Sport Shack

Paul and Olivia are back to talk about some more interesting, fascinating and bizarre sporting facts. Some of what will be discussed in this episode include:

- A former Chicago Bull player who spent all of his $120 million.

- The number of footballs used in an NFL game.

- The Major League Baseball player who was known as “The Chicken Man”.

- A famous swimmer whose wingspan is longer than his height.

- Snail racing

- A former NFL great who is related to an American Religious leader.

- Bossaball and the Bhangra

- A former MLB who pitched the whole game, even after being struck by lightning.

- The weird ritual of the Hanshin Tigers

- The world’s largest bowling alley

- A man who was a sports broadcaster for an incredible 77 years.

- A NHL ice hockey player who had over 600 stitches around his body.

- Cheetahs being used at greyhound racing events.

- The first ever broadcast on radio of a sporting event.

- The speed of a golf ball

- Dog surfing

- Zorbing

- The number of baseballs used in a MLB season.

- Ostrich racing

- Sheep counting

- The country that had to wait and agonising 23 Olympic Games to win a gold medal.

- The country that has won an astonishing 713 Olympic medals in the past 40 years.

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Interesting sporting facts sources

1. facts.net ‘sports facts’, written by sunny and reviewed by sherman smith, 30/5/24.

2. listverse.com ‘10 jaw-dropping sports facts you might have never heard before’, by selme angulo, 17/12/23.

3. Cbs news.com ‘16 unusual and weird facts you might not know’, by brittni michaelis, 18/7/2014.

4. 9inepointmag.com ‘10 fascinating sports facts that will blow your mind’, by 9ine point, 05/04/24.

5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigham_Young

6. Bleacher report.com ‘25 random sports facts to impress your friends’, by amber lee, 27/12/2012.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Wolff

8. Science daily.com ‘pitchers bean more batters in the heat of the summer’, 20/6/2011, by association for psychological science.

9. mtulode.com ‘weird, yet interesting sports facts’, 21/9/2018.

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Derby

11. The analyst.com ‘most career points in NBA history’, by david segar, 15/4/24.

12. Funsided.com ‘62 super surprising and unusual sport facts, unusual sports event facts’, n.d.

13. Team USA.com/profiles ‘michael phelps’, 2024.

14.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorbing

15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snail_racing

16. https://www.topendsports.com/sport/unusual/sheep-counting.htm

17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines_at_the_Olympics

Paul and Glenn are back for another action-packed, fun episode. With the 2024 Paris Olympics now only days away, we look back on some of the sports that once surprisingly appeared at the Olympics and were given the “flick”. We also look back on the past two Olympic Games held in Paris, the “City of Love”, in 1900 and 1924. Some of what will be discussed include:

- The bizarre 1900 Olympics that featured many unusual events and seemed to go on forever.

- The 1924 Olympics and the 1981 film “Chariots of Fire”, which depicted two British runners in their quest for Olympic Gold.

- Former gymnastic events eg, club swinging.

- Sports we believe that are on the schedule today and should be given the “flick”, eg, synchronised swimming.

- Demonstrations sports at the Olympics eg, Aussie Rules football.

- Standing long jump, rope climbing, rackets and rogue.

- Former shooting events eg, duelling pistol, live pidgeon shooting, running deer shooting.

- Polo, plunge for distance

- A former Olympic event that was held between 1900-1924 which began as a rural pastime in England and Scotland and involves the use of a long, strong rope.

We have our Claps and Slaps for the week. Miss Olivia drops by to conduct the Quiz and the What Am I? segments. We have our Where is it Now? segment and Glenn finishes off the show with another one of his cracking jokes.

Olympic Sports that Got the Flick sources

1. gp-magazine.co.uk ‘the ten weirdest events in olympic games history: from pistol duelling to poodle clipping’, by benjie goodhard, 22/7/2021.

2. The olympics: athens to athens 1896-2004. Produced by the olympic museum, lausanne, 2004, Weidenfeld and nicolson, the orion publishing group, london

3. How stuff works.com ‘10 bizarre olympic events’, by jessica toothman, n.d.

4. britannica.com ‘6 unusual olympic sports’, by amy tikkanen, n.d.

5. Top-end sports.com ‘olympics gymnastics tumbling’, by robert wood, july 2010.

6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team_portable_apparatus_at_the_Olympics

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demonstration_sport

8. https://www.britannica.com/sports/tug-of-war

9. Tug of war.co.uk ‘olympics history’, n.d.

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery_at_the_1900_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Sur_la_Perche_%C3%A0_la_Herse

11. Stadium talk.com ‘weirdest olympic sports of all time’, by tony adams, 9/4/24.

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rope_climbing

13. Topend sports.com ‘list of discontinued sports and events of the summer olympics’, by robert wood, may 2016.

14. https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/paris-1900

15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Rowley

16. Swimmingworld magazine.com ‘men’s 1500m freestyle world record under serious threat this year’, by david rieder, 19/1/24.

17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Charlton

18. Music video by Vangelis- ‘chariots of fire’, 1981.

19. https://olympics.com/en/news/24-things-we-already-know-about-the-olympic-games-paris-2024

20. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Summer_Olympics

21. https://www.olympics.com.au/games/paris-1924/

22. https://www.olympics.com.au/games/paris-2024/

Paul is this week joined by Miss Olivia to discuss some interesting and fascinating sporting facts. From alcohol being considered a performance enhancing drug in shooting sports, to how many dimples on a golf ball. The longest boxing bout in history to the fastest knock-out punch in boxing. We will discuss these facts and many more. Olivia will do an extended Quiz and then we will discuss 50 short fire fascinating sporting facts which will blow your mind.

Interesting sporting facts sources

1.https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/cricket/history-of-cricket/19th-century

2. javelinsportsinc.com ‘100 surprising sports facts that you never would’ve guessed’, 3/10/2022.

3. Sportwit ‘in which US state was soccer illegal until 1991?’ 6/10/23.

4. facts.net ‘sports facts’, written by sunny and reviewed by sherman smith, 30/5/24.

5. Circa lasv egas.com ‘sports trivia:48 interesting sports facts’, 10/5/2022.

6. Challenge trophies.co.uk ‘out top 10 sporting facts to satisfy your sports trivia appetite’. 17/8/2016.

7. Sports for schools.org ‘interesting facts’ 2022.

8. Jobs in football.com ‘the top 10 fastest goals in soccer history’, 2023.

9. Cricket365 ‘the eight fastest balls ever bowled in international cricket’, by oli fisher, 11/8/23.

10. Top end sports.com ‘olympic games participating countries’, robert wood, march 2000.

11. guardian.co.uk ‘what is the longest ever tennis rally ever recorded?’ bruce johnston. N.d.

12. Sports events media group.com ‘14 random sports facts’, by sherri middleton, 15/5/2017.

13. Euro sport.com ‘top 20 funny stadium names’, by euro sport, 5/5/2015.

14. The Vintage News.com ‘the longest boxing match in history went 110 rounds and lasted over 7 hours’, by Ian Harvey, March 2019.

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Paul and Glenn are back for another entertaining, action-packed episode. This week, we will discuss some former sporting teams that no longer exist, “have bitten the dust”. Some are well-known, some not so well-known. Some of what we will discuss in this episode include:

- An Australian city that is the sixth biggest in the country, however, has gained the unfortunate reputation as a “sporting graveyard”, when it comes to its national professional sporting teams.

- An American city with a proud sports history that once had a team called The Oilers and The Aeros and is known for its Space Centre and a well-known quote from a past voyage to the Moon.

- Former Rugby League teams e.g., Balmain, Glebe, Valleys, Brothers.

- Former Aussie Rules teams e.g., Fitzroy, University.

- Former Super Rugby teams e.g., Sun wolves, Jaguars.

- Why many sporting teams “bite the dust”, e.g., financial difficulties, poor crowds.

- The large number of former NBL basketball teams that have folded in the past four decades e.g., Canberra Cannons, West Sydney Razorbacks.

- Teams from the Super League era, that went in a “flash”, e.g., Adelaide Rams, Western Reds, Hunter Mariners.

- The large number of American professional sports franchises that change cities or close their operations.

- The top five American cities that have lost professional sports teams e.g., Detroit, St Louis.

- Why owners of American sporting franchises move teams e.g., seek greater profits, better facilities.

Paul and Glenn give their Claps and Slaps for the week. Miss Olivia drops by to do the Quiz and What Am I? segments. We also have our segment Where is it Now? and Glenn finishes off the show with another cracking joke.

Sporting teams that no longer exist sources

1. watchmojo.com ‘top 10 sports teams that no longer exist’, 2024.

2. britannica.com ‘baltimore orioles’, by adam augustyn, 2/5/24.

3. Usa today.com ‘these 16 cities have lost the most sports teams and franchises over the years’, 24/7 wall street, john david mercer USA sports today. 15/3/2020.

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Slingers

5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_defunct_National_Basketball_League_(Australia)_teams

6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Townsville_Crocodiles

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Aeros_(1994%E2%80%932013)

9. https://spacecenter.org/exhibits-and-experiences/nasa-tram-tour/historic-mission-control/

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston,_we_have_a_problem

11. abc.net.au ‘the uncertain future and rocky history of the NBL in Australia’, by donal shell, 28/1/23.

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sydney_Rabbitohs

13. reddit.com ‘why are american sports teams allowed to relocate to other cities’, team reddit, january, 2024.

14. The guardian.com ‘decades after warwick capper and wally lewis, why are Gold Coast sporting teams still terrible?’, by scott heinrick, 26/3/2022.

15. The Sporting news.com ‘gold coast graveyard:whre sport teams go to die’, by paul barbieri, 12/8/2014.

16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_on_the_Gold_Coast,_Queensland

17. Queen Official ‘Queen- another one bites the dust, (official video)’, 1/8/2008.

Paul and Glenn are back for another action-packed and entertaining episode. This week in the first of a two-part series, we will discuss some sporting events/competitions that no longer exist, i.e., have bitten the dust. In this episode, some of what we will discuss include

- Motor racing events e.g., Gold Coast Indy cars, the 100-mile race.

- The sad state of affairs with the Commonwealth Games and the lack of interest in hosting it.

- An international sporting competition created by a well-known American entrepreneur that was aimed to bring harmony and good-will between the East and the West.

- A major Australian golfing tournament with some impressive champions and were the winner received a gold jacket, to now no longer existing.

- Rugby League competitions e.g., The Mid-week and Pre-season competitions, the International 7’S.

- Australian Indoor Tennis Championships in Sydney

- The Australia Games which was held only once i.e., 1985.

- Little known events e.g., The Gorge Games, Peace Games, Islamic Games.

- The Afro-Asian Cup of Nations in soccer and the Mitropa Cup.

We have our Claps and Slaps for the week and Miss Olivia drops by to do the Quiz What Am I? We have our Where Is It Now? segment and Glenn finishes off the show with a cracking joke.

Sporting events that no longer exist sources

1. Topend sports.com ‘discontinued major international sports events’, robert wood, 2016.

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Turner

3. https://olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-games ‘welcome to the ancient olympic games’, 2024.

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodwill_Games

5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Masters

6. World athletics.org. MOWA (museum of world athletics) ‘remembering the goodwill games, 20 years on’,len johnson, 21/9/2021.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_League_World_Sevens

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Indoor_Tennis_Championships

9. Financial times.com ‘why the race to host the world’s sporting events has slowed to a halt’, by josh noble, 23/11/23.

10. time.com ‘why more countries should back out of hosting global sporting events’, by astha rajvanshi and armani syed, 18/7/23.

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Games

12. https://www.topendsports.com/events/games/arafura/index.htm

13. https://www.topendsports.com/events/games/afro-asian/index.htm

14. https://www.topendsports.com/events/commonwealth-games/winter.htm

15. https://www.topendsports.com/events/commonwealth-games/paraplegic-games.htm

16. https://www.topendsports.com/events/games/youth/kingdom.htm

17. hitc.com ‘7 football tournaments that no longer exist’, by alfie potts-harmer. 7/9/2019.

18. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Dunhill_Cup

19. https://www.huntingdalegolf.com.au/cms/about-us/the-masters/

20. Golf australia.com ‘the tradition discontinues’, by brendan james, golf australia, 30/3/2016.

21. Australian golf digest.com ‘the tradition discontinues’, by steve keipert, 21/12/2017.

22. https://www.extreme-adventure-sports.com/gorge-games.html

23. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preseason_Cup

24. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_World_Club_Championship

25. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Club_Challenge

26. Discovery commons.com ‘CNN founder ted turner and his lewy body dementia:what you need to learn’, discovery commons san pablo memory care, 13/5/23.

27. Inside the games.biz ‘as brisbane looms, 20 years ago this week the goodwill games drew to a close’, by phillip barker, 5/9/2021.

28. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Goodwill_Games

29. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motoball

30. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979_Fastnet_Race

31. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Foundation

Paul and Glenn are back for another entertaining episode. This week we will discuss those cities/countries who took hold of and snatched events away from other cities/countries. We will discuss in detail how Melbourne as a city have taken hold of most of the major sporting events in Australia and is regarded as the “Sports capital of the country”. In this episode we will also discuss some of the following:

- The history of a well-known motor racing event and how one city who was doing a great job in staging had it taken away in a shifty manner.

- The corruption involved in World Cup bids, especially with Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

- Major Sporting events going interstate during the COVID period eg, AFL and NRL Grand Finals.

- Corruption in Olympic bids.

- Cities taking hold of sporting franchises, especially in America.

- Sporting teams in Australia eg, NRL taking some of their home games interstate.

- A well-known American professional baseball team which had a series of nicknames and were based in New York, then in a shock move, were relocated to the other side of the country leaving many fans devastated.

- Who sporting teams decide to relocate

- Why Melbourne is regarded as the sports capital of Australia.

We have our Claps and Slaps for the week. We also have our Quiz and What Am I? and Where Are They Now? segments and Glenn finishes off the show with another cracking joke.

Cities/Counties who stole teams/events sources

1. Clio and the contemporary.com the past and the present. ‘Sports, not politics? Contextualizing Qatar in the history of controversial sporting events’ by rohail salman, 7/12/2022,

2. New York Times.com ‘US says fifa officials were bribed to award world cups to russia and qatar’, published in 2020.

3. skynews.com.au ‘NSW government’s bold move to steal formula 1 australian GP from melbourne’, 22/10/2021.

4. quora.com ‘how did melbourne develop such a rich sporting culture compared to sydney?’, by harley vague, n.d.

5. yardbarker.com ‘cities that have infamously lost sports franchises’, by sam robinson. March, 2024.

6. wikipedia.com ‘relocation of professional sports teams in australian and new zealand’, april, 2022.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers

8. 10play.com.au ‘NSW attempts stealing Melbourne Sporting events’, 13/7/2020

9. amp.nine.com.au nine wide world of sports. ‘Melbourne announce desire to steal state of origin for a decade on eve of blockbuster’, by patrick effeney, 31/5/2017.

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Grand_Prix

11. The guardian.com ‘saudi arabia has spent at least $1.5 on sportswahsing report reveals’, by ruth michaelson, 29/3/2021.

12. Fox sports.com ‘uncontested world cup bid a giant win in saudi’s rise from pariah to trusted sporting nation’, from AFP, 1/11/23.

13. Herald sun.com ‘melbourne steals australian open golf from sydney’, peter rolfe, 9/10/2017.

14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Open_(golf)

15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillip_Island

16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Brabham

17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_5000

18. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Jane

19. grandprix.com.au ‘rewind : hill’s 1996 win and villeneuve’s warning shot’, 21/3/23.

20. abc.net.au ‘melbourne grand prix; south australia has itself to blame for losing race 20 years ago’, by loretta florance and mark doman, 13/3/2015.

21. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_Street_Circuit

22. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Australian_Grand_Prix

23. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Australian_Grand_Prix

24. Formula one.com ‘sainz storms to victory amid drama in australia as verstappen retires and russell crashes out’, 24/3/24.

25. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Kennett

26. https://www.livgolf.com/events/adelaide?season=2024&tournamentId=28

Paul and Glenn are back for another action-packed episode. This week we will discuss some well-known sportspeople from over the years who have earned the unpopular tag of being a traitor by their fans. It may be an athlete or coach who have left their current team or country and earnt the disdain of supporters. Some of who we will discuss include:

- A Portuguese football legend known for his incredible skill. He went from being worshipped at Barcelona to being absolutely detested when he made a shock move to play for Barcelona’s arch rival Real Madrid.

- An NBA basketball legend who enraged Cleveland Cavaliers’ fans when he left the club and signed a bid deal with another team.

- Les Boyd, John Dorathy and Ray Brown leaving Western Suburbs to play for their much-hated rival Manly Warringhah.

- Jamie Lyon packing up and leaving Parramatta in the middle of big contract.

- Kevin Pietersen, Jofra Archer.

- West Indies Rebel Cricket that went to South Africa during the height of apartheid.

- Ivan Cleary

- Kate Allen and Johanna Konta

- Eddie Jones

- Wendall Sailor

- Luke Ball and Max Hudghton

- Carlos Tevez

- Marion Hossa

- Glenn Lazarus

- Harry Redknapp

We have our Claps and Slaps for the week and Miss Olivia drops by to do our Quiz and Who Am I? We also have our Where Are They Now? segment and Glenn finishes up with another cracking joke.

Traitors and heartbreakers sources

1. The sportster.com ‘top 20 biggest traitors in sports history’, by TS staff, 2/11/2014.

2. bettingus.com ‘what were the worst betrayals in sport’, by lisa spencer, senior editor, 21/4/23.

3. bigfooty.com ‘roast, club traitors: the new list’, chief 7/4/2021.

4. herald.sun.com ‘rugby league legend glenn lazarus branded a traitor by NSW greats’, by tyson otto, 21/4/2016.

5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Cleary

6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johanna_Konta

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Bennett_(rugby_league)

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James#National_team_career

9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lu%C3%ADs_Figo

10. IMDb.com ‘luis figo, biography’, n.d.

11. The figo affair, the transfer that changed football. Netflix film 2022.

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Jones_(rugby_union)

13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendell_Sailor

14. rugby.com.au ‘flashback friday: wendall sailor returns to suncorp stadium’, 2/7/2020.

15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Ball

16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Hudghton

17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Lazarus

18. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Redknapp

19. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_U-20_World_Cup

20. Fundacao luis figo, pass it on (luis figo foundation.com)

21. Wikipedia. A1grandprix.com

22. Luis figo.com/pages/the family

23. pitchbook.com ‘network 90 club’.

24. CNN Sports.com ‘Branded a Rebel: Cricket’s Forgotten Men’, by Samantha Bresnahan CNN, 8/3/2013.

Paul and Glenn are back for another great episode. This week we will discuss some of the many great sporting autobiographies. Reading sporting autobiographies are great in getting into the mind of famous sportspeople who share their fascinating stories and journeys in life. Some of the sportspeople we will talk who share their journey include.

- A former Aussie female tennis player who despite years of physical, mental, and financial abuse by her monstrous father, has risen above the odds and become a true inspiration, especially through her book “Unbreakable”.

- A current motor racing champion who claimed the distinguished honour of being knighted during his brilliant career.

- Steve Waugh, Alan Border, Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath.

- Muhammed Ali, Mike Tyson

- Marcus Trescothick

- Western Division Rugby League team

- Gareth Thomas

- Andre Agassi

- Rob Burrow and Neale Daniher and their courageous battles with Motor Neurone Disease.

- Kurt Fearnley

- Cathy Freeman

- Lisa Curry

- Michelle Payne

Miss Olivia is back to conduct the Quiz and Who Am I? segments. She will also talk about her recent appearance in a musical production.

Paul and Glenn give their Claps and Slaps for the week. We have our segment Where Are they Now? and Glenn finishes off the episode with another one of his cracking jokes.

Trigger Warning- Parts of this episode discusses the sensitive topic of mental health, suicide. If this content affects you, dial Lifeline 131114 and 988 in United States.

Great Sporting Autobiographies sources

1. slman.com ‘13 of the best sports biographies ever written’, culture, 13/4/2022.

2. What we reading.com ‘9 powerful sports autobiographies every fan should read’, james, 18/1/23.

3. mirror.co.uk ‘20 best sports books ever written: brian clough, muhammad ali and more’, by anthony clavane, 25/9/2012.

4. nswrl.com.au ‘the night the music died’, nicholas janzen nswrl media, 6/8/2014.

5. amp.triplem.com.au ‘here’s 10 aussie sports books to get you motivated again!’, by georgie marr 11/6/2020.

6. Unbreakable, Jelana Dokic, with jess halloran, published 29/10/2018.penquin books.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jelena_Dokic

8. Whispering gums.com ‘unbreakable:conversation with jelana dokic’, 1/12/2017.

9. bookey.app/book. ‘Unbreakable by jelana dokic summary’ jelana dokic,

10. booktopia.com ‘blindsided, a rugby great confronts his greatest challenge’, by michael lynagh, 1/8/2015.

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton

13. Lewis hamilton. My story, by lewis hamilton, google books, 2007.

14. goodreads.com ‘Lewis Hamilton. The biography’, by frank worrall, published 1/1/2021.john blake publishing.

15. express.co.uk ‘lewis hamilton and the four other F1 stars knighted as christian horner takes step closer’, by sam smith, 1/1/24.

16. httphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Currys

17. ://www.tennis.com.au/player-profiles/jelena-dokic

18. booktopia.com ‘lisa: the inspiring #1 best selling memoir’, lisa curry as told to ellen whinnett, 2/5/2022.

19. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neale_Daniher

20. Born to run by cathy freeman, 2007. Published by penguin group, australia.

21. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Freeman

22. Brotherhood books.org.au ‘cathy’, by cathy freeman and scott gullan.

23. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Burrow

24. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsay_Davenport

25. Fox sports.com ‘jelana dokic targeted by disgusting online trolls during Aus open’, staff writers from news.com.au 20/1/23.

26. penguin.com.au ‘fearless, finding the power to thrive’ by jelana dokic. Published 12/9/23.

27. dailymail.co.uk ‘emotional moment retired tennis star jelana dokic bursts into tears on live TV following a simple comment from a french rival- after opening up about battle with fat-shaming trolls’, by kylie stevens from daily mail, australia. 24/1/2022.

28. independent.co.uk ‘jelana dokic: i haven’t spoken to my abusive father in 10 years- i sleep well at night’, by kieran jackson, 28/12/23.

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This week he will discuss some of the great clutch plays in sport, ie, sportspeople who have excelled under pressure at a particular moment to win a title or lead their team to an important victory. In this episode, some of what I will discuss include.

- An Australian rugby great who at the 1991 Rugby World Cup, authorised an important play that clinched victory when all seemed lost.

- The well-known play that took place in one of the greatest boxing bouts in history and was performed by the “greatest”.

- Tiger Woods memorable chip shot at the 2005 Masters.

- State of Origin moments eg, Ben Ikin, Darren Lockyear

- Mal Menninga’s ankle tap at 1989 Grand Final.

- Bubba Watson

- Michael Bevan, MS Dhoni

- Willie Mays

- Sam Jones

- Michael Jordan

- Sergio Ramos

- David Beckham

- Divock Origi

I will play some audio of some of these great clutch moments. I also have the Quiz and of course, we also have our segments What am I? and Where are they Now

Clutch Play sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Lynagh

2. The sydney morning herald.com ‘dear wallabies, this is no time to panic, just ask noddy’, by peter fitzsimmons 20/9/23.

3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union_positions#Fly-half

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_Australia_rugby_union_tour_of_Britain_and_Ireland

5. Great australian sporting moments, the headlines, the record breakers, the triumphs and the magic moments by michael roberts, 2008, the miegunyah press, melbourne.

6. Hamilton rugby 1991 ‘gordon hamilton RWC try of the tournament’, 23/10/2011.

7. IMG ‘24 days to go. Michael lynagh breaks irish hearts’, 25/8/2015.

8. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-points-in-a-rugby-union-international-career

9. The guardian.com ‘michael lynagh in stable condition after suffering stroke’, lenore taylor, associated press. 19/4/2012.

10. Financial review.com ‘rugby’s golden boy michael lynagh faces his biggest challenge’ by mark ludlow, 8/4/2015.

11. Off the ball.com ‘it will indelibly be part of my career. Michael lynagh on that 1991 try against ireland’, off the ball app, n.d.

12. https://golf.castigliondelbosco.com “member’s stories. Michael lynagh’, 6/3/2022.

13. Planet rugby.com ‘michael lynagh hails significant six nations win as sons shine in italy and australia to cap special day for the family’, by alex spink, 11/3/24.

14. Epsom college.org.uk ‘rugby international michael lynagh lecture’, 19/10/2018.

15. Off the ball. ‘Michael lynagh: my stroke experience and recovery’, 17/10/2019.

16. Wide world of sports. nine.com ‘laughing at us: michael lynagh’s fears for scarred wallabies after historic rugby world cup exit after pool stage’, by sam worthington 9/10/23.

17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clutch_(sports)

18. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Masters_Tournament

19. Simon bonelle ‘tiger woods chip shot 16th hole 2005 US Masters’, 13/7/2007.

20. one37pm.com ‘the 15 most iconic sports photos of all-time’, by justin cohen, 7/11/23.

21. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rope-a-dope

22. lonsdalelondon.com.au. Ali 1942-2016. The greatest, a special tribute.published by bauer media pty ltd.

23. bbc.sport.com ‘david beckham: 20-year anniversary of iconic free-kick that sent england to 2002 world cup’.football. 6/10/2021.

24. Dinadangdong. ‘England vs greece 2001 (W/S Stereo)’ 23/7/2011

25. Melbourne cricket ground ‘steve waugh’s remarkable catch at the MCG’, 12/12/2019.

26. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Mays

27. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Jones_(basketball,_born_1933)

28. Bleacher report.com ‘the 100 most clutch moments in sports history’, asher chancey, 8/11/2010.

29. sportskeeda.com ‘6 most clutch players in football currently’, by shambhu ajith, 10/12/2021.

30. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shot

31. The matty johns podcast ‘great clutch players’, 27/8/2020.

Intro music- One Shot by Soundroll

Outro music- Can’t Give it Up by All Good Folks from Upbeat.

Paul and Glenn are back for another fun and entertaining, bumper episode. This week we will discuss some of the well-known Iconic Sporting photos taken over the years from a wide range of sports from different photographers. Some of what will be discussed include:

- A legendary American photographer who developed a passion for the camera from an early age and took what is without doubt the most famous sporting photo of all-time.

- A well-known photo taken at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the early 1970’s.

- A photo taken at the 1999 Women’s football World cup known as “the bra photo”.

- The “Hand of God”, photo.

- Well-known Australian sporting photos e.g., The Rugby League Gladiators, Cathy Freeman at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Gordan Tallis and Terry Hill face to face, Brett Lee and Andrew Flintoff Ashes photo.

- 100m final at 1896 Olympics, Phar Lap’s last race

- Usain Bolt, The One-handed catch, the Black Power salute.

- The oldest sports photo ever taken.

- Bobby Orr’s famous dive and Roger Bannister breaking the 4-minute mile.

- Tiger Woods at the Masters

- Bobby Moore and Pele.

- Eddie Gaedel

- Famous Aussie Rules marks eg, Alex Jazalenko and Leo Barry.

- The Tied Test 1960,

- Nicky Winmar and his stand against racism.

- Ian Thorpe’s false start,

- Don Bradman,

We give our Claps and Slaps for the week, and have our regular Quiz segment, where are they Now? and this week it is a “What happens next?”. Glenn finishes off the show with a crackin joke.

Iconic Sporting Photos sources

1. Stadium talk.com ‘greatest sports photos of all time’ by ross kelly, 26/10/23.

2. one37pm.com ‘the 15 most iconic sports photos of all-time’, by justin cohen, 7/11/23.

3. The guardian.com ‘the joy of sic:iconic sports photos’, by barry glendenning, 23/10/2015.

4. The guardian.com ‘the joy of six:australian sport’s ;most memorable photographs’, by russell jackson, 12/3/2014.

5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970%E2%80%9371_Ashes_series

6. Australia versus England. An illustrated history of every test match since 1877. By David Firth, 2007. Viking/Penquin Books.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Gaedel

8. The culturetrip.org ‘10 most iconic sports photographs in history’, by michael LoRe, 16/10/2018.

9. Great australian sporting moments. Michael roberts. 2008. The miegunyah press.

10. Muhammad Ali. the eye-witness story of a boxing legend, by alan goldstein.2000, carlton books ltd.

11. Spirit of the ashes, by jack egan, 2006. Wilkinson publishing pty ltd.

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Norman

13. The olympics: athens to athens 1896-2004. Weidenfelf and nicholson. Produced by the Olympic Museum, Lausanne. The orion publishing group.

14. https://neilleifer.com/pages/biography

15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Leifer

16. foxsports.com ‘when muhammad ali knocked out sonny liston: the story behind the most famous image in sport’, by chris rattue, NZ herald from news.com.au, 27/5/2020.

17. Google, arts and culture.com ‘the art of sports photography:from prints to images (1835-2017). By the olympic museum. Lausanne, switzerland.

18. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strip_photography

19. https://aboutphotography.blog/photographer/neil-leifer

20. taschen.com ‘neil leifer. Boxing. 60 years of fights and fighters’, neil leifer, published january 2021.

21. photofocus.com ‘on photography:neil leifer, 1942-present’, by kevin ames, 18/9/2022.

22. Time ‘ali vs liston, behind neil leifer’s photograph/100 photos’, red border films.