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Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

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.

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14:16

Sports Minutes: An era-defining rivalry; Klopp versus...

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2024/03/11

The Premier League's recent history has been defined by the managerial rivalry between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. And if this was its final chapter, then Liverpool and Manchester City closed the book in fitting fashion with an Anfield classic in a pulsating 1-1 draw. With the three-way title fight well and truly on, who has the edge? We discuss!Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:16

Sports Minutes: Hype to heartbreak, footballers who...

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2024/03/08

Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for charges of doping. And that got us thinking...who else joins the enigmatic frenchman as footballers who failed to follow through on their promise? We check in with the fans to discuss the 'what could have been' tales of some of football's brightest talents!Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:57

Sports Minutes: Singapore long jumper Tia Rozario on...

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2024/03/07

Tia Rozario is only 23 years young, but she already has broken TWO national records in long jumping. If you thought that was impressive, wait till you realise she did this while pursuing a master’s in biomedical science at Duke University after completing your four-year degree in neuroscience at Princeton University. So how does the Singaporean track and field hotshot balance athletics with academics? We spoke to her to find out. READ

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10:43

Sports Minutes: Simona Halep's 4-year doping ban...

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2024/03/06

Simona Halep has vowed to return to tennis with "renewed vigour and an invigorated spirit" after a four-year doping ban was reduced to nine months. The 2-time Grandslam winner has not played competitively since the US Open in August 2022 - when she failed a doping test. Halep's suspension was backdated to the start of her provisional suspension in October 2022, meaning she is able to return to competition in the coming weeks. How will she fare on her road to redemption? We speak to Tennis

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11:56

Sports Minutes: Why the upcoming Singapore Smash is...

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2024/03/05

The world’s best Table Tennis stars are coming back to Singapore for the Singapore Smash at Singapore Sports Hub from Thursday 7 to Sunday 17 March. But this year's event will be for more than just lovers of the sport, promises to be bigger and better. Why? We speak to Shaun Nik, Head of Event and Experience at World Table Tennis, to find out! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:45

Sports Minutes: Three-horse title race gathers pace...

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2024/03/04

It's getting tight at the top as City closed the gap on pace-setters Liverpool with 3-1 win in the Manchester Derby. We review the 'inevitable' nature of their win, plus the rest of the 'inevitable' subplots that took centre stage this past sporting weekend! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:11

Sports Minutes: Forget Taylor Swift, it's the SCC...

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2024/03/01

Swift-mania may have hit Singapore in a big way, but that's not the only event happening this weekend. The Singapore Cricket Club is hosting the SCC International Hockey Sixes, with a host of teams local and abroad set to do battle at the Padang. Why should you make time for this FREE event? Subhas Nathan, Chairman of the SCC International Hockey Sixes, tells us!Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:47

Sports Minutes: Bart Ramselaar on signing for the...

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2024/02/29

The Lion City Sailors have signed attacking midfielder Bart Ramselaar from Dutch Eredivisie side Utrecht on a deal till the end of the 2025-26 campaign. The 27-year-old, who won the Eredivisie title with PSV Eindhoven and has three caps for the Netherlands, arrives for a reported fee of about €1.5 million (S$2.2 million) - making him the SECOND most expensive signing in SPL history. So what can fans expect? We spoke to the man himself to find out!Got a story to tell? Get in touch with

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14:36

Sports Minutes: Righting the wrongs to rebuild...

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2024/02/28

Singapore bodybuilding has taken a back seat in recent years with its reputation tainted by local cases of doping. But under a new guise as the Association of Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Singapore (ABPS), it's looking to restore it's reputation and retain it's NSA Status. How? Newly-elected President of ABPS, Alan Ng, tells us more.READ MORE:https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/bodybuilding-body-aims-to-become-national-sports-association-to-uplift-sport-in-s-poreGot a story to tell? Get in touch

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15:55

Sports Minutes: Singapore Youth League, a game...

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2024/02/27

The Singapore Youth League (SYL), co-organised by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and Sport Singapore (SportSG) kickstarted on the weekend of 24-25 February across the island. Could the league, an initiative under the Unleash the Roar! (UTR!) national football project and Singapore’s inaugural nation-wide elite youth football competition which will feature over 200 registered teams from 52 clubs and academies across various age groups, be a game changer for grassroots football? Baihakki

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13:40

Sports Minutes: Klopp & the kids overcome the odds to...

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2024/02/26

Jurgen Klopp called his side's Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea the "most special trophy" he has ever won. With five players aged 20 or under featuring on the day, and with the average age of the team that finished the game being below 22, how did Klopp galvanize his charges to overcome the Blues? We discuss! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:41

Sports Minutes: With INEOS now made official, what...

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2024/02/23

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 27.7% buy-in at Manchester United has been officially completed. So with Ratcliffe and co. gaining control of the club's football policy, what will the future look like? We convened the in-house council of red devils to discuss! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:15

Sports Minutes: Who is Tengah FC, and why their bid...

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2024/02/22

Having garnered headlines for their social media post about an “in-principle approval by FAS” to become the 10th team in the 2024 Singapore Premier League season, Tengah FC have come under scrutiny regarding their eligibility. So who are they? And how close are they to securing a spot in the domestic league? Deepanraj Ganesen, sports reporter with The Straits Times, has the details. READ

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12:10

Sports Minutes: How the Budget 2024 financial boost...

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2024/02/21

Emerging sports like tchoukball and powerlifting having been boosted by DPM Wong’s pledge of up to $20 million top-up at Budget 2024. How will this help these sports, and how much more needs to be done? To find out more, we hear from Singapore powerlifter Farhanna Farid, and are in conversation with Delane Lim, Tchoukball Association of Singapore president. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:27

Sports Minutes: Could Solskjaer be the one to rescue...

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2024/02/20

Reports have emerged that ex-Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a shock potential interim solution should Bayern Munich part ways with the underfire Thomas Tuchel mid-season. Would it the right move? We hear from a Bayern fan to get their thoughts! Plus, Dan Ashworth's imminent arrival at Manchester United takes shape with Newcastle putting him on 'gardening leave' while both clubs negotiate a deal. If Ashworth is the answer to United's woes, what are the questions at hand? We

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12:58

Sports Minutes: Times up for Thomas Tuchel?

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2024/02/19

Bayern Munich’s latest 3-2 loss to Bochum capped off a nightmare week of three consecutive defeats for Thomas Tuchel. With Harry Kane under scrutiny and an 8-point game to Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen, the perennial German champions have plunged into deep crisis. Will Tuchel survive the season? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:59

Sports Minutes: Derby day awaits for Netball Singapore!

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2024/02/15

The Singapore National Netball team takes on cross-border rival Malaysia in a three-match test series scheduled for 15, 17 and 18 February 2024. Bragging rights are up for stake as the causeway rivals clash, so how is the host nation getting ready? We caught up with Aqilah Andin, vice-captain & K Mishalenee, to find out! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:40

Sports Minutes: From Mattar to Melbourne, Singapore's...

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2024/02/14

With two Deloitte Women’s Premier League titles for the Lion City Sailors' in the bag, Venetia Lim is no stranger to success. Buoyed by her exploits on home soil, the 20-year old is now embarking on a brave new adventure to Australia - to join Boroondara-Carey Eagles FC for the 2024 National Premier League Women’s Victoria (NPLW) season. How did the move down under come about, and how is she feeling ahead of the biggest challenge of her career to date? We caught up with her to find out! Got a story

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13:49

Sports Minutes: Blue cards, Arsenal's title tilt &...

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2024/02/13

With football’s lawmakers looking to introduce blue cards and sin-bins, with trials expected later this year - we discuss the merits of this latest 'innovation'. Also could Arteta's Arsenal crash the Manchester City-Liverpool Premier League duopoly? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:10

Sports Minutes: Nostalgia is the name of the game as...

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2024/02/09

Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry & Mesut Ozil are amongst the stars who are set to headline a blockbuster line-up for an Over-35s World Cup, which is set to be hosted in England this June. The competition is set to feature eight past champions of the FIFA World Cup: England, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Uruguay. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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