TheBounce Pod

CliffCentral.com — In Ben's final sports bulletin on the channel, he brings you up to speed with what’s going on in sport right now. From the thrilling climax ahead at Wimbledon, the Aussies getting absolutely thrashed by England at the World Cup, and how Arsenal's captain refuses to travel with the team in pre-season. Plus a story about the late James Small and how Madiba helped him turn his world around.

CliffCentral.com — Bafana Bafana have another shot at the unexpected as they take on Nigeria in the quarter-finals of AFCON 2019 - their pride and a decent payday is on the line. An interesting take on making rugby more exciting, the latest from Wimbledon, rain at the Cricket World Cup and why John Daly won't play at The Open.

CliffCentral.com — PSG have a new Neymar headache as he fails to pitch up for pre-season training, with speculation growing that he’s about to leave the club. Who would want him though? The latest from Wimbledon's business end, AFCON's quarter-final mix, Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder is on for 2020 and the Tour de France has a new leader.

CliffCentral.com — Nobody would have believed it, but Bafana Bafana did the impossible: they beat Egypt to progress to the quarter-finals of AFCON. The Proteas finally gave their fans something to cheer about by beating the Aussies, and the USA wins the FIFA Women's World Cup. A new name in golf wins big, and into the business end of Wimbledon we go.

CliffCentral.com — Much to be excited about sport-wise right now: there are the FIFA Women's World Cup and SupeRugby finals to enjoy. Things are hotting up at Wimbledon, the Proteas trot out one last time at the Cricket World Cup, and Frank Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager. Then Ben goes off on a bit of a tangent about the Women's Ashes. Fun times.

CliffCentral.com — What should have been a mouthwatering clash between India and England turned out to be nothing more than a reminder of how much India hates Pakistan. Max Verstappen wins a thriller in Austria, Crusaders and Jaguares through to the SupeRugby final, and two heart warming wins in the world of golf. Plus, Wimbledon kicks off this week, along with some football.

CliffCentral.com — The Cricket World Cup rolls onto the business end of thing, but will England be there when the last 4 are left standing? Super Rugby reaches the semis, Neymar wants to go back to Barcelona, and a countdown to the Tokyo Oympics and how athletes may melt while competing there.

CliffCentral.com — Rain, rain and more rain. The Cricket World Cup has another washout with the weather not looking much better for the rest of the week either. Caster Semenya wins a race, the Forbes 100 richest people in sport, the latest from the Women's World Cup, and a look ahead to the 119th US Open at Pebble Beach.

CliffCentral.com — Banyana Banyana started well in the women's FIFA World Cup, but ultimately it ended in tears. Rafael Nadal makes it 12 titles at the French Open. Ashley Barty gets it done on the women's side of the draw, Rory McIlroy blows everyone away at the Canadian Open, and Gerda Steyn shatters the women's up run record at the Comrades Marathon.

CliffCentral.com — The Proteas are somehow making life even more difficult for themselves at the World Cup. The women's FIFA World Cup kicks off this weekend, but pay inequalities grab the early headlines. More 'sexism', this time at the French Open, your weekend of Super Rugby fixtures, plus Eden Hazard's move to Real Madrid.

CliffCentral.com — The Proteas are somehow making life even more difficult for themselves at the World Cup. The women’s FIFA World Cup kicks off this weekend, but pay inequalities grab the early headlines. More ‘sexism’, this time at the French Open, your weekend of Super Rugby fixtures, plus Eden Hazard’s move to Real Madrid.

CliffCentral.com — There is no way around it really, the Proteas are the team to win the Cricket World Cup. Ben tells you why, before looking ahead to the Europa League final between Arsenal and Chelsea. The latest from the French Open, and P Divvy fired as Zimbabwean coach.

CliffCentral.com — On the wrong tyres, with a chasing pack, Lewis Hamilton again shows his class with yet another win. The French Open has begun, but more importantly the Cricket World Cup is just 3 days away now. The wrap-up of the Super Rugby weekend, and the BlitzBoks qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games.

CliffCentral.com — Raheem Sterling is looking to help the Premier League increase its efforts against racism, and it makes a lot of sense. Mercedes gear up for another 1/2, this time in Monaco, the weekend ahead for Super Rugby, plus a look at the opening matches at the Cricket World Cup.

CliffCentral.com — Sport really is an endless stream of entertainment and drama. Ben does his best in bringing that all to you on an extended edition of TheBounce Pod here. Gord mostly interrupts and waffles on for far too long, but all in all you won't find a better review in all of sports broadcasting.

CliffCentral.com — While all the big names had a bit of a battle at Bethpage, defending PGA Champ Brooks Koepka shot a dominant 63 and is the man to beat. More troubled times for Ajax Cape Town. Your Super Rugby weekend ahead, FA Cup final, and Caster Semenya won't line up in Stockholm for the next Diamond League meeting.

CliffCentral.com — As expected in the lead-up to the Rugby World Cup, the player exodus is happening, especially for the Bulls. England providing a glimpse of what's to come score-wise at the Cricket World Cup, UEFA really looking to ban Man City now, and a preview of the PGA Championship.

CliffCentral.com — Man City do the necessary and with that it's oh so close for Liverpool again with league success. Sundowns do the same in the PSL, Mercedes get another predictable 1/2 in Spain, the latest from SupeRugby, the IPL is finally over, and Djokovic dominates in the dirt of Madrid.

CliffCentral.com — The greatest week in football placed English football in the spotlight like never before. It's an all English final in the Champions League, plus the Europa League. And the EPL title gets decided this weekend! The same for the PSL, then onto some cricket 20 days out from the World Cup, and Caster Semenya told by the IAAF that she is welcome to run in men's events.

CliffCentral.com — Caster Semenya runs away with things once more in the 800m Diamond League final in Doha, making tempers flare (again) over the IAAF's ruling which now prevents her from competing. Ben puts this all into perspective with some sobering bottom lines. The latest from the EPL top 4 title race, 24 days until the Cricket World Cup and the weekend's wrap of SupeRugby.

CliffCentral.com — The top four of the English Premier League continues to deliver on the drama, although Arsenal disappointing their fans is doing that all by themselves. Pirates stay top of the PSL, another Mercedes 1-2 this time at Baku, injuries starting to mount up with SA Super Rugby players, and a female golfer takes a break from social media because of hurtful comments.

CliffCentral.com — Hopes were high that Ronaldo could take Juventus to Champions League glory, but it wasn't to be... so now what for him? Messi had it easy against Man United, then onto Liverpool and Man City's prospects. A new addition to the English cricket team could cause quite a stir, and how Israel Dagg overcame depression.

CliffCentral.com — Eleven years since Tiger Woods last tasted major success, and in that time it looked like he was never coming back. But that is what greatness does, and his 2019 Masters victory just goes to prove he is the greatest of them all. Of all time.

CliffCentral.com — The Champions Dinner is done, now onto the business of playing the first golfing major of the year. Ben goes through the opening rounds groupings, who to back for the win, plus if the weather will be a factor. The latest from the Champions League quarter-finals and SANZAAR might be making even more changes from 2021 onwards.

CliffCentral.com — It's Masters Week! That's all that counts right now as one of sport's most iconic events gets underway at Augusta. In other golf news the first mixed pro tournament had a successful first showing, Man City take a step closer to the quadruple, but all that really matters is the Champions League. And it's MASTERS WEEK!

CliffCentral.com — Women in F4 racing and playing golf at Augusta, we really are living in an exciting time in sport. Cricket South Africa says the Cricket World Cup squad will be completely based on merit and without quotas, the weekend's action in the PSL and EPL, plus what to look out for in Super Rugby.

CliffCentral.com — Real Madrid are looking to create the greatest sports stadium in the world, mostly to make up for their failing team. Advances in football may lead to more crowd disturbances. The latest from the English Premier League, and finally some clarity around the Schalk Brits/Akker van der Merwe punch up suspensions.

CliffCentral.com — The Crusaders bounced back with a big win in Super Rugby, and the Sunwolves managed to claim another big scalp. Liverpool stay top of the log thanks to Spurs, Chiefs look good in the Nedbank Cup, and Kevin Kisner wins the Dell WGC Matchplay. Also, a mildly entertaining F1... albeit with the same results as usual.

CliffCentral.com — With the international break now over, Man City can reset their sights on the 'impossible' quadruple. Things are shaping up nicely in the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play, an interesting weekend of Super Rugby, and Southampton's manager is blocking hotel wi-fi for his players for a good reason.

CliffCentral.com — England has some issues with World Rugby's new expansion plans, but for a very strange reason. Ottis Gibson's interest in wider domestic cricket in SA is questioned, a new pro golfing event could be a win for all, plus what to look out for in the WGC Dell Technologies Matchplay event. And some cricket too, as people are still losing their minds around the IPL mankad.

CliffCentral.com — They needed only a draw, but Bafana beat Libya to qualify for AFCON. The Proteas wrap up the T20 series against Sri Lanka, the Sunwolves axing from Super Rugby, and Euro 2020 qualifiers get underway.

CliffCentral.com — Ronaldo is in trouble again, after a controversial celebration in Juventus' Champions League win over Athletico Madrid. The Proteas win a thriller of a T20 against Sri Lanka, golf's number one amateur tees it up in a pro event, and Tokyo 2020's Olympic Chief resigns over corruption allegations.

CliffCentral.com — The Crusaders and Highlanders decided against playing on the weekend in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack. Rory McIlroy wins big at the Players Championship, the Proteas T20 squad to take on Sri Lanka, a wrap of the weekend's football and Bottas wins the first GP of the year.

CliffCentral.com — Juventus fight back in the Champions League, thanks to a superb Ronaldo hat-trick. The Proteas have two more chances against Sri Lanka to cement their World Cup squad. Some changes to come to Test cricket, and people are upset that Itumeleng Khune is a human being.

CliffCentral.com — After wrapping up the Sri Lankan ODI series in Durban, the Proteas squad is to tighten up ahead of World Cup squad selection. The Bulls continue to impress in SuperRugby, Wales stay on track for 6 Nations glory, Justin Harding wins for the first time on the European Tour, plus the BlitzBoks win and a wrap of the EPL.

CliffCentral.com — The Netball World Cup is coming to South Africa, as Cape Town beats Auckland in the 2023 bid. Man City are being investigated by UEFA over financial fair play, Duminy and Markram push for World Cup spots, your weekend of rugby action, and the rest of the Proteas series vs Sri Lanka.

CliffCentral.com — Real Madrid gets dumped out of the Champions League, which well and truly signifies an end of a giant era for them. Rassie Erasmus considers who should succeed him as Bok coach, Craven Week no longer has a sponsor, Tiger has a neck strain, and even Snoop Dogg doesn't want to watch the Lakers anymore.

CliffCentral.com — Roger Federer has reached the 100 ATP title mark with victory in Dubai. Navratilova guilted into an apology about her transgender comments, a strange weekend of SuperRugby results, Arsenal lets it slip against Spurs, and the Proteas get back to winning ways against Sri Lanka.

CliffCentral.com — World Rugby continue to miss the point when it comes to safeguarding the great game, and opinions are very much divided on this 'World League' business. Nadal calls Kyrgios on being a prick, Federer has his 100th title in his sights, and drama in the world of bridge. This and so much more to get you into the weekend.

CliffCentral.com — Duane Olivier takes a Kolpak deal, and with that causes quite a stir in the Proteas camp. It's an ongoing debate around the ethics within the professional game, and one that creates some interesting talking points. More about contracts this time with the Springboks, then loads of midweek league football action.

CliffCentral.com — The Proteas did it again, they found a new way to lower fan expectations and with that Sri Lanka record a famous test series win. Dustin Johnson wins again at the WGC Mexico Championship, the latest from the 6 Nations and SupeRugby, plus the latest from a fiery weekend of football.

CliffCentral.com — The Proteas have stumbled out of the blocks again against Sri Lanka. A huge weekend of rugby awaits, McIlroy off to a flying start in the WGC Mexico, an interesting chapter in the Premier League title race, and a talented basketballer injures himself when his shoe explodes.