Best Eurosport Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Re-Cycle: Pippa York and the 'Stolen Vuelta' 53:02

4+ y ago53:02

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In 1985 and 1986, mercurial climber Philippa York twice came one step away from becoming Britain’s first Grand Tour winner – only for a combination of bad luck, mismanagement, Machiavellian machinations and team alliances to thwart her. We remember how the Scot fell short of glory in controversial circumstances. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, n…

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When Federico Bahamontes gifted the 1957 Vuelta to rival Jesus Lorono 44:28

4+ y ago44:28

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In this episode of Re-Cycle, we re-count when Federico Bahamontes blew a 16-minute lead to hand his big rival Jesús Loroño the yellow jersey on a plate It was one of cycling's bitterest rivalries and that fateful Vuelta 1957 took things to a new level. But there’s much more than there seems to a story that blends social, political, economic, sporti…

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When Rudi Altig defied teammate Jacques Anquetil to win the 1962 title 33:00

4+ y ago33:00

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In this episode of Re-Cycle, we re-count the time Rudi Altig defied teammate Jacques Anquetil to win the 1962 Vuelta. Frenchman Jacques Anquetil entered the 1962 Vuelta a España aiming to become the first rider in history to win all three of cycling’s Grand Tours. But the time trial specialist was beaten at his own game by his young teammate, who b…

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When Floyd Landis did the impossible on the road to Morzine 48:34

4+ y ago48:34

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In this episode of Re-Cycle, we look back on a ride that really was too good to be true. A day after handing the initiative to Oscar Pereiro for a second time following an implosion at La Toussuire, Floyd Landis turned the 2006 Tour upside down. Going clear on the first of five climbs 120km from Stage 17’s finish, Landis blew his rivals away with a…

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Eros Poli's historic Mont Ventoux attack: How some quick thinking, a little James Brown and a hot can of Fanta fired a giant to victory 45:23

4+ y ago45:23

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In this episode of Re-Cycle, we’re riding with Eros Poli, a man famous for being the tallest rider in the peloton as well as finishing last in the Giro d’Italia, while also piloting Mario Cipollini to multiple stage wins. Then, on a sweltering day in the Tour de France, Poli went on the attack en route to Mont Ventoux. Here’s the story of how some …

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Abdel-Kader Zaaf: The trailblazing Algerian who rose above racism to outsmart and out-earn his legendary contemporaries 42:09

4+ y ago42:09

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Sunstroke and a bottle of wine made Abdel-Kader Zaaf a household name at the 1950 Tour after he passed out on his bike then, in a daze, rode back towards the peloton. A year later, the Algerian trailblazer finished last after launching the move that ended the grieving Fausto Coppi’s bid for yellow. Felix Lowe remembers a man who blurred the lines b…

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When Rini Wagtmans denied Eddy Merckx to become the accidental yellow jersey 38:16

4+ y ago38:16

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In the first of our 4-stage Tour run of Re-Cycle, Felix Lowe tells the story of the accidental yellow jersey. Eddy Merckx’s bid to wear the Yellow Jersey from start to finish at the 1971 Tour de France was scuppered when his Molteni teammate Rini Wagtmans took the race lead by mistake on a crazy triple-split stage. Felix Lowe remembers a chaotic ra…

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When Bartali beat Coppi and the Giro unified war-torn Italy in 1946 38:46

4+ y ago38:46

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In this episode of Re-Cycle, Felix Lowe turns back the clock to June 1946, just a few months after the end of World War II. A reduced field took to the start of the Giro d’Italia in Milan, with Italy divided and in turmoil. His career derailed by the War, Gino Bartali’s third victory in the Giro came 10 years after his first. But he had to battle h…

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When Cadel Evans rode through the mud to pip Vino at Montalcino 44:12

4+ y ago44:12

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It’s rightly gone down as one of the most legendary stages in the Giro d’Italia: when the race hit Tuscany’s Strade Bianche amid a deluge of rain turning the usually dusty affair into a mud slick. Stage 7 of the 2010 Corsa Rosa, saw world champion, Cadel Evans prove too powerful for Alexandre Vinokourov, as the Australian called on all his strength…

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'His face was no longer that of a man' - Charly Gaul and an apocalyptic day on Monte Bidone 40:42

4+ y ago40:42

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Luxembourg climber Charly Gaul braved blizzards and frozen temperatures on Monte Bondone to win Stage 20 of the 1956 Giro. By doing so, the ‘Angel of the Mountains’ overturned a seemingly impossible deficit to take a heavenly overall victory as his rivals gave up or hitched a lift to the summit. In the latest episode of Re-Cycle, we recall one of t…

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The legacy of The Lion King | Part Two of the Mario Cipollini saga 20:53

4+ y ago20:53

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Part Two of a Cipollini two-parter. As Mario Cipollini moved towards retirement, his flaws were amplified, his words were heard differently and his true nature became clear. "In the pantheon of Giro greats – the names that have really shaped the history of the event – he wasn’t fit to shine their shoes". Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and …

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When Mario Cipollini broke Alfredo Binda’s Giro d'Italia stage record | Part One of the Cipollini saga 36:33

4+ y ago36:33

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Part One of a Cipollini two-parter. Alfredo Binda’s record of 41 stage wins in the Giro d’Italia stood for 70 years, until Mario Cipollini went one better. With his wavy blonde locks, bulging biceps, and a penchant for an eye-catching skinsuit, Super Mario was as ruthless as he was fast. Cipo made headlines and Giro history – but few friends during…

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World champion Mark Selby joins us to talk glory, legacy and 'hurtful' Bingham criticism 25:41

4+ y ago25:41

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It's the last episode of series three of The Break and we were delighted to be joined by the newly crowned champion of the world, Mark Selby! It's been a remarkable 17 days at The Crucible and Selby joins Andy Goldstein for an in-depth chat about his fourth world title, some of the most significant moments along the way, and how many more titles he…

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‘Kyren Wilson is going to be the new champion of the world’ – Jimmy White and Joe Johnson on Crucible memories and this year’s showdown 28:35

4+ y ago28:35

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Six-time Crucible runner-up Jimmy White is backing Kyren Wilson to win the World Championship after being impressed by his mentality in Sheffield. Wilson, the only player left in the tournament who has not won the title, leads Shaun Murphy 10-6 after the second session in their best-of-33 encounter. Mark Selby is 9-7 ahead of Stuart Bingham in the …

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'I’ll get my bum out if I win title!' – Kyren Wilson on Crucible charge and wanting Ronnie revenge 28:11

4+ y ago28:11

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Kyren Wilson drops in on The Break podcast to discuss his World Championship mission. The 2020 runner-up meets Neil Robertson in the quarter-finals at the Crucible and promises host Andy Goldstein that he will follow Mark Williams’ lead should he win at the Crucible… The 29-year-old also says he dreams of getting revenge on Ronnie O'Sullivan after …

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‘No one enjoys playing in a bow tie’ - Mark Allen on snooker's need to modernise 32:33

4+ y ago32:33

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Mark Allen claims no snooker player wants to play in a waistcoat and bow tie as he urged the sport to catch up if it wanted a slice of the youth audience. Professional snooker typically has a strict dress code – smart trousers and shoes, plus a long-sleeved shirt, waistcoat and bow tie – although it has been relaxed for some events, with the latter…

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Robertson on lockdown hair, back-to-back 147s and why ‘hungry’ Ronnie won’t succumb to Crucible pressure 48:05

4+ y ago48:05

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On the third episode of the new series of The Break, Andy Goldstein speaks to Neil Robertson ahead of the World Championship. The Australian is one of the favourites at the Crucible after some mesmeric displays this season, including titles at the UK Championship and Tour Championship. His lockdown haircut (or lack of one) has caught serious attent…

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When Philippe Gilbert owned The Ardennes 41:55

4+ y ago41:55

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For 10 days in the spring of 2011, Philippe Gilbert was invincible. Having won Brabantse Pijl, the Amstel Gold Race and La Fleche Wallone, he held his arms aloft in Liege at the race most dear to his heart. A decade on, Felix Lowe recalls a mesmerising run on home roads with the brilliant Belgian. Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produce…

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'He's like a Michel Roux cake' - Ronnie on his rivals, and World title defence 45:38

4+ y ago45:38

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On the second episode of the new series of The Break, Andy Goldstein speaks to Ronnie O'Sullivan as he prepares to defend his crown at the World Championship. Ronnie discusses his season so far and his frame of mind heading to the Crucible. We hear his views on his main contenders, Neil Robertson and Judd Trump, and Ronnie also talks Covid, the ret…

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'Second doesn't exist' - When Backstedt denied Museeuw in his final Paris-Roubaix 50:40

4+ y ago50:40

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Swedish powerhouse Magnus Backstedt felt so strong going toe-to-toe with Johan Museeuw in 2004’s Hell of the North, he even questioned whether there was a chain on his bike. Felix Lowe recalls the Lion of Flanders’ last major race, when a flat tyre stopped him sprinting for a record-equalling victory. Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and pro…

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'I'm fighting to stay on the Tour' - Jimmy previews Hendry showdown 23:43

4+ y ago23:43

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The Break is back for the 2021 World Snooker Championship! Andy Goldstein is your host as we cover the biggest event in snooker and we'll have three preview episodes for you before the tournament properly arrives. Join Andy, Neal Foulds and Jimmy White for episode one of series three as they look ahead to the Crucible and run the rule over some of …

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'That was my best chance' – When Adrie van der Poel denied Sean Kelly in Flanders 33:48

4+ y ago33:48

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Thirty-four years before Mathieu van der Poel won the Tour of Flanders, his father pipped Sean Kelly to the line. Felix Lowe turns back the clock to 1986, and the race in which the Irishman would come closest to glory in the only Monument that would forever elude him. Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by…

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The ‘toughest bike race ever’: When Eugène Christophe braved blizzards at Milan-San Remo 34:42

4+ y ago34:42

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We’re winding the clock back a bit further this week to 1910 and a spectacle we will never again see in cycling. Before he became the first man in history to wear the Tour's Yellow Jersey, Eugène Christophe battled mountains of snow, freezing temperatures and even wore the wrong trousers to take victory after more than 12 chilling hours at La Class…

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King Kelly’s supreme seven-year reign at Paris-Nice 32:33

5y ago32:33

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No one has shone brighter in the Race to the Sun than Sean Kelly, who won seven straight editions after Stephen Roche’s GC victory got the wheels turning for Ireland in 1981. Felix Lowe recalls Kelly’s formidable streak, after speaking to the man who dominated the likes of Bernard Hinault and Laurent Fignon during a golden age for French cycling. R…

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King for a day: When Ian Stannard outfoxed the Wolfpack at Omloop 33:33

5y ago33:33

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Re-Cycle is back for a third season - and we kick off with the day Team Sky's Ian Stannard pulled off one of the surprises of the century at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in 2015. Outnumbered three to one, Britain's Stannard outfoxed a stellar Etixx–Quick-Step trio of Tom Boonen, Niki Terpstra and Stijn Vandenbergh to defend his Omloop Het Nieuwsblad crown…

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Masters memories, and should Murray be taking wild cards? 47:34

5y ago47:34

47:34

In the latest episode of Tennis Legends, we mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the ATP Finals with a trip down memory lane with Ivan Lendl, Alex Corretja and Mats Wilander. Lendl, a five-time winner of the end-of-year competition, recalls some of his successes while Corretja relives an infamous defeat to Pete Sampras... The legends also turn the…

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'Hell starts here' - When Jimenez won the first ascent of the Angliru 37:18

5y ago37:18

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The fearsome Angliru immediately became a Vuelta a España legend on its introduction to the race in 1999, when Spanish climber José María Jiménez was first to conquer the mountain. We remember a mythical win shrouded in fog and controversy. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. That's it for our…

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Fans spat at him, tried to shove umbrellas into his spokes: When Caritoux overcame not just the odds to win La Vuelta by the narrowest grand tour margin 35:01

5y ago35:01

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Just when you thought Tao Geoghegan Hart’s Giro d’Italia victory over Jai Hindley was a close-run thing, we rewind to the 80’s and the closest a GC battle has ever been In 1984, French rookie Éric Caritoux was called up at the 11th hour to replace the legendary Sean Kelly and make his Vuelta a España debut. He would defy a hostile home crowd, take …

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'Until he'd killed the bull, he wasn't happy' - The riddle of Ocana's only Vuelta victory 33:19

5y ago33:19

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On the 50th anniversary of Luis Ocaña's breakthrough 1970 Vuelta a España title, we recall the first Grand Tour of the volatile Spaniard’s colourful career – and ask why it did not lead to more triumphs for the nearly-man Eddy Merckx thought of as his biggest threat... Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by P…

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The Joy of Six: Ronnie O'Sullivan exclusive 42:09

5y ago42:09

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The Break is delighted to bring you The Joy of Six: an exclusive hour-long special, hosted by Colin Murray, reliving each of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s six World Championship titles dating back to his maiden win in 2001. Widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, O’Sullivan delivers an insightful account as he recalls each world title – key miles…

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'The most beautiful surprise of my life': When Kelly’s cool head set up Roche’s Triple Crown victory 27:56

5y ago27:56

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Nerves of steel from the Irish underdogs saw Stephen Roche ride to the Rainbow Jersey at the 1987 World Championships, becoming only the second man in history after Eddy Merckx to wear it after winning the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France. But he got a big helping hand from Sean Kelly. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss …

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Putting the 'Great' into Great Britain: When Tom Simpson conquered the world 30:43

5y ago30:43

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A mix of leg power, cunning and killer instinct from charismatic Yorkshireman Tom Simpson saw him outkick Rudi Altig to take the Rainbow Jersey in San Sebastian. Felix Lowe winds back the clock to 1965, when Major Tom banished British cycling's inferiority complex. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete …

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Billie Jean King and Stan Smith remember Arthur Ashe and call for equality 16:53

5+ y ago16:53

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All-time greats Billie Jean King and Stan Smith join Eurosport’s Mats Wilander and discuss equality, their memories of Arthur Ashe and how important players’ platforms really are. In a very special episode, the legendary trio remember the pioneering Ashe, and recall the challenges he faced while making his indelible mark on the game. King, who has …

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'He wrote the legend of the Tour': The remarkable tale of Alex Virot 27:39

5+ y ago27:39

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An artist and adventurer who flew planes and crossed oceans; an intrepid reporter who rubbed shoulders with presidents, kings, popes and dictators; a pioneering broadcaster who brought the Tour to life, and in doing so, paid with his own. In this week's Re-Cycle, we remember the remarkable figure of Alex Virot... Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, …

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How Ronnie became world champion and what changes now 38:40

5+ y ago38:40

38:40

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s sixth world title is expertly analysed by Eurosport’s Neal Foulds and Dave Hendon, who join Rachel Casey to look back on the Betfred World Snooker Championship. We hear from both The Rocket and beaten finalist Kyren Wilson. Barry Hearn reflects on the battle to get fans back into The Crucible, plus we discuss the best and worst …

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Still Too Close to Call 24:09

5+ y ago24:09

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Ronnie O'Sullivan may have a three frame lead over Kyren Wilson going into the last day of the World Snooker Championship final, but as ex player Neal Foulds and commentator Philip Studd discuss with Rachel Casey, this is a very unpredictable year and an extraordinary Championship; anything could happen. The trio have a comprehensive review of the …

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"The Greatest Ever Day in Crucible History" 36:09

5+ y ago36:09

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Eurosport pundit and ex player Neal Foulds joins Rachel Casey and commentator Philip Studd to look back on the most extraordinary day at the 2020 Betfred World Snooker Championship, where Ronnie O'Sullivan and Kyren Wilson will battle it out in the final after two semi-finals which both went to a nail-biting final frame decider. There's reaction fr…

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Shaun Murphy on winning as a "clueless numpty" and the challenge of a Crucible semi-final 29:02

5+ y ago29:02

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2005 world champion Shaun Murphy joins Rachel Casey to chat about the unique challenge of a semi-final at The Crucible, what he regrets saying most as a young pro and his triumph as a qualifier fifteen years ago. “I was a twenty-two year old, clueless numpty who just went for lots of shots and they went in for that fortnight.” Plus, the ’86 winner …

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The Woman in White: When Magni thwarted Coppi after an insult from his mistress 39:18

5+ y ago39:18

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As Re-Cycle returns, we look back at the 1956 edition of Il Lombardia, when Fiorenzo Magni – incensed by some goading from the so-called Woman in White – denied Fausto Coppi a sensational sixth win in the autumn Classic as the leaves were falling on the poster boy of Italian cycling’s career. Remember to review and rate us on your podcast platform …

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Mark Selby joins The Break, as the Crucible Curse strikes again 34:10

5+ y ago34:10

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Rachel Casey speaks to Mark Selby, who is back in form and through to the last four at the Betfred World Snooker Championship for the first time since he won his third world title in 2017. Eurosport’s Dominic Dale and Phil Yates discuss Selby and his fellow semi-finalist Kyren Wilson, who scored victories over Neil Robertson and defending champion …

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McGill-Clarke beef stirs up controversy, and can Trump break Crucible Curse? 44:11

5+ y ago44:11

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Rachel Casey is joined by former champion Joe Johnson and Eurosport commentator Philip Studd to chat about the big results and key stories from the World Snooker Championship. She also gets reflections from Crucible debutants Elliot Slessor and Jordan Brown and hears their takes on the beef between Jamie Clarke and Anthony McGill. The trio discuss …

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147s at the Crucible, and why anything could happen this year... 30:43

5+ y ago30:43

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After our first in eight years, Crucible 147s are on the menu in this episode, as we also feast on three incredible wins in round two of the World Snooker Championship, for Kurt Maflin, Mark Williams and Mark Selby. The Break also chats with Whirlwind Jimmy White to see how he’s coping among the blood, sweat and tears of 17 days at the Crucible. Jo…

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The biggest shock in Crucible history? And we talk to the man 'rewiring' Mark Selby 32:34

5+ y ago32:34

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Following defeats for Mark Allen and Shaun Murphy, The Break chats snooker psychology as it analyses the latest action from the World Snooker Championship. Host Rachel Casey is joined by former world number three Neal Foulds, commentator Dave Hendon and performance coach Chris Henry. He is helping ‘rewire’ Mark Selby, a player who Hendon thinks “di…

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Remarkable Ronnie smashes record, Kurt Maflin on his obscene gesture 35:13

5+ y ago35:13

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After Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record-breaking first-round victory at the World Snooker Championship, we hear from The Rocket, Mark Williams and John Higgins, who are all safely into the last 16 at The Crucible yet again. Rachel Casey discusses the emergence of the Class of ‘92 with Phil Yates and Dominic Dale, who both saw it happen 28 years ago. Dale …

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Fan ban a 'crushing blow', and we speak to Kyren Wilson about his bye 43:50

5+ y ago43:50

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Rachel Casey is joined by Eurosport commentator Dave Hendon and former world No. 3 Neal Foulds to review the action and some big news stories from the World Snooker Championship at The Crucible. After the withdrawal of his opponent Anthony Hamilton, Kyren Wilson tells Rachel, “You'd have to drag me off the floor to stop me playing at The Crucible.”…

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Ronnie promises 'magical moments', but is Trump the Crucible favourite? 33:16

5+ y ago33:16

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The Break is back for the World Snooker Championship, with five-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and the legend Jimmy White on the first episode of the series. Host Rachel Casey is joined by Neal Foulds to sift through Wednesday's Crucible draw and to try to pick a winner. And we hear from Ronnie on his chances, and how lockdown might have pla…

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Wimbledon special with Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker: What's it like to coach Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic? 35:14

5+ y ago35:14

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This week it's a Wimbledon special with three greats of the game: Tennis Legends presenter Mats Wilander, fellow Eurosport expert Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg. What is it really like to coach Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic? Edberg and Becker know first hand and have some amazing insight and memories to share. Was Federer and Djokovic's duel in …

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