jonny Wilkinson ahead of the game. Lewis Hamilton & Sebastian Vettel give us their thoughts on the Monaco Grand Prix taking place this weekend.
The #FACupFinal is upon us as #Arsenal take on #HullCity in the world's most famous cup competition at Wembley. We preview #rugby's Premiership Playoff Semi-Finals as well as a look ahead to some major #cycling action. Claim your FREE £25 BET with William Hill for this weekend's action - http://bit.ly/13jZVJA - Terms and conditions apply. New customers only.
It's the climax of the Premier League season as Manchester City look to claim their 2nd title triumph in three seasons as they need just a point to edge #Liverpool who have stuttered in their last two games. We look ahead to the weekend stages of the Women's Tour in #cycling as well as the Spanish Grand Prix in #F1. Rugby union's Premiership also reaches its finale before the playoffs start with only Saracens guaranteed to qualify so far, leaving three places between four teams up for grabs. Claim your FREE £25 BET with William Hill for this weekend's action - http://bit.ly/13jZVJA - Terms and conditions apply. New customers only.
We're in to the penultimate week of Premier League action as the title race took another dramatic twist so Kev is here to preview what could possibly happen this time around. It's a big weekend across both rugby codes as we head towards a climax in the Premiership season. And we have a comprehensive look ahead to the inaugural Friends Life Women's Tour in cycling, which kicks off early next week. Claim your FREE £25 BET with William Hill for this weekend's action - http://bit.ly/13jZVJA - Terms and conditions apply. New customers only.
The CEO of Eurostar explains the sponsorship rationale.
24 star, Colin Salmon explains why he's Special Olympics ambassador and its special appeal.
We're in to the final three games of the Premier League season and a huge clash in the title race as Liverpool host Chelsea. In rugby union we have a comprehensive preview of the Heineken Cup Semi-Final and Rugby League's Challenge Cup fifth round. And Charlie is here with the look ahead to the weekend's racing action. Claim your FREE £25 BET with William Hill for this weekend's action - http://bit.ly/13jZVJA - Terms and conditions apply. New customers only.
Just five games left of the #PremierLeague season left with two crucial games at the top and bottom as #Liverpool host #ManCity in a potential title-decider whilst #Fulham & #Norwich clash in a game that could dash the Cottagers' hopes for this season. We have a preview of the weekend's major #rugby action and we hear from Mo #Farah ahead of the 2014 London Marathon which takes place this weekend. Claim your FREE £25 BET with William Hill for this weekend's action - http://bit.ly/13jZVJA - Terms and conditions apply. New customers only.
It's Grand National week as the racing calendar's most popular race takes place in Aintree. There are just six games to go in the Premier League with no one yet staking a claim for the title whilst everything else from relegation to Champions League qualification is still up for grabs in arguably the most competitive season the league has ever had. The Bahrain Grand Prix dominates the #F1 weekend whilst in rugby it's the small matter of the Heineken Cup quarter-finals. Claim your FREE £25 BET with William Hill for this weekend's action - http://bit.ly/13jZVJA - Terms and conditions apply. New customers only.