{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63b9706f08aab50011dcfe00/646286a74f68050011de57f3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 8","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63b9706f08aab50011dcfe00/1673099092361-365a07287c920b08b2bb9eb16b57954d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.</p><p><br></p><p><em>In this episode we chat about:</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Boxing</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Kevin Lerena defeats Riyad Merhy for the WBC bridgerweight silver title fight - can now challenge for the bridgerweight world title</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Formula One</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Race 5 – Miami - Miami International Autodrome – second race at this venue</li><li>Perez was on pole, Alonso second. Both Leclerc and Verstappen struggled and ended on 7th and 9th respectively</li><li>Red Bulls are quick – but Verstappen was quickest – wins from 9th – managed tyres well</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Moto GP</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>French Race – Bagnaia on pole, Marques 2nd, Miller in 4th and Binder in 10th</li><li>French Race results discussed!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Football</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Premier League - Arsenal still hanging in at 2nd – Manchester City continues to win, even with Champion League games mid-week. Looks like regulation for either (in ascending order), Southampton, Leicester (2015/16 Champions), Leeds or Everton</li><li>Haaland now has 36 Premier League Goals in 33 games – also 7 assists</li><li>Women’s UEFA Champions League – Final is on 3 June between Barcelona (2021) and Wolfsburg (2013/14 Champions)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Cricket</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Proteas are in the World Cup as Ireland loses an ODI to Bangladesh. Teams already qualified are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa</li><li>IPL – with 6 games to go, pressure on the Gujarat Titans as they lose their last game.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Tennis</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Madrid Open – female doubles finalists speeches canceled</li><li>Madrid Open - #cakegate Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz</li><li>Rome Open – Not many fans in the stands apparently. Djokovic and Alacaraz top seeds and Swiatek and Sabalenka</li><li>French Open – 22 May - will Rafa play?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Rugby</strong></p><ul><li>Sevens Rugby – France tournament - Blitzboks' chances of automatic Olympic qualification after loss to Argentina.&nbsp;</li><li>United Rugby Championship – Stormers to host final against Munster on 27 May.&nbsp;</li><li>Super Rugby – Chiefs still at the top with Brumbies chasing five points back.&nbsp;</li><li>Rugby World Cup in France later this year – what sports betting is telling us about the favourites.&nbsp;</li><li>Springbok bosses yet to rule Kolisi out for the World Cup&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Golf</strong></p><ul><li>LIV Disputes PGA of America CEO's Claims About World Ranking Application.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Crazy Sport Nomination</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Toe Wrestling - The World Toe Wrestling Championships and a very dedicated World Champion</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ed Jardim"}