• 11 minutes 34 seconds
    The real downfall of Welsh rugby | Legacy Spotlight

    By 2028, Wales will lose one of its most storied rugby union clubs: the Scarlets or the Ospreys. The WRU says there is no credible alternative to preserve the sport's future.


    But how did it come to this? And why do many believe that this radical step won't even fix the root cause of Welsh rugby's decline?


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    14 October 2026, 1:10 pm
  • 8 minutes 22 seconds
    How Lucha Libre became a home for Mexico's migrant women | Legacy Spotlight

    Before she became Thunder Rosa, she was Melissa Cervantes. A Mexican woman born in Tijuana, living in the United States. And in the ring, she found her identity.


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    30 September 2026, 11:00 am
  • 12 minutes 25 seconds
    Where did Peng Shuai go? | Legacy Spotlight

    Five years ago, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai vanished. All because of a post on social media.


    Ahead of the WTA's return to Beijing for the China Open, we ask what happened, why the tennis world made a stand – and then didn't.


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    16 September 2026, 10:13 am
  • 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
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