Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

A Singaporean in the English Premier League? No chance you think? Think again! Flying for the flag for the Lion City in the higher echelons of European football, Sean Bai was appointed as the Chief of Staff of Burnley Football Club in April 2024. So how did Sean go from being a public servant with MFA to becoming a key member of a Premier League football club? Tune in to find out!  READ MORE: http...

As Elliott Danker bids farewell to Money FM 89.3 after six stellar years of wonderful service, we look back on some of the fondest farewells in the world of sport. Sir Alex Ferguson? Steven Gerrard? Kobe Bryant? Who comes to mind? And a little warning, tears were shed during this episode! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener...

Liverpool's stuttering end to the season hit another snag, with the departing Jurgen Klopp and out-of-form Mo Salah involved in a touchline spat during the 2-2 draw with West Ham. The result left Liverpool all but out of the title race. What does this mean for the Reds on the Klopp-less road ahead? Plus the two-horse Premier League title race is going right down to the wire! Got a story to tell? G...

Have you heard of the Rugby Sevens? You must have! But forget what you know because they're doing things a little differently this year. How different? Well tune in to find out as Sam Pinder, General Manager, Sevens - World Rugby, joins us to tell us why this upcoming edition is set to revolutionise the event as we know it! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@s...

Liverpool's Premier League title ambitions took a(nother) bitter blow as the Reds loss 2-0 to Merseyside rivals Everton - derailing the hopes of a fairytale farewell in Jurgen Klopp's swansong season at the helm. Did the timing of the German's departure announcement have an undesired effect on the title tilt? And where to from here for the stumbling reds? We hear from a couple of Liverpool fans fo...

Golf's biggest battleground is coming to Singapore, May 3-5th. Are you ready to experience golf like never before? Well tune in to be convinced if you're not already - as Su-Ann Heng, Singapore's former No.1 ranked golfer & LIVGolf's on course analyst, speaks to Sports Minutes! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Singapore Aquatics (SAQ) and Sports Schooling, the swim school of Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling, will be conducting a swim clinic to bring aquatic sports to underprivileged children. The clinic is part of SAQ’s “Empowering Lives Through Aquatics” initiative, which aims to get participants between the ages of 6 and 14 to complete the first three stages of SwimSafer, the national water saf...

A second consecutive FA Cup final will see a Manchester Derby take centre stage, as United survived a scare from Coventry to book their place in the showpiece event while City edged out Chelsea the day before. But is time's up for ten Hag at the helm despite a third cup final berth in two years? We hear from our man on the ground, The Straits Times sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan, who was at Wem...

With rumours continuing to swirl regarding Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United, the team head into a "make or break" weekend with a semi-final clash against Coventry City in the FA Cup. Riddled by injuries and ridiculed for a lacked of identity, what next for the once mighty Manchester United? We caught up with Wes Brown, a treble-winner and two-time UEFA Champions League winner with Manche...

The KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024, that is happening from 28 May to 2 June, promises an electrifying showcase of world-class badminton talent, set against the backdrop of Singapore's vibrant sporting atmosphere. Why should you make time to check it out? We're in conversation with Arun Keshav Cavale, Vice President of the Singapore Badminton Association, to convince us (and you)! Got a story to...

The KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024, that is happening from 28 May to 2 June, promises an electrifying showcase of world-class badminton talent, set against the backdrop of Singapore's vibrant sporting atmosphere. Beyond the high-level competition, why have the Karim Family Foundation decided to back the tournament? We sat down with Cindy Karim, Principal of the Karim Family Foundation to fin ou...

With 149 shots on goal in their last 6 Premier League games but only 9 goals to show for their efforts....Liverpool have gone from hunting down a quadruple to running out of steam as the season approaches a climax. Who is to blame, and what does this mean for Jurgen Klopp's legacy in his final stretch at the helm? And who should replace the outgoing German? Sports Minutes is in conversation with E...

Bayer Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year history breaking Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the German top flight. Under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, their dominance has been relentless, unbeaten in 43 matches across 3 competitions this season. How has Alonso achieved this in under 18 months at the helm? Plus, we discuss a potentially decisive weeke...

Richard Wee’s journey from the regional head of a multinational corporation to now a full time BJJ volunteer trainer at Evolve is as unconventional as it gets. Stumbling into the martial arts scene at age 55, he earned his blackbelt aged 67. He now volunteers at Evolve’s FUNFIT programme which looks to support less privileged youths through MMA. Inspiring, much? Tune in to find out more! Got a sto...

What has tempted Singapore's newly retired Olympic champion Joseph Schooling out of retirement? It's the Singapore T100, which returns to Marina Bay for the second year. Tune in as  Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professsional Triathletes Organisation, tells us all about what we can expect at the event happening in the hear of the Lion City this weekend! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@...

Manchester United maybe having a season to forget, but maintained their unbeaten run against Liverpool this season. In 3 matches, 2 in the league and 1 in the FA Cup - the Red Devils have denied their arch rivals on all three occasions with Klopp's team only having a solitary point to show for their efforts. Could the latest drop points be the most pivotal, with Liverpool losing ground in the hunt...

With the Premier League title race on a knife edge heading into the final stretch, what will set the contenders apart from the pretenders? Well we're in conversation with ex-Gunner Ray Parlour, who is in Singapore for the SCC Soccer 7s, to find out what it takes to cross the finish line and emerge champions! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg See om...

Celebrating a milestone 30th edition, the SCC Soccer 7s organized by the Singapore Cricket Club is happening from 5 to 7 March at the Padang. Featuring Premier League legend Ray Parlour & Patrik Berger, the 7-a-side football tournament will see a host of SPL Teams and regional teams in action! So why should you make time to go check it out? We speak to Guo Guang Chang, 2024 SCC Soccer 7s Chair...

As the dust settles on Joseph Schooling's retirement announcement, we explore the legacy he leaves behind. How pivotal was his parents support in his successes? Will the lows of a drug scandal tarnish the highs of being Singapore's first and only Olympic champion? And will we ever see another Schooling? Former Singapore fencer Nicholas Fang weighs in. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/...

Joseph Schooling announced his retirement aged just 28. Why, why now and what next for Singapore’s first and only Olympic champion? We speak to the man himself soon after he announced his decision to call it quits. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/joseph-schooling-it-s-my-turn-to-be-a-normal-guy Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See...

Liverpool are now top of the Premier League after Manchester City's draw with Arsenal. With just 3 points separating the trio and 9 games to go in league, who will emerge victorious? We review the weekend of football on this episode! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asia’s Largest Youth Football Tournament, the JSSL 7s returns for it's landmark 10th edition with over 450 teams battling it out at 5 different locations across the island. Did you know the JSSL academy also laid the foundations for the likes of Ilhan, Ikhsan, Danelle Tana and even BG Tampines Rovers head coach Gavin Lee? Tune is as Harvey Davies, founder and Tournament Director of the JSSL 7s, te...

Despite the Lions falling to a 4-1 defeat to China, the mood surround Singapore football is one of hope and optimism. This after new head coach Tsutomu Ogura made an encouraging start to his tenure. The points tally after two games maybe only be 1 point, but the performances have left fans with much encouragement. Are they right to feel that way, and what lies ahead for Ogura and co.? Deepanraj Ga...

With Ashley Cole becoming only the THIRD defender to be inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame, we wonder...are defenders criminally underrated? And if so, who makes your list in terms of defenders (past & present) who have been overlooked? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

F1 needed a feel-good story after a tumultuous start to the season off track and Red Bull's continued domination on it, and Carlos Sainz and Ferrari certainly provided it in Australia. Overcoming an appendix surgery the Spaniard put in a smooth operation to seal a memorable day down under. And while Ferrari flourished, Mercedes continue to meander....we review it all on this episode! Got a story t...