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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 68: The 'Kobe Effect' on basketballer Delvin Goh; Horror 32-0 result in schools football

15:18 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Kobe Bryant, the NBA legend who died tragically in a helicopter crash on Monday at the age of 41. National basketball player Delvin Goh also joins in to reveal how he benefited from the 'Kobe Effect'.

Our team also weighs in on the shock 32-0 mauling Assumption Pathway School suffered at the hands of the Singapore Sports School in a schools preliminary B Division boys' football match.

Produced by: Lee Yulin

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 67: McGregor still the man; Kuchar's curious tournament; Slingers' form cause for concern?

12:12 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim is joined by ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee as they dissect mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor's successful return from a 15-month hiatus at the UFC 246 event, and whether the new-look, respectful version of "The Notorious", is for real.

They also discuss world No.24 golfer Matt Kuchar's rollercoaster win at the SMBC Singapore Open, as well as the Singapore Slingers' slow start to the 2019/2020 Asean Basketball League campaign.

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 66: Don't write off Serena Williams; why Liverpool are a joy to watch; what's up at the SMBC S'pore Open 

12:29 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports' Rohit Brijnath, Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee.

The team reveals why it would be foolish to write off Serena Williams' chances at the upcoming Australian Open, why Liverpool are such a joy to watch and who to watch at this week's SMBC Singapore Open.

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz 

Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 65: Warriors' woes deepen, heartening news amid Australian bush fires tragedy

12:05 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia.

Sazali Abdul Aziz tells us why he's saddened by the plight of Singapore Premier League club Warriors FC.

Nicole Chia salutes the sports community for rallying around victims of the Australian bush fires. 

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz 

Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 64: 2019's sporting highs and hopes for the future

12:40 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports editor Lee Yulin and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath.

Some of the biggest stories of Singapore sport this year came from the South-east Asia Games which ended on Dec 11. Other things that got people talking included Yeo Jia Min's giant-killing run at the Badminton World Championships, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation's suspension by World Taekwondo and the Singapore National Olympic Council and Soh Rui Yong lawsuits.

Overseas, it was Tiger Woods, the Women's football World Cup and the Rugby World Cup that grabbed the headlines.

The podcasters discuss what their favourite sporting moments of 2019 were, and their new year wishes for what they would like to see in the sporting world.

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz 

Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 64: 2019's sporting highs and hopes for the future

12:40 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports editor Lee Yulin and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath.

Some of the biggest stories of Singapore sport this year came from the South-east Asia Games which ended on Dec 11. Other things that got people talking included Yeo Jia Min's giant-killing run at the Badminton World Championships, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation's suspension by World Taekwondo and the Singapore National Olympic Council and Soh Rui Yong lawsuits.

Overseas, it was Tiger Woods, the Women's football World Cup and the Rugby World Cup that grabbed the headlines.

The podcasters discuss what their favourite sporting moments of 2019 were, and their new year wishes for what they would like to see in the sporting world.

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz 

Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 63: Is Singapore a sporting nation?   

13:52 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They debate over whether Singapore can be considered a sporting nation following the recent SEA Games and controversies in local sport.

In the second half, Sazali gives his take on the English Premier League at the halfway mark and the spotlight falls on racism in football.  

Produced by: Lee Yulin, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz 

Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 63: Is Singapore a sporting nation?   

13:52 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They debate over whether Singapore can be considered a sporting nation following the recent SEA Games and controversies in local sport.

In the second half, Sazali gives his take on the English Premier League at the halfway mark and the spotlight falls on racism in football.  

Produced by: Lee Yulin, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz 

Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 62: E-sports, SNOC v FAS, and Tiger Woods 

13:23 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Howie Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They discuss the launch of the Global Esports Federation in Singapore and the disagreement between the Singapore National Olympic Council and the Football Association of Singapore over the punishment for the nine footballers caught breaking curfew at the SEA Games.

In the second half, the spotlight falls on Tiger Woods and his US team, who claimed the Presidents Cup on Sunday. 

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz 

Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 62: E-sports, SNOC v FAS, and Tiger Woods 

13:23 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Howie Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They discuss the launch of the Global Esports Federation in Singapore and the disagreement between the Singapore National Olympic Council and the Football Association of Singapore over the punishment for the nine footballers caught breaking curfew at the SEA Games.

In the second half, the spotlight falls on Tiger Woods and his US team, who claimed the Presidents Cup on Sunday. 

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz 

Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee

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