The Sports Agents

Today, The Sports Agents took a closer look at the Women's Super League and Arsenal's monumental commercial success story - despite surrendering their crown to Emma Hayes' Chelsea, on the pitch... How have the club's ticket strategy, a 'one-club' mentality and history made them the gold-standard for English footballChelsea's commerical director Zara Al-Kudcy and The Guardian's Suzy Wrack join Gabby & Mark to reflect on lessons from the continent, salary caps, tribalism and avoiding the financial pitfalls we've seen in the men's game.And the morning after the Sports Journalism Awards (and gongs for almost everyone on the show 👀) Gabby wants reflect on victory and near-misses and talk about her Andy Murray obsession... while he's still playing.Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: David DombVideo Producers: Rory Symon & Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".Clips: Andy Murray (sky sports tennis)

This week, The Sports Agents took a closer look at the state of Rugby Union, reflected on Nottingham Forest becoming the latest Premier League club to suffer a points deduction, as well as, the infamous story of one, Ali Dia... On Tuesday, Andy Burnham - Greater Manchester Mayor and furious Everton fan - certainly didn't hold back when discussing why the Premier League needs an independent regulator. Top comedians Dara O'Briain and Josh Widdicombe were then on hand to talk about their six-part podcast series exploring the phenomenon of Ali Dia’s overnight rise to the Premier League – for 53 minutes.Then on Thursday, it was Rugby Union under the microscope as Courtney Lawes, Louis Rees-Zammit, Premiership CEO Simon Massie-Taylor and Wales legend Sam Warburton joined Gabby & Mark to debate the biggest threats to Rugby's future.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

Just a few days on from a brilliant Six Nations, it feels like the sport is at a crossroads... With potential superstars like Louis Rees-Zammit switching to the NFL, casual fans are alienated by a complex game that fails to celebrate its own physicality amid wider questions relating to how 'safe' the sport actually is to play. The Sports Agents are joined by a stellar cast of special guests including Louis Rees-Zammit from his Miami training camp, Sam Warburton, Courtney Lawes and Premiership Chief Executive Simon Massie-Taylor, to find out how the sport can navigate the biggest challenges it faces today. Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: David DombVideo Producers: Rory Symon & Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".

After Nottingham Forest's 4-point deduction on Monday, Gabby & Mark examine the defiant statements and discuss the likelihood of a final Premier League table that won't be decided by the end of the season... And after a football governance bill began its passage through parliament earlier today - has the Premier League proven it cannot govern itself? Plus, comedians Dara O'Briain and Josh Widdicombe joins The Sports Agents to talk about their brand-new Global original podcast series - 53 minutes - all about Ali Dia and one of the greatest mysteries in Premier League history!And as promised, you can check out last week's sensational interview with boxing supremo Eddie Hearn in full hereAdditional Guests: Prof. Rob Wilson (UCFB)Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: David DombVideo Producers: Rory Symon & Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".

This week, The Sports Agents were invited to the head offices of 'The Enhanced Games' to interview President Aron D'Souza - who wants to put on an Olympic-style event where all the athletes are permitted (even encouraged) to dope... Don't forget your popcorn for this one!Then on Thursday, Gabby & Mark were joined by boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, to discuss the role the sport is playing in Saudi 'sportswashing'. Plus, why owners of football clubs can't seem to stop at buying just one, and why Liverpool are following suit?New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn joins The Sports Agents, in studio, to reflect on the significance of Anthony Joshua's win in Saudi Arabia last weekend. Why an all-British undisputed heavyweight super-fight between AJ and Tyson Fury could be staged at Wembley and signs of progress he's seen at grass-roots level in the Kingdom... (21:30)But we begin with former sporting director Michael Edwards' return to Liverpool - tasked with not only replacing Jurgen Klopp but finding another football club to add to the owners portfolio, as Liverpool become the latest Premier League side to explore 'multi-club ownership'. Gabby & Mark are joined by Simon Van Kerckhoven - who helped Man City's owners acquire a Belgian club in 2020 - to discuss the potential post-Brexit benefits, financial fair play loopholes and more.Plus, The News Agents' Jon Sopel stops by to fill us in on a remarkable story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has approached legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers about serving as his running mate on an independent presidential ticket! Additional Guests: Simon Van KerckhovenExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: David DombVideo Producers: Rory Symon & Arvind BadewalSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".Clips: Anthony Joshua (Sky Sports)

The 'Enhanced Games', as you've probably heard by now, promises a union of sport and science - where doping is not just allowed but actively encouraged.Today, the organisation's President, Dr Aron D'Souza, invited The Sports Agents to Enhanced HQ for an exclusive interview, and to discuss the future of the sport... Don't forget your popcorn.And later, Gabby & Mark speak to the Chief Executive of the Jockey Club, Nevin Truesdale, about tackling horse-racing's image problem on day one of Cheltenham.Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: David DombVideo Producers: Rory Symon & Arvind BadewalSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".Clips: Lord Seb Coe (Sky Sports)Ben Johnson (Archive)

Anthony Joshua is seemingly one fight away from being either firmly back in the heavyweight title picture... or being finished.The man standing in his way, is an MMA fighter - Francis Ngannou. Former cruiserweight world champion, Johnny Nelson joins The Sports Agents to discuss the risk v the rewards and why more fighters are switching codes. And as Saudi Arabia prepares to host yet another elite heavyweight bout - has the Kingdom become the 'new home' of boxing's blue-riband division. And Gabby & Mark discuss the conflict all fans face between dream fights and human rights.Additional Guests: Sarah Shephard - The Athletic Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: David DombVideo Producer: Arvind BadewalSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".Clips: Anthony Joshua (Sky Sports)

The Christian Horner scandal has dominated the headlines in Formula 1 and beyond over the past week. So on today's debut episode of The Sports Agents Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman discuss how the allegations of inappropriate behaviour have impacted Red Bull Racing and what's really going on behind the scenes in formula 1?Should Christian Horner be considering his future? And could this lead to a more competitive season on the track?Later in the show they turn their attention to the Premier League and Manchester City's Phil Foden. Is he the perfect example of a club nurturing academy talent? Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: David DombVideo Producer: Arvind BadewalSocial Media Producer: Laura FitzPatrickTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".Clips:Christian Horner - Drive to Survive (Netflix)Christian Horner - Sky F1Pep Guardiola - Sky SportsPhil Foden - Sky SportsFemke Bol - BBC

Welcome to The Sports Agents, a twice-weekly podcast hosted by two of the UK's top sports broadcasters, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman.With new episodes available every Tuesday and Thursday, starting 5th March.