The usual suspects screeched about WC ticket prices, even knowing they were about to be reduced. Should we be surprised about mega event pricing? Boxing gave itself another black eye, again, with another former heavyweight champ degrading the sport. Maccabi got sanctioned, again, but are still not banned, again. Are 16-0 defeats 'learning curves'? How bad are the UK government when they steal a football club and then try to fund a war with the proceeds? @theprodigy 'Firestarter' Full clip: https://youtu.be/wmin5WkOuPw?si=UV_M2GjFEgdCUj_g
Anfield is fast becoming a theatre of nightmares and Liverpool fans replacing their North West neighbours, who wear the same colour, as the laughing stock of football. But should Slot have another shot? A short recap of the Aston Villa - Maccabi Tel Aviv fiasco and how attention-seeking weirdo Yoseph Haddad failed to get a smack. And, Alina Miagkova returns with colleague Daria Iakovleva to chat women's sport and their upcoming show "Snack Talk". Music Clip: Chasing Abbey - ARÍS IS ARÍS Full clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y43GhbUyamg&list=RDY43GhbUyamg&start_radio=1 Music Clip Courtesy of @chasingabbey
A terrific pair of wins over Portugal and Hungary has put Ireland into a play-off to make the World Cup in North America next Summer, however, a vote taken by the FAI could yet come back to haunt them as paid for US politicians and bad actors could punish the Boys in Green for their sensible stance on Israel. And just what is there to celebrate about a dirty doper winning a boxing match?
Vesna Dolonc was one of the toughest, most passionate tennis pros on the tour who had to make hard decisions to fight her way into Grand Slams and take on the best. She returns to Capital Sports to talk about her career including an 'interesting' start to married life, playing Fed Cup in her Dad's hometown in Serbia, and how she is following her passion in the world of coaching. Site - www.360academy.ru
Phelim Warren is not only a mega-talented musician, he's also a sports fanatic whose positivity flows into his beloved Shamrock Rovers. A brilliant volunteer, Phelim joins to discuss his work with ADC commentary, Rovers and the League of Ireland - and a personal battle that brought out the very best in him. Phelim has an angel on his shoulder.
An era comes to an end with Jenson Button announcing his professional retirement from driving cars, while Alpine F1 celebrity owners look to cash in on their team's underperformance. Manchester United are on a roll, for now, and aiming for European redemption. Meanwhile Wrexham's celebrity owners are seeing their millions of media monies pay for a midtable second-class club. Plus - how many EPL teams are majority British-owned? We have the answer.
With the women's world record holder in the marathon getting banned for doping, just when will authorities take steps against the East African nation? And why has an Iowa State runner gotten flak, when he admitted to doping? Finally, what is YOUR favourite hockey movie of all time?
Legend of US football Werner Roth joined the team on Capital Sports to talk about his remarkable journey in football and his part in the greatest movie ever made - Escape to Victory
With a history of state-backed violence at home and abroad, Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters have been banned from attending the upcoming game with Aston Villa in Birmingham, UK. Is it fair? Why did it happen? And with the UK government now 'taking sides', what danger are they putting their own citizens in? Music: Village People - Macho Man Full clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO43p2Wqc08 Follow their channel here: @villagepeople
As the former World #1 Junior and Grand Slam Finalist, Lina Krasnorutskaya shocked the tennis world when she decided there was more to life than the sport by walking away aged only 21. Her experiences on and off the court have positioned her to perfectly advise and guide young athletes of just what is needed to make it in their sports.
One of the most accomplished, clean coaches and athletes in sport, Nate joins us from Colorado to discuss the recent World Athletics Championships and the doping fallout. Plus how many athletes dope - Nate knows the number. And, what matters most. Music: All Star - Smashmouth Full video - https://youtu.be/L_jWHffIx5E?si=f-5ifO9qaNgAOC3O YT Channel: @smashmouth
Robin Parisotto, one of the main brains behind developing the EPO test, brought in for the Sydney Olympics, returns to the show to add his expert opinion on where sports stand right now. Beginning with a brief explainer on EPO, Robin wraps with just why it pays to dope - but strongly argues against it.
The show returns for a new season with the sad news of boxing legend Ricky Hatton's demise at just 46 and how not suffering in silence is vital. And the great and the bad of athletics dodge testing times in Tokyo with some of the most unusual excuses. Plus, how can 'gambling' be a medical disorder - when you owe $22mn to your employers. Note: If you are affected by any of the topics discussed on the show tonight, please reach out and talk. Never, ever suffer in silence.
How unbelievable were the unbelievable performances at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo? And finally, the list everyone needs, the Top-5 Baseball Movies of All Time! Haddaway - What is love Full video: Haddaway - What Is Love [Official 4K] YT Channel: @CoconutMusicGermany Muse - Supermassive Black Hole Full video: https://youtu.be/Xsp3_a-PMTw?si=I9yU4MHZcuEsoLJA YT Channel: @muse The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHObJ9v3bgE YT Channel:
The crew are joined by Jonathan Higgins and Alexander Zotov to dig into the mess Ruasian football finds itself in.
Jonathan Higgins explains why dreams can come true for minnows and the team discuss the prospect of players not returning to Russia.
Nima Roodsari joins to talk Inter Milan and Italian football. The team question pressure on Daniil Medvedev to 'announce' and the BFFQuiz.
After 2 yesrs we finally get Vasily Artemyev in studio and it is worth the wait! He talks 6 Nations plus rugby in Russia. The gang discuss the collapse in Loko and Spartak's latest embarassment.
The most difficult and draining Capital Sports ever. Little light at the end of the tunnel and the sports world turning on Russia. The brilliant Thierry Vildarry joins to give the most honest takes on the Winter Olympics, doping and the cost of war.