Best Bromance Sports Podcasts (2024)

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South get their revenge | Bergers win again | Brunswick Juve off the bottom 49:36

3h ago49:36

49:36

In a weekend with some marquee match-ups, it was South Melbourne and Heidelberg who claimed major wins. The relegation battle took a turn, as Brunswick Juventus finally lifted themselves off the foot of the table. Meanwhile, Box Hil and Essendon Royals continued to pick up points, whilst Alamein solidified their status as league barometers. Tune in…

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Warner Bros. Discovery Out of NBA Rights? Lakers Hire Reddick: Athlete Media Content in 2024 with Front Office Sports Owen Poindexter 32:54

20h ago32:54

32:54

He is a Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today Podcast we welcome Owen Poindexter Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today, Owen Poindexter joins Hoopsology to discuss the NBA’s future after the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Owen gives his opinion of WBD potenti…

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Unpacking a juicy Australia Cup draw | VPL1 goes viral again | The curious case of the missing cameramen 1:59:26

1h ago1:59:26

1:59:26

Guess who's back? Back again! The NPL Victoria Pod is back to jump into a blockbuster Round of 32 Australia Cup draw and review all the action from an action packed weekend. Bergers continue South's Olympic Village hoodoo, St Albans are back in business and Avondale come away with a big, big win at home. Plus, how Lachie turned the NPL Victoria Pod…

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The Vicious Version of Paul Hughes | Bellator/PFL still The SBG Show? 30:05

8h ago30:05

30:05

Fight Academy Ireland head coach Liam Shannon gives insight into Paul Hughes’ preparation for his Bellator/PFL debut, sheds light on the current wave of talent at the Belfast gym and considers whether PFL and Bellator have shed the label of being the “SBG Show” with the signing of Hughes. Shannon also talks Rhys McKee’s next move, Paddy McCorry on …

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Banner 18: Boston Celtics Reign Supreme-Hoopsology’s ITL 47:20

1d ago47:20

47:20

Matt and Justin dissect the 2024 NBA Finals with a deep dive into the Boston Celtics' championship run. We celebrate their 18th title, solidifying their place as the winningest franchise in basketball history. We analyze the performances of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, with Brown taking home Finals MVP honors. The hosts also break down the Dallas…

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Paul Hughes talks Bellator Debut, Training with Michael Chandler & Conor McGregor Unfollowing 30:51

2d ago30:51

30:51

Considered the hottest free agent in the sport during his time on the market, Paul Hughes is set to make his Bellator/PFL debut on Saturday at 3 Arena against Bobby King. Petesy interviewed Hughes at Fight Academy Ireland in Belfast where the former Cage Warriors Champion discussed how much his new contract can change his life, his time training wi…

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Let the silly season begin! | The VPL1 star with his own personal theme song | An all-time fashion crimes at St Albans 1:49:37

7d ago1:49:37

1:49:37

The silly season (transfers baby!) is nearly upon us and to celebrate - the boys are back with a suitably silly instalment of the pod. On the agenda this week: The transfer window is coming up - and some massive changes (both personnel and otherwise) loom - what can we expect? Esteban Quintas delivers one of the funniest moments of the season as a …

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Caitlin Clark Team USA Olympic Snub and the Growing Pains of the WNBA Attaining Mainstream Success 50:48

7d ago50:48

50:48

In this edition of Hoopsology’s In The Lab, Justin and Matt explore what happens when the WNBA is thrown into the mainstream and the societal culture war. We also give our thoughts on Caitlin Clark being left off Team USA for the Olympics and more! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitt…

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Conor McGregor OUT of UFC 303? 31:19

7d ago31:19

31:19

The latest word surrounding Conor McGregor’s camp is that the Irish superstar is not likely to make an appearance at UFC 303. Donagh Corby joins Petesy from Connecticut to give his take on the on again/off again conversation surrounding McGregor’s meeting with Michael Chandler, what the legacy of this period will be for McGregor should he not fight…

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Vibes off the chart | Royals beat Bulleen again | Calder’s woes deepen 42:33

8d ago42:33

42:33

Radio Dub is back as the big stories keep coming in NPLW Victoria! After another weekend with a cascade of goals, will the good vibes keep the good times going? The Royals beat Bulleen for a second time this season, whilst South Melbourne look to be on the up - so who is the real deal? But things are not looking so rosy for the bottom three. Can an…

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Coaching Conflict? LeBron's Bromance with Lakers Candidate: Hoopsology’s ITL 37:35

8d ago37:35

37:35

Lakers in Coaching Limbo: Can They Find a Head Coach? Matt and Justin dissect the latest blow to the Los Angeles Lakers: their pursuit of Dan Hurley falling short. They debate whether the Lakers can find a suitable head coach to lead LeBron James and Anthony Davis. LeBron's Basketball Bromances: Kyrie Irving & JJ Redick The guys delve into LeBron J…

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UFC Manchester Ticket Trauma | Leon Edwards & Tom Aspinall’s Bromance 35:18

9d ago35:18

35:18

Chisanga Malata is back on The Craic to discuss the slew of anguish amongst UFC fans due to the price of UFC Manchester tickets. The lads react to the online onslaught of fans after tickets were released last week, give their thoughts on the budding bromance between Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall and shed light on how Chisanga didn’t end up in Dubli…

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J. Alphonse Nicholson Interview: Landing the role of Chris Paul in the FX series Clipped, Passion for Hoops 28:32

14d ago28:32

28:32

Matt and Justin welcome J. Alphonse Nicholson who plays Chris Paul in the FX series Clipped which takes viewers behind the scenes of the Donald Sterling scandal that rocked not only the Clippers but also the sports world and based on the hit ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs. Nicholson shares his passion for hoops, how he landed the role,…

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An incredible coaching bromance emerges | Late goals galore | Teenage talent take over VPL1 1:04:56

15d ago1:04:56

1:04:56

The business end of the season is fast approaching and 2024's dose of Victorian footballing drama is showing no signs of slowing down. The top flight gave the concept of "Fergie time" a run for its money with a slew of last minute goals - headlined by another late equaliser for Melbourne Knights against Avondale. Where there wasn't late goals there…

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Caitlin Clark vs Chennedy Carter and the WNBA's Mishandling of the Indiana Fever, NBA Finals Preview between Dallas and Boston - Hoopsology’s In The Lab 1:13:26

16d ago1:13:26

1:13:26

In this packed episode of In The Lab, Matt and Justin discuss how the Indiana Fever is dealing with a rough start and the controversy surrounding the cheap shot Caitlin Clark received from the Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter. We also break down the top storylines that have occurred in the WNBA. The hosts also preview the upcoming NBA Finals between t…

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The Craic at Ariel Helwani Live & UFC 302 (w/ New York Ric) 32:59

17d ago32:59

32:59

A globetrotting Petesy greets us in the after tremors of UFC 302 and Ariel Helwani Live to share stories of his wild week in Brick City, with a little help from the great “New York” Eric Jackman, of The MMA Hour fame. Petesy takes us through his journey to the Vox studios, to splitting the G with Frank and GC at the Dead Rabbit, his time at the UFC…

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Multiple seven-goal thrillers | Royals beat Preston | Box Hill Globetrotters 54:35

18d ago54:35

54:35

With Taryn Heddo officially joining the pod as a permanent member, another week of NPLW action is the target of an in-depth review. Both Bulleen and South Melbourne came out on top in seven goal-thrillers, serving up plenty of entertainment in the process. Meanwhile, Essendon Royals claimed another huge scalp, handing Preston their second straight …

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Hammer Time! Unveiling the Secrets of a Harlem Globetrotter with Donte Hammer Harrison 24:39

20d ago24:39

24:39

We have an episode that we have been looking forward to for a while. Our guest is a member of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters Donte "Hammer" Harrison. The Globetrotters holds a special place in basketball and we get Donte’s perspective regarding his passion for basketball, how he became a member of the team, his favorite moments, and how he h…

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Oakleigh end Heidelberg's unbeaten run | Green Gully go interstate for their new coach | We farewell an icon of Victorian football 1:23:48

21d ago1:23:48

1:23:48

As we race towards the business end of the season, Nick and Lachie suit up for a fresh instalment of the pod! On the agenda today: - Who is Ramon Falzon, Green Gully's new coach? - Did VPL2 serve up the ultimate game in Victorian football history? - Heidelberg's unbeaten run ends at the hands of Oakleigh - An NPL Victoria heritage listed item meets…

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Caolan Loughran talks Amsterdam with Paul Hughes, Raul Rosas Misinformation, UFC Manchester 30:32

21d ago30:32

30:32

UFC bantamweight and former Cage Warriors champion Caolan Loughran returns to the Craic on the back of collecting his first promotional win at Atlantic City and on the back of his UFC Manchester clash against Ramon Tavares being announced. Loughran discusses the atmosphere among the Irish for his win over Angel Pacheco, being live on the scene as P…

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Chicago Sun-Times’ Journalist and Author Scoop Jackson on the Legacy of George Gervin 39:03

22d ago39:03

39:03

We have a special guest joining this episode of Hoopsology. You might have seen his work on ESPN and now for the Chicago Sun-Times and he along with George Gervin wrote Ice: Why I Was Born to Score which is available now, we welcomed Robert Scoop Jackson onto the show. Scoop joins Matt and Justin to discuss his favorite basketball memories, writing…

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Conor McGregor & Michael Chandler’s Dublin Face Off | McGregor’s Partying 40:47

23d ago40:47

40:47

The Trident of Knowledge - Petesy Carroll, Donagh Corby and Andy Stevenson - formed to breakdown a massive week of news. After teasing the news for a week on The Craic, Petesy and the lads discuss the announced UFC 303 press conference in Dublin on June 3rd where Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will face off at 3 Arena. The Trident also weigh-i…

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Box Hill’s miraculous comeback | Can anyone stop Bulleen? | Bergers’ new era starts with a bang 48:22

28d ago48:22

48:22

Taryn Heddo joins the pod for another week to dissect another week of NPLW action! Tune in for the lowdown on Box Hill’s incredible comeback against South Melbourne, as well as Bulleen’s seemingly unstoppable run of form. There has been plenty of change on and off the pitch at Heidelberg, whilst FV Emerging are back in the thick of the action. At t…

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NBC Sports Bay Area’s Zena Keita discusses the Golden State Valkyries Joining the WNBA! 36:08

28d ago36:08

36:08

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of the WNBA and the league is planning on adding new teams, with its new addition of the Golden State Valkyries. In this edition of Hoopsology Justin and Matt welcome NBC Sports Bay Area Reporter Zena Keita to talk about what led San Francisco to gain a new WNBA franchise. We get her thoughts on the current WNBA se…

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Conor McGregor's Three Fights in 2024? Re-signing with UFC, Nate Diaz at The Sphere & More 35:20

28d ago35:20

35:20

Severe MMA and The Auld Triangle reporter Andy Stevenson returns to The Craic to discuss Conor McGregor’s latest interview with The Mac Life. Do Petesy and Andy believe that McGregor will re-sign with the UFC to fight three times in 2024, and fight Nate Diaz in their trilogy fight at The Sphere. Following his early report on Tuesday’s episode, Pete…

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Nuggets & Knicks Ousted! | Pacers-Celtics & Wolves-Mavs Preview | In The Lab Breakdown 39:44

1M ago39:44

39:44

Matt and Justin break down the Conference Finals on Hoopsology, analyzing the Indiana Pacers' Cinderella run against the Boston Celtics. They also dissect the Minnesota Timberwolves' shocking upset over the defending champion Denver Nuggets and preview the upcoming series between the Wolves and the Dallas Mavericks. Plus, they dive into the offseas…

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Is There Still Hope for a UFC Dublin Event? 28:56

1M ago28:56

28:56

There are an abundance of Irish UFC fighters booked for action in close proximity between UFC 303 and 304. The last time this happened in the Summer of ’23, there was genuine conversations within UFC HQ about a UFC Dublin event, so could we rekindle hopes of UFC marquee in the Irish capital should we bank a few wins? As far as Petesy has heard, eve…

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Wet ‘N’ Wild weekend in NPL! | People Power wins at BT Connor | Relegation battle heats up 1:26:58

1M ago1:26:58

1:26:58

Winter is coming and no place felt the cold, rainy embrace of the coming season harder than Victorian football over the weekend - for better AND worse! Josh, Nick and Lachie have dried to themselves off enough to review a wet and wild weekend of NPL football which saw: - South claim a 'familiar win in the 115th Original Melbourne Derby - Corner cha…

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Preston move clear | Bentleigh’s woes deepen | Okino returns 37:38

1M ago37:38

37:38

Preston Lions are flying so far this season, but will the red-hot Bulleen be able to stop them in their tracks? Meanwhile, Kurea Okino made her return to the NPLW competition last weekend and has already made her mark. Bentleigh and Brunswick Juve are in desperate need of a reversal of their fortunes, whilst FV Emerging are preparing to make their …

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Risks and Realities: NIL and Transfer Portal Exposed with Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty 32:40

1M ago32:40

32:40

NIL and the transfer portal changed the DNA of college sports and we discussed whether the new changes are positive for student-athletes with the Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty. Do opponents of NIL and the transfer portal have any credible arguments against the paradigm shift in college sports, we get Jesse’s perspective. Hoopsology is presented…

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Ian Machado Garry vs. MVP, Cedric Doumbé in Paris, Irish set for UFC Manchester 31:57

1M ago31:57

31:57

Petesy is joined Bloody Elbow reporter and the host of Wanna Fight About It, Donagh Corby, from Paris where is on site covering the Bellator Champion Series event that will se Cedric Doumbé look to avenge his first career loss. Petesy and Donagh also discuss Ian Machado Garry and MVP, Garry wanting to compete at UFC 303 and MVP seemingly wanting th…

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Scoreline Insanity | Moreland City WIN | Why 10am is the new blockbuster kickoff time 1:40:18

1M ago1:40:18

1:40:18

It’s a new week and you know what that means! A new episode of the NPL Victoria Pod is in the books as Lachie, Nick and Josh dive into all the weekend’s action which was the equivalent of THAT English First Division Boxing Day in the 1963! A nine goal thriller at Pettys Reserve - what happened?! Moreland City have FINALLY won! Is the relegation bat…

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Could it be the END of Inside the NBA, WNBA Kickoff, Second Round of the NBA Playoffs Continues, Hoopsology’s ITL 1:00:19

1M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Matt and Justin return to the lab to give you their impressions of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, their thoughts on the individual NBA Awards of MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, the future of NBA Broadcast Rights, and the beginning of the WNBA season. We also go in-depth if TNT loses the NBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitt…

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UFC Manchester Venue Set for Official Opening, Under-The-Radar Lerone Murphy 32:07

1M ago32:07

32:07

After all of my belly-aching about the issues with the venue that is scheduled to host UFC Manchester, The Co-op Live is now set for it’s official launch on Tuesday May 14th. Chisanga Malata of Sun Sport joins the show to discuss all the concerns surrounding the venue, whether UFC have a contingency plan if things continue to go badly for the arena…

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The WNBA Is Set to Succeed Like We've Never Seen (with Author Howard Megdal) 26:59

1M ago26:59

26:59

Howard Megdal, Author of “Rare Gems” and the host of Locked On Women's Basketball Podcast, joins the show to discuss the recent growth, past failures, and bright future of women’s basketball and the WNBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Rare Gems is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Rare-Gems-Generations-Women-Paved/dp/1637271980 Twitter…

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UFC Manchester Venue “Fiasco” Continues, Several Events Postponed 31:54

1M ago31:54

31:54

The U.S. start times for July 27’s UFC Manchester card should be the least of fans’ worries as the Co-op Live venue, the arena that is set to host the event, has been embroiled in a “fiasco” which has seen multiple high-profile concert cancelled. Petesy gives a timeline of what has happened with the arena, from gigs being cancelled as fans stand in…

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Is the world's fastest man playing VPL1? | Melbourne Knights' Mr-Fix-It | Avengers level threat at Lakeside 1:47:37

1M ago1:47:37

1:47:37

Another huge weekend of NPL and VPL action is in the books and Nick and Lachie are back to review all the action. Avondale handed South Melbourne their first loss of the season, is it alarm bells for Hellas or just a blip on the radar? St Albans have landed the hottest free agent in the coaching market, while Knights kicked off a new era under Ivan…

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Taryn Heddo joins the pod! | Troubles mounting at Calder and Bentleigh | Preston and South Melbourne clash 53:16

1M ago53:16

53:16

Alarm bells are ringing at Calder and Bentleigh, after both suffered heavy defeats over the weekend. Meanwhile, the potential goal of the season was scored at Box Hill, whilst Bulleen have quietly re-established themselves as the team to beat this season. Special guest Taryn Heddo joins the pod to discuss all the major talking points, plus to look …

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Appreciating LeBron's and Allen Iverson’s Greatness & The 3-Point Revolution: Interview with NYT Bestseller Kirk Goldsberry 31:01

1M ago31:01

31:01

We welcome New York Times best-selling author, a professor at the University of Texas, and the author of Hoop Atlas, Kirk Goldsberry. Kirk goes in depth about LeBron’s Greatness, why the three point shot is important, and he explains how his book Hoop Atlas gives readers a visual tour through the three last decades of pro hoops history. Hoopsology …

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NBA Second Round Playoff Predictions, Pat Beverly Loses It, & Wemby Wins ROY 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

We’re back to discuss this absolute GOLD MINE of an NBA Playoffs Second Round! Luka vs SGA, Ant vs Jokic, Tatum vs Mitchell, and Haliburton vs Brunson: we break it all down and give our predictions. We also touch on Pat Beverly’s ridiculous behavior and Wemby’s unanimous Rookie of the Year Award campaign. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twit…

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First-Round NBA Playoffs Takeaways and Frustrated LeBron: Hoopsology ITL 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

We go back into the lab as Justin and Matt discuss the hottest storylines during the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Matt and Justin break down what the future lies for the Suns and why LeBron was so frustrated after his Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod…

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Only three-goal games allowed | South win the derby | Concerns at the Lodge 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

In a round where every game had the same number of goals, are there supernatural forces at play in this season’s NPLW? Meanwhile, South Melbourne got back on track with a big derby win, whilst Preston Lions continued to impress. Plus, is there cause for concern at Calder? Are Alamein back to their best? How far can the Royals go? Be sure to tune in…

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Gully stun Avondale | Knights part ways with Surey | No Sawyer, no problem for South 1:53:07

2M ago1:53:07

1:53:07

Lachie, Josh and Nick are back to review a huge weekend of NPL and VPL action! Green Gully respond in style with a big win over Avondale - are the Cavaliers back?! There's been another coaching change, this time at Melbourne Knights, with the departure of Ben Surey. Where to now for the side from Somers St? Plus, goals galore across the NPL landsca…

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The Buzz in Rio for UFC 301, Ian Machado Garry in Sao Paulo, Jose Aldo Returns 43:18

2M ago43:18

43:18

Did UFC pack 299 and 300 with Brazilian stars to the point that they couldn’t possibly deliver a massive card in Rio this weekend for UFC 301? How much would Alex Pereira’s presence help the card and is Ian Machado Garry being embraced by the Brazilian people? “The Brazilian Beast,” also known as legendary MMA Fighting journalist Guilherme Cruz joi…

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Davidson Math Professor SCHOOLS US on Analytics in NBA Basketball, March Madness, and more! 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Tim Chartier (Author of “Get in the Game” and Davidson Math Professor) joins the show to educate us on analytics in sports, basketball, sports injuries, and beyond! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Paul Hughes Reveals Dublin Debut Opponent for June 22, Teases PFL Manifesto 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

Paul “The Big News” Hughes returns to The Craic to reveal his dance partner for his PFL/Bellator debut, which will take place on June 22 at Dublin’s 3 Arena, the Irishman’s first appearance at the celebrated arena. Hughes discusses how it felt when the news of his signing was dropped in the middle of the night during the post-fight press conference…

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EuroLeague Basketball 101 (with Evan Planchon) 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

The postseason is not only on fire in the NBA but also internationally with EuroLeague Basketball. We speak with Evan Planchon, the Head of Digital Marketing at Euroleague Basketball. Justin goes in-depth with Evan about how EuroLeague works, the popularity of the league in Europe, its passionate fanbase, and the league’s relationship with the NBA.…

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Avondale's hateful eight leaves Thunder reeling | Kasumovic comes to the fore | South leaves Hajduk in the mud 1:31:03

2M ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Lachie and Josh are back to review a madcap round of NPL & VPL action! Avondale put EIGHT past Thunder in a club-record win - but victory was soured by a horror tackle on star playmaker Kristian Trajceski. Oakleigh boss Chris Taylor isn't known for making substitutions, but when Asad Kasumovic knew his number was almost up, the South Australian fou…

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The Bizarre Dichotomy of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano & Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

The booking of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at Cowboy Stadium has coveted more outrage than any of Paul’s previous boxing adventures. Yet, the co-main event of the marquee belongs to Ireland’s beacon of sporting success, Katie Taylor, and her 2022 Madison Square Garden counterpart, Amanda Serrano. One of boxing journalism’s finest, Gavan Casey of the42…

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Royals stun NPLW queens | Preston find a way again | Bergers and Boroondara serve up competition’s annual 4-4 draw 37:03

2M ago37:03

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Essendon Royals continue to claim some major scalps, having knocked off South Melbourne at Lakeside this weekend. How far can the newly promoted side go? And what’s going wrong at South Melbourne? Bulleen and Preston have moved clear on top of the ladder, but how stables are the Lions’ positions on top of the tree? Plus get the rundown from Heidelb…

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