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 22, 2023
22/08/23 - Sports Minutes: Manchester United part ways with Mason Greenwood
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding material which was published online. Charges against the 21-year-old England international, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped in February 2023.
Did the club make the right decision? And what about the way the matter was dealt with? Elliott and Raushan are joined by Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, to discuss.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 21, 2023
21/08/23 - Sports Minutes: The seismic impact of the 2023 Women's World cup
Spain reigned supreme to be crowned World Champions down under, but the true winners of the 2023 Women's World cup could be more than just La Roja. Sara Merican, former National Footballer and Singapore women's premier league champion, joins us to discuss and dissect the tournament and it's far-reaching impact on the women's game.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/why-is-women-s-football-worth-it-this-is-why
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 18, 2023
18/08/23 - Sports Minutes: Team Flash making a splash with yet another regional partnership
Asian esports organisation Team Flash has announced a partnership with Vietnamese football club Hai Phong FC.The organisation and the club have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) enabling the two parties to collaborate on a range of activations. What exactly are these collaborations? Mark Chew, CEO of Team Flash joins us to shed some light.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 17, 2023
17/08/23 - Sports Minutes: Why netball is on the rise once again in Singapore
Despite being the lowest-ranked team at the 2023 Netball World Cup, Team Singapore gave a glowing account of themselves as they beat world No.15 Sri Lanka, who are six-time Asian champions, twice in Cape Town. With the Nations Cup and Asian Netball Championship on the horizon, how will Netball Singapore continue to grow from strength to strength? Annette Bishop, Head Coach of Netball Singapore, and Amandeep Chahal, player - join us to tell us more.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 16, 2023
16/08/23 - Sports Minutes: Pipped to Caceido & Lavia, what now for Klopp's Liverpool?
How did it come to this? Liverpool were not long ago renowned for their efficiency and effectiveness in the transfer market. Now they have been usurped by Chelsea not once, but twice! Where does this leave Klopp & co.? Plus will City be in the hunt for a new midfielder too, after De Bruyne's latest injury?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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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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