Best Talksport2 Podcasts (2025)

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Following On India - South Africa fall flat in India 24:04

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1h ago24:04

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talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp and Chetan Narula look back at day one of the 1st Test between India and World Test Champions South Africa at Eden Gardens. In today's show they talk about the anticlimax after all the build-up, a blameless pitch, India's new number three, beautiful bowling, bad batting and plenty more. For more cricket content head over t…

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"RETIRED FIGHTERS FIGHT JAKE PAUL!" Dave Allen SLAMS Anthony Joshua for taking Jake Paul fight 15:52

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Join Gareth, Adam, Spencer and Dave, following the final press conference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - The Aussie Media 47:42

1d ago47:42

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Former England fast bowler Darren Gough talks to some of the biggest names in cricket to find out how Ben Stokes and England can do what Goughie failed to do on four separate occasions and that is win The Ashes. In the first episode he speaks to Ashes winning wicket keeper Matt Prior, Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth, veteran Aussie journo Rob…

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"EUBANK JR HAS UNDER-ESTIMATED BENN!" 26:33

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Gareth A Davies and Spencer Oliver preview and break down gameplans ahead of Benn v Eubank 2 on Saturday night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Benn & Simon Jordan preview Chris Eubank Jnr vs Conor Benn 2 39:40

4h ago39:40

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Boxing legend Nigel Benn joins the show ahead of Conor Benn vs. Eubank Jr. 2. He opens up on rivalry, redemption, faith, and family. He also delves into what happened to Conor Benn following the first fight and why things will be different this time around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cricket Collective - Australia Name Ashes Squad & Is One Game Enough Preparation For England?! 1:03:39

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of the Ashes. Code Sports' Chief Cricket Writer Daniel Cherny joins us to discuss Australia's squad named for that first Test in Perth, with Jake Weatherald preferred to Sam Konstas. They'll discuss the make up of Australia's XI for that Test, discus…

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Fight Night Extra-Eubank Jnr vs Benn 2 repeat or revenge? 43:34

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies get stuck into the huge rematch this weekend between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn We hear from Benn who tells us he is feeling much calmer heading into this fight compared to the first one earlier in the year. We also look forward to what will happen after this fight, will Benn drop back down and compete for a Wor…

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn II - FINAL PREDICTIONS 41:05

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Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies gave their final predictions ahead of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 - will it be repeat or revenge? Ishmael Davies joined the show to discuss his fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Sam Gilley. We were then joined by former two-time welterweight world champion Showtime Shawn Porter to talk all things …

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What International retirement hurt cricket the most? 17:50

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Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman discuss 'which International retirement hurt cricket the most?' For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See …

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Has the wobble ball ruined cricket? 15:02

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Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman answer whether the wobble ball has ruined cricket. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Fight Night Extra- Eubank's mind games begin 55:22

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Ade and Gareth unpack a disappointing fight between Joshua Buatsi and Zach Parker and ask if the right man had his hand raised at the end, we hear also from Parker who tells us he is considering an appeal to the WBA following the result. Elsewhere we take a look Eubank Jnr vs Benn, Eubank has begun his mind games by posting footage of his ambulance…

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Cricket Collective - England's Central Contracts; India's World Cup Win & Michael Vaughan PREVIEWS The Ashes 1:00:58

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's big stories. They react to the latest England Central Contracts announced by the ECB, as Sam Curran earns a new two-year deal, whilst Zak Crawley, Shoaib Bashir and Ollie Pope are all given one-year deals. The former England captain Michael Vaughan joins …

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Is it easier for an overseas side to win The Ashes in England or Australia? 17:14

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Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman debate whether it's easier to win The Ashes overseas in England or Australia. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted …

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Following On - Michael Vaughan & Chris Woakes PREVIEW The Ashes 17:31

4d ago17:31

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talkSPORT reporter Scott Taylor speaks exclusively with the former England captain Michael Vaughan and the former England all-rounder Chris Woakes ahead of the start of this winter's Ashes series in Australia. They were both was speaking at an event hosted by leading ticket marketplace, Viagogo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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NZ v ENG - Third ODI - England Fall To Series Clean Sweep After Another ODI Defeat! 36:21

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Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming and the Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at England's two-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the third and final ODI in Wellington. They discuss another batting collapse, debate why England struggle so much in the 50-over format of the game, and they hear reaction from Ma…

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Who is the Greatest England cricket captain EVER? 17:40

6d ago17:40

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Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman discuss 'who is the greatest England cricket captain of all time?' For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. S…

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NZ v ENG - Second ODI - England's Batting Woes Continues As New Zealand Seal The Series! 29:07

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Darren Gough to look back at England's five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the Second ODI in Hamilton. They discuss more problems with the bat for England, and why they can't bat out the full 50 overs. As well as this, they discuss a successful return to the England side…

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Cricket Collective - Pat Cummins RULED OUT Of First Ashes Test; England's ODI Struggles & Durham CEO Tim Bostock! 1:01:40

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. Cricbuzz's Bharat Sundaresan joins the show to react to the breaking news that Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test Match due to injury, and he also discusses the other big talking points surrounding Australia heading into the serie…

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NZ v ENG - First ODI Highlights - Brook's Best ODI Score Not Enough As England Slip To Defeat! 46:16

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Listen back to match highlights from the first One Day International between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval, as England's white-ball tour of New Zealand continues with the start of the 50-over format. You can hear the rest of the series live and exclusive on talkSPORT, talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with the second …

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NZ v ENG - First ODI - Brook's Century In Vain As New Zealand Take The Opener! 23:11

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at New Zealand's four-wicket win over England in the first One Day International at Mount Maunganui. They reflect on a remarkable century from England captain Harry Brook to give them a chance of victory at the halfway poin…

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Rain Frustrates England & New Zealand In Auckland! 24:13

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison to look back at England's 1-0 rain-affected series win over New Zealand after the third T20 was abandoned due to rain. They discuss what they've learnt from the series, look ahead to the ODIs, and also discuss England's preparations for this winter's Ashes se…

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Parker vs Wardley preview, Usyk waiting for the winner? 52:14

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies take a look ahead to the huge heavyweight showdown this weekend between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley at the O2 We hear from both men and break down the fight in detail and where it will be won and lost. Could the winner potentially face Oleksandr Usyk? He has confirmed he will return in 2026 and that he intends to…

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Can Australia win the Ashes without Pat Cummins? 14:45

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Taken from their show on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber try and answer the question 'Can Australia win the Ashes if Pat Cummins doesn't play?' If you like cricket content like this head to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening to the Following On Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Cricket Collective - England's T20 World Cup Chances; England Into The World Cup Semi-Finals + Paul Farbrace & Peter Moores Interviews! 1:13:13

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's record-breaking 65 run win over New Zealand in the second T20 in Christchurch and debate how far they can go at the T20 World Cup early next year. The Times' Cricket Reporter Lizzie Ammon joins the show to give us the latest from the Women's World Cup…

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NZ v ENG - Second T20 - Record-Breaking England Ease To Dominant Win! 27:59

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Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowler Alex Tudor and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at England's 65-run win against New Zealand in the second T20 international at Hagley Oval. They discuss half-centuries from Phil Salt and Harry Brook, which powered England to a record-breaking 236-4, the highest ever score…

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Will A T20 World Cup Win Be The Perfect Send-Off For Kane Williamson?! 18:27

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talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to discuss how New Zealand are shaping up for the T20 World Cup next summer. They discuss the depth in the Black Caps squad, ask if winning the T20 World Cup would be the perfect way for Kane Williamson to end his international T20 career, and discuss a b…

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What next for Anthony Joshua, joined LIVE by the new English super-welterweight champion Bilal Fawaz, Ekow Essuman, predictions for Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley 49:21

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Ade Oladipo and Spencer Oliver led another action-packed show, diving straight into the heavyweight scene - and one name dominated the conversation… What’s next for Anthony Joshua? We were then joined by ‘The Engine’ Ekow Essuman, who’s set to return to the ring on the undercard of Eubank Benn 2, as he takes on Jack Catterall on November 15th. Next…

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NZ v ENG - First T20 - Curran Shines In Rain Affected Opener! 20:48

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Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at the first T20 between New Zealand and England in Christchurch, which was abandoned at the interval after England posted 153-6. They discuss Sam Curran's crucial 49 to help England to a competitive total, discuss …

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England Prepare For White-Ball Tour of New Zealand! 26:37

22d ago26:37

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Jon Norman hosts all the build up to England's upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from the England captain Harry Brook, who was very honest on his own form heading into the series, whilst Phil Salt joins talkSPORT Breakfast to look ahead to the 3 T20s and 3 ODIs. England Bowlin…

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Fight Night Extra- Allen falls short, Boots dominates on 154lbs debut, Parker vs Wardley build up! 47:14

22d ago47:14

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies pick the bones out of Dave Allen's defeat to Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield, we hear from the man himself who told us that he is simply not at the level required to beat the Russian Elsewhere we look at a explosive win for Jarron 'Boots' Ennis who won on his 154lbs debut in America, much to the delight of Eddie Hea…

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Cricket Collective - David Warner's War of Words; Cummins Injury & England Back In White-Ball Action 1:01:25

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They react to comments made by David Warner that England are playing for the 'moral Ashes', and debate if he'll ever not be the pantomime villain. Robert 'Crash' Craddock from the Brisbane Courier Mail joins the show to give us an update …

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Freddie Flintoff Exclusive Interview PT2 - Not Wanting The England Captaincy & Why He's Now Fully Committed To Cricket 27:32

1M ago27:32

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The former England fast bowler Steve Harmison sits down with his former England team-mate Andrew Flintoff for the second part of a wide-ranging interview, discussing the release of his new book 'Coming Home'. If you missed the first half of the interview, it is available on the Following On feed, but here they discuss taking the captaincy for that …

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Freddie Flintoff Exclusive Interview PT1 - England In The 90s & Winning The Ashes in 2005 28:17

27d ago28:17

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The former England bowler Steve Harmison speaks to his former team-mate and best mate Andrew Flintoff in a special two-part interview to discuss the release of his new book 'Coming Home', which is out now. They reflect on growing up in Lancashire, what it was like coming into the England setup in the late 1990s, and they also reminisce about winnin…

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Allen gets Wilder or AJ incentive & Ricky Hatton tributes 20:36

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Spencer Oliver and Carl Frampton hosted the latest edition of the Fight Night Daily Podcast. They were joined by Reece Belotti, Josh Padley, Bilal Fawaz and Junaid Bostan. After reviewing the whole Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov card, they also paid tribute to Ricky Hatton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dave Allen turns up the heat on Makhmudov 34:13

27d ago34:13

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Dave Allen, Arslanbek Makhmudov and Frank Smith joined us for the latest edition of the Fight Night Daily podcast with Adam Catterall and Spencer Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ricky Hatton - Fight Of My Life 48:13

28d ago48:13

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Following the incredibly sad news of Ricky Hatton’s passing, we bring you this special episode of Fight Of My Life. In 2020 Russ Williams and Spencer Oliver had the privilege to sit down with British boxing legend Ricky Hatton as he took us back to 2005, reliving his epic battle against Kostya Tszyu for the IBF Light-Welterweight World Championship…

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Fight Night Extra-Big deals for Boxxer & Matchroom, Whittaker teams up with Hearn 32:03

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies discuss a big week outside the ring where both Matchroom and Boxxer announced partnerships with Riyadh Season and Saudi Arabia We discuss Dana White's plans for the sport after he revealed his plans for Zuffa boxing which will hope to disrupt the status quo. And one of the biggest prospects in British boxing, Ben Whi…

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Cricket Collective - Was Chris Woakes Underrated; Australia's Ashes Auditions & How Can We Fix The West Indies?! 1:01:50

1M ago1:01:50

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Chris Woakes' retirement from International Cricket. They discuss if his achievements were under-appreciated and whether he was under-rated, and they hear from the man himself. The former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie joins the show to discuss how Australia ar…

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Dana White reveals plans for Zuffa Boxing, Tommy Welch joins us in the STUDIO, Junaid Bostan, Final predictions for Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov 1:00:51

1M ago1:00:51

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Adam Catterall and Spencer Oliver led another action-packed show, diving into all the latest from the world of boxing. Dana White revealed his ambitious plans for Zuffa Boxing in 2026. Tommy Welch and Scott Welch joined us in the studio ahead of Tommy’s fight with Richard Riakporhe on the undercard of Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr. Junaid Bostan al…

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Fight Night Extra- Who next for Itauma and Chisora, have the BBC and Boxxer made a mistake? 39:03

1M ago39:03

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies bring you the latest boxing news! Moses Itauma and Derek Chisora are both set to fight in December 18th, but against who? We discuss who the most suitable opponent for both will be We hear from an annoyed Frank Warren after Boxxer and BBC announced their first show together will be on the same night as Wardley vs Par…

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County Cricketer S4 EP18 - Durham Relegated On Dramatic Final Day & Even More Scheduling Chat! 50:20

1M ago50:20

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talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as George Dobell & Nick Friend from The Cricketer Magazine to look back at the final round of the County Championship season, as Durham dramatically collapse to lose to Yorkshire and confirm their relegation back to Division Two. They discu…

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Cricket Collective - England Name Ashes Squad; Woakes International Retirement & Women's World Cup Preview 57:12

2M ago57:12

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect England's 16-man squad that was named for the Ashes series. They react to Will Jacks' shock inclusion, discuss the news that Harry Brook has taken over from Ollie Pope as the vice-captain, and they hear from Managing Director of England Men's Cricket, Rob Key. They …

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David Adeleye vs Jeamie TKV, Dave Allen and Lerrone Richards join Fight Night, Benn vs Eubank undercard released! 34:18

2M ago34:18

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John Rawling and Duke Mckenzie reacted to the latest developments in the heavyweight division as Frazer Clarke vs Jeamie TKV was officially announced for October 25th at the Valliant Arena. They caught up with fan favourite Dave Allen ahead of his huge clash with Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield. Lerrone Richards also joined the show to reflect on …

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Fight Night Extra-Press conference chaos! 46:42

2M ago46:42

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies have the latest from around boxing! There were two eventful press conferences on opposite sides of the world that have caused headlines, first up it was the turn of Eubank Jnr and Benn who began the build up to their rematch in typically explosive fashion, we hear from Eubank who caught up with Ade afterwards Over in…

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Cricket Collective - Will Brook Replace Pope As England's Vice-Captain & Worcestershire Win The One Day Cup! 54:01

2M ago54:01

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss reports that England are considering replacing Ollie Pope with Harry Brook as England's vice-captain of the Test side. They also look back at England's white-ball summer & hear from Brendon McCullum after his first summer as …

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Eubank Jr vs Conor Ben II presser fallout, Ricky Hatton Memorable Moments, review Canelo vs Crawford 42:38

2M ago42:38

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Gareth A Davies and Spencer Oliver broke down all the fallout from the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Ben II presser. They looked back and paid tribute to the unforgettable career of Ricky Hatton, reliving some of the Hitman's most iconic moments in and out of the ring. And of course, they reviewed the biggest fight in boxing - Canelo Alvarez vs Terence …

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County Cricketer S4 EP 17 Surely Notts! Surrey get a Tongue lashing. 57:50

2M ago57:50

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talkSPORT's Jon Norman is joined by the two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as George Dobell & Nick Friend from the Cricketer Magazine to review the latest round of County Championship action which featured a game for the ages at The Oval where Notts beat Surrey to move within a draw of winning the County Championship, Hampsh…

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Fight Night Extra-R.I.P Ricky, Crawford crushes Canelo 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies pay tribute to the late, great Ricky Hatton following his tragic death on Sunday morning We also take a look back on a busy weekend of action in the ring with three world title fights What next for Terrance Crawford after his dominant win over Canelo Alvarez? Was Paddy Donovan robbed once again against Lewis Crocker?…

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Cricket Collective - Record-Breaking England & Somerset Win On T20 Finals Day! 54:17

2M ago54:17

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 1-1 draw against South Africa in the T20 series, and discuss their record-breaking night at Old Trafford, as they become the first side to score over 300 in a T20 against another Test playing nation. Meanwhile, Ireland batter Harry Tector joins the sh…

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Remembering Ricky Hatton 28:48

2M ago28:48

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Gareth A Davies is alongside Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith to reflect on the life and times of the great Ricky Hatton following his tragic death aged just 46. We hear from the Hitman himself on his own struggles with fame, we also hear what told us about that night in 2005 where he defeated Kosta Tszyu, a night which catapulted him to international…