Football fans have enjoyed a dream summer of football as Euro 2024 and Copa America coincide this year. While appreciating both tournaments, what have fans felt about the differences between the two events? Also in this episode of Sideline Story, we analyze the success of Spain at the European Championship, preview the Copa America final featuring Argentina against Columbia, and touch on why Brazil got knocked out so early in the continental competition.

A record number of 11 Chinese players participated at Wimbledon this year, including Zhang Zhizhen, who became the first seeded men’s singles player from the Chinese mainland since the Open era at the grass court Grand Slam. What does it say in China’s tennis development? Also in this episode, we touch on Novak Djokovic’s speedy return after knee surgery, as well as the challenges players face with Wimbledon so close to the Paris Olympics.

In this special edition of Sideline Story, we bring you an exclusive interview with Chinese heavyweight boxer Zhang Zhilei. Zhang labored to an impressive knockout win over former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder in the fifth-round in Riyadh last month. The 41-year-old shared his thoughts about his next opponent, the possibility that he would return for a fight on home soil in the future and Chinese boxers to be competing at the upcoming Olympics in Paris.

Euro 2024 saw some unexpected results after the group stage, good or bad. Who triggered the biggest shock? Who disappointed the most? Who stands out as the favorite so far? We try to unpack those in this episode of Sideline Story. Also, we touch on the Chinese elements appearing in the continental tournament and what roles they have played.

In this special edition of Sideline Story, we bring you exclusive interviews with Olympians Yohan Blake and Armand Duplantis. Veteran Jamaican sprinter Blake will be participating in his fourth Olympic Games, hoping to win the gold medal in the men’s 100m for the first time in his career. Duplantis is going to Paris as the defending champion in men’s pole vault and the world recorder holder in the sport. How are their preparations looking for Paris 2024? What is their vision for the Games?

Chinese basketballer Cui Yongxi is taking part in the 2024 NBA draft. We share our opinions on whether the 21-year-old could become the 7th Chinese player to make it in the NBA and what challenges he faces. We also discuss if the Boston Celtics can repeat their NBA championship in the following seasons.

England is among the top favorites for the Euro 2024 title with a luxurious squad at head coach Gareth Southgate’s disposal, but what might hinder them from going forward? Also in this episode, we touch on host Germany’s potential for going deep on home soil, Cristiano Ronaldo’s last shot at the European Championship, and teams that may surprise everyone at the tournament.

Indian coach Rahul Dravid has announced his departure after the T20 Cricket World Cup. Will it impact India’s campaign as the team aims to win the title for the first time since the inaugural edition in 2007? Also in this episode, we touch on the United States as the co-host of the tournament as well as cricket’s expansion globally over the years.

Rafael Nadal was knocked out in the French Open opening round for the first time in his career after a straight sets defeat to Alexander Zverev. Does it mean the end of his era as the King of Clay? Will we see his return at Grand Slams? Also in this week’s Sideline Story, we touch on Novak Djokovic's French Open title hopes as well as Chinese star Zheng Qinwen's prospects at Grand Slams.

Manchester City has won a historic fourth consecutive English Premier League title, setting a new record. But does it mean they have become the most dominant Premier League team ever, even in comparison with Manchester United in the 1990s and early 2000s? Also in this episode, we analyze how Leverkusen managed to complete an unbeaten season in the German Bundesliga, and touch on the managerial changes across different European powerhouses, including Liverpool and Bayern Munich.