Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan
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Delve beyond the headlines in the world of sport to suss out the synergy between sport and daily life by tuning in daily for all the big sporting stories, quirky anecdotes and hot takes on Sports Minutes.
AUG 15, 2023
15/08/23 - Sports Minutes: A brave new world as the Saudi Pro League kicks off in earnest
Cristiano Ronaldo may have sat out the opening weekend of the Saudi Pro League due an injury, but that didn't stop the stars from shining bright in the Middle East. With the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson all making their league debuts, what can we expect in this brave new football frontier? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, joins us from Jeddah to tell us all about his experience and observations from the ground.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/meet-the-former-chelsea-transfer-guru-who-s-shaping-saudi-arabian-football
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 14, 2023
14/08/23 - Sports Minutes: Hassan Sunny on becoming the first player to win FOUR league titles with FOUR different clubs
A household name in local football, Hassan Sunny became the first footballer to win FOUR league titles with FOUR different teams as his all-conquering Albirex Niigata team sealed a SIXTH championship in eight years. What is the secret to the White Swans supremacy, and what is the secret behind Hassan's longevity? Superman himself tells us!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 11, 2023
11/08/23 - Sports Minutes: The new Premier League season beckons!
With the brand new Premier League season almost upon us, we weigh out who looks ready to do battle and who looks a little undercooked. Plus with the transfer window still in full-swing, we could see plenty more movers and shakers before it slams shut! Tune in as Elliott and Raushan gear you up for another breathtaking season of football ahead!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 10, 2023
10/08/23 - Sports Minutes: As Maguire nears Manchester United exit, an end of an era or error?
Diving into the complex world of Harry Maguire: From captain to controversy, fame to struggle, and changing perceptions. Exploring the highs, lows, and complicated journey of the world's most expensive defender. As the much maligned defender edges closer to departing Manchester United - Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits times, joins Raushan and Elliott on this tasty debate on Maguire's legacy. We also hear from Rio Ferdinand and Darren Bent, who share their thoughts on the defender.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 8, 2023
08/08/23 - Sports Minutes: What is the Singapore spirit?
Ahead of Singapore's 58th birthday, we commemorate National Day in conversation with the Lions' skipper Hariss Harun. Embodying Singapore’s spirit of resilience, the 33-year old talks to us about juggling life as a pro-footballer, a dad, a friend and a full-time student.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 7, 2023
07/08/23 - Sports Minutes: Arsenal's 'statement' win over City, a sign of Premier League season ahead?
Arsenal gave their hopes of beating Manchester City to the Premier League title a mental boost as they defeated Pep Guardiola's side on penalties to win the 2023 Community Shield. But is this merely a glorified pre-season friendly? Or will the psychological impact give the Gunners a upper hand in the season ahead?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 4, 2023
04/08/23 - Sports Minutes: Are you afraid of losing your team's best player to Saudi football?
The 2023 summer transfer window has seen big-name players such as Sadio Mane, Ruben Neves, Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino all move to clubs in Saudia Arabia for lucrative offers. Are you afraid your team's best player may be the next to follow suit?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 3, 2023
03/08/23 - Sports Minutes: A fitting ending to Singapore's Festival of Football!
A 7-goal thriller between European powerhouses Bayern and Liverpool proved a fitting ending to the two-week long Festival of Football here in Singapore. Listen in as Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel have their say on the tournament, while fans weigh in on the price and pain points of the fiesta!
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/fans-make-liverpool-feel-at-home-even-as-bayern-spoil-the-kallang-party
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 2, 2023
02/08/23 - Sports Minutes: What will Tiger Woods bring to his new player director role with the PGA Tour?
Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour's Policy Board as a player director in a move which will give golfers a bigger say in major decisions. Woods' appointment follows the merger between the Tour, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour in June that left players blindsided. The 15-time major winner becomes the board's sixth player director, joining Rory McIlroy and four others.
What does this all mean for the game of golf? Timothy Low, international golf commentator, is in the hot seat to tell us.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 1, 2023
01/08/23 - Sports Minutes: Stop hounding the referees!
Premier League players have been warned they face harsher punishments for harassing referees as part of a raft of measures aimed at stamping out bad behaviour on the pitch. English football’s authorities aim to “reset” the attitude of players and managers towards officials in the coming season. The new ‘Participant Charter’ empowers referees to take tougher action against unacceptable behaviour, backed up by stronger disciplinary action from the FA. Does this ruin the flow of the game?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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