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The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Longlist

talkSPORT's Adrian Durham and member of the reading Panel Neil Foggin reveal the books that have made the longlist for the 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year.


15 in all covering sports from football and cricket, to boxing and tennis, with subjects including shirts, stadiums, VAR and sportswashing, as well as sexism in sport and a champion who transitioned after retiring. It's a stunning selection of stellar stories.

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  • Bellingham: Media-Made Beef?

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    Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss big matches for Scotland & Wales - but why the English needle? Usyk vacates WBO belt: is the heavyweight scene wide open? Jake Paul v AJ - where’s the safety line? Is Bellingham beef media-made? Plus, Magnificent Seven preview: Itauma v Franklin, with British Lightweights Willy Hutchinson and Ezra Taylor in the studio.
  • England win 8 from 8 & Benn beats Eubank Jr

    58:19|
    Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown. They reviewed England's 2-0 win against Albania, which meant they qualified for the World Cup with eight wins from their eight matches, and how Conor Benn avenged his defeat from the first fight against Chris Eubank Jr in their rematch - with pundit Spencer Oliver and Chris' cousin, and welterweight boxer, Harlem Eubank. Plus, they discussed Joseph Parker's failed drugs test, how Anthony Joshua against Jake Paul is set to be confirmed, and the issue of player welfare in football.
  • Bellingham rises to Tuchel's challenge

    38:30|
    Sam Matterface and Troy Deeney reflected on another World Cup qualifying win for England and the impressive second-half cameo of Jud Bellingham. Has Thomas Tuchel handled his situation perfectly? Meanwhile, are Chelsea in a title race and can Conor Benn get revenge in the ring against Chris Eubank Jnr tomorrow night?
  • Build up to Eubank Jr v Benn II

    57:10|
    Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss AJ v Jake Paul’s December fight, Premier League wage ‘anchoring’ vote and Eubank Jr v Benn II build-up with Dave Allen and Eddie Hearn.
  • PGMO's Liverpool explanation & Slaven Bilic exclusive

    01:02:02|
    Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy. They discussed PGMO Chief Howard Webb's explanation as to why Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk's header was disallowed against Manchester City, and the misconduct charge levelled at Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri. Plus, they spoke exclusively to former Aston Villa midfielder, and current CBS Sports broadcaster, Nigel Reo-Coker on Celtic's new prospective manager, former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic, and top boxing trainer Joe Gallagher was in the studio.
  • Benn & Eubank Snr on Sons' Rematch

    01:03:19|
    Jim White & Simon Jordan build up to the Chris Eubank Jr versus Conor Benn rematch on talkSPORT. The fathers Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr discuss the quality of the rematch, making weight, ambulance-gate and the legacy on the line.
  • Pep wins 1,000th game as Arsenal drop points

    57:00|
    Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown. They reviewed Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Liverpool, in what was Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game as a manager; Arsenal's 2-2 draw at Sunderland, Newcastle losing 3-1 at Brentford, and Manchester United snatching a 2-2 draw at Spurs. Plus, they looked at Rob Edwards' impending move from Middlesbrough to manage Wolves, and spoke exclusively to welterweight boxer Jack Catterall ahead of his fight this weekend.
  • Hey Jude! Bellingham is back in the England fold

    38:18|
    Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Martin Keown analysed Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania, with recalls for Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden. Plus, it's a tasty weekend of Premier League action with Sunderland hosting Arsenal, and Man City taking on Liverpool.
  • Chelsea Expectations, Newcastle’s Two Faces & Sir Rod Stewart on Celtic

    54:49|
    Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Chelsea's expectations for the season; why Newcastle look like two different teams and music legend fan Sir Rod Stewart talks Celtic. Eubank Jr vs Benn II build-up with talkSPORT fight pundit Spencer Oliver & former WBO light middleweight champion Liam Smith. Plus Dr Ezekiel Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Group Promotions, on Africa as boxing’s next big stage.