BBC Radio Podcasts from The Sports Desk
Sir Jim Ratcliffe: full exclusive interview
Sir Jim Ratcliffe: full exclusive interview
Harry Kane on breaking records and building resilience
Harry Kane talks about his goalscoring exploits with Bayern Munich.
Luke Littler: The Boy who Changed Darts
We talk about darts' new superstar and what he means for the sport.
Inside the Saudi sporting revolution
We head to Saudi Arabia to explore the kingdom's controversial investment in sport.
How should football react to the Middle East conflict?
As the Israel-Gaza war intensifies we examine the stance taken by football and its stars.
Climate of fear: What's the solution to women's football's ACL crisis?
Players and medical experts on how to tackle the raft of ACL injuries in women's football
Is Spain's football crisis really over?
Reaction and analysis as most of Spain's women's team agree to end their boycott.
Can women’s football be a billion pound industry?
Karen Carney’s review aims to build on England's Euro 2022 success.
How does protest impact sport?
What impact does protest have on sport?
Cricket's day of reckoning
Reaction to a damning report that revealed racism, sexism and elitism in English cricket.
Has Saudi Arabia just bought golf?
A special edition on the shock merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV golf.
Erling Haaland: full exclusive interview
The Man City striker discusses his record-breaking first season in English football.
Can Vinicius episode be a turning point in football’s racism battle?
Will global outrage at racial abuse of Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr prompt change?
The battle for football’s future
Is the balance of power shifting in English and European football?
Should Premier League clubs stop flying to domestic games?
Are domestic flights by football teams an unjustifiable extravagance or a necessary evil?
Is horse racing right to crack down on the whip?
A lively debate over whip restrictions brought in just before the Cheltenham Festival.
Exercise Me, Influence Me
Motivation, embarrassment, safety? What might stop women from exercising regularly?
Which Heals Quicker - The Body Or The Mind?
When it comes to sports injuries, which heals quicker, the body or the mind?
Why are there so few black football managers?
We investigate the reasons behind the shortage of black coaches and executives.
Changing What We Wear
How does tailored sportswear empower women and improve athletic performance?
We’re Not All The Same. Period
Why do we know so little about periods and how they affect performance in sport?
Will Wimbledon U-turn on Russian player ban?
We analyse the moral and financial dilemma facing British tennis.
Man City v the Premier League
What do financial charges against Man City mean for the club and English football?
Will rugby union’s new tackle law cause more harm than good?
We debate the rule change that has sent shockwaves through amateur rugby in England.
Southgate: Why I stayed as England manager
Gareth Southgate reveals how close he came to quitting as England manager.
Stalled on the grid - why are there no female F1 drivers?
The last woman to race in F1 was in 1976 - are the reasons social, physical or financial?
Eating disorders & body-shaming 'fat clubs' in English women's football
Former Lioness Claire Rafferty opens up on her bulimia, while experts call for change.
Could Ronaldo help bring the World Cup to Saudi Arabia?
Will Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr help bring the World Cup to Saudi Arabia?
Qatar 2022 – Has it united or divided football?
As the Qatar World Cup comes to a close, has it united or divided the world of football?
Sports Desk Qatar Special: Can we really just focus on the football?
Can you separate football from the off-field issues at the men's World Cup?
Liverpool Football Club - up for sale?
What could the future hold for Liverpool Football Club?
What price is sport paying in the cost of living crisis?
We take a look at how sport is dealing with the cost of living crisis.
How do we stop the managerial Merry-Go-Round?
What, if anything, can be done to stop the number of managers getting dismissed.
Rugby's financial crisis - what's the solution?
We analyse the fallout from financial meltdown at rugby clubs Worcester and Wasps.
Is the World Cup a make or break moment for rugby league?
Can the Rugby League World Cup help the sport grow beyond its heartlands?
The Premier League’s US takeover
Is American investment good or bad for English football?
English cricket’s club v country battle
Why new proposals aimed at boosting England have sparked anger in county cricket.
The real Roger Federer
Hear about Roger Federer’s journey from hot-headed teenager to sporting genius
Rugby’s concussion crisis – do the sport’s risks outweigh its rewards?
Can rugby union do more to combat the threat of concussion and long-term brain damage?
Serena Williams – the ultimate game-changer?
The extraordinary legacy of the woman who changed the sport of tennis forever.
Is there too much cricket?
Leading figures from the world of cricket discuss the expanding schedule.
Can England's Euro 2022 win provide real change for the women's game?
Figures involved in football debate what England's Euro 2022 win could do for the sport.
Birmingham 2022 special: How relevant are the Commonwealth Games?
Activists, athletes and organisers debate the impact of the Commonwealth Games.
Did London 2012 inspire a generation?
Why it takes more than magic moments and star athletes to get people off the couch.
Why hasn’t athletics cracked America?
As the World Athletics begins in Oregon, we explore why the sport struggles in the USA.
Can professional cycling ever clean up its image?
We discuss perceptions of road cycling after a team was raided at the Tour de France
Can Euro 2022 turbo charge English women’s football?
Will a tournament on home soil have a lasting impact on attendances and participation?
Can Raducanu shake off her US Open hangover?
Have injuries, coaching changes and corporate commitments derailed Raducanu?
Will British Gymnastics’ day of reckoning be a turning point for welfare in sport?
What lessons can sport learn from a damning report into abuse in gymnastics?
Football and crypto – perfect match or potent mix?
We explore the remarkable rise of crypto products within football and the impact on fans.
Pitch invasions and pyrotechnics: how can football control its fans?
Why are fans misbehaving and what can the game do to keep players and stewards safe?
Jake Daniels: Can a 17-year-old trailblazer help kick homophobia out of football?
What impact will England's first openly gay pro footballer in 30 years have on the game?
Mind games: Guardiola, Klopp & the psychology of a title race
How and why do football managers try to get inside the heads of their opponents?
Sport’s transgender conundrum
A special edition exploring the issues surrounding transgender women in women’s sport.
Taylor, Serrano and history at Madison Square Garden
We discuss women’s boxing as Katie Taylor prepares to fight Amanda Serrano in New York.
Kinahan, Fury and the state of boxing
What do the US sanctions on Tyson Fury’s former advisor Daniel Kinahan mean for boxing?
The FA Cup: Is the magic still alive?
Does football’s oldest cup competition still have an important role in the English game?
Is it time for football to cut ties with gambling?
As the government ponders gambling reform, we discuss betting advertising in football.
Qatar 2022: Can football be a catalyst for change?
With the spotlight on Qatar, we hear from the man in charge of the 2022 World Cup.
Norman, Mickelson & Saudi money: is golf eating itself?
Is the new Saudi golf league a chance to grow the game or a venture motivated by greed?
Brady’s u-turn: why do sportspeople find it so hard to retire?
Three former international sportsmen join the team to talk about life beyond the game.
EXTRA: Life after Abramovich - what’s next for Chelsea and English football?
Expert insight and analysis into the fallout from sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich.
The sports stars on the frontline in Ukraine
How the Klitschkos and Sergiy Stakhovsky are fighting for their country in Ukraine.
Exit Abramovich as sport turns its back on Russia
What does Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell Chelsea mean for English football?
Esports - twiddling thumbs or genuine sport?
Competitive video gaming is on the rise but should esports be at the Commonwealth Games?
Skating on thin ice – can the Olympics recover from another doping scandal?
The Sports Desk podcast looks at the fallout from another Olympic doping scandal.
The push for parity: can women’s sport reach new heights in 2022?
After a record-breaking year, what barriers lie ahead for women’s sport?
Christian Eriksen: full exclusive interview
Denmark star recalls his shocking cardiac arrest as he prepares for Brentford comeback.
Olympic dream: Can GB become a top-5 snowsport nation?
How nationality switches, a talent hunt and funding are turning GB into medal contenders.
Can Manchester United be restored to its former glory?
New Man United CEO Richard Arnold must revive the club and repair relations with fans.
What is the future for red-ball cricket in the English game?
How does English red-ball cricket come back from a crushing Ashes defeat?
Beijing 2022: human rights and athlete activists
How alleged human rights abuses in China are casting a shadow over the Beijing Olympics.
Djokovic’s latest Australian victory: from courtroom to practice court
Bonus edition reacting to Novak Djokovic winning his appeal against his visa cancellation
Is ‘safe standing’ a forward or backward step for English football?
Fans have largely welcomed the return of standing areas – but do they carry risks?
Who’d be a ref? How rising abuse threatens grassroots football
More referees are choosing to walk away from football due to verbal and physical abuse.
Winning Formula? Hamilton, Verstappen & Netflix drive F1 resurgence
How F1 is using social media, streaming, esports and reality TV to reach new audiences
Rugby revolution: Is it right for sports stars to switch nationalities?
Will a new rule allowing rugby players to switch allegiance have unintended consequences?
Is it time for football to put fans before money?
Will greater regulation strengthen English football or damage its global appeal?
Qatar 2022 – a World Cup like no other
With one year to go until the Qatar World Cup, the focus on human rights intensifies.
Yorkshire racism scandal and cricket’s 'uncomfortable truths'
Where next for Yorkshire and cricket after the Azeem Rafiq racism case?
The impossible job? Is the abuse of football managers out of control?
As Tony Pulis warns that a manager could be "attacked", do coaches need more protection?
Does football really care about the environment?
Who bears most responsibility for making football more environmentally friendly?
Wright & Kolisi: Black excellence and white allies
Interviews with ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright and South Africa rugby captain Siya Kolisi.
Can Newcastle shake off the Saudi stigma and build a global super club?
Geopolitics and football experts join the team to analyse the controversial takeover.
Is football failing to protect women?
Reaction to the sexual misconduct allegations that have shocked football.
Should football ban heading?
Ex-England captain Terry Butcher says heading should be phased out to protect players.
Wenger exclusive: My blueprint for football’s future
Arsene Wenger explains his plan for fewer international breaks and biennial World Cups.
Raducanu and the year of the teenager - can Britain's new sports stars help get the nation active?
Emma Raducanu's US Open triumph caps a golden summer but will it impact on participation?
Should sport get tough on vaccine hesitancy?
Why the Covid-19 vaccine is splitting opinion among leading sports stars.
Is motorsport killing the planet – or helping save it?
From synthetic fuel to Extreme E, motorsport is getting greener, but is it enough?
Can the Paralympics change the world?
We assess whether the Paralympics can achieve lasting change for disabled people.
Afghanistan and the threat to progress through sport
What does the Taliban's return to power mean for sport and inclusivity in Afghanistan?
Messi, PSG and football's power shift
How Lionel Messi’s move to PSG reflects the changing face of European football.
Has Biles changed the game on mental health?
Why the demands of elite sport take such a toll on athletes' mental wellbeing.
Super shoes: Has technology gone too far?
As world records fall what part is super shoe technology playing, and does it go too far?
An Olympics to remember or regret
With so many issues and concerns will these Olympics be one to remember or regret?
Does golf need to rein in the big hitters?
Is Bryson DeChambeau's combination of power and technology threatening golf's future?
Euro 2020: Goals galore but tough questions for Uefa
Uefa head Aleksander Ceferin reacts to criticism over concussion, LGBT+ rights and format
Federer, Brady, Ronaldo, Williams: the era of the age-defying athlete
How do athletes like Tom Brady, Cristiano Ronaldo and the Williams sisters stay so good?
Is the Tokyo Olympics sport's biggest gamble?
We explore whether Japan can pull off a safe and successful Olympics during a pandemic.
What can sport learn from Eriksen's cardiac arrest?
Christian Eriksen's collapse shows why grassroots sport must catch-up to save lives.
Will Euro 2020 unite or divide?
Could England's Euros campaign be overshadowed by the controversy over taking the knee?
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