Podcasts about Super League

Today, I'm excited to speak with Justin Papadakis, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Real Estate Officer at the United Soccer League (USL). Justin joined the USL in 2014 and has held various roles including President of Commercial Ventures and Chief Operating Officer and has led its expansion efforts across the USL Championship, League One, and Super League, and most recently, the announcement of USL's plans to launch a Division One men's professional league in 2027-2028. Prior to the USL, Justin served as leasing director, and later business development director, at DDR Corp, now called SITE Centers. While earning his dual degree in Public Policy and Economics at Duke University, Justin also played four seasons for the Blue Devils' Men's Soccer program. He has been recognized on America's Power List and Florida Trend's Florida 500, a list of 500 most influential business leaders in Florida. With Justin's help we delve into the world of soccer. He describes how the sport – and the business of soccer – has evolved in recent years and points out what sets soccer apart from other major sports. He also paints a picture for our audience of the soccer landscape today and how the USL fits in that landscape. We then take a look at soccer as an asset class in the broader category of sports and entertainment investment properties. Justin provides an educational overview of the unique investment attributes of soccer and soccer teams, highlighting how they are distinct from other major-league sports and what makes soccer franchises particularly attractive right now. Justin talks about the purpose and the mission of the United Soccer League (or USL) and explains how his organization helps UHNW clients and their family offices invest in and operate soccer franchises. Finally, he shares some practical considerations and risks family offices need to consider when they contemplate investing in sports in general and in soccer in particular. He offers valuable tips on how families and family offices should educate themselves and what resources exist for them to lean on in this growing and specialized segment of sports investing. Don't miss this educational conversation with a leading expert and experienced practitioner in sports franchise investing and operations.

Despite their support for Ukraine, European countries have been a significant market for Russian energy. But an agreement has now been reached between the European Council and the European Parliament to phase out imports of Russian gas. The announcement came as it emerged peace talks between the US and Russia had failed, once again, to produce a breakthrough. Also in this episode - France's President, Emmanuel Macron, has arrived in Beijing for an official visit that will also take him to the city of Chengdu. The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH-370 will resume this month. A new draft law on conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews has sparked uproar in Israel. The American city of San Francisco is to file the nation's first government lawsuit against manufacturers of ultra-processed food. The BBC investigates the dramatic rise in online abuse towards football players and managers in the Premier League and Women's Super League. And a man in New Zealand is being questioned after allegedly swallowing a Faberge diamond pendant, in an attempt to smuggle it out of a jewellery store.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In der 318. Ausgabe der «Dritten Halbzeit» geht es auch um die Vorfälle beim Spiel der Young Boys gegen Aston Villa, als mehrere Fans von der Polizei verhaftet wurden. Haben die Berner grundsätzlich ein Problem mit einem Teil ihres Anhangs oder liegt es daran, wie die Fans in Birmingham behandelt wurden? YB-Präsident Marcel Brülhart hat das Thema jedenfalls zur Chefsache erklärt und will – zusammen mit Fans, Clubs und Behörden – für Besserung sorgen.Fussballerisch haben die Young Boys beim 4:4 gegen Servette ein Spektakel geliefert. Beim FC Basel verschiesst Xherdan Shaqiri schon wieder einen Penalty. Beim Zürcher Derby wird es erst nach dem Abpfiff emotional. Winterthur hat erkannt, dass man auswärts durchaus auch Punkte gewinnen kann. Und der FC Thun verliert schon das zweite Spiel in Folge.Die Themen:00:00 Werbung00:30 Intro05:40 Ausschreitungen in Birmingham24:55 4:4-Spektakel in Genf35:55 Der FCB wirkt hilflos47:35 Gegenwind für Malenovic01:02:11 Winterthur lebt – Luzern nicht In der Dritten Halbzeit wird über den Schweizer Fussball diskutiert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Graham and Charlie White are joined by special guest, three-time Premiership winner and the recently retired Luke Keary to discuss all the drama from another week in rugby league. The boys dive into the postponement of R360, talk player movement including Reuben Garrick joining DCE at the Chooks and the Bears Halfback signing, plus, Kez opens up on his time in the Super League! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Welcome Luke Keary 6:05 Issues With The Super League 17:21 Can The NRL ‘Really’ Fix Super League? 22:48 R360 Postponed Until 2028 41:36 Reuben Garrick To The Roosters 46:55 Toby Sexton Signs With Perth BearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[00:00:07] Einführung,[00:04:50] Frage der Woche / Fan-Schande[00:20:10] Super League[00:53:44] Wissen mit Johnny[00:56:00] WM[00:59:41] Auslandsfussball[01:17:30] Tippspiel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jackson Hastings joins Jenna on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon.The former Super League Man of Steel has signed with St Helens on a one-year deal after four seasons in the NRL with the Newcastle Knights and Wests Tigers.He talks to Jenna about his decision to return to play in the UK, his relationship with head coach Paul Rowley and his ambitions on the pitch next season.Plus, Jackson talks about how the birth of his daughter and the death of his mother this year are inspiring him to show his best-self.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Was für ein spektakuläres Jahr: Arno Merk wird erst Zweiter bei der Darts Party in der Dominikanischen Republik, gewinnt dann an drei Tagen zwei Spiele als Nachrücker auf der Pro Tour, schafft es unter immensem Druck auf den letzten Drücker zur Super League, gewinnt die Super League und qualifiziert sich damit erstmals für die PDC-WM. Wir sprechen mit dem deutschen “Ally-Pally”-Debütanten in dieser Checkout-Folge. Über seinen Auftaktgegner Kim Huybrechts, seinen Walk-On-Song, ein mögliches Traum-Duell mit Peter Wright und die Pläne für 2026. Der Podcast wird vermarktet durch die Ad Alliance. Die allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien der Ad Alliance finden Sie unter [https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html](https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html) Die Ad Alliance verarbeitet im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot die Podcasts-Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: [https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html](https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html)

Eine weitere Enttäuschung. Der FC Basel verliert in Genk. Damit sind die europäischen Aussichten getrübt. Unser Podcast-Duo hat gegen Genk aber gute Ansätze in der 2. Halbzeit gesehen. Die Leistung zeigt, «dass Magnin den Zugang zu den Spielern findet», meint Kevin Wandji Tchatat. Und auch Stephan Gutknecht möchte den Stab (noch) nicht über den Trainer brechen. Der Druck steigt allerdings. Mannschaft und Trainer sind gefordert und müssen liefern. Am Sonntag trifft der FC Basel im Joggeli auf ein formstarkes St. Gallen. Wir blicken voraus auf die Partie und fragen uns, ob der FCB wenigstens dieses offene Rechnung begleichen kann? Ausserdem wurden neue Zahlen zur Super League veröffentlicht. Im Basilisk Penalty Podcast diskutieren wir über diese positiven Zahlen und zeigen uns zu einem Wert besonders positiv überrascht. Den «Penalty-Podcast» gibt es jeden Freitagabend. Gerne nehmen wir Kritik, Lob oder auch Fragen entgegen. Idealerweise über www.basilisk.ch.

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13 verletzte Kinder aus Gaza auf dem Weg in die Schweiz, gewaltige Regenfälle überschwemmen Teile Südostasiens, Spuren nach der Berner Palästina-Demo führen zu gewaltbereitem Netzwerk, Super League erwirtschaftet Umsatz von 1.3 Milliarden Franken

Luke Keary joins Danny Weidler and Adam Peacock to chat about life after footy. Keary discusses his time in the Super League, how he approached the media as a player, the 2018 Grand Final heroics of Cooper Cronk at the Roosters, and how podcasts and social media have changed dressing rooms. Plus, we look at Turbo's appointment as captain of Manly, how DCE fits the Roosters' mould, and Keary shares his thoughts on Eli Katoa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Keary joins Danny Weidler and Adam Peacock to chat about life after footy. Keary discusses his time in the Super League, how he approached the media as a player, the 2018 Grand Final heroics of Cooper Cronk at the Roosters, and how podcasts and social media have changed dressing rooms. Plus, we look at Turbo's appointment as captain of Manly, how DCE fits the Roosters' mould, and Keary shares his thoughts on Eli Katoa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final Thundercast of 2025, Lindsey wraps up the year and looks forward to Super League 2026. Joining the squad live at a training session in Manchester, Lindsey talks to international signing sensation Sophie Fawns. The Aussie attacker shares her reasons for joining Manchester Thunder, explains why she's so excited to join El Cardwell and Lois Pearson in the shooting circle, and the kinds of skills she's hoping to add to the team from her experience down-under. Sophie also reveals the one BIG reason you should but a ticket to see Thunder live in 2026. FANalysis takes a different turn as the team look back on the year that was. In a special TEAMalysis, Karen Grieg, Taylor McKevitt and Elia McCormick reflect on their learnings from 2025, what they're excited for in the new season and give us a sneak peak at their Christmas plans. Baby Proteas player Karla Victor, who is training with Thunder, tells Lindsey about the festive season in South Africa. To round off the pod, Access All Areas goes big in an exclusive interview with Franchise owner David Jennings. With the inside scoop on what it's like to watch a Thunder game as both a super fan AND Franchise Owner, David is open about the growth of Netball in the UK and his aspirations for Manchester Thunder. Finally Lindsey reveals the BEST Christmas present out there – Thunder season tickets have a sparkly 10% off before 31st Dec. Season tickets from as little as £50 for children (£7.14 per game) and £104.50 for adults (£14.93 per game), which includes all 7 home games including the arena games. Go to https://www.thundernetball.co.uk/tickets/ for more information. THANK YOU for listening this year and for all your comments. If you'd like to take part in FANalysis in 2026, get in touch: Instagram: Lindseychapmanpresenter Email: hello@a-linedmedia.co.uk 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down the latest major stories shaping Rugby League across Super League, the NRL and the international game.They dive into:Rugby League World Cup fixtures – can the tournament deliver on expectations and what challenges lie ahead?The RFL strongly denying claims it owes the IRL £400,000, and what the dispute means for the international game.Magic Weekend moving to Everton's new stadium – is it the right venue and what could it mean for attendance and atmosphere?Harry Newman's blockbuster move to the NRL's new expansion franchise, the Perth Bears, and what the signing says about the club's ambitions.Jackson Hastings signing with St Helens, what role he'll play, and how the move reshapes Saints' spine.The Brisbane Broncos unveiling a new logo – why the club made the change and how fans are reacting.Packed with insight, analysis and debate, this episode covers every major storyline fans need to know heading into another huge week of Rugby League.

In Part 1, Lee and Paul are joined by North and Central American football expert Jon Arnold to talk about the craziness in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. Why did Curacao fly from Bermuda to Jamaica via London in the November window? Why has Haiti's French coach Sebastien Migne never set foot on the island? How did an uncelebrated last-gasp own goal save Suriname's World Cup hopes? And was it a cowardly move for Steve McClaren to resign as Jamaica coach with the play-offs coming up in March? In Part 2, the focus switches to three stories across three different continents that have caught our eye at Sweeper HQ: promoted Thun's Swiss title charge, Al Hilal and Al Merrikh's move to Rwanda, and a controversial new championship title in Argentina. What has coach Mauro Lustrinelli done to help Thun take the Super League by storm this season? What exclusive club have the Sudanese duo of Al Hilal and Al Merrikh joined by moving to Rwanda? And will Argentina really have eight title-winners every year?!  More from Jon Arnold:YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jonarnoldfcSubstack newsletter: https://getconcacafed.substack.com  Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:51 – Curacao's World Cup miracle13:17 – Haiti's triumph in face of adversity23:47 – The own goal that saved Suriname26:57 – The inter-confederation play-offs28:35 – Steve McClaren's Jamaica exit35:40 – Thun's extraordinary Swiss title tilt39:48 – 2025: The year of the promoted club41:48 – Sudanese duo's Rwanda move45:19 – Trivia: Three-country football clubs46:49 – Argentina's new championship title51:07 – On The Spot

In der 317. Ausgabe der «Dritten Halbzeit» geht es um den schwachen Auftritt des FC Basel und den wachsenden Druck auf Trainer Ludovic Magnin. In der Länderspielpause wollte man an mehreren Punkten arbeiten – doch gegen GC haben die Basler wieder die gleichen Schwächen gezeigt. Selbst gegen die stark ersatzgeschwächten Zürcher hatte der FCB kaum gute Chancen und für Oliver Gut ist klar: „Wenn die Tendenz bis im Dezember so bleibt, wird es sehr eng für ihn – zumal besonders die Young Boys jetzt anfangen, guten Fussball zu spielen.”Der FC Zürich spielt ebenfalls Unentschieden, kann aber auch neben dem Platz eine wichtige Personalie verkünden: Der Unternehmer Claudio Cisullo soll neu in den Verwaltungsrat gewählt werden und dort als «Lead Independent Director» die Weiterentwicklung des Clubs verantworten. Und das bedeutet auch: die Nachfolgeplanung des FCZ. Damit verändert sich zwangsläufig das aktuelle Machtgefüge zwischen dem Ehepaar Canepa und Sportchef Milos Malenovic.Die Themen:00:00 Werbung00:30 Intro02:37 Unsere WM-Wunsch-Gruppe06:30 Der Druck auf Ludovic Magnin wächst22:04 GC gehen die Spieler aus26:27 Der FCZ beweist Moral36:56 Wer ist Claudio Cisullo?41:50 Jaouen Hadjam, Fussballgott!54:50 Kein Honeymoon in Winterthur58:39 Thun freut sich über die Niederlage01:06:21 Wöchentlich grüsst das Murmeltier01:14:37 Vater Morgana - Bügle In der Dritten Halbzeit wird über den Schweizer Fussball diskutiert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[00:00:07] Einführung,[00:11:22] Frage der Woche [00:18:02] Super League[00:55:56] WM[01:02:46] Auslandsfussball[01:20:43] Wissen mit Johnny[01:25:36] Tippspiel  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Néo-promu en Super League de football, le FC Thoune réalise un magnifique début de championnat. Après 14 journées, les Bernois sont en tête du classement. Grégoire Oggier est allé à la rencontre de l'entraîneur du FC Thoune, Mauro Lustrinelli.

It's a stacked SDH AM that went into added time and extra timeSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the USMNT, USWNT, and Trinity RodmanBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst looks at the ups and downs of club ownership and mentoring and the common lessonsAppleTV's Miguel Gallardo previews the MLS playoffs from LaGuardiaThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges previews the USL-C final with Pittsburgh and FC TulsaGOLTV's Nino Torres has breaking news out of Peru involving the Clausura and we have all the AM news and college previews

Wir begrüssen Gabriel Wüthrich als Gast in der neuen Folge. Er ist seit Sommer 2022 beim FCB. Über seine Arbeit ist allerdings nicht viel bekannt. Das möchten wir ändern. Im Gespräch gibt der 44-Jährige einen Einblick in den Trainingsalltag. Für seine Einheiten arbeitet er mit einem Wahrnehmungsspezialisten zusammen. Der Goalietrainer mag das Wort «reagieren nicht». Hitz und Co. sollen vielmehr agieren. Wüthrich investiert viele Stunden in die Vorbereitung des nächsten Gegners. Die detaillierte Arbeit hat sich zuletzt im Europa-League-Spiel gegen Stuttgart ausbezahlt. FCB-Goalie Hitz ahnte die Ecke von Penaltyschütze Demirovic und konnte diesen abwehren. Wüthrich verzichtet auf Spickzettel. Er habe einen eigenen Ansatz, seinen «Penalty-Code». Wenn es hektisch wird, kann Wüthrich beruhigend einwirken. Er ist der Ruhepol im FCB-Staff. Vor dem Interview freuen sich Stephan Gutknecht und Kevin Wandji Tchatat über die WM-Qualifikation der Schweizer Fussball Nati. Sie diskutieren über die kommenden Gegner in Meisterschaft, Cup und Europa League. Das Podcast-Duo erwartet mehr Energie und Frische von den Baslern als noch vor der Nati-Pause. Den «Penalty-Podcast» gibt es jeden Freitagabend. Gerne nehmen wir Kritik, Lob oder auch Fragen entgegen. Idealerweise über www.basilisk.ch.

On this episode: Doc Chat with Dr Elissa Hatherly Sugarcane Shores - Episode 26 West Tiger Jesse Dee is heading back to the Super League in the UK Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm with a donation for the toy drive Sugarcane Shores - Episode 27 Free Gig Friday - FTG Cover Band See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vor eineinhalb Jahren stand der FC Thun vor dem Konkurs. Im Sommer stiegen die Thuner nach fünf Jahren erstmals wieder in die Super League auf und führen die Tabelle mit neun Punkten Vorsprung an. Und das trotz einem nicht allzu prominent besetzten Kader.Wie ist der Club aus dem Berner Oberland so plötzlich so gut geworden? Wer und was steckt hinter dem Erfolg des FC Thuns? Was löst die Siegesserie im Oberland aus, wo immer es immer noch mehr YB-Fans gibt? Und traut man sich in Thun, bereits vom Titel zu träumen?In einer neuen Folge vom Podcast «Gesprächsstoff» diskutieren Adrian Horn, Sportredaktor und zuständig für den FC Thun, und Roger Probst, langjähriger über den aktuellen Höhenflug vom FC Thun.Artikel zum FC ThunFC Thun als Meisterkandidat: Was passiert hier gerade?7 Gründe für den Höhenflug: Das Wunder von Thun: Wie es ein Aufsteiger an die Spitze der Super League schaffteDer FC Thun als Medienereignis: «Was derzeit abgeht, ist aussergewöhnlich», sagt die KommunikationschefinHost: Sibylle HartmannGäste: Adrian Horn und Roger ProbstSounds: Ane Hebeisen und Tobias Holzer 3 für 1: Lesen Sie drei Monate, bezahlen Sie nur einenGefällt Ihnen unser «Gesprächsstoff» Podcast? Entdecken Sie dann die besten Recherchen und Hintergründe unserer Journalist:innen. Speziell für Sie haben wir das ‘3 für 1' Angebot konzipiert: 3 Monate lesen, nur 1 Monat bezahlen. Gute Lektüre und viel Spass.https://info.tamedia.ch/gespraechsstoffHabt ihr Feedback, Ideen oder Kritik zu «Gesprächsstoff»? Schreibt uns an podcast.bern@tamedia.ch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys return for another week to discuss the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving.International BreakGreece defeated Scotland but drew with BelarusWhere do we go from here, and is there hope for the future?Cyprus ended the year on a bad note.U21 is flying in their qualifying group with 5 wins in a row.SLGR AEK host ArisVolos play Levadiakos in the high-flyers derbyOlympiakos play Atromitos, who appointed a new managerOther newsMouzakitis wins the Tuttosport Golden Boy AwardMandas wants out of LazioGive us a follow on:X: https://twitter.com/HellasfootyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFootyRead our blogs on: https://hellasfooty.blogspot.com/Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)

Send us a text                                      Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience still basking in the afterglow of last week's 200th show (246 when including the "Best of" series!)This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with John Gregg, expert contributor to Game Run Ai Analytics. "Coaches Corner" features audio from "Athletes Untapped" where the topic is about hard work. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he delves into the topic of whether the Premiere League is the Super League of Europe. The "American Soccer Revolution" directs its message to parents and ways they can change the pay to play system.The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.                   GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History NetworkAlso, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/Enjoy the show!

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to reflect on an epic month for the Irish men and women and dream about the possibility of back-to-back World Cup summers. They also look at an important weekend in the Women's Super League which saw United, Arsenal and Chelsea falter while Man City confirmed their title aspirations.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Our audio programmes give all supporters, but particularly those who are blind or partially-sighted, the opportunity to enjoy the best of our matchday programmes. In this edition, for our Barclays Women's Super League 2 fixture against Durham, on Sunday 16th November 2025, we have Simon Parker's notes, a recap of our recent game against Charlton Athletic and a feature interview with Aimee Palmer.

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to reflect on an epic month for the Irish men and women and dream about the possibility of back-to-back World Cup summers. They also look at an important weekend in the Women's Super League which saw United, Arsenal and Chelsea falter while Man City confirmed their title aspirations.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Join Sophie and Rachel from Girls on the Ball for a comprehensive breakdown of an important weekend in the Barclays Women's Super League. They look at all the major WSL stories from derby drama to surprise results. They discuss how Manchester City took advantage as Chelsea and Arsenal dropped crucial points. They analyse City's growing consistency in attack and defence and why both Chelsea and Arsenal are struggling creatively. They also look at West Ham's first win of the season that lifted them off the bottom of the table for the first time, the latest Lionesses squad and name their Team of The Week. Topics covered: WSL weekend recap and match analysis Manchester City Women's title push Chelsea's loss off form Arsenal's lack of end product West Ham first win Player and Moment of the Week Team of the Week Lionesses squad announcement Like, comment, and subscribe for more WSL content, tactical breakdowns, player discussions, and all the latest from Girls on the Ball.

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week, Chelsea has set a new Women’s Super League record, Caoimhe Bray has taken a surprise WBBL hat-trick, and the Aussie Gliders have claimed Bronze at the Asia Oceania Championships For the key story, we discuss a new report from the Australian Professional Footballers Association that’s pushing for the A-League women’s competition to become full-time to improve the league and its playing conditions.*** To celebrate the launch of MORE THAN A GAME GAME, the ultimate women’s sports trivia game making women athletes household names, we’re hitting the road for the final week of our pub trivia tour thanks to Red Bull! Grab your teammates, rally your friends, and get ready for a night that’s all about competition, community, and women’s sport. Brisbane - Tuesday, November 25th 6:30 PM - Grab your tickets *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + to hear when the women's sports fan club tee drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe A rising tide lifts all boats. Shop our new TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spurs Chat: Discussing all Things Tottenham Hotspur: Hosted by Chris Cowlin: The Daily Tottenham/Spurs Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Tuchel's England make it 10 competitive clean sheets in a row against Serbia as their 100% record in World Cup 2026 qualifiers continues thanks to goals from Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, former England defender Phil Jones and Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis join Steve Crossman to discuss England's 2-0 win over Serbia. They reflect on the match, and whether England's good form is due to the quality of opposition - do they need to be targeting tougher friendlies in the build up to next summer's tournament? They talk about the selection dilemmas awaiting Thomas Tuchel - who will make up the forward line, and who will start at left back? Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly talks about his first England start with the World Cup on the horizon. Plus, hear from goal scorer Bukayo Saka on his goal and his recent good form. Plus hear from England manager Thomas Tuchel - the panel discuss whether he could remain in charge after next summer, regardless of the result.Time Codes: 00:30 – Match Reflections 03:40 – Concern over quality of opposition? 08:30 – Eberechi Eze chat and England's forward options 09:50 – Selection problems for Thomas Tuchel? 13:25 – Nico O'Reilly Interview 17:35 – Bukayo Saka Interview 18:50 – Thomas Tuchel Future 20:30 – Thomas Tuchel5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sun 1430 Tottenham v Arsenal in Women's Super League, Sun 1700 Albania v England in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 Scotland v Denmark in World Cup Qualifying.

Jobi McAnuff, Lyle Taylor & Phil Brown debate Rob Edwards' move to Wolves. Was he right to leave Middlesbrough? Managerial vacancies up for grabs at Boro, Southampton, Swansea and Norwich. And will Jamie Cureton make our 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:45 Lyle scores a worldie in the National League 04:20 Phil Brown rings up the referee! 06:30 Rob Edwards leaves Middlesbrough 15:25 Gary O'Neil among the favourites to replace him 17:45 Should Saints replace Still from within? 22:20 Swansea say bye to Sheehan 24:20 Jamie Cureton for our Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? 28:30 Norwich sack Liam Manning 33:45 Derek Adams to help Cleverley at Plymouth 36:50 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Man Utd v PSG in UEFA Women's Champions League, Thu 1945 England v Serbia in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 1430 Tottenham v Arsenal in Women's Super League, Sun 1700 Albania v England in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 Scotland v Denmark in World Cup Qualifying.

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan as they reflect on Ireland's Nations League A draw and how things could have been worse as well as looking at an entertaining weekend in the Women's Super League. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan as they reflect on Ireland's Nations League A draw and how things could have been worse as well as looking at an entertaining weekend in the Women's Super League.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

The boys return for another week to discuss the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving.UEFA CompetitionOlympiakos miss out on their first UCL win after a late PSV equaliserPanathinaikos leave Sweden with a narrow winPAOK smash Young BoysAEK disappointingly draw with Shamrock Rovers at Agia Sophia SLGRAEK see off OFILevadiakos are scoring for funVolos maintain their good formOlympiakos defeat Kifisia to go top of the tablePanathinaikos ends PAOK's winning streakInternational Break previewGreece bring in Tetteh, Kostoulas & Triantis for Scotland and BelarusCyprus play Austria and EstoniaGive us a follow on:X: https://twitter.com/HellasfootyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFootyRead our blogs on: https://hellasfooty.blogspot.com/Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)

Wieviel Zufall steckt im Fussball? Warum ist der FC Basel nach nackten Daten Leader der Super League? Biermanns Einführung in die Welt der Expected Goals und des Probabilismus. Fernbedienungen fliegen tief und Urs Fischer fischt in aller Ruhe Fische. Ein Talk mit starken Meinungen, viel Herz und einer guten Prise Humor: Das ist der Fussball-Podcast «Sykora Gisler» mit Tom Gisler und Mämä Sykora. Zu den beiden Enthusiasten stösst jeweils ein prominenter Gast, der dem Duo mit scharfer Zunge Paroli bietet.

Über den FC Basel, wo der Fokus sich immer mehr auf Trainer Ludovic Magnin richtet. Bis hin zu den Young Boys, die unter Gerardo Seoane mal vier Tore kassieren und mal vier Tore schiessen.Es geht um den FC Zürich, der in der Länderspielpause ja eigentlich einen neuen Trainer vorstellen müsste. Um die Grasshoppers, die in Winterthur einen extrem wichtigen Sieg feiern. Und es geht um die kritischen Aussagen von Noah Okafor vor den entscheidenden WM-Qualifikationsspielen der Schweiz gegen Schweden und Kosovo.Host: Tilman PaulsProduzent: Tobias HolzerDie Themen:00:00 Intro05:40 Das Wunder von Thun16:50 Fragen an Ludovic Magnin28:48 Lob für Gerardo Seoane38:37 Die Energie von Lausanne-Sport45:40 Bildinterpretation beim FCZ59:23 Becher auf der Schützenwiese01:10:15 Okafor ist schlecht beraten In der Dritten Halbzeit wird über den Schweizer Fussball diskutiert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ανατροπές και αλλαγές κορυφής σε Ελλάδα και Κύπρο! Ο Παναθηναϊκός νίκησε τον ΠΑΟΚ και «έστρωσε» τον δρόμο για τον Ολυμπιακό, που είναι ο νέος πρωτοπόρος της Super League. Στην Κύπρο, ο Άρης Λεμεσού και η Ομόνοια συγκατοικούν στην κορυφή, ενώ στην Αυστραλία την πρωτιά κρατά η Auckland FC. Στην καλαθόσφαιρα ο Ολυμπιακός οδηγεί αήττητος!

On this week’s Bye Round interview special, James Graham sits down with the new owners of the London Broncos, businessman Grant Wechsel and rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. They open up about their takeover of the iconic London club, their ambitious plans for the future, why a Super League return will have to wait until after the 2026 season and how the Broncos can reignite rugby league in the UK’s capital! On this week’s Bye Round interview special, James Graham sits down with the new owners of the London Broncos, businessman Grant Wechsel and rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. They open up about their takeover of the iconic London club, their ambitious plans for the future, why a Super League return will have to wait until after the 2026 season and how the Broncos can reignite rugby league in the UK’s capital! 0:00 Why The London Broncos? 7:45 How To Attract Fans From London 11:28 Reception From Other Super League Clubs 13:28 Should The NRL Control The Super League? 18:22 Missing Out On Super League In 2026 22:34 Pathway To The Super League 27:42 Recruitment For 2026 31:33 Junior Pathways In London 36:40 Potential Brisbane Broncos Collab 39:47 Playing For The KangaroosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Abdo, National Rugby League (NRL) CEO, joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation, as its global ambitions solidify. In London for the England-Australia Ashes Test series, he reflects on five years at the helm of Australia's biggest sports league by viewership, a stint which has seen major revenue growth and international expansion, in the Pacific and to Las Vegas.He sets out the NRL's approach to international markets, reflects on the league's global vision - including its relationship with the Super League in the UK - and, as the NRL's next domestic broadcast rights cycle approaches, Australia's dynamic media market.Abdo also shares his approach to longer-term challenges, including artificial intelligence, private equity investment and real estate development, and gives his advice to international organisations coming into Australia as the 2032 Olympics loom on the horizon.- - -- Join 200 influential sports leaders at Leaders Meet: Australia in Brisbane on 4th and 5th February 2026 - for more information head to https://leadersinsport.com/sport-business/leaders-events/leaders-meet-australia/

On episode 194 I am delighted to be joined by Quinnipiac University point guard Maria Kealy.Maria shares her basketball journey from growing in Donegal, playing basketball with her family, to winning AICCs with Letterkenny Blaze and training early before school at Loreto Letterkenny. Despite an early set back Kealy had a successful underage international career playing on multiple Irish squads, competed in the National League with LYIT Donegal and one year in Superleague with Ulster University while also balancing her leaving cert, before signing with coach Fabbri and the Bobcats. Quinnipiac University compete in the NCAA Division 1 MAAC conference where Maria suits up alongside fellow Irish star Ella O'Donnell. She enters her junior season and aspires to win a conference title which was last won by current Irish senior women's captain Edel Thornton.Maria shares the reality of college basketball, what a college practice is like, balancing academics and sport, Irish studies, and a connection to tennis great Maria Sharapova Tune in for an insight into the journey of Maria Kealy, from the Hills of Donegal to the hardwood in Hamden, Connectuit, and her goals for the future. This is Spotlight Her — where we celebrate the athletes, the journey, and the game.The Spotlight Her series is a collaboration with Basketball Ireland  supported by sport ireland   Follow Maria here https://www.instagram.com/mariakealy10/ Email Maria mariakealy10@gmail.com Follow the Quinnipiac Bobcats here https://www.instagram.com/qu_wbb/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . 

In der 314. Ausgabe der «Dritten Halbzeit» geht es um die Rückkehr von Gerardo Seoane. Etwas mehr als vier Jahre nach seinem Wechsel in die Bundesliga ist der 47-Jährige zurück in Bern und ersetzt dort seinen Vorgänger Giorgio Contini. «Ein Coup der Young Boys», findet nicht nur Dominic Wuillemin – doch nach dem 0:0 bei Seoanes Rückkehr geht es am Ende mal wieder um Xherdan Shaqiri und dessen vermeintliche Tätlichkeit.Der Fussball-Kanton Zürich belegt aktuell die letzten drei Plätze der Tabelle. Doch während beim FCZ immer mehr Parallelen zum Abstieg 2016 erkennbar sind und GC gleich mit 0:6 in Luzern untergeht, kann immerhin der FC Winterthur den ersten Sieg der Saison feiern. Und nun kommt es am nächsten Wochenende zum Duell zwischen GC und dem FCW.Die Themen:00:00 Intro01:17 Fazit nach einem Drittel der Saison04:31 Rückkehr von Gerardo Seoane22:03 Xherdan Shaqiri verliert die Nerven31:07 Traumtor von Matteo Di Giusto41:45 Die FCZ-Fans sagen: «Milos raus!»51:02 Befreiungsschlag in Winterthur59:33 Ronaldo und Ibrahimovic in Thun01:07:02 Englischer Podcast in englischen Wochen? In der Dritten Halbzeit wird über den Schweizer Fussball diskutiert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our audio programmes give all supporters, but particularly those who are blind or partially-sighted, the opportunity to enjoy the best of our matchday programmes. In this edition, for our Barclays Women's Super League 2 fixture against Nottingham Forest, on Sunday 2nd November 2025, we have Simon Parker's notes, a recap of our recent game against Portsmouth and a feature interview with Michaela McAlonie.

Grosse Vorfreude und die Chance auf eine Rekord-Delegation. Rund 100 Tage vor dem Start der Olympischen Spiele in Italien lud Swiss Olympic zu einem Teamtreffen mit dem St. Galler Chef de Mission Ralph Stöckli. Weiter in der Sendung: · Die Glarner Messe zieht eine positive Bilanz. · Das Stadtarchiv St. Gallen gewinnt Erkenntnisse aus mittelalterlichen Briefen. · Das Spiel zwischen Lugano und dem FCSG in der Superleague musste wegen Regens abgebrochen werden.

Episode 218 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 31, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Real Madrid sue UEFA over Super League; Turkey referees betting scandal; Saudi eOlympics hosting scrapped; Fake NEOM World Cup stadium; FIFA's Afghanistan women's matches suddenly moved from UAE; WADA v leakers; F1 crash court case; What's FIFA+ audience?; World Athletics theft claimsFollow the pod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sportunlockedpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/SportUnlocked ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/sportunlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

USWNT and Chelsea rising star Alyssa Thompson catches Sam up on everything that's happened since she moved to the Women's Super League as well as the legacy she hopes to carry on with the USA and the future of the team.SUBSCRIBE TO THE WOMEN'S GAME NEWSLETTER: https://mibcourage.co/42X5HpBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In der 313. Ausgabe der «Dritten Halbzeit» geht es um den FC Zürich. Dort hat man sich von Mitchell van der Gaag getrennt, weil einige Spieler sich gegen ihren Trainer ausgesprochen haben. Präsident Ancillo Canepa muss zugeben, dass man sich in der Ruhe des ehemaligen «Wunschkandidaten» getäuscht habe. Die Rolle von Captain Yannick Brecher ist zweifelhaft. Und über allem steht die Frage, wie es nur weitergehen soll, solange Milos Malenovic in der Verantwortung steht.In vielen anderen Clubs stünde der Sportchef nach der raschen Entlassung von Van der Gaag und der sportlichen Entwicklung längst in der Kritik. Canepa jedoch verteidigt Malenovic, was die Frage aufwirft: Welche Verbindungen gibt es zwischen den beiden? Ist es die totale Überzeugung des Präsidenten – oder gibt es vielleicht sogar schon Abmachungen darüber, dass Malenovic den Club eines Tages übernehmen wird?Die Themen:00:00 Intro04:36 Chaos-Club FC Zürich34:43 Ein typisches «Hadjam-Spiel»42:14 Ein unterirdischer FC Basel52:28 Rahmens Rückkehr zum FCW01:02:00 Superstar Alessandro Vogt In der Dritten Halbzeit wird über den Schweizer Fussball diskutiert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've heard about the placebo effect, when belief in a treatment makes us feel better, but what do you know about the nocebo effect? It's when our negative expectations of a treatment, medicine or procedure - or even mistrust of our health care services - can actually make us feel worse. And it's a growing area of scientific research.A landmark change to the Family Courts has been announced today - the court will no longer work on the presumption that having contact with both parents is in the best interest of the child. Domestic abuse campaigners have said the move will save children's lives. Claire Throssel MBE is one of the campaigners who has driven this change. In October 2014 her two sons, Jack, who was 12 and Paul, who was nine, were deliberately killed by their father. He had been awarded five hours weekly access to the boys despite Claire's warnings that he was a danger to them. Earlier this month, for the first time, every match across England's top two tiers of women's football was photographed exclusively by female photographers. So how important is it that breakthrough moments in women's sport are captured and told through the eyes of women? Eileen Langsley is a pioneering sports photographer who has captured moments from some of the world's biggest sporting events over the last five decades, and Morgan Harlow was part of the all-female photography team for the Women's Super League.Long queues for the toilets are something women are very used to, whilst often watching the men dash in and out quickly. Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane are two women who are trying to resolve this issue, having invented flat packed ‘female urinals,' which have already been deployed at Glastonbury and the London Marathon. They've just secured almost £1m investment, enabling them to take their invention around the world.

What Just Happened - Episode SummaryRugby League's Private Equity Play: Super League Seeks InvestmentThe Rugby Football League is in talks with private equity firms, including Lion Cap Global and Oakwell Sports Advisory, about selling a stake in Super League. This comes 30 years after Super League's formation with Sky backing, yet the sport remains in a similar position—geographically concentrated in Northern England with passionate but limited fan base. The move raises questions about IMG's role, as they're only three years into a 12-year "re-imagining" partnership. The episode questioned why the sport needs PE investment if IMG's transformation was succeeding, and how multiple stakeholders (PE, IMG, diverse club owners) would navigate competing visions for the sport's future. Breaking news during the recording revealed York Knights and Toulouse as the two new teams joining the expanded Super League, notably excluding London despite assumptions about PE interest in southern expansion.The Bill Murray Effect: Stars Trump Sports in Modern BroadcastingBill Murray will front a new Paramount Plus/BBC documentary series touring Irish golf courses, described by the BBC as a "genre-bending road trip" where "golf is just the excuse." This exemplifies the shift toward personality-driven sports content, where the star matters more than the sport itself. The discussion extended to Ari Emmanuel launching interview series on X, and the broader trend of influencers acquiring rights (like French influencer Zach Nanny getting French U21 football rights). Traditional broadcasters are caught between old methods and chasing new audiences through celebrity-led formats, often appearing to lack confidence in the sports themselves as sufficient draw.TNT's Ashes Coverage Controversy: Expertise vs. EntertainmentTNT's announcement of their Ashes broadcasting team sparked backlash among cricket fans, with rugby commentator Alistair Ekin and cycling commentator Rob Hatch as lead voices, plus football/boxing reporter Becky Ives presenting. The debate centered on whether generalist broadcasters can match specialist expertise, with examples like Andrew Cotter and Jim Rosenthal as counterpoints. The deeper question: are broadcasters too focused on capturing "promiscuous outer layer" fans while neglecting devoted audiences? With matches at 3am UK time and Sky declining to bid, the episode questioned TNT's strategy and whether cricket fans might cobble together YouTube/TikTok alternatives rather than subscribe—potentially undermining the traditional broadcast model entirely.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

With playoffs getting closer and closer, Lynn and Sam talk about which teams have fallen from the top of table, who's stayed consistent, and who's playing to ruin someone's year. Plus, what Tottenham breaking into the top three says about the Women's Super League.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.