Best Unconvinced Podcasts (2025)

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 290: England Unconvincing; de Klerk Upsets India; WPL Mega Auction 35:39

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23d ago35:39

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This week: England unconvincing with the bat - but what changes should they make? ⁠Beth Mooney rescues Australia ⁠Nadine de Klerk upsets India’s apple-cart ⁠World Cup umpiring woes ⁠Our views on plans for a WPL mega-auction

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Lads, it's Tottenham... Chelsea get their customary win at Spurs 49:12

4h ago49:12

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0.05 xG?!? Matt Davies-Adams is accompanied by two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher - to look back on the 1-0 victory over Tottenham. It was a rather bizarre evening without major incident compared to the recent mayhem between these two sides - but we discuss the complete nullification of Spurs, Robert Sanchez's impressive c…

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How England blew away Australia with 'Borthball' and 'Pom Squad' 57:18

10h ago57:18

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England are up and running this Autumn after seeing off Australia 25-7 at Twickenham. Alan, Charlie, Charles and Gav dissect the win and the overall performance which has been crowned as 'peak Borthball' by Charlie Morgan. Tommy Freeman's performance at centre comes under scrutiny, we discuss if it's an experiment worth sticking with or if he is be…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 293 - India Win the World Cup; What Went Wrong for England & Australia? 40:56

1d ago40:56

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This week: Where next for Lottie’s England? ⁠Will Australia get a new coach and/or captain? ⁠How India triumphed in the #CWC25 final ⁠Is an auction in The Hundred a good idea?

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NBA Surprises & Disappointments So Far (w/ Evan Turner) 50:38

3d ago50:38

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down some of the biggest surprises after the first week of the season and get into how the Miami Heat are winning with a new roster, why the Orlando Magic's new additions haven't put it together yet, the Sixers remaining undefeated behind their young guards, and the dismal situation already happening in New Orlean…

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Wemby's Unreal Start & Boston's Playoff Despair (w/ Rachel Nichols) 51:40

7d ago51:40

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how the stellar Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton will have to lead a Lakers team in a stretch without Luka & LeBron. We also discuss Wemby's early hall of fame level play, the Spurs young core, and why the winless Celtics may not want to make the play in to cash in on a loaded draft Sponsored by Underdog: D…

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Chelsea's frailties exposed again in late Sunderland defeat 46:30

7d ago46:30

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Five wins in a row is a myth... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and full debutant Cerys Jones to look back on the late 2-1 defeat by Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. We begin with the verdict of Simon Johnson direct from the press box in SW6 - before dissecting some of the finer points of the disappointing performance and result including t…

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The England fly-half battle is back 51:56

7d ago51:56

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The autumn internationals are back and so is the Telegraph Rugby podcast! Join Alan Dymock, Gavin Mairs and Charles Richardson ahead of this weekend's action as we take a close look at England and their clash against the Wallabies on Saturday. The guys discuss how the back row will look in the absence of Tom Willis and discuss if Steve Borthwick is…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 292: England beat New Zealand; Sophie Devine; Revised Predictions 29:35

8d ago29:35

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This week: England beat NZ Farewell Sophie Devine Alana King’s masterclass v SA Our revised semi-final predictions Has this World Cup changed the game?

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Billups Joins Rozier In MASSIVE Gambling Scandal (w/ Evan Turner) 43:05

10d ago43:05

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner discuss what we know so far about Chauncey Billups arrest and Terry Rozier's suspension due to two ever changing gambling scandals. We also discuss why former player Damon Jones role could be even bigger in the scandal before breaking down the Rockets in their seasoning opening loss to the Thunder, and Wemby's huge, MVP…

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SOC Extra: Chelsea 5-1 Ajax reaction 20:11

12d ago20:11

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Don't they know Chelsea are the ones who get the red cards?! Producer Lucy's got reaction to the 5-1 rout of Ajax at a rainy Stamford Bridge with analysis from the press box provided by Blues reporter Simon Johnson and The Athletic's Senior Data Analyst Mark Carey. 10 changes but no problems for Enzo Maresca's side - who made a little bit of histor…

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Durant's BIG Extension & Updating Our Sixers Prediction? (w/ Rachel Nichols) 42:47

14d ago42:47

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Kevin Durant's two year extension with the Rockets, the remaining extensions given out before Monday's deadline, how we're feeling about the Sixers after seeing them during the preseason, how Joe Mazzulla will lead the Celtics this season, and more Sponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use c…

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Red Card FC end Forest's Ange experiment ahead of Ajax visit 55:39

14d ago55:39

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Oh, mate... Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin assemble on a gloomy Monday morning to look back on the game of two halves at the City Ground as Chelsea eventually came out 3-0 winners and spelt the end for Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest. We discuss how Enzo's side tried their best to hand Forest the three points in a difficult f…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 291: England Batting Woes; South Africa Bounce Back; WC Rain Regs 21:22

15d ago21:22

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This week: England's batting issues remain, despite their win over India South Africa bounce back Rainy days in Colombo, but should they lead to changes in the regs?

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Under the Radar Underperformers (w/ Evan Turner) 40:17

18d ago40:17

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down some teams we don't plan on talking about this season and discuss why the Kings are the most hopeless team in the NBA, why the Hornets should have the talent to finish at .500 in a weak eastern conference, why the Pelicans need to be in win now mode after trading away next years draft pick, how the Grizzlies …

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Can Chelsea prove Liverpool heroics weren't a fluke at struggling Forest? 58:11

19d ago58:11

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MDA Derby pending... Matt's got a vintage combo of Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield alongside him as we gear up for the return of the Premier League and a trip to Nottingham Forest at Saturday lunchtime. Two weeks on from that dramatic triumph against Liverpool - will the feel-good factor still be in full effect? Or will the international break travel an…

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Are Magic & Spurs For Real?/ Lauri Markkanen's Trade Future (w/ Rachel Nichols) 1:00:22

19d ago1:00:22

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron's sciatica and if time off this season could actually be good for him before discussing how far the new look Magic and Spurs will go after looking freat in the preseason. We also discuss when and where the Jazz might deal Lauri Markkanen, get into the annual GM survey, and Mannix talks to Jay King from…

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Kevin Harlan Is Your Fave Announcer's Fave Announcer 33:32

23d ago33:32

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Chris Mannix is joined by Kevin Harlan to talk about how he got it into broadcasting right out college, the great advice he got from John Madden to open up on the mic, moving from TNT to call the NBA on Amazon, and how he can make anything sound exciting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr…

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LeBron's Non-Decision & Conference Top 4 Seeds 39:10

25d ago39:10

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Chris Mannix is joined by new weekly co-host Evan Turner to discuss LeBron's "Decision 2.0", what the new look Lakers can do this season, why Cade Cunningham is a top ten player, and what our top four teams are in the Eastern & Western conferences Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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WNBA Head For Long Lockout & Giannis To NY!? (w/ Rachel Nichols) 1:01:15

27d ago1:01:15

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron's non-decision "announcement" before getting into the WNBA's battle between the players and commissioner Cathy Engelbert. We also break down the news that the Bucks spoke to the Knicks about Giannis this summer, why we think Victor Wembanyama could win the MVP this season, and why the Wolves young play…

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Caicedo, Estevao & co shine to beat Liverpool on great Stamford Bridge night 49:54

28d ago49:54

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EsteWOW hasn't been used yet, has it?! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to revel in the glorious 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. Despite initial trepidation when the team sheet dropped before kick-off, we reflect on the hugely impressive defensive performance, yet another…

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The NBA Is Back On NBC (w/ Michael Grady) 41:08

29d ago41:08

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Chris Mannix is joined by play-by-play announcer Michael Brady, who will be calling games for the leagues return to NBA this season, to discuss the many broadcasting jobs he's had along the way, the level of rehearsal they prefer before going on air, their most intriguing storylines heading into this season, and more Sponsored by: Rocket Money (roc…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 289: World Cup Wobbles; Garth(!) Saves Aus; England Win Bigly 23:04

30d ago23:04

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This week: India & Australia wobble at the World Cup Kim Garth helps Ash Gardner save Australia's blushes England win bigly… but does it mean much?

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Unconvincing against Jose's Benfica - but (perhaps misguided) hope ahead of Liverpool 50:54

1M ago50:54

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The Jose show was back in town for one night only... Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and a sleep-deprived Liam Twomey back alongside him to reflect on Tuesday night's narrow 1-0 win over Benfica at Stamford Bridge! We touch on the concerns which were mounting after the performance at Lincoln and Saturday's Brighton defeat - before diving into…

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Kawhi Remains Tight Lipped At Media Day (w/ Rachel Nichols) 50:30

1M ago50:30

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Kawhi Leonard's six minute appearance at media day before he was whisked away by Clippers personnel, how the Lakers looked with a rebuilt roster, why the Lakers decided to extend JJ Redick's contract, how many games Joel Embiid will play this season, and more Sponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/ope…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 288: County Review; World Cup Preview; Winning Back the Fans 34:24

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This week: Has the move back to counties been a success? How accurate were our season predictions? Mind games in the World Cup warm-ups Can England win the World Cup… and win back the fans?

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Rockets Young Core Tested & Nuggets Preseason Disrespect (w/ Rachel Nichols) 49:44

1M ago49:44

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Chris Mannix discusses how the Rockets will respond to losing Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL before he's joined by Rachel Nichols to break down how Kevin Durant will fit into a lengthy Houston lineup, why the Magic paid a high cost for Desmond Bane in a weak eastern conference, and why an anonymous league poll had very few people picking the Nuggets t…

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Old Trafford curse continues after calamitous first half collapse 50:14

1M ago50:14

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13 games without a league win at Old Trafford... THIRTEEN!!! Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson along for our post-Man United pity party after the shambolic showing in the torrential Manchester rain on Saturday night. We discuss Enzo's baffling substitutions, the Robert Sanchez experience, whether we need to start worrying abou…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 287: Hampshire Mudbath; Freya Davies; Australia v India 28:51

1M ago28:51

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This week: Hampshire’s Mudbath Tiers 1&2 ditch their Playing Conditions Freya Davies retires Sarah Glenn signs for Yorkshire Why Australia & India’s World Cup prep is better than England’s

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SOC Extra: Bayern 3-1 Chelsea reaction 22:16

2M ago22:16

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Not *quite* the return to Europe's top table we were looking for... Producer Lucy's got The Athletic's Chelsea reporter Simon Johnson on hand to bring his post-match reaction to the 3-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in Matchday 1 of the 2025-26 Champions League campaign. We hear from Enzo Maresca on how the Blues can 'build something special from this de…

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Can Chelsea show they're ready to be back at Europe's top table against Bayern? 49:51

2M ago49:51

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A draw?! At Brentford?! Never... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Thom Harris alongside him to look back on the frenetic 2-2 draw with the Bees at the Gtech on Saturday night. We discuss the controversial late equaliser, the eyebrow-raising first half team selection - and whether this shows that Enzo Maresca still has a lo…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 286: Middlesex Going Pro; Blast Finals Day on Friday; ICC Wrong 27:12

2M ago27:12

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This week: Yorkshire & Glamorgan vs the rain at Worcester Middlesex to go pro by 2029 - but what does that mean for the rest of Tier 2? Why is 2026 Blast Finals Day on a weekday? The ICC get their facts wrong about female umpires

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Adam Silver Addresses Kawhi Scandal & Sixers or Celtics? (w/ Rachel Nichols) 49:43

2M ago49:43

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols debate if we're underrating or overrating the Sixers and Celtics going into this season before getting into Adam Silver addressing the Kawhi Leonard scandal publicly, if the league will want to take on Steve Ballmer, and Silver's rough comments on the rising costs of watching an NBA game at home and in person Adverti…

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Early season takeaways, the Brentford test - and a bright start for CFCW 46:27

2M ago46:27

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Let's not get stung by any Bees... Matt Davies-Adams has got Thom Harris and Sam Parkin alongside him as we prepare for the return of the Premier League after it was rudely interrupted by the international break! We begin with some early reflections on the season so far - and some of key tactical moves and talking points which have stood out from E…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 285: Tier 2 Semis; Grace Harris; World Cup Ticket Pricing 20:13

2M ago20:13

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This week: Tier 2: Yorkshire, Glamorgan & Middlesex v The Rest ⁠Tier 1: Warwickshire go out ⁠Grace Harris in Australia’s World Cup squad ⁠Is it right to price World Cup tickets so low?

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Steve Ballmer Gives Unconvincing Denial of Scandal Involvement 14:37

2M ago14:37

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Chris Mannix dissects Steve Ballmer breaking his silence on Sportscenter in an interview with Ramona Shelburne where he emphatically denied his involvement in the Kawhi Leonard endorsement scandal and why his many reasons were less than convincing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The Kawhi Endorsement Scandal Won't Go Away Soon (w/ Rachel Nichols) 35:53

2M ago35:53

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the bombshell reporting by Pablo Torre that alleges Kawhi Leonard signed a $28 million no-show marketing agreement to circumvent the salary cap. We break down why it appears to be true, past punishments for teams doing it, and why we can expect a thorough investigation by the league into an issue it takes ver…

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Western Conference Contender Tier List (w/ Rachel Nichols) 1:12:15

2M ago1:12:15

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the western conference contenders tier list into who the ring chasers, middle of the pack, and Cancun bound teams are and wonder if we'll see another slugfest between the Thunder and Nuggets in the playoffs, if we're underrating the Clippers and Lakers, where the Wolves and Mavs land after their roster mis…

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Jackson and Nkunku out, Garnacho in, Sterling stays - and so does George 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

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It's not physically possible for deadline day to be dull, this is Chelsea lads... Matt Davies-Adams has got a slightly delirious and sleep deprived Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to try and sum up all the chaos from another highly eventful transfer window for Chelsea Football Club. We dissect the dramatic Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Muni…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 284: Superchargers Win The 100; Perrin Scores 100; Nat Bites Back 30:15

2M ago30:15

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On the CRICKETher Weekly: Northern Superchargers triumph in The Hundred Davina Perrin’s once-in-a-lifetime century CSA make a mess of bringing Dane van Niekerk back into the fold NSB bites back after being blamed for the Kate Cross non-selection

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Eastern Conference Contender Tier List (w/ Rachel Nichols) 40:24

2M ago40:24

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the eastern conference contenders tier list into who the ring chasers, middle of the pack, and Cancun bound teams are and wonder if this is the most important season for the Cavs since LeBron left, why we're bullish on the all in Hawks, and if the Celtics are really bad enough to miss the playoffs Advertis…

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Estêvão shines in Palmer's absence as Blues rout West Ham 47:21

2M ago47:21

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No Palmer? No problem (on this specific occasion at least...) Matt Davies-Adams have got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to look back on the impressive 5-1 win over a pitiful West Ham at London Stadium on Friday night. We give props to the team for adapting to the late line up change, revel in Estêvão's youthful exuberance and heap some…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 283: World Cup Squads; Kate Cross; Aussies in The 100 33:08

2M ago33:08

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This week: ⁠England’s World Cup squad: Kate Cross omitted Alice Capsey & Danni Wyatt-Hodge included, and will Heather Knight actually get on the plane? Shafali Verma misses out on a home World Cup ⁠A new World Cup venue = havoc for players, fans & journalists ⁠Aussies dominate in The Hundred

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Law 13 to the rescue in Palace draw as a trip to Potter's sorry West Ham awaits 45:37

3M ago45:37

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Failing to score at home for the first time since the opening day of last season!? Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher along for the ride as we look back on the pretty underwhelming goalless draw with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. We take the positives from Josh Acheampong's excellent performance in the he…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 282: Hundred Form; Blast & One Day Cup Changes; Run-Out Queens 27:19

3M ago27:19

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This week: Will form in The Hundred impact on World Cup selections? Syd gets cross about the changes to the Blast & One Day Cup Why didn’t the ECB release their Ashes review? Who is English cricket’s Run-Out Queen?

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Must See 2025 Games & Big Ownership Changes (w/ Rachel Nichols) 47:53

3M ago47:53

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Chris Mannix and Albert Breer discuss Michael Porter Jr.'s recent comments on how gambling has affected the league and the pressure it puts on players before discussing some of the games we're most looking forward to after the league wide schedule release. We also discuss if the Portland Trail Blazers will remain in Portland in the long term after …

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A successful pre-season weekender, big Palace preview - and ACL heartbreak for Colwill 45:30

3M ago45:30

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The countdown to Sunday, 2pm is on... Matt Davies-Adams gears up for the brand spanking new 2025-26 Premier League season with the help of The Athletic's Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey. We begin with our reflections on the two impressive victories over Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan in the *very* truncated pre-season. What lessons will Enzo Maresca hav…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 281: The Hundred; New Owners, New Changes; Spirit Make a Statement 24:01

3M ago24:01

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This week we discuss The Hundred: Has it been a success? ⁠What changes will the new owners make? ⁠London Spirit make a statement at Lords ⁠Trent Rockets captaincy