• 10 minutes 8 seconds
    The wildest sporting event you never knew existed | Legacy Spotlight

    This week, Kyrgyzstan is hosting the Nomad Games.


    Built on centuries of tradition, it’s a celebration of nomadic culture in Central Asia. And in our modern sporting world, it's totally unique.


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    2 September 2026, 11:00 am
  • 13 minutes 23 seconds
    The woman who summited every 8000m mountain on Earth | Legacy Spotlight

    There are 14 mountains on Earth that rise above 8000 metres. For mountaineers, climbing all of them is the greatest challenge on Earth.


    Only a select few have ever completed it. One of them is Edurne Pasabán, who came back from the brink to do them all. This is her incredible story.


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    19 August 2026, 9:13 am
  • 9 minutes 37 seconds
    Meet Pakistan’s first female MMA fighter | Legacy Spotlight

    She is known as The Arm Collector. She is a formidable athlete, a symbol of strength to women everywhere. And she is Pakistan's first ever female professional MMA fighter.


    This is Anita Karim's story.


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    5 August 2026, 10:20 am
  • 10 minutes 31 seconds
    Why Palestinian children are playing one of Ireland's oldest sports | Legacy Spotlight

    In a refugee camp in Ramallah in the West Bank, a group of Palestinian children train to master one of Ireland’s oldest sports – hurling. They play not just for fun but for something deeper: freedom.


    This is the story of GAA Palestine and what's become both an unlikely vehicle for humanitarian aid and a powerful tool of resistance.


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    22 July 2026, 4:00 am
  • 11 minutes 45 seconds
    Fit, Young, and then… Gone: The Mystery of Sudden Death in Sport

    What would you do if playing the sport you loved almost killed you? That was the question Christian Eriksen faced after he collapsed on the pitch during the Euros in 2021. He returned to football 8 months later. He collapsed again earlier this year… But what is Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, and more importantly, is it preventable? 


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    8 July 2026, 4:00 am
  • 12 minutes 13 seconds
    The Hidden World of Tennis Match-Fixing

    Tennis has a hidden underworld. Beyond the glamour of the Slams and the pristine lawns of Wimbledon, the sport's lower levels are dogged by fears of match-fixing. And the problem isn't going away.


    This is how criminals are exploiting the sport and why tennis players are so vulnerable.


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    24 June 2026, 4:00 am
  • 13 minutes 46 seconds
    The OnlyFans models making the most of the World Cup | Legacy Spotlight

    OnlyFans creators are tapping into football to get exposure with a massive male audience, and this summer's World Cup presents a golden opportunity to recruit new subscribers. But how does this strategy work, what does it tell us about modern football fan culture online, and what are some of its far-reaching consequences?


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    10 June 2026, 4:00 am
  • 9 minutes 44 seconds
    Seriously, UFC is coming to The White House | Legacy Spotlight

    On June 14th, to mark Flag Day in the US and Donald Trump's 80th birthday, the UFC is coming to The White House. Or more specifically, UFC Freedom 250.


    Why is it happening, especially when America remains at war with Iran? And why is the lineup so... underwhelming? Today's episode unpacks what we know so far.


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    27 May 2026, 4:00 am
  • 12 minutes 8 seconds
    How Cape Verde reached the World Cup | Legacy Spotlight

    After their first Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, Cape Verde have become a force to be reckoned with in African football, driven by their incredible fanbase and their talent both at home and in the country's wider diaspora.


    This is how the second smallest nation at the 2026 World Cup finals upset the odds and achieved a massive dream.


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    13 May 2026, 4:00 am
  • 11 minutes 31 seconds
    Why Spain's far-right loves bullfighting | Legacy Spotlight

    For some Spaniards, bullfighting is an iconic symbol of heritage and identity. For others, it’s an abusive practice that belongs in the past. And most recently, it’s become the stage of a major culture war, pulling in debates about nationalism, identity, and even far-right movements.


    So how did a centuries-old spectacle become the battleground of a new culture war in Europe?


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    29 April 2026, 4:00 am
  • 17 minutes 42 seconds
    A Guide to the Enhanced Games | Legacy Spotlight

    Next month sees the Enhanced Games hit Las Vegas. Dubbed the 'Steroid Olympics', it's an event where performance-enhancing drugs aren’t banned, but part of the spectacle.


    From the big-money investment, to the high-profile athletes involved, this is everything you need to know about what might be the most divisive sporting event of all time – and why we should all pay attention.


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    15 April 2026, 4:00 am
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