Don King killed two men. The first case was ruled justifiable homicide. In 1967 he was found guilty of stomping to death an employee, Sam Garrett, on the street. Garret owed him $600. Released just five years later and later pardoned, King entered the world of boxing, promoting some of the biggest fights in sports history, including The Rumble in the Jungle, and managing the most famous names in the fight game, including Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis a ...
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Welcome to Top 4. Top 4 is a new sports-focused podcast. From top to fourth the crew discuss the past, present and future of football from London's Millennial perspective. This is not a sanctuary for hurt feelings, this is in-depth, honest discourse bringing to you that barbershop/hair salon energy to sporting debate. They'll tackle anything noteworthy from Sepp Blatter to Cristiano Ronaldo, Coutinho to Scott Dann, Arsene Wenger to R. Kelly. Join them every week for an insightful look at the ...
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Head of Football at Soccerex, Stewart Castledine brings you all the news from this years Soccerex Convention 2009 in Johannesburg - we hear exclusively from FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, as well as legendary players such as Franz Beckenbauer, Eusebio and Carlos Alberto Torres and key influencers such as Gerard Houllier and David Dein. We will also bring you coverage of the Soccerex Studio Sessions where the sports main players, both on and off the field, debate the burning issues in the game.
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A WEEKLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO THE BEAUTIFUL GAME. OUR WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS WITH VARIOUS GUESTS AND HOSTS ARE FOCUSED ON BRINGING YOU THE LATEST NEWS, VIEWS, PLOTS, BACK PAGE RUMOURS AND OPINIONS FROM ALL THE MAJOR LEAGUES AROUND THE WORLD. WE FOCUS ON THE BRITISH PREMIER LEAGUE, SERIE A, BUNDESLIGA, LA LIGA,CPL, AND THE MLS. SO SIT BACK AND GET STUCK IN WITH THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST
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The biggest moments in sports history have stories behind them which have never been told. In 1999, Brandi Chastain kicked the winning goal for the U.S. at the Women’s World Cup. Her victory celebration in a sports bra made for one of the most iconic photos in recent memory. But how did we get to a moment where a women’s sport became a national obsession? To answer that question, we have to go back. In Season 1, soccer journalist Grant Wahl traces that ’99 Women’s World Cup victory back to t ...
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Don King was fighting for his position as the top of Boxing. He went to court for Mike Tyson’s next fight and their very own ‘Watergate’. And, what of King now?By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Episode 7: Buster Douglas Knocks Out King
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A harrowing defeat for Mike Tyson in Tokyo. King, was sitting at ringside next to Donald Trump, his guest in Japan. His fighter lost, but King always had a plan.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Episode 6: Breaking Hearts and Minds, How King Got Tyson
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With contributions from Boxing insiders and former fighters, we hear about King’s relentless pursuit of power and money, with Mike Tyson at the helm of his stable of boxers.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Episode 5: The End of Muhammad Ali and The Birth of The Lost Generation
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Featuring Heavyweight Champion Tim Witherspoon, Steve Bunce and Lennox Lewis on the so-called ‘Lost Generation’ as Don King was attracting the attention of the FBI.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Don King was at the very top of Boxing, and he meant to stay there. Steve Bunce and Lennox Lewis with the story.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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In October 1974 Muhammad Ali and George Foreman had a ‘Rumble in the Jungle’, a fight that has become one of the most famous events in sports history, and Don King made it happenBy BBC Radio 5 Live
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Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis and Steve Bunce examine the early days of Don King, Boxing Promoter, as he prepares to take on the fight gameBy BBC Radio 5 Live
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Episode 1: The Death of Sam Garrett, The Birth of Don King
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Veteran fight aficionado Steve Bunce is alongside Heavyweight Champion of the World, Lennox Lewis, to examine the early life and crimes of notorious Boxing promoter Don KingBy BBC Radio 5 Live
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Introducing... Powerplay: The House of Don King
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Steve Bunce and Lennox Lewis take a dive into one of the most recognisable and enduring figures in boxing, promoter Don King, with contributions from rivals, partners, law enforcers and fighters.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 189 – RESPONSIBILITY In this episode Reggie discusses the African Cup of Nations #MLS Lionel Messi’s responsibilities and close Chris Hughton’s tenure as coach of the Ghana Football Federation YOUTUBE – @FUTBOLWEEKLYPOD #futbolweekly The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 189 – RESPONSIBILITY first appeared on The Futbol Weekly Podc…
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 188 – Timo Hughton In this episode Reggie discusses the African Cup of Nations, #SerieA, #LaLiga, #transfer rumours, and Chris Hughton’s tenure as coach of the Ghana Football Federation YOUTUBE – @FUTBOLWEEKLYPOD #futbolweekly The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 188 – TIMO HUGHTON first appeared on The Futbol Weekly Podcast. The …
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 187 – Der Kaiser In this episode Reggie discuss the Champions League round of 16, #EPL, #SerieA, #LaLiga,#Arsenal #transfer rumours, and Franz Beckenbauer YOUTUBE – @FUTBOLWEEKLYPOD #futbolweekly The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 187- DER KAISER first appeared on The Futbol Weekly Podcast. The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 187- DER KAI…
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 186 – It Wasn’t Me In this episode Reggie discuss the Champions League round of 16, #Euro24 draw, #EPL, #SerieA, #LaLiga,#Arsenal stupid rules in the EPL and much more… #futbolweekly The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 186 – IT WASN’T ME first appeared on The Futbol Weekly Podcast. The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 186 – IT WASN’T ME app…
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 179 – Stranger Things In this episode Reggie & Joe discuss the Champions League final, Messi to the MLS, TFC, and start the transfer rumour mill #futbolweekly The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 179 – STRANGER THINGS first appeared on The Futbol Weekly Podcast. The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 179 – STRANGER THINGS appeared first on The…
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 178 – Huh??? In this episode Reggie & Joe discuss Juventus, AC Milan, Arsenal, Inter Miami, transfer rumours, & predict the Champions League final. #futbolweekly The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 178 – HUH???? first appeared on The Futbol Weekly Podcast. The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 178 – HUH???? appeared first on The Futbol Weekl…
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 177 – Store Bought In this episode Reggie discusses The Arsenal, Man€hester €ity, transfer rumours, Champions & Europa League and more #futbolweekly The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 177 – STORE BOUGHT first appeared on The Futbol Weekly Podcast. The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 177 – STORE BOUGHT appeared first on The Futbol Weekly P…
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 176 – Dutch Masters In this episode Reggie discusses The Arsenal, Toronto FC, sports streaming services, coaching, and a little Serie A #getstuckin The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 176 – DUTCH MASTERS first appeared on The Futbol Weekly Podcast. The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 176 – DUTCH MASTERS appeared first on The Futbol Weekly …
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 175 – Festivus Miracle In our year end show, we discuss the best and worst of the leagues, the GOAT debates, what we would like to see under our league team Christmas trees, and of course the 2022 World Cup final between France v Argentina. #getstuckin The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 175 – FESTIVUS MIRACLE first appeared on T…
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THE FUTBOL WEEKLY PODCAST EP 174 – AGENT ORANGE In this episode Reggie & Joe preview the World Cup semi finals, and touch on some Canadian Content #getstuckin The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 174 – AGENT ORANGE first appeared on The Futbol Weekly Podcast. The post FUTBOL WEEKLY EP 174 – AGENT ORANGE appeared first on The Futbol Weekly Podcast.…
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In the aftermath of Sepp Blatter’s downfall, what is his legacy at FIFA and in Qatar?By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Sepp Blatter: 9. Hello Sepp, Goodbye Sepp
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Sepp Blatter resigns dramatically, ending a 17 year run as FIFA President. And we hear from the man himself as he sits down with us for a defiant interview.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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While police raids hit the headlines, an ill fated film, paid for by FIFA, reveals the truth of FIFA’s hubris as Sepp Blatter faces his downfall.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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FBI and IRS agents co-ordinate a raid that shocks FIFA, with senior executives suddenly in handcuffs. Sepp Blatter is clinging to power by a thread.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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An internal FIFA report generates controversy, and a dangerous investigation is brewing in New York.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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After an embarrassing scandal, new investigators are allowed into the house of FIFA.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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When two World Cups come up for grabs in 2010, the bidding contest reveals questionable practices and a power struggle that threatens to bring Sepp Blatter down.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Sepp feels untouchable, but journalists begin to ratchet up the pressure after a key company affiliated to FIFA goes bankrupt, and its secrets spill out.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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With Sepp Blatter newly installed as FIFA President, he builds links with Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer, important executives with reputations for corruption.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Sepp Blatter: 1. Power and Money and Power
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Fifa President João Havelange transforms the organisation into a money machine, while his protégé Sepp Blatter plots to take over the throne.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Introducing… Powerplay: The House of Sepp Blatter
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Over ten thrilling episodes, David Morrissey tells the story of the man who ran world football, and led FIFA in an era of endemic corruption and controversy, from cash in brown envelopes at a Caribbean hotel to the awarding of the Qatar World Cup, mired in allegations of impropriety and vote buying. From his meteoric rise to his stunning and sudden…
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Introducing: The Bag - A show about Sports, Money, and Making It
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Ever wonder how some teams can seemingly do everything wrong and still generate record-profits? Or how some athletes end up going broke? Or why suddenly, everyone in pro sports seems to be obsessed with cryptocurrency? Former NFL running back (and Dancing With The Stars champ) Rashad Jennings has teamed up with award-winning journalist Lindsay McCo…
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BONUS: Lightning Round Epilogue | S1: The Women's World Cup
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Grant Wahl and producer Grant Irving do an 80's movie-style epilogue and give updates on where the key players from the '91 Women's World Cup and USWNT are today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sports Illustrated
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The ’91 U.S. women’s national team pressed, always on the attack. Their playing style and their success were both unprecedented. But winning on the field was just the beginning. Now, they had to bring their relentless mentality to the fight for equality and for all of women’s sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The FIFA World Championship for the M&Ms Cup | S1: The Women's World Cup
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The U.S. absolutely dominated the early parts of the tournament. They scored 23 goals in five games while conceding only four. It all led up to one decisive final. USA vs Norway, for the first Women’s Wold Cup title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sports Illustrated
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The Gift of Fury | S1: The Women’s World Cup
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After years of relentless training, the USWNT was finally ready for the 1st FIFA World Championship for Women’s Football for the M&M’s Cup (aka the first Women’s World Cup). The U.S. women had developed a true American playing style, but this was the world’s game. How would they fare on the biggest stage, against the most dominant players from acro…
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Underfunded. Underprepared. Outplayed. | S1: The Women’s World Cup
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The first U.S. women’s national team didn’t win a single game at its first international competition. So how did they go from complete embarrassment to tournament favorites entering the first Women’s World Cup just six years later? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sports Illustrated
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The Tsunami Hitting the Shore | S1: The Women’s World Cup
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The 1999 Women’s World Cup was the first to captivate an American audience. But it wasn’t the first Women’s World Cup - that happened eight years earlier. And barely anyone paid attention. How did the U.S. women go from unknowns to superstars? Why did it take so long for FIFA to hold a Women’s World Cup? And what does any of this have to do with ex…
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Sometimes you get the sense that people think women’s soccer started in 1999. But there’s more to the story than just the ‘99ers. It was the '91 team that started it all. And that's a story not even most soccer fans know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sports Illustrated
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Join Derek, Fred, Yao and Kofi as they have a round table talk about life experiences and current events such as- What defines being self made- Social media then vs social media now- Current events and politics- Marriage- CohabitingAny questions you have or the group or any guests, please forward them to hennessyandhonesty@gmail.com…
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This week the crew discuss Zaha, the third European cup, questions from social media and round up the Premier League@Top4MationBy Sebastian Adu, Claudius Peters, Daniel Ossei, Frank Owusu & Joy Kopette
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Soccer Godcast, Episode 13: Hopes and Dreams for 2016
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Kevin Brown and Miriti Murungi discuss their hope that 2016 will be the year American soccer fans can have more nuanced conversations, share their thoughts on "Making a Murderer," and answer listener questions.By Soccer Gods
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Soccer Godcast, Episode 13: USWNT vs. turf, FIFA arrests, and MLS Latino del Año
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Kevin Brown and Miriti Murungi discussed USWNT's decision to not play last week's friendly in Hawaii over turf concerns, the latest round of FIFA arrests, and were joined by Maxi Rodriguez to talk about the strangeness of MLS' Latino del Año award.By Soccer Gods
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Sepp Blatter - The Ten FIFA Commandments by Soccer GodsBy Soccer Gods
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Soccer Godcast, Episode 11: Blazer Con, USMNT and Your Questions
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Kevin Brown and Miriti Murungi discuss the Men In Blazers convention, The USMNT's draw with Trinidad & Tobago and answer your questions.By Soccer Gods
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Soccer Godcast, Episode 10: University of Missouri protests and athlete activism
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Kevin Brown and Miriti Murungi discuss the idea of athletes as social activists and their collective power to foster social change.By Soccer Gods
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EXCLUSIVE: Karim Benzema calls Mathieu Valbuena about his sex tape
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EXCLUSIVE: Karim Benzema calls Mathieu Valbuena about his sex tape by Soccer GodsBy Soccer Gods
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Football Gravy - Y2015E15 - The gravy tears of Steven Bilic
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By Football Gravy
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A diatribe of football drivel, vaguely disguised as a legitimate sports show.By Football Gravy
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Like a great geyser of gravy, we refuse to stop.By Football Gravy
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Football Gravy - Episode 12 - Bendy makes a joke about Asian food.
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The Asian Cup has come and gone. Bendy struggles through an entire pod to avoid making an Asian food joke. Plus Harry Rednapp makes his Football Gravy debut.By Football Gravy
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