The Sports Desk Episodes Episode guide
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Is football failing to protect women?
Reaction to the sexual misconduct allegations that have shocked football.
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Is ‘safe standing’ a forward or backward step for English football?
Fans have largely welcomed the return of standing areas – but do they carry risks?
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Inside the Saudi sporting revolution
We head to Saudi Arabia to explore the kingdom's controversial investment in sport.
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How should football react to the Middle East conflict?
As the Israel-Gaza war intensifies we examine the stance taken by football and its stars.
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How does protest impact sport?
What impact does protest have on sport?
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How do we stop the managerial Merry-Go-Round?
What, if anything, can be done to stop the number of managers getting dismissed.
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Has Saudi Arabia just bought golf?
A special edition on the shock merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV golf.
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Has Biles changed the game on mental health?
Why the demands of elite sport take such a toll on athletes' mental wellbeing.
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Harry Kane on breaking records and building resilience
Harry Kane talks about his goalscoring exploits with Bayern Munich.
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Football and crypto – perfect match or potent mix?
We explore the remarkable rise of crypto products within football and the impact on fans.
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Federer, Brady, Ronaldo, Williams: the era of the age-defying athlete
How do athletes like Tom Brady, Cristiano Ronaldo and the Williams sisters stay so good?
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EXTRA: Life after Abramovich - what’s next for Chelsea and English football?
Expert insight and analysis into the fallout from sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich.
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Exit Abramovich as sport turns its back on Russia
What does Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell Chelsea mean for English football?
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Euro 2020: Goals galore but tough questions for Uefa
Uefa head Aleksander Ceferin reacts to criticism over concussion, LGBT+ rights and format
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Esports - twiddling thumbs or genuine sport?
Competitive video gaming is on the rise but should esports be at the Commonwealth Games?
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Erling Haaland: full exclusive interview
The Man City striker discusses his record-breaking first season in English football.
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English cricket’s club v country battle
Why new proposals aimed at boosting England have sparked anger in county cricket.
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Eating disorders & body-shaming 'fat clubs' in English women's football
Former Lioness Claire Rafferty opens up on her bulimia, while experts call for change.
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Does golf need to rein in the big hitters?
Is Bryson DeChambeau's combination of power and technology threatening golf's future?
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Does football really care about the environment?
Who bears most responsibility for making football more environmentally friendly?
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Djokovic’s latest Australian victory: from courtroom to practice court
Bonus edition reacting to Novak Djokovic winning his appeal against his visa cancellation
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Did London 2012 inspire a generation?
Why it takes more than magic moments and star athletes to get people off the couch.
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Cricket's day of reckoning
Reaction to a damning report that revealed racism, sexism and elitism in English cricket.
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Could Ronaldo help bring the World Cup to Saudi Arabia?
Will Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr help bring the World Cup to Saudi Arabia?
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Climate of fear: What's the solution to women's football's ACL crisis?
Players and medical experts on how to tackle the raft of ACL injuries in women's football
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Christian Eriksen: full exclusive interview
Denmark star recalls his shocking cardiac arrest as he prepares for Brentford comeback.
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Can women’s football be a billion pound industry?
Karen Carney’s review aims to build on England's Euro 2022 success.
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Can Vinicius episode be a turning point in football’s racism battle?
Will global outrage at racial abuse of Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr prompt change?
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Can the Paralympics change the world?
We assess whether the Paralympics can achieve lasting change for disabled people.
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Can Raducanu shake off her US Open hangover?
Have injuries, coaching changes and corporate commitments derailed Raducanu?