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作者: BBC Sounds
最近更新: 2024/2/21
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Luke Littler: The Boy who Changed Darts

Luke Littler: The Boy who Changed Darts

The public has watched with growing astonishment at the 16 year old darts prodigy who has beaten players forty years his senior to progress in one of the biggest tournaments in the world. We discuss the impact Luke Littler has had on the sport already and how his success could change darts in the years to come. Jane Dougall is joined by semi-professional darts player Deta Hedman, who has known Luke since he was just ten years old, and darts journalist Chris Hammer from Sporting Life, who believes the teenager’s achievements aren’t a flash in the pan and that he will go on to emulate the success of other sports people like snooker's Ronnie O’Sullivan.We also hear from PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter who talks about the challenges of the world championships for someone as young as Luke and how he’s been coping with the pressure of playing in front of the Alexandra Palace crowd. Presenter: Jane Dougall Panel: Deta Hedman, Matt Porter, Chris Hammer Producer: Jonathan McKeith

2024/1/3
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Climate of fear: What's the solution to women's football's ACL crisis?

Climate of fear: What's the solution to women's football's ACL crisis?

England captain Leah Williamson and star Beth Mead were among more than 25 players to miss the Women's World Cup due to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage, drawing attention to an injury that's threatening to derail the progress of the women's game.Women's health expert Dr Emma Ross from The Well HQ explains some of the reasons why women are six times more likely to have a non-contact ACL injury than men, while orthopaedic surgeon Nev Davies details how the Power Up To Play grassroots warm-up routine could reduce the risk of ACL injury.We hear from Birmingham City's Siobhan Wilson, who is currently recovering from an ACL injury – and football’s global players’ union Fifpro on what needs to change to support women in football.Panel: Katie Smith, Elizabeth Conway, Emma Ross, Nev DaviesProducer: Sam Sheringham

2023/9/29
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Is Spain's football crisis really over?

Is Spain's football crisis really over?

Katie Smith is joined by Spanish football expert Guillem Balague and reporter Antia Andre from RNE radio to react to the news that most of the Spain women's team have agreed to end their boycott.The deal was reached at 05:00 local time on Wednesday after more than seven hours of meetings.They discuss how the decision was reached following government intervention and whether it will bring lasting change for women in Spanish football and society.The players began the boycott after then RFEF president Luis Rubiales kissed forward Jenni Hermoso following Spain's triumph over England in the Women's World Cup final last month.The kiss, which Hermoso said was not consensual, led to Rubiales' resignation, while Spain manager Jorge Vilda was sacked.Presenter: Katie SmithProducer: Sam SheringhamPhoto: Ivana Andrés of Spain lifts the Women's World Cup trophy and players celebrate the winning of the tournament during the ceremony after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final game between England and Spain at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

2023/9/20
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Can women’s football be a billion pound industry?

Can women’s football be a billion pound industry?

On the eve of the Women's World Cup, we discuss Karen Carney's landmark review into domestic women's football. Carney joins the podcast panel to outline her plan to drive investment and growth by creating two fully professional leagues, better grassroots facilities, a regular TV slot - and much more.Carney warns that unless her proposals are acted upon "the moment of the Lionessess in 2022 could be lost and the team deserves more than that."Panel: Katie Smith, Emma Sanders, Karen Carney, Siobhan ChamberlainProducer: Sam SheringhamImage: Georgia Stanway of England celebrates after scoring their team's second goal with teammates Chloe Kelly, Rachel Daly and Fran Kirby during the Women's International Friendly match between England and USA at Wembley Stadium on October 07, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

2023/7/13
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Should Premier League clubs stop flying to domestic games?

Should Premier League clubs stop flying to domestic games?

Manchester to Leicester. Nottingham to Blackpool. Liverpool to Newcastle. Just a small sample of the routes Premier League clubs have travelled by plane rather than road or rail despite the increased damage to the environment. In this week’s podcast, a BBC Sport investigation reveals that Premier League clubs have taken more than 80 private charter flights between matches in the past two months – with some spending less than 30 minutes in the air. We also reveal the frequent use of positioning flights – which are often empty - to get the planes to the players. So are these flights an unjustifiable extravagance in the face of our global climate emergency – or a necessary evil at the elite end of sport where marginal gains and player welfare come first?We hear the views of former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin, Forest Green chairman Dale Vince, football physio Matt Konopinski and Dr Sally Cairns, an aviation specialist from the Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions.Panel: Nesta McGregor, Dan Roan, David Lockwood, Pat Nevin, Sally CairnsProducer: Sam Sheringham

2023/3/23
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Is horse racing right to crack down on the whip?

Is horse racing right to crack down on the whip?

It’s one of the highlights of the racing calendar but the build-up to this year’s Cheltenham festival has been dominated by controversy over one piece of a rider’s kit: the whip. So, are new restrictions over its use a necessary step to protect horse welfare and improve the sport’s image? Or, are they an over-the-top reaction to a non-existent problem that’s forcing riders to reinvent their techniques at the peak of the jump racing season? Ex Gold Cup-winning jockey Andrew Thornton argues that whip use is "not a welfare issue", while Roly Owers, the CEO of World Horse Welfare, insists that the whip should only be used for safety and training, not to encourage a horse.Panel: Nesta McGregor, John Hunt, Andrew Thornton & Roly Owers.Producer: Sam Sheringham

2023/3/17
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Exercise Me, Influence Me

Exercise Me, Influence Me

Note: This episode contains issues surrounding mental health. If you, or someone you know, have been affected by any issues raised in this podcast, support and information is available at BBC Action Line.Even the most active of us know how tough it can be to even slide a toe out of bed on a cold morning, never mind put our kit on to go for a run or get to the gym. Perhaps it can be a little intimidating too? If you’re running alone you want to feel safe and comfortable. If you’re working out in the gym, you might not want to be in a weights section dominated by men. Perhaps you’re menopausal or coming back from pregnancy and don’t want to be surrounded by lots of other people while you sweat away. Of course this isn’t the case for everyone, but it’s just some of the reasons why women might falter when trying to create healthy habits in an active lifestyle. Plus with so many online platforms and influencers to turn to in the world of health and fitness, how do you know what’s right for you? In this episode of Women’s Sport Matters, Katie Smith goes to Muscle Works, a body-building gym in Orpington to look at why and how we exercise. Katie’s joined by Kat Merchant, England World Cup winning rugby union star, now turned online trainer, who tells us how she helps clients find confidence in whatever activity they enjoy, and how she’s overcome online trolls commenting on her body. Sabrina Pace-Humphreys helped to set up the charity Black Trail Runners following the pandemic, creating a safe community for black people to learn about and enjoy the beauty of trail running in this country. She reveals her battles against rural racism, alcoholism and depression and tells us how running saved her life.Meanwhile Doctor Candice Lingam-Willgoss, senior lecturer in sport and fitness at the Open University, gives insight into how and why we may find creating routine and exercise habits difficult. Plus BBC Sport’s Becky Grey details the safety issues that many elite and recreational runners feel when out running alone. We also hear from online fitness influencer Alexia Clark who has over two million followers on social media. We discuss the benefits and pitfalls of influencers online. Panel: Kat Merchant, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, Candice Lingam-Willgoss, Becky Grey, Alexia ClarkProducer: Jonathan McKeith

2023/3/14
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Which Heals Quicker - The Body Or The Mind?

Which Heals Quicker - The Body Or The Mind?

There won’t be many of us out there who play sports or who keep active and have avoided injury. Perhaps a little niggle, something that’s forced you to go and see a physio or rest up; or perhaps it was something more serious, a break or a fracture, where you’ve been out on the sidelines for months. Women in particular are more likely than men to suffer a sports related injury. But break your leg, dislocate your shoulder or pull a muscle and you’ll be given a timeframe of recovery. What about the mind though as you go through that? That will have been affected too. How long will you have to wait until you’re back healthy and will it be the same when you return? How might your body change in that time and could your confidence be impacted too? On this episode of Women’s Sport Matters, Katie Smith asks the question - how connected are mind and muscle when it comes to injury? And which heals quicker?Katie is joined by four time Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox who re-lives her unique journey from able-bodied athlete to para-athlete and the physical and mental challenges she’s faced since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2014. Meanwhile England and Manchester City defender Esme Morgan reveals how her own unrealistic expectations of how quickly she could recover from breaking her leg made her feel like ‘a failure’. Esme studies sports science alongside her football and explains how it’s made her more aware of how her body and mind connect - and also made her a bit of a nightmare for the physios at City (her words not ours)! Plus Doctor Caroline Heaney, Senior lecturer in Sport and Fitness at the Open University and sport psychologist, explains why women are four and a half times more likely to suffer a non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury than their male counterparts. Dr Heaney also explains why it’s crucial for physiotherapists to be able to deal with both the physical and psychological when it comes to injuries. Panel: Kadeena Cox, Esme Morgan, Dr Caroline HeaneyProducer: Jonathan McKeith

2023/3/13
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Changing What We Wear

Changing What We Wear

How does tailored sportswear empower women and improve athletic performance? In this episode we explore how women’s sportswear is changing - and where we’re seeing that. Women’s dress codes in sport have often been determined by ‘traditions’ that are both outdated and gendered. However, in the past year we’ve seen Wimbledon relax their all-white dress code for women to help ease anxiety around their menstrual cycles. Meanwhile Manchester City women are one of a number of football clubs to have also ditched their traditional white shorts. Plus in a year that contains the netball and football World Cups, why is it still easier to find unisex boots than those designed specifically for women? And should sports bras and fittings be a mandatory part of the kit given to sportswomen to compete in?Katie Smith is joined by England netballer Ellie Cardwell who used her own experience of poor-fitting sports bras and body image issues to start making social media reviews of the different types of bras on offer. Doctor Jessica Pinchbeck, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness at the Open University, explains why it’s essential to wear appropriate kit and the dangers that may come with not doing that or treating female athletes like small men. Meanwhile co-founder of IDA Sport, Laura Youngson, tells the story of how playing football on Mount Kilimanjaro led her to begin creating football boots designed for women and how research is helping to reduce injuries and give women a range of options that have previously only been available to men. We also hear from Tonje Lerstad, part of the Norwegian Beach Handball team who were fined for wearing bike shorts instead of bikini bottoms during a European Championship match in Bulgaria in 2021. Panel: Ellie Cardwell, Dr Jessica Pinchbeck, Laura Youngson, Tonje Lerstad. Producer: Jonathan McKeith

2023/3/9
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We’re Not All The Same. Period

We’re Not All The Same. Period

‘If men had periods menstruation would become an inevitable boast-worthy, masculine event: men would brag about how long and how much’ - Gloria Steinem, 1978 The majority of women experience a period every month and that’s no exception for female athletes. So why do we still know so little about periods? In the first episode of a new series, Women’s Sport Matters, Katie Smith explores how the menstrual cycle affects performance and some of the myths around periods in sport. What do we know? What do we think we know? And is there a link between periods and a rise in anterior cruciate ligament knee injuries in female footballers?Bristol Bears’ back-rower Daisie Mayes tells us how she’s been forced off the field in tears from the pain of her period and how she’s coping with endometriosis and playing elite level rugby. We hear from former British distance runner, Pippa Woolven, on the work she’s doing to make more people aware of the dangers of Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport (RED-S) - a condition brought on by overtraining and under-fuelling and can stop women from having periods. Open University Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness, Simon Rea, and Dr Emma Ross from the Well HQ tell us about the latest research into whether periods can boost athletic ability. Meanwhile Women’s sports reporter at the Telegraph, Fi Tomas, tells us about her experiences sharing the stories of athletes and normalising the menstrual cycle in mainstream media. PANEL: Daisie Mayes, Pippa Woolven, Simon Rea, Dr Emma Ross, Fi Tomas.

2023/3/8
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Eating disorders & body-shaming 'fat clubs' in English women's football

Eating disorders & body-shaming 'fat clubs' in English women's football

Former England winger Claire Rafferty talks to The Sports Desk podcast about her struggles with bulimia and a culture of "fat clubs" and body shaming in English football. With new research suggesting more than a third of top English players show symptoms of disordered eating, we’ll be asking what more needs to be done to protect and educate players. We're joined by psychology lecturer Dr Carolyn Plateau, leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor, Carly Perry from the School of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire and Dr Alex Culvin from global players’ union Fifpro.WARNING: Some listeners may find the material in the podcast upsetting. Support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionlinePanel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Jo Currie, Carolyn Plateau, Renee McGregorProducer: Sam Sheringham

2023/1/13
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