Sport Unlocked

By Sports News Insiders

From the pitches to the boardrooms, the stories behind the big decisions by sports leaders affecting every fan. Featuring sports news insiders Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and more... more

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How many episodes does Sport Unlocked have?

The podcast currently has 242 episodes available.

Sport Unlocked episodes:

March 26, 2022Does trans swimmer Lia Thomas have an unfair advantage? Sharron Davies debates; Ex-Finland captain Tim Sparv on human rights; FFP overhaul; FIFA & crypto; Russia bids for Euros; Attack near Saudi GP
Episode 62 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by Sharron Davies and Tim Sparv.
On the agenda on March 25, 2022:
Gulf issues come to the door of sport with attack from Yemen near the Saudi GP circuit

Russia launches shock bid for Euros. What will UEFA do and what does it mean for the anticipated winners (UK-Ireland 2028 and Italy 2032)? There's also the Turkish bid to consider.

Interview with ex-Finland captain Tim Sparv on why footballers should speak out on human rights abusing nations - from Qatar to Russia - why boycotts should be considered over racism and what's wrong with the game's leadership.

Does trans swimmer Lia Thomas have an unfair advantage? Ex-Olympic medalist Sharron Davies debates the issue challenging sport.

FIFA's first crypto sponsor

Changes to UEFA financial rules for clubs as FFP is overhauled
Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
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March 19, 2022 Chelsea bids; Saudi questions for Newcastle/Howe; Wimbledon ban for Russians not denouncing Putin?; CAS Russia rulings; Barca's Spotify deals; Blackmore's landmark racing win; Rugby & F1 rule changes
Episode 61 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
On the agenda on March 18, 2022 including the latest sporting impact of Russia's war on Ukraine:
Latest on the Chelsea takeover bids; Saudi questions from Tariq & Rob uneasy for Newcastle manager Eddie Howe; Saudi golf league update; Wimbledon ban for Russians not denouncing Putin?; CAS football rulings against Russia; Barcelona's Spotify sponsorship deals; Rachel Blackmore's landmark racing win at Cheltenham Gold Cup; Rugby & F1 rule changes.
Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
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March 12, 2022 What's the future for Chelsea & Abramovich after being sanctioned by UK govt?; Infantino silent on Russia but visits Saudi crown prince; UEFA disciplinary case into PSG president Al-Khelaifi
Episode 60 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
On the agenda on March 11, 2022 including the latest sporting impact of Russia's war on Ukraine:
What's the future for Chelsea & Roman Abramovich after being sanctioned by the UK government?; Gianni Infantino silent on Russia but visits Saudi crown prince; UEFA disciplinary case into PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
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March 04, 2022 Abramovich's Chelsea exit; Premier League CEO Masters & Newcastle's Staveley on CFC sale; Paralympics Uturn to ban Russians. Super League row resurfaces between Ceferin & Agnelli at FT summit
Episode 59 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10
On the agenda on March 4, 2022 including the latest sporting impact of Russia's war on Ukraine:
Roman Abramovich's Chelsea exit assessed; Premier League CEO Richard Masters & Newcastle's Amanda Staveley on the CFC sale; Paralympics U-turn to ban Russians. Also how the Super League row resurfaced between Aleksander Ceferin & Andrea Agnelli at Financial Times Business of Football Summit. Thanks to the FT for the audio clips

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March 01, 2022Russia banned from world football; UEFA drops Gazprom; IOC gets tough on Putin; Abramovich's plans for Chelsea control & peacemaker claims
Episode 58 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10
On the agenda on February 28, 2022 with a special edition with the latest sporting impact of Russia's war on Ukraine:
Why FIFA and UEFA suspended Russia and what it means for world football.

UEFA drops Gazprom as sponsor.

The International Olympic Committee gets tough on Russia and strips award from Putin.

Analysing Roman Abramovich's plans for control of Chelsea & peacemaker claims.

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February 26, 2022 Russia invades Ukraine: Sporting implications of war in Europe with concerns about players, events moved & sponsors cut. Infantino questioned on cozying up to Putin. How Russia corrupted sport
Episode 57 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10
On the agenda on February 25, 2022 - the sporting implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine as events are moved & sponsors cut. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is challenged on cozying up to Vladimir Putin. We'll analyse how Russia corrupted sport and how sport stayed in the embrace of Russia even after the doping scandal and the initial invasion of Ukraine in 2014 by pro-Moscow forces.
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35min
February 19, 2022Doping verdicts from Tokyo Olympics; 15-year-old Russian's doping case at Beijing Olympics; UEFA's crypto fan tokens; Rugby future & investment; Djokovic breaks silence but still Qs; F1 changes
Episode 56 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10
On the agenda on February 18, 2022:
Doping verdicts from Tokyo Olympics; 15-year-old Russian's doping case at Beijing Olympics; UEFA's crypto fan tokens; Rugby investment and the future of the Six Nations; Novak Djokovic breaks silence but still questions; F1 leadership change in the fallout from last season's finale.
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53min
February 11, 2022Premier League overseas cash surpasses domestic TV; World Cup & Euros bidding; Russian Olympic doping case; Comm Games esports; Barca resignation; Zouma cat controversy; the Rooneys; F1 sponsorship
Episode 55 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10
On the agenda on February 10, 2022:
Russian doping scandal at Beijing Olympics; Premier League overseas cash surpasses domestic TV; World Cup & Euros bidding; Barcelona resignation; Zouma-West Ham cat controversy; the Rooneys - Wayne's film and Coleen's legal battle over leaks; F1 sponsorship
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43min
February 05, 2022Saudi golf cash splits; BT-Discovery sports TV partnership; Barcelona financial investigation; Beijing Olympics; Players forced to freeze in US World Cup qualifier; Transgender swimming policies
Episode 54 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10
On the agenda on February 4, 2022:
Champions League pizza banned lifted

Freezing football: Why did the US play a World Cup qualifier in -15C?

Missed opportunity: English football's lower leagues don't take advantage of rare January international break

BT Sports-Discovery set for UK broadcasting joint venture as DAZN lose out

UEFA's TV rights sale updaate

NFL controversies - were bonuses paid to lose games?

Barcelona financial investigation

Saudi investment splitting golf

Beijing Winter Olympics - human rights, FIFA dispute, sports at risk of losing Olympic spots & could padel join the programme?

Transgender rule changes in American swimming

New contracts for female players in England and the US
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46min
January 29, 2022 AFCON deadly stadium crush; Infantino offends w/African migrants comments; FIFA sexual harassment case; Staveley's Newcastle funding scrutinised; China latest before Olympics; PL clampdown on NFTs
Episode 53 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja joined by Juliet Bawuah from the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10
On the agenda on January 28, 2022:
African Cup of Nations - investigation into deadly stadium crush; Gianni Infantino offends linking his push for biennial World Cups with preventing African migrants risking their lives.
29' FIFA sexual harassment case;
36' English county cricket chief offends with racial stereotyping in parliamentary hearing on racism.
41' Why Australian Open organisers initially banned "Where is Peng Shuai?" t-shirts; Unease about COVID test transparency at Beijing Olympics.
46' Amanda Staveley’s claim she was wealthy enough to buy Newcastle shares is being tested in court by Mike Ashley who says she wasn’t. Hear what she had to say
50' Premier League's NFTs imagery clampdown & new Japanese TV deal
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57min

FAQs about Sport Unlocked:

How many episodes does Sport Unlocked have?

The podcast currently has 242 episodes available.

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