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You've heard it! Novak Djokovic himself says Carlos Alcaraz is 'NOT NORMAL' and has achieved more than even he did at that age! We're diving deep into that viral quote on this special tennis podcast!
Join Natalie Sawyer, Edward Russell, Todd Harris, and Suhail Chandhok are joined by 17-time Grand Slam doubles champion and Olympic gold medalist Mark Woodforde! They're breaking down the biggest questions in tennis:
- Will Novak Djokovic ever win another Grand Slam?
- Who will dominate the Alcaraz vs. Sinner rivalry at the French Open and Wimbledon?
- And what's the prediction for the wide-open women's draw in Paris and London?
Mark Woodforde shares his expert insights on who will claim the trophies at Roland Garros and Wimbledon! Don't miss this ultimate Grand Slam preview!
Here's what we're chatting about:
0:00 What's coming up!
0:52 Introduction
01:45 Sports round-up
09:27 What's it like attending Roland Garros & Wimbledon?
15:00 A chat with 12-time Grand Slam Champion Mark Woodforde!
24:01 Roland Garros predictions
28:12 Wimbledon predictions
33:44 Will Novak Djokovic ever win another Grand Slam?
40:15 Jannik Sinner on returning from doping ban
41:21 Carlos Alcaraz on playing on clay
42:08 Novak Djokovic doesn't think Alcaraz is normal!
44:21 AOB
50:09 Coming up next time!
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Can women's cricket in India finally fulfil its potential in 2025?
Sports journalist, cricket commentator and documentary producer Annesha Ghosh joins Colette Wong to discuss the state of the women's game in the country.
Will India use a World Cup on home soil in September and October as extra motivation? Plus, Colette and Annesha discuss what it would mean for sport in the country if they emerge victorious!
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On this special episode of This Sporting Planet, we’re highlighting the most exciting stories from around the world in women’s sport. We’re also asking what challenges female athletes still face whilst both competing and away from the sport.
Natalie Sawyer, Kate Allman and Colette Wong are joined by Commonwealth Games golf medallist, and former Australia netball captain, Caitlin Bassett to find out why the sport is so dominant in the country, and what her transition into life away from the sport has been like.
Plus, hear Caitlin's challenge to male sports journalists all around the world!
As Arsenal prepare to face Barcelona in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final, we’re joined by Lianne Sanderson who was part of the squad the last time the Gunners won European club football’s biggest trophy. Does she think her former side can overcome the mighty Spanish side?
Plus Singapore’s golf sensation Shannon Tan is on the podcast to talk about her remarkable last year, including winning on her LET debut.
00:00 What's coming up!
00:47 Introduction
01:32 Welcome to Colette Wong!
03:45 European sport round-up
05:02 What happened in the NFL Draft?!
06:27 Australia sport round-up
07:38 Asia sport round-up
13:39 Former Australia netball captain Caitlin Bassett joins us!
28:48 Former winner Lianne Sanderson previews Arsenal v Barcelona in the Champions League final
38:03 The state of women's football around the globe
43:40 Singapore golf sensation Shannon Tan joins us!
49:06 Why is women's golf in Asia so strong?
54:18 AOB
59:01 Coming up next time!
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Get ready for the 2025 NFL Draft with a Super Bowl champion! Jason Bell joins Natalie Sawyer, Todd Harris, and Kate Allman on This Sporting Planet to give his expert insider perspective on all the potential drama of the upcoming draft.
In this episode, Jason shares his predictions for the top picks, including highly anticipated prospects like Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and Ashton Jeanty. He hints at some dark horses who might surprise everyone in the first round.
Ever wondered what goes on behind the closed doors of NFL Draft 'war rooms'? Jason gives us a peek into the intense decision-making processes as teams look to secure their franchise's future. Plus, we delve into the curious tradition of who gets crowned 'Mr. Irrelevant'!
But that's not all! We also take a quick spin around the globe of sports, touching on Rory McIlroy's Masters victory, Arsenal's thrilling Champions League win over Real Madrid, and the continued exciting progress of Oscar Piastri in Formula 1.
Tune in for an in-depth NFL Draft preview with a true insider, plus a round-up of some of the other unmissable sporting moments from the past month!
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Liverpool close in on Premier League title, Leeds & Burnley promoted
03:12 Rory McIlroy FINALLY wins the Masters
06:30 Other stories from European, African and Middle East in April
07:54 Melbourne City Women complete unbeaten season
09:20 Oscar Piastri goes top of the F1 Drivers' standings
10:47 Other stories from Australia and South East Asia in April
13:43 Americas sports round-up
17:05 NFL Draft preview with Super Bowl winner Jason Bell!
53:53 AOB
57:37 Coming up next time!
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Get ready for a HUGE episode of This Sporting Planet! The big golf tournaments are starting – like The Masters! We chat with pro golfer Lauren Coughlin about her amazing year and what's new with women's golf on TV!
Football's getting super exciting with league titles being decided and the Champions League going crazy! ⚽️ Our friend Ed is over the moon about Arsenal beating Real Madrid!
And the Red Roses are on fire in rugby! Legend Rachel Burford tells us how England became so good and what to expect at the Women's World Cup!
Plus, we've got all the March Madness basketball talk, changes to the NBA playoffs, and how Alex Ovechkin keeps scoring ALL the goals in hockey! You won't want to miss this!
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On this episode, we're diving into the drama at Red Bull!
Why did they drop Liam Lawson after just TWO races? Karun Chandhok, a former Red Bull junior driver, tells us what's going on!
Then, we're talking about the IPL! Are these cricket teams as big as the NFL or NBA? You might be surprised!
And guess what? Indonesia's soccer team could make it to the World Cup for the first time ever! We talk to local journalist Tio Utomo about their chances!
Plus, baseball fans! Jay Jackson, who just retired from the MLB, shares his predictions for the season! Will Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers dominate again?
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Suhail Chandhok is back!
03:04 Americas sport round-up
09:55 India sport round-up
13:04 IPL vs Big Leagues
23:50 South East Asia & Europe sport round-up
25:20 Red Bull F1 Drama with Karun Chandhok
36:47 Indonesia's World Cup Dream
48:06 Jay Jackson's MLB Predictions
57:58 AOB
61:10 Coming up next time!
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For the first time in 2025, it's race week in Formula 1 as the season gets under way in Melbourne!
And there's a LOT of change to take in this year, from Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari, no fewer than 6 rookies and predictions this could be the most competitive season in the sport's 75 year history.
In this bonus episode, Natalie Sawyer sits down with BBC F1 presenter, and star of Netflix's Drive To Survive, Jennie Gow to get her thoughts - including a title prediction which many fans might be surprised to hear!
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With March Madness rapidly approaching, This Sporting Planet's Todd Harris is joined by commentator and 'Voice of the Cougars' Greg Wrubell to preview the tournament!
The basketball bonanza features 68 men's and women's teams, and is due to begin on Tuesday 18th March.
Who should we watch out for? And why does Greg say "these are some of the best weeks on the American sporting calendar"?
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As the F1 circus heads to Melbourne for the start of the 2025 season, Natalie Sawyer, Todd Harris and Edward Russell are joined by F1 presenter, and star of Netflix’s Drive To Survive, Jennie Gow to preview everything we can expect this year. Will Hamilton hit the ground running at Ferrari and secure an 8th world title? And which of the rookies will stamp their mark on the sport?
Basketball fever is about to descend on North America in March Madness. Commentator and ‘Voice of the Cougars’ Greg Wrubell, who knows most things there are to know about college sport, explains why it’s such a big deal, and which players and teams to watch out for during the tournament.
Plus, as LIV Golf heads to Singapore, we chat to former pro and now On Course Analyst Su-Ann Heng about why the league is continuing to draw attention as it enters it’s fourth season.
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Americas sports round-up, including news of Luka Doncic
02:43 Europe sports round-up
06:30 Asia sports round-up as Lydia Ko wins in Singapore
08:08 F1 2025 season preview with Drive to Survive's Jennie Gow
24:42 March Madness preview with commentator Greg Wrubell
37:53 LIV Golf heads to Singapore
47:18 AOB
52:11 Coming up next time
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Natalie Sawyer, Todd Harris and Edward Russell take you on a whistle stop tour around the globe to review February’s sporting stories!
As the ICC Champions Trophy continues in Pakistan, broadcaster and former cricketer Suhail Chandhok helps to explain why it means so much to the country to be hosting an ICC event for the first time in nearly three decades, and who we can expect to claim the trophy.
Men’s World Number One Jannik Sinner has been banned from tennis for three months, but why? And why has the agreement the Italian reached with the World Anti-Doping Agency caused so much controversy? The Editor In Chief of the world’s oldest tennis magazine Il Tennis Italiano helps to shed some light.
Plus, Steve Mayer from the NHL speaks to us about the runaway success of the 4 Nations Face-Off, which saw Canada emerge as champions. We analyse how it came about, and what’s next for the new tournament after huge ratings success.
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Edward Russell returns
05:30 Americas sports round-up
08:23 Asia sports round-up
09:19 Europe sports round-up
14:17 ICC Champions Trophy returns in Pakistan
26:20 Why has Jannik Sinner been banned?
38:41 4 Nations Face-Off success for NHL
49:25 Any Other Business
54:11 Coming up next time!
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In this bonus episode of This Sporting Planet, hear Natalie Sawyer's full chat with broadcaster and former cricketer Suhail Chandhok on the state of Indian men's cricket.
Will the Board of Control of Cricket in India's new guidelines for players actually help to bring the team together?
Plus is a 'hero culture' preventing India moving on from legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli despite poor form?
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One of the biggest events in the sporting calendar is just around the corner, but who will win Super Bowl LIX?!
As the Kansas City Chiefs, led by stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, gear up to face Saquon Barkley’s Philadelphia Eagles, we explore what the impact of the match is around the globe and what to expect in the New Orleans showdown with NFL Hall of Famer Dan Fouts.
As skiing royalty Lindsey Vonn returns to the slopes at the Alpine World Ski Championships, we discuss who will be in medal contention in Saalbach, Austria.
Plus, all is not well in the Indian men’s cricket camp. Is it down to a superstar culture? Will the new ten-point plan from Indian cricket’s governing body help? Former cricketer and broadcaster Suhail Chandhok explains.
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Sports fans, this one's for you! We're recapping all the best moments from January across the globe!
As the new League Phase of the UEFA Champions League reaches its conclusion, we analyse whether the new format has been a success. Plus, after scraping through into the play-offs, will Manchester City be able to overcome perennial European winners Real Madrid? We hear from City boss Pep Guardiola.
The Australian Open crowned a new women’s champion as Madison Keys defeated Aryna Sabalenka, but what was behind the 29-year-old’s first Grand Slam title? And can anyone stop Jannik Sinner on the men’s side?
We also hear from home favourite Destanee Aiava on her journey, her mental health challenges and what inspired her to buy vintage dresses, first worn by the likes of Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Sharapova, to play in during the tournament.
And Super Bowl 59 will see the Kansas City Chiefs going for a THIRD title in a row. We hear from NFL Hall of Fame inductee Dan Fouts on how they navigated their way through the play-offs, and what we can expect from the big match in New Orleans on 9th February as Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes & co aim to make history.
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In this special edition of This Sporting Planet, hosts Todd, Natalie, and Edward discuss the drama and excitement of January's deadline day.
Join us as we speak with Kevin Hatchard, writer, broadcaster, and European football expert, to uncover the secrets behind the scenes of a transfer window. Discover the key players involved, the intricate steps required to finalise a deal, and the heart-stopping moments that can lead to a multi-million-pound transfer collapsing at the last minute.
Natalie recounts some behind-the-scenes dramas in the Sky Sports News newsroom. She shares her experience presenting 18 years of Transfer Deadline Day broadcasts, during which the entire nation was captivated by the events unfolding on their television screens.
We’ll ask some thought-provoking questions: Could football benefit from insights derived from other sports, such as the NBA? Should players have more control over their careers and potential transfers? Could a draft system enhance competitiveness across leagues worldwide?
This episode is vital listening for any football fan eager to understand the inner workings of the transfer market.
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As 2025 gets under way, what is capturing the sporting headlines across the globe?
First Natalie, Todd and Ed look back on a festive feast of sport as Nottingham Forest continue to surprise many in the Premier League. Plus, just how many world darts titles will Luke Littler win after claiming his first at just 17?
We head to Vietnam and hear from Đức Trường to find out what the celebrations were like as the country claimed their third ASEAN Championship title.
Then it’s a trip to Australia as AO Radio commentator Peter Marcato gives us some inside tips on which tennis stars to watch at the year’s opening Grand Slam. How will home favourite Nick Kyrgios do on his much-anticipated return?
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have launched a brand new golf league, TGL, which is being played indoors with a huge simulator screen! We speak to Claire Rogers who was inside the stadium for the opening night of action to find out what it’s all about.
Plus, as the January transfer window opens, which clubs will be most active in the market? Will the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marcus Rashford and Keira Walsh all be on the move by the end of the month?
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Kick off 2025 with our guide to the year's most significant and exciting sporting events.
We'll preview the upcoming Australian Open, where all eyes will be on Djokovic's surprising new coaching partnership with Andy Murray. Can this legendary couple conquer Melbourne? Meanwhile, the NFL season builds to its spectacular conclusion with the Playoffs and Super Bowl.
There is an Ashes series in Australia to look forward to, a Ryder Cup, the Women's Euros, the Women's Rugby World Cup, the African Cup of Nations, and a new tournament - the FIFA Club World Cup. Plus, Singapore will host the World Aquatics Championships, where a new swimming complex will be built.
Then we will cover the globe, from golf to tennis to domestic and regional football, massive horse racing festivals, F1 and MotoGP, the NBA, WNBA, MLB and NFL, Rugby Union and League, the AFL, and lots more.
Prepare for a year of nonstop action, drama, and unforgettable moments!
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We begin by reacting to the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk - who came out on top in Riyadh?
Then, we review the excitement of the MLB World Series, examining Shohei Ohtani's first season at the LA Dodgers and the growing global interest in baseball with Japanese journalist Tomoya Shimura.
We head Down Under to relive all the major sporting events in Australia and New Zealand: the Grand Finals, the iconic Melbourne Cup, and intense cricket battles.
Plus, as Caitlin Clark bursts onto the scene in the WNBA, some sports stars were coming to the end of their careers and we finish with our tribute to those who decided to hang up their competitive clothes in 2024: Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray, and a few more...
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This episode we rewind to a summer of unforgettable sporting drama!
We relive the magic of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Gold medallist Gabby Thomas reflects on the opening ceremony, her performance, and her future. Discover how hosting these monumental events transformed the City of Lights and inspired our hosts.
Then, we jet across the Atlantic to capture the electrifying atmosphere of Copa America, where Messi mania swept through Miami! Plus, Spain's European conquest solidified their position as the dominant force in men's and women's football.
Please tune in to hear Olympic gold medallist Gabby Thomas and Paralympic silver medallist Ali Truwit share their experiences from Paris 2024!
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Football, Golf, Cricket, and more!
Get ready for a deep dive into the heart of European football! There are so many stories, but one stands out: Bayer 04 Leverkusen. We'll discuss their unbeaten domestic season and the legend that is Xabi Alonso. Plus, we will take you on a journey across the football world from the Premier League to the Asian Football Championships and the CONCACAF Finals.
We reflect on an enthralling golf season, with Team USA’s victorious Solheim Cup captain, Stacy Lewis.
Then, it’s a rapid transition to cricket and the drama of the T20 World Cup. We celebrate India's triumph and examine Afghanistan's Cinderella run to the semi-finals with commentator Devender Kumar.
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2024 was a sporting year to remember!
In this episode, we'll take you back to the unforgettable sporting moments, starting with the electrifying atmosphere of the NFL Playoffs and the Super Bowl. Were the Kansas City Chiefs always destined for victory, or did the San Francisco 49ers fall victim to the "Swiftmania" phenomenon?
We journey to Africa to witness Ivory Coast's against-all-odds victory in AFCON, which includes the amazing post-match celebrations in Abidjan. And finally, we step into the ring for the long-awaited clash between boxing titans Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
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