Join James and Joe for a special and heartfelt episode of *Across the Pond* as they come together one last time to recap the highlights of the Olympics so far. In this episode, James bids a fond farewell after creating and nurturing *Across the Pond* into the unique sports podcast it is today, exactly four years after its first episode was released. Although leaving is tough, James is excited for the future of the *Across the Pond Sports Network* under new ownership. Tune in to hear their Olympic insights, shared memories, and James's reflections on the journey. Don’t miss this emotional and celebratory episode dedicated to the only sports media company that covers sports from both sides of the pond!

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This week we delve in to the history of baseball as well as what’s happening now in the Euros. 
MLB hands out a punishment but nobody knows what it is and the NBA Finals. 
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Joe and James are back together and this week we start with the NBA Finals while out in LA the Lakers are turned down by Dan Hurley. 
The MLB London series comes in for some criticism while Gareth Southgate has cut his England team down to 26 and is of to Germany. 
Caitlin Clark might not be on the plane to Paris but that might change and in our Oakland Ballers update we talk about the first women to start a pro game Kelsie Whitmore, what a legend. 

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Joe and James are back together and this was recorded just after the news broke that Bill Walton passed and so we look at his career both playing and as a play by play guy. Plus how his legacy in the NBA lives on. 
We get in to the Dodgers bad run of form and we get discuss that speech and the aftermath of that speech given by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker
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Terrel joins us for the second part where we talk seriously about the potential of the British Basketball League collapsing. 
We also get in to what needs to be done to safe the sport in the U.K. were you have some owners who are all in but some teams are owned by the league. One model we look at is a club owned league and what that might look like.
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Terrel is this weeks guest in this two part special as we get in to the mismanagement of British Basketball League (BBL) by 777 partners and why it is government at both a national and local levels are absolutely no help. 
777 partners are an investment firm who have investors pulling out, lawsuits filled and not even based in the U.K.  
Terrel talks about how basketball has effected his life he may not have made it to the NBA but after going to college in the states did come back with an education that has set him up to start the next chapter of his life after basketball. 
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In this episode of host James Scott is joined by Kirsty Paterson, a passionate advocate for women's Scottish football. Kirsty brings her wealth of experience covering the women's game to the table as they dive into the recent SKY Cup final between Rangers and Partick Thistle.
Kirsty's journey into sports journalism was fueled by her love for football, leading her to pursue a degree in sports at university. However, upon graduation, she encountered a stark reality: opportunities for women in football journalism were scarce. 
The conversation then turns to the growth of women's football in England and the USA, where Kirsty shares her insights on the factors contributing to their success. Drawing from her experiences and observations, she offers valuable perspectives on what the Scottish game can learn from these models and how it can reach similar heights.
From grassroots initiatives to media coverage and investment, James and Kirsty explore the multifaceted approach needed to elevate women's football in Scotland. As advocates for progress and equality within the sport, they discuss the importance of fostering talent, creating pathways for young players, and dismantling barriers that hinder women's participation and representation.
Tune in as James and Kirsty delve into the past, present, and future of women's Scottish football, envisioning a future where the game thrives and flourishes at every level.
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This week Joe and James celebrate Jackie Robinson day and look ahead to the WNBA draft. We also discuss the the reasons some players didn’t enter the draft this year. 
We look ahead to the NBA playoffs and 2 big stories from European soccer.
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This week Joe and James celebrate what has been an excellent March Madness for the Men and women as the tournament enters its final stages. 
Opening weekend in MLB starts of with the Mets showing studs and that’s not in the batters box. While the A’s sell 13,500 tickets to the opening game only for 3,000 people to actually go in while the rest protest outside. 
All this and much more including a Welshman dining for the Chiefs. 

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This week Joe has some breaking news out of the Dodgers. 
James and Joe look at their March Madness brackets and just how they are shaping up. 
Is the Warriors dynasty over and in Scotland the Sky Cup sees a fully professional team taking on a semi professional team. 
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