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?

• 41 mins

Djokovic’s latest Australian victory: from courtroom to practice court

Bonus edition reacting to Novak Djokovic winning his appeal against his visa cancellation

• 36 mins

Beijing 2022: human rights and athlete activists

How alleged human rights abuses in China are casting a shadow over the Beijing Olympics.

• 44 mins

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?

• 43 mins

Can Manchester United be restored to its former glory?

New Man United CEO Richard Arnold must revive the club and repair relations with fans.

• 44 mins

Olympic dream: Can GB become a top-5 snowsport nation?

How nationality switches, a talent hunt and funding are turning GB into medal contenders.

• 43 mins

Christian Eriksen: full exclusive interview

Denmark star recalls his shocking cardiac arrest as he prepares for Brentford comeback.

• 28 mins

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?

• 42 mins

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.

• 34 mins

Esports - twiddling thumbs or genuine sport?

Competitive video gaming is on the rise but should esports be at the Commonwealth Games?

• 44 mins

Exit Abramovich as sport turns its back on Russia

What does Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell Chelsea mean for English football?

• 37 mins

The sports stars on the frontline in Ukraine

How the Klitschkos and Sergiy Stakhovsky are fighting for their country in Ukraine.

• 34 mins

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.

• 26 mins

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.

• 41 mins

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?

• 44 mins

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.

• 38 mins

Is it time for football to cut ties with gambling?

As the government ponders gambling reform, we discuss betting advertising in football.

• 48 mins

The FA Cup: Is the magic still alive?

Does football’s oldest cup competition still have an important role in the English game?

• 29 mins

Kinahan, Fury and the state of boxing

What do the US sanctions on Tyson Fury’s former advisor Daniel Kinahan mean for boxing?

• 45 mins

Taylor, Serrano and history at Madison Square Garden

We discuss women’s boxing as Katie Taylor prepares to fight Amanda Serrano in New York.

• 44 mins

Sport’s transgender conundrum

A special edition exploring the issues surrounding transgender women in women’s sport.

• 69 mins

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?

• 43 mins

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?

• 48 mins

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?

• 39 mins

Football and crypto – perfect match or potent mix?

We explore the remarkable rise of crypto products within football and the impact on fans.

• 44 mins

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?

• 48 mins

Can Raducanu shake off her US Open hangover?

Have injuries, coaching changes and corporate commitments derailed Raducanu?

• 51 mins

Can Euro 2022 turbo charge English women’s football?

Will a tournament on home soil have a lasting impact on attendances and participation?

• 45 mins

Can professional cycling ever clean up its image?

We discuss perceptions of road cycling after a team was raided at the Tour de France

• 44 mins

Why hasn’t athletics cracked America?

As the World Athletics begins in Oregon, we explore why the sport struggles in the USA.

• 49 mins

Did London 2012 inspire a generation?

Why it takes more than magic moments and star athletes to get people off the couch.

• 44 mins

Birmingham 2022 special: How relevant are the Commonwealth Games?

Activists, athletes and organisers debate the impact of the Commonwealth Games.

• 40 mins

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.

• 51 mins

Is there too much cricket?

Leading figures from the world of cricket discuss the expanding schedule.

• 34 mins

Serena Williams – the ultimate game-changer?

The extraordinary legacy of the woman who changed the sport of tennis forever.

• 49 mins

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?

• 60 mins

The real Roger Federer

Hear about Roger Federer’s journey from hot-headed teenager to sporting genius

• 43 mins

English cricket’s club v country battle

Why new proposals aimed at boosting England have sparked anger in county cricket.

• 45 mins

The Premier League’s US takeover

Is American investment good or bad for English football?

• 48 mins

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?

• 41 mins

Rugby's financial crisis - what's the solution?

We analyse the fallout from financial meltdown at rugby clubs Worcester and Wasps.

• 49 mins

How do we stop the managerial Merry-Go-Round?

What, if anything, can be done to stop the number of managers getting dismissed.

• 41 mins

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.

• 42 mins

Liverpool Football Club - up for sale?

What could the future hold for Liverpool Football Club?

• 41 mins

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?

• 53 mins

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?

• 49 mins

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?

• 59 mins

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.

• 59 mins

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?

• 50 mins

Southgate: Why I stayed as England manager

Gareth Southgate reveals how close he came to quitting as England manager.

• 44 mins

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.

• 56 mins

Man City v the Premier League

What do financial charges against Man City mean for the club and English football?

• 55 mins

Will Wimbledon U-turn on Russian player ban?

We analyse the moral and financial dilemma facing British tennis.

• 44 mins

Why are there so few black football managers?

We investigate the reasons behind the shortage of black coaches and executives.

• 38 mins

Women’s Sport Matters

We’re Not All The Same. Period

Why do we know so little about periods and how they affect performance in sport?

• 56 mins

Women’s Sport Matters

Changing What We Wear

How does tailored sportswear empower women and improve athletic performance?

• 54 mins

Women’s Sport Matters

Which Heals Quicker - The Body Or The Mind?

When it comes to sports injuries, which heals quicker, the body or the mind?

• 54 mins

Women’s Sport Matters

Exercise Me, Influence Me

Motivation, embarrassment, safety? What might stop women from exercising regularly?

• 56 mins

Is horse racing right to crack down on the whip?

A lively debate over whip restrictions brought in just before the Cheltenham Festival.

• 44 mins

Should Premier League clubs stop flying to domestic games?

Are domestic flights by football teams an unjustifiable extravagance or a necessary evil?

• 61 mins

The battle for football’s future

Is the balance of power shifting in English and European football?

• 60 mins

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?

• 39 mins

Erling Haaland: full exclusive interview

The Man City striker discusses his record-breaking first season in English football.

• 30 mins

Has Saudi Arabia just bought golf?

A special edition on the shock merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV golf.

• 32 mins

Cricket's day of reckoning

Reaction to a damning report that revealed racism, sexism and elitism in English cricket.

• 40 mins

How does protest impact sport?

What impact does protest have on sport?

• 40 mins

Can women’s football be a billion pound industry?

Karen Carney’s review aims to build on England's Euro 2022 success.

• 34 mins

Is Spain's football crisis really over?

Reaction and analysis as most of Spain's women's team agree to end their boycott.

• 22 mins

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

• 45 mins

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.

• 50 mins

Inside the Saudi sporting revolution

We head to Saudi Arabia to explore the kingdom's controversial investment in sport.

• 58 mins

Luke Littler: The Boy who Changed Darts

We talk about darts' new superstar and what he means for the sport.

• 33 mins

Harry Kane on breaking records and building resilience

Harry Kane talks about his goalscoring exploits with Bayern Munich.

• 32 mins

Sir Jim Ratcliffe: full exclusive interview

Sir Jim Ratcliffe: full exclusive interview

• 50 mins