Behind The Scoreline

The UFC wants finishes. The fans want blood. But what happens when wrestling becomes a liability and talkers can't fight? In this episode, we break down why chasing the next Conor McGregor is destroying the diversity of mixed martial arts and why the sport's long-term health depends on appreciating grappling, not killing it

Every four years, we get distracted by goal scorers. But the data doesn't lie. In this episode, we break down the actual blueprint of champions and show you exactly what to watch for in 2026, from France's defense to Spain's young stars to Portugal's final Ronaldo chapter.

Hugo Broos faces a tough task to recalibrate Bafana's identity and make decision on key positions. The squad selection issues still persist, with two months left until the mundial

We find ourselves caught between grappling excellence and entertainment thirst, this time its Du Bronx dismantling Max Holloway with his suffocating grappling, but the MMA community is divided..

As the world cup approaches and the UCL Knockouts arrive, it is important to evaluate the ramifications of these tournaments on the Ballon d'Or discussions, and the implicit bias associated with the tournaments

She's heading for the top 5 spot, Victoria Mboko is the complete package, still room to grow but she is brilliant

Few things around the Betway Premiership are probably about to change, and fans of rival clubs are eager to see if perennial champions retain their crown, or a new sheriff ascends to the upper echelons of the game.

Dana White has done it again, favoring his fighters over deserving guys. UFC losing credibility

Let's use some statistical analysis to see how Ben's biggest weakness hampers his growth and success on the ATP Tour

Exciting match between an improved Golden Arrows and an on-form Orlando Pirates. Both managers with impactful substitutions who scored in this thrilling chess match. Both sets of players fully committed to executing the coach's plan. Let's touch a bit on Golden Arrows hidden talents and players who could soon be sought after by big teams.

another Sincaraz final to unpack fairly quickly, and the factors which may affect the result

Two young tennis greats squared up in a sequel to Roland Garros, let's talk about what led Sinner to triumph

Chickens are coming home to roost for the corrupt SAFA CEO Danny Jordaan over fraud charges against him

The man who was touted as the next Zinedine Zidane made a wrong career move and didn't live up to his potential. Man United failed his talent and he himself did not take his career as seriously as he should have

We have a generational talent in our midst, Ilia Topuria is different from most fighters, he's one of those ones. Special fighter that we should enjoy as long as we can

In this episode I discuss the recent Ballon Dor debacle surrounding Rodri and Vini Jr, how tennis, basketball, MMA has been focused on rewarding not talent but personalities that can be brands. It is not largely about talent anymore but the entertainment value and who sells more. I am likely going to make another episode going in-depth on the technicalities of capitalism in sports

I find it hard to enjoy ball these days, I partially blame tactics for this..

Let's chop up the two coldest finishes of the biggest MMA event in history.

First part of the analysis of the biggest MMA event in history

Sin City has arrived !!

Allow me to pay tribute to the voices that bring sports to life. Unsung heroes that magnify our experiences

Let's review what happened at international fight week

Newcastle United are looking scary after the acquisition of Sandro Tonali, let's go through their excellent squad building

A few things on the horizon for the podcast, plus a mystery project I've undertaken. Let's hear all about it. Song in the beginning is Nterini by Fatoumata Diawara from album Fatou (what a bop)