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  US OPEN: Alexander Zverev claims his second Grand Slam title 13.09.2026 10min

  Reaction to Alexander Zverev beating Ben Shelton in four sets to become the US Open Champion for the first time, adding to his French Open title earlier in the year, and ensuring the wait for an American male to win a Grand Slam title continues.Timecodes 00'34 - Reaction to Alexander Zverev winning his second Grand Slam title in 2026 01'41 - Did winning the French Open benefit this victory? 03'28 - Could Zverev go into 2027 as the world number one? 04'56 - How does he match up to a fully fit Janick Sinner/Carlos Alcaraz? 06'24 - How did Ben Shelton react to his fist Grand Slam final? 08'58 - How can Ben Shelton use this experience to go further?
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  US OPEN: Rybakina crowned champion as Sabalenka melts down 12.09.2026 12min

  Reaction to Elena Rybakina beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets to become US Open champion for the first time with the number one world ranking to follow on Monday.With hopes of a three-peat in New York ended, Sabalenka goes into 2027 holding none of the sport's four major titles.TIMECODES:00:36' Sabalenka's negative reaction in the third set 02'17' Was Rybakina just too good for Sabalenka to handle? 05'10' Is Sabalenka's attitude denying her Grand Slam titles? 07'07' Rybakina's composure helped secure the victory 09'00' Rybakina back with past suspended coach Stefano-Vukov, has this helped her success in 2026? 10'00' Will Rybakina take on being World Number One in her stride?
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  US Open: Tennis remembers 9/11 25 years on 10.09.2026 10min

  Today the city of New York marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks which saw two hijacked passenger jets flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre.The US Open of 2001 had finished two days prior to the attacks with Venus Williams and Leyton Hewitt winning the singles titles. There had been plans for a photoshoot for Hewitt and the trophy to take place at the World Trade Centre the day after the tournament - before being moved to Grand Central station.Russell Fuller has been speaking to James Blake - a former top 5 player - who was born in New York and played in the 2001 edition of the tournament about how sport played a role in America's healing process and how life changed for those who lived in the city in the wake of the atrocity.
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  US Open: Rybakina reaches #1 as Gauff completes epic semis line-up 09.09.2026 29min

  Reaction to Elena Rybakina becoming world number one for the first time in her career and ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99 week reign at the top of the rankings. There's also reaction to another gripping victory for Coco Gauff meaning the top 4 women's seeds are all through the semis at the same Slam since Wimbledon 2009.Plus, after the latest finish in US Open history with Ben Shelton beating Carlos Alcaraz we discuss absurdly late finishes from a player welfare and fan experience point of view.Timecodes00'07: Reaction to Elena Rybakina becoming the new World Number One  02'10: Can you compare Rybakina to Sharapova? 02'34: How will Rybakina compare to Sabalenka as World No.1? 04'29: Is this significant change in the Women's game? 05'49: Is there an obligation to become more extroverted in a top position?  07'08: Coco Gauff speaks to the court after fighting back from a set down to make the semi-finals. 09'05: Reaction to Coco Gauff making the last four. 13'52: Reaction to the last four in the Women's semi finals.  15'22: Elena Rybakina speaking to the media after her victory. 18'33: Reflections on the dramatic night session between Carlos Alcaraz & Ben Shelton.  21'50: Ben Shelton speaking to the media after the match.  22'57: Is Ben Shelton the man to take the title? 25'16: Who are late matches worse for? 26:31: How can you change the schedule?
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  US Open: Sabalenka beats Noskova in epic & do we need 5 sets? 08.09.2026 20min

  Reaction to defending champion Aryna Sabalenka reaching the US Open semis after beating Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a thriller that went to a match tie-break.Plus, after Tennis Australia chief executive Andrew Abdo suggested Grand Slams could cut back on best of 5 set matches to appeal to younger audiences we ask if shorter formats would be a progressive move.TIMECODES: 00'25 - Aryna Sabalenka speaking on court after her victory. 02'22 - Reaction to Aryna Sabalenka fighting back to reach her sixth successive semi-final at Flushing Meadows 04'55 - Tie-break mentality in Grand Slams - is it her biggest asset? 05'24 - Does she have a point to prove? 07'30 - Has she become the favourite to win this Grand Slam? 08'30 - The future of five set tennis...Tennis Australia chief executive Andrew Abdo suggested Slams could cut back to appeal to younger audiences 10'06 - Annabel Croft reacts to five set matches & five hour matches 11'35 - Pam Shriver on what's next to change in tennis 12'14 - Is it simplistic to suggest younger audiences are the reason for this potential change? 14'20 - Are three set matches more entertaining? 15'00 - Does the length of a match equal the value for money? 17'15 - Novack Djokovic suggesting it could be way forward.
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  US Open: What next for Iga Swiatek? 07.09.2026 18min

  Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and former world number 5 Daniela Hantuchova react to Iga Swiatek's straight sets defeat to Zheng Qinwen - which included Swiatek surrendering a 5-0 first set advantage.The result means that, for the first time since 2021, Swiatek will end a year without winning one of the sport's four majors.00:38 - Reaction to Iga Swiatek missing out on the Quarter Finals 01:08 - Daniela Hantuchova reacts to Iga Swiatek's team mentality  03:41 - Iga Swiatek talking to the media after her defeat 07:08 - Is there pressure from the youth coming through? 09:23 - Is Iga struggling with her coaching team? 10:25 - Is it technical problems or is it anxiety? 12:01 - Spanish influence and ideology in tennis 14:01 - Iga's first year without a Grand Slam title since 2021 17:00 - Zheng Qinwen through to the Quarter Finals after coming into the US Open through qualifying.
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  US Open: 30 years of the Williams sisters 05.09.2026 34min

  After returning to Grand Slam doubles action for the first time in four years at this year's US Open, what better time to reflect on the three-decade long careers of Venus and Serena Williams?Earlier this year Russell Fuller sat down with his predecessors as BBC Tennis Correspondent, Jonathan Overend and Iain Carter, to reflect on the Williams sisters’ careers. The trio discuss everything from Venus' rapid rise before the arrival of her sister, to Serena's inevitable dominance & her sometimes spiky relationship with the media.Timecodes 07:21 Anti-climactic finals between them, & suspicion around pre-arranged matches 11:01 Their dominance in the doubles 13:28 Serena wins & holds all four grand-slams, beating Venus in every Final 15:41 Serena's will to win & was she a particularly bad loser? 18:35 Health problems for both sisters in 2011 19:25 Serena's partnership with Patrick Mouratoglou, & chasing the Margaret Court record 24:14 Russell's sole interview with Serena in 2018
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  US Open: Djokovic OUT in round one 31.08.2026 18min

  Katie Smith, Abigail Johnson and Dan Kiernan react to Novak Djokovic crashing out the first round of the US Open losing in five sets to Argentina's Mario Navone. What does the future look like for Djokovic and is he able to win any more tournaments as he battles an underlying illness. 0:20: Djokovic loses to Navone and gives his reaction 02:36: Dan Kiernan reacts to Djokovic's shock first round loss 05:02: Abigail Johnson analyses how Djokovic's physical suffering caused him to lose 06:48: How has Novak Djokovic's underlying illness impacted his tennis this year? 08:52: Will we see Djokovic play again this year? 14:08: Los Angeles 2028 Olympics could be a farewell event from the sport for Djokovic 15:52: Which slam would Djokovic want to retire at, if any?
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  Hockey's Heroes - 10 Years On 19.08.2026 47min

  Ten years on from Team GB women's historic hockey gold medal at Rio 2016, Eleanor Oldroyd reunites key figures from the squad and coaching team, including Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh, Alex Danson-Bennett, Maddie Hinch and Lily Owsley, to relive one of Britain's greatest Olympic moments. The Duchess of Edinburgh also recalls watching the dramatic final with the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Balmoral.TIMECODES: 00:30 - Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh on the legacy of Rio. 02:40 - Tribute to Craig Keegan. 04:10 - Alex Danson-Bennett joins the show. 12:45 - Danson-Bennett on her retirement from hockey. 14:30 - Kate and Helen on becoming the first same-sex married couple to win Olympic gold. 17:30 - "Helen just screamed at us!" 20:30 - 5 Live commentary of the penalty shoot-out. 22:55 - Interview with Maddie Hinch and Lily Owsley. 28:30 - Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh on the penalties. 29:50 - HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh joins the show. 30:15 - Where did HRH watch the penalties? 31:50 - "Oh for goodness' sake, just go!" 34:20 - The Duchess talks about how GB worked so hard to become Olympic champions. 35:10 - More on the celebrations. 36:15 - Lily Owsley on the party flight home. 38:25 - Where did Elly Oldroyd experience the shoot-out? 39:10 - Where did HRH's love of hockey come from? 41:26 - More on the legacy of that Olympic triumph.
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  Wimbledon Daily: Andrew Castle's Top 5 Finals 11.07.2026 26min

  Tennis Correspondent Russell Fuller sits down with BBC TV's Lead Commentator for the past 23 years, Andrew Castle. Andrew reveals the Top 5 favourite men's singles finals that he's commentated on, listening back to his commentary from each one and reminiscing on his Wimbledon memories. He also discusses how this year's final between Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner will be his last working for the BBC.
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  Wimbledon Daily: Zverev ends Fery's run as Sinner sails into the final 10.07.2026 19min

  Gigi Salmon presents reaction to the Wimbledon men's singles semi-finals after Alexander Zverev ended Arthur Fery's incredible run to the final four and Jannik Sinner eased past Novak Djokovic. Leon Smith and Naomi Cavaday are with Gigi to reflect on the positives for Arthur Fery, Alexander Zverev growing as a grand slam champion and the manner of Novak Djokovic's defeat to Jannik Sinner. Timecodes: 00:35 - Positives for Arthur Fery 06:40 - Arthur Fery interview 12:13 - Zverev's growth as a grand slam champion 13:30 - Djokovic's struggles against Sinner
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  French Open Daily: The Making of Jannik Sinner 23.05.2026 1h 1min

  Jannik Sinner is the best tennis player in the world but else do you know about him? BBC Sport has travelled across Italy to tell his story from the foot of the Dolomites to the top of world tennis. Featuring interviews with his first coach, the men who guided him into the top 10, and the owner of a local bar where Sinner matches are watched all hours of day and night.02:02 - Introduction and descriptions of Jannik Sinner's home town 05:59 - Interview with Andreas Schönegger - Sinner's first ever coach 17:00 - Tracing Sinner's journey across Italy to the Piatti academy 19:56 - Interview with Riccardo Piatti - Sinner's first full-time coach 34:36 - Andrea Volpini on the decision for Sinner not to play junior Grand Slams 42:22 - Sinner Grand Slam winning era with Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi 54:16 - Interview with a bar owner in Sinner's home town where local people gather to watch matches
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  Rory McIlroy wins the Masters (Again!) 13.04.2026 30min

  All the reaction from Augusta as Rory McIlroy becomes the fourth golfer to win consecutive green jackets at The Masters. Mark Chapman presents reaction with Iain Carter, Trish Johnson, Katherine Downes, Andrew Magee and Alistair Bruce-Ball as they react to the final round of the 90th Masters which saw Rory McIlroy win for the second year in a row. Plus, hear from the man himself.
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  The Team behind the Team: Is sport becoming less human? 01.09.2025 33min

  With the rise of data and artificial intelligence, is sport becoming less human? Katie Smith looks at how key decisions and tactics are made in elite sport by speaking to medal-winning athletes and coaches who have to make big decisions.Go inside a British Athletics relay camp as they prepare for the World Championships in Tokyo this September. After years of dropping batons and disqualifications they were the most successful sprint relay squad at the Paris Olympics, so how have they turned things around?Hear from Olympic medallist Laviai Nielsen, British Athletics relay coach Martyn Rooney and Head of Sprints and Relays Darren Campbell including how they pick a relay team and try to find the winning formula.Also go behind-the-scenes at the Tour de France with Ineos Grenadiers to hear from the riders on how much say they have in team strategy. Geraint Thomas outlines whether he feels cyclists still have their destiny in their own hands and if anything has changed as he approaches retirement.The True Athlete Project discuss athlete welfare, while Open University academic Dr Alex Twitchen shares how the coach/athlete relationship has changed over the years.The Team behind the Team is produced in partnership with the Open University.Team Ineos Grenadiers staff member David Rozman does not feature in this series and he was never interviewed or offered for interview during the process of gathering material for the series. Our production team was unaware of historical doping allegations relating to David Rozman and the 2012 season, which they have since been made aware of following the recording of this series.
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  The Team behind the Team: AI - sport's new tactic? 01.09.2025 34min

  Katie Smith explores the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on sport. It’s part of a new four-part podcast series on what goes into helping athletes and teams perform at an elite level, made in partnership with The Open University.How are football clubs using AI when scouting players and for recruitment? Get the inside knowledge of Liverpool FC’s former Director of Research, Ian Graham who explains how the technology is being used. Katie tries her hand at becoming a football manager by using an AI app – that is being used by professional football clubs – to get a scouting report on a player in the Bundesliga.Mehdi Khordi from Ineos Grenadiers outlines the possibilities for AI in cycling, while Steve Robinson, who is England Golf’s national women’s performance coach and advisor to 2022 US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick, shares how AI is being used in golf.Open University academic Dr Mark Antrobus, who has conducted research on AI and the future of sport science, discusses how AI is being used and its potential use in the future, with Dr Nichola Kentzer from the Open University outlining the pros and cons of AI, when it comes to athlete welfare.The Team behind the Team is produced in partnership with the Open University.Team Ineos Grenadiers staff member David Rozman does not feature in this series and he was never interviewed or offered for interview during the process of gathering material for the series. Our production team was unaware of historical doping allegations relating to David Rozman and the 2012 season, which they have since been made aware of following the recording of this series.
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  The Team behind the Team: Sport's drive for data 01.09.2025 48min

  How is data used in sport? Katie Smith investigates the growing use of and reliance on data in sport, as part of a new four-part podcast series on what goes into helping athletes and teams perform at an elite level, made in partnership with The Open University.There’s a visit to an England Golf training camp at their headquarters in Lincolnshire to hear from rising golf star Lottie Woad on how data has helped improve her game and from Steve Robinson, England Golf national women’s performance coach, on how data can help with coaching.Dr Ben Langdown from the Open University explains what is measured as golfers look for an edge and the potential pitfalls of data, while Dr Nichola Kentzer explains some of the ethical dilemmas around the use of data.What role does data have in cycling? Olympic gold medallist Geraint Thomas explains why he still sees the sport as an art form and he doesn’t rely on the data too much but rather the feelings in his legs. Ineos Head of Innovation and Performance Support Mehdi Kordi reveals how everything can be measured in cycling.Plus, Liverpool FC’s former Director of Research, Ian Graham shares how football clubs can gain an edge through using data but cautions that football is the hardest sport to analyse data in. He also explains how he sold former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on the merits of data as the club built the team that ended their 30 year wait for a Premier League title.The Team behind the Team is produced in partnership with the Open University.Team Ineos Grenadiers staff member David Rozman does not feature in this series and he was never interviewed or offered for interview during the process of gathering material for the series. Our production team was unaware of historical doping allegations relating to David Rozman and the 2012 season, which they have since been made aware of following the recording of this series.
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  The Team behind the Team: Inside Ineos Grenadiers 01.09.2025 47min

  Go behind-the-scenes at the Tour de France – the biggest race in professional cycling – with Ineos Grenadiers. It’s part of a new four-part podcast series, presented by Katie Smith, made in partnership with The Open University.Ineos Grenadiers have won the race six times but the last of those was in 2019, so how are they attempting to find the winning formula again?Listen in on their team talk on the bus ahead of the first stage and hear from 2018 Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas, who was competing in the race for the final time. The team’s Performance Director – Dr Scott Drawer – outlines the key responsibilities of his role and how he believes in collaboration, while CEO John Allert explains why the team were so keen to appoint Scott, explaining there’s a “war for talent” at the elite level.The Open University’s Professor of Sports Performance Education, Ben Oakley tells us how performance directors have become prominent in Olympic sports, how they implement the teams shared values and how the role is different from being a national coach.Also hear about how the role of Performance Director works in other sports, with contributions from Head of Sprints and Relays at British Athletics, Darren Campbell and England Golf’s Jenny Henderson.The Team behind the Team is produced in partnership with the Open University.Team Ineos Grenadiers staff member David Rozman does not feature in this series and he was never interviewed or offered for interview during the process of gathering material for the series. Our production team was unaware of historical doping allegations relating to David Rozman and the 2012 season, which they have since been made aware of following the recording of this series.
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  The Power of Arthur Ashe 17.06.2025 59min

  Clive Myrie marks 50 years since Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon and what life was like in 1970s Britain. Ashe became the first black man to win Wimbledon in 1975, beating favourite Jimmy Connors to the title. Hear from Chris Grant and Sir Keith Ajegbo as they share their memories of how Arthur Ashe had a significant impact on their lives and what it was like for black Britons at that time. Ashe’s long-term friend and former girlfriend, Swedish tennis player Ingrid Löfdahl Bentzer gives us a unique insight into the man himself reminiscing about the day he won. Ingrid also tells us about the abuse she and Arthur received when they were together. We hear from AELTC chair and former player Debbie Jevans on the impact of that famous victory, but also what the landscape of tennis looks like today.This programme contains strong and discriminatory language.
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  Wired for Sport: All About Neurodiversity in Elite Athletes 22.04.2025 1h 4min

  Featuring interviews with footballers Lucy Bronze and Safia Middleton-Patel, tennis players Jenson Brooksby and Sam Smith, she learns about how many athletes are neurodivergent as well as adjustments and coaching.Katie is joined in the studio by neurodiversity sports journalist Nick Ransom, and speaks to founder of Neurodiverse Sport and former Olympic rower Caragh McMurtry as well as Jacob Kelly, the UK's first neurodiversity rugby coach.TIMECODES: 01:10 - Nick Ransom gives us a sense of what neurodiversity means. 08:00- Caragh McMurtry on her story and how Neurodiverse Sport started. 13:55 - England and Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze on her experience being autistic and living with ADHD. 21:45 - Wales and Manchester United goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel opens up about being diagnosed as autistic and the adaptations that have helped her. 37:00 - Katie, Caragh and Nick reflect on Safia’s interview at the adjustments that can help neurodivergent athletes. 40:26 - Tennis player Jenson Brooksby on his autism diagnosis and the impact it had on his career, on and off the court. 46:50 - Former British number one and tennis broadcaster Sam Smith on Jenson’s story and how she found out she was autistic. 53:50 - Jacob Kelly, the UK’s first neurodiversity rugby coach on tackling barriers and supporting neurodivergent players.
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  Trump and Sport 20.01.2025 55min

  Sportspeople featured prominently in the immediate aftermath of Donald Trump's re-election on November 5th, with golfer Bryson DeChambeau and UFC president Dana White making appearances on stage during his victory speech in Florida.And Dana White was back again, alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, at Trump’s inauguration.It was a reminder of Trump's sporting connections ahead of his second term in office, during which time, the United States will host this year’s inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup, next year’s FIFA World Cup, and the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, with Trump set to be a highly visible presence at them all.Mark Chapman is joined by Christine Brennan, sports columnist for USA Today, and Simon Evans, US sports correspondent for AFP, to discuss what impact Trump and some of his policies could have on the sporting landscape over the next four years, including hearing from the likes of two-time golf major champion Jon Rahm, and the president of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe, who could be the president of the International Olympic Committee when Trump’s America hosts the LA games.TIME CODES:01:45 - President Trump’s relationship with sport 10:45 - Golf 14:55 - Trump on LIV golf 21:05 - Jon Rahm 26:10 - Football 39:30 - American Sports 39:55 - Steve Kerr 47:00 - Lord Sebastian Coe 48:15 - Olympics