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.
APR 16, 2024
16/04/24 - Sports Minutes: "Liverpool only have themselves to blame!" - Heskey on the Reds' recent struggles
With 149 shots on goal in their last 6 Premier League games but only 9 goals to show for their efforts....Liverpool have gone from hunting down a quadruple to running out of steam as the season approaches a climax. Who is to blame, and what does this mean for Jurgen Klopp's legacy in his final stretch at the helm? And who should replace the outgoing German? Sports Minutes is in conversation with Emile Heskey, who will be in town for the StarHub Festival Football happening this weekend at Our Tampines Hub. Check it out!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 15, 2024
15/04/24 - Sports Minutes: 'Neverkusen' no more as Xabi Alonso leads Bayer Leverkusen to Bundesliga glory
Bayer Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year history breaking Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the German top flight. Under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, their dominance has been relentless, unbeaten in 43 matches across 3 competitions this season. How has Alonso achieved this in under 18 months at the helm? Plus, we discuss a potentially decisive weekend in the Premier League too!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 12, 2024
12/04/24 - Sports Minutes: How this 70-year old is redefining active ageing!
Richard Wee’s journey from the regional head of a multinational corporation to now a full time BJJ volunteer trainer at Evolve is as unconventional as it gets. Stumbling into the martial arts scene at age 55, he earned his blackbelt aged 67. He now volunteers at Evolve’s FUNFIT programme which looks to support less privileged youths through MMA. Inspiring, much? Tune in to find out more!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 11, 2024
11/04/24 - Sports Minutes: The event that has tempted Joseph Schooling 'out of retirement'!
What has tempted Singapore's newly retired Olympic champion Joseph Schooling out of retirement? It's the Singapore T100, which returns to Marina Bay for the second year. Tune in as Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professsional Triathletes Organisation, tells us all about what we can expect at the event happening in the hear of the Lion City this weekend!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 8, 2024
08/04/24 - Sports Minutes: The plot thickens as Liverpool drop points to Manchester United in their hunt for the title!
Manchester United maybe having a season to forget, but maintained their unbeaten run against Liverpool this season. In 3 matches, 2 in the league and 1 in the FA Cup - the Red Devils have denied their arch rivals on all three occasions with Klopp's team only having a solitary point to show for their efforts. Could the latest drop points be the most pivotal, with Liverpool losing ground in the hunt for the crown?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 5, 2024
05/04/24 - Sports Minutes: Ray Parlour on Arsenal's title push, Arteta's brilliance and Rice's impact
With the Premier League title race on a knife edge heading into the final stretch, what will set the contenders apart from the pretenders? Well we're in conversation with ex-Gunner Ray Parlour, who is in Singapore for the SCC Soccer 7s, to find out what it takes to cross the finish line and emerge champions!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 4, 2024
04/04/24 - Sports Minutes: Why the SCC Soccer 7s is the place to be at this weekend!
Celebrating a milestone 30th edition, the SCC Soccer 7s organized by the Singapore Cricket Club is happening from 5 to 7 March at the Padang. Featuring Premier League legend Ray Parlour & Patrik Berger, the 7-a-side football tournament will see a host of SPL Teams and regional teams in action! So why should you make time to go check it out? We speak to Guo Guang Chang, 2024 SCC Soccer 7s Chairman to find out!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 3, 2024
03/04/24 - Sports Minutes: Does Schooling's legacy deserve to be tarnished by drug scandal?
As the dust settles on Joseph Schooling's retirement announcement, we explore the legacy he leaves behind. How pivotal was his parents support in his successes? Will the lows of a drug scandal tarnish the highs of being Singapore's first and only Olympic champion? And will we ever see another Schooling? Former Singapore fencer Nicholas Fang weighs in.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/letter-to-my-baby-joseph
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 2, 2024
02/04/24 - Sports Minutes: Joseph Schooling on his decision to retire, the highs, the lows and the road ahead
Joseph Schooling announced his retirement aged just 28. Why, why now and what next for Singapore’s first and only Olympic champion? We speak to the man himself soon after he announced his decision to call it quits.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/joseph-schooling-it-s-my-turn-to-be-a-normal-guy
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 1, 2024
01/04/24 - Sports Minutes: Squeaky bum time in the Premier League as Liverpool steal a march on Arsenal & City
Liverpool are now top of the Premier League after Manchester City's draw with Arsenal. With just 3 points separating the trio and 9 games to go in league, who will emerge victorious? We review the weekend of football on this episode!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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