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The Sports Agents
Gabby Logan & Mark Chapman, two of the UK’s top sports broadcasters, host a twice-weekly podcast exploring the biggest stories from the world of sport... From the Premier League to the Olympics, rugby's future, boxing's identity crisis, the latest Formula 1 soap opera, the NFL and beyond... you name it, The Sports Agents have got it covered - and will bring you behind the scenes at some of the greatest sporting events from around the world too. Drawing on their wealth of experience and insight…
Episodes
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Why Golf NEEDS Rory McIlroy to go back-to-back? | The Masters
Rory McIlroy returns to Augusta looking to be the 4th man in history to retain the green jacket. His Masters dinner was reportedly the 'most expensive' ever…
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What's the true cost of Premier League relegation?
Gabby Logan is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire (Price of Football podcast) to discuss the true cost of relegation from the Premier League…
The Sports AgentsAden Durde | How a Londoner cracked the NFL
Aden Durde became the first British-born coach to win a Super Bowl when the Seattle Seahawks masterminded a dominant display in California in February. His…
The Sports AgentsHow Italy's World Cup 'curse' sparked political crisis
It’s official, this summer's World Cup will be the third consecutive tournament without Italy… Gabby & Mark are joined by Italian football writer James…
The Sports AgentsWill Spurs regret betting on De Zerbi?
After just 44 days in charge, Spurs parted company with Igor Tudor - making him the third manager sacked since last June… with the club just one point above…
The Sports AgentsAre football's new 'Ultras' a force for good?
The fan phenomenon of ‘Ultras’ has taken Scotland by storm… TIFO’s, flares and drums - like we’re used to seeing in Europe - popping up everywhere from the Old…
The Sports AgentsJosh Kerr v Michael Johnson: I'm owed six-figures but hold no grudge
Mo Salah reveals he’ll be leaving Liverpool at the end of this season, Erling Haaland buys one of the last remaining Viking texts in existence & Ben White is…
The Sports AgentsEllie Kildunne | "I've won the World Cup, what now?"
Gabby goes down to the England Rugby training ground ahead of the Women's Six Nations to meet former World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne and her fellow…
The Sports AgentsHow Morocco snatched Senegal's AFCON crown
It has been like the longest VAR ruling in history… the match finished two months ago, the Africa Cup of Nations trophy was presented, the considerable…
The Sports AgentsWhy were so many English clubs humbled in Champions League?
Weeks ago we were talking about English dominance in Europe, now just Liverpool and Arsenal make it to the quarter finals of the Champions League. Manchester…
The Sports AgentsMax 'Dow-Mania' | How to protect a prodigy?
What were you doing when you were 16 years and 73 days old?... Max Dowman was last seen gliding across the length of a Premier League pitch, scoring a goal…
The Sports AgentsCrowdfunding your way to a World Cup final
Playing in front of a record 80,000 fans at Twickenham, captaining your country in a World Cup final and winning World Rugby’s Player of the Year… all in a…
The Sports AgentsWill 17 MINUTES define Kinsky & Tudor at Spurs?
17 minutes was all it took for Igor Tudor to sub off Antonín Kinský on his Champions League debut after two mistakes and three goals conceded. Subbing a keeper…
The Sports AgentsWales rugby... What crisis?
There’s been a lot of soul searching in England after the Six Nations disaster continued with their first ever loss to Italy. But for the team sitting one…
The Sports Agents18 months to live to Winter Paralympic history
When the Winter Paralympics get underway this weekend in Italy history will be made. Davy Zyw was diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 30 and…
The Sports AgentsDid England push Six Nations panic button?
It’s crunch time for England in the Six Nations this weekend. If they go from Grand Slam hopes to losing to Italy… it doesn’t bear thinking about. Steve…
The Sports AgentsWill US-Iran conflict derail Trump's World Cup?
War in the Middle East has cast a new shadow over the World Cup this summer. This is a human tragedy first and foremost but questions are being asked about the…
The Sports AgentsAre World Cup fans in danger after Mexico cartel violence?
The recent killing of Mexican drug lord ‘El Mencho’ has caused unrest and cartel violence across the country. Guadalajara - one of Mexico’s host cities in this…
The Sports AgentsDrive To Survive transformed F1 - how did they do it?
If we had a penny for every time we’ve spoken about Drive To Survive on this show, we would be rich. Formula One's Netflix series is the golden example of how…
The Sports AgentsDo England need a makeover after Six Nations collapse?
Just two weeks ago it was a completely different story for England at the Six Nations. From undefeated in 12 games and to two losses on the bounce. Spare a…
The Sports AgentsIs Russia's ban from world sport over?
Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to represent their countries at the upcoming Winter Paralympics. For the first time since 2014, since Russia’s…
The Sports AgentsFrom Vinicius Jr to grassroots: how can football stop abuse?
In the Champions League this week Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior stopped the match after alleged racial abuse by Gianluca Prestianni. Prestianni denies it ever…
The Sports AgentsIs the Winter Olympics better than the Summer Olympics?
It was 3 golds for Team GB at the Winter Olympics over the weekend! That’s a new record… And the man who won two of them, Matt Weston, joins Gabby and Mark…
The Sports AgentsAuld Enemy & Grand Slam Stakes: can Scotland stop England?
What a week we’ve had here on The Sports Agents, from penis-gate, to Winter Olympics heartbreak and Premier League managers getting sacked. This weekend sees…
The Sports AgentsFrank out, Dyche gone, Tuchel commits - Are football's power brokers panicking?
It’s been a busy 48 hours since our last show… Spurs decided to sack head coach Thomas Frank after just 8 months in charge. How right Frank was when he told us…
The Sports Agents'Penis-gate' & Should Lindsey Vonn have dared to ski?
So far the Winter Olympics have been incredible, awe-inspiring and down-right bizarre. From reports of penis injections in order to ‘fly further’, to the…
The Sports AgentsSo you think you're a Winter Olympics expert?
The Winter Olympics are here! What sport are we all going to pretend to be an expert at? Curling maybe? Today Gabby and Mark are joined by one of Great…
The Sports AgentsDoes a Brit hold the key to the Super Bowl?
It's Super Bowl time! Mark and Gabby are joined by Super Bowl winner Jason Bell to talk about one of sports biggest shows. Will an English coach (Aden Durde)…
The Sports AgentsCan 'charming' Carlos Alcaraz be bigger than 'The Big 3'?
At 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has done what some of the best players in history chase their entire careers - winning the Australian Open to become the…
The Sports AgentsContent is king but at what cost to player privacy?
You’ve likely seen the viral video of Coco Gauff smashing her racket in a corridor at the Australian Open. She tried to go somewhere without cameras and…
The Sports AgentsWhy have English teams found the Champions League so easy?
Five English teams finished in the Champions League top 8 to reach the last 16 without a playoff. If Newcastle join them it will be the first time ever that…
The Sports Agents'Michael Carrick's at the wheel!' ... Haven't Man United been here before?
Michael Carrick couldn’t have dreamed of a better start to life as Man United’s interim boss after successive wins against the Premier League’s top two - in…
The Sports AgentsBrand Beckham & Osaka's Jellyfish - has sport ever been so fashionable?
Everyone’s been talking about the Beckhams and Naomi Osaka this week. Hard to believe a family feud and a jellyfish outfit at the Australian Open have anything…
The Sports AgentsDo we still need that first female Premier League manager?
Women like Sarina Wiegman and Emma Hayes continue to show the world what female coaches can do. But for anyone trying to follow in their footsteps, sport can…
The Sports AgentsShould Crystal Palace have to accept their place in football's food chain?
Just eight months ago Crystal Palace and their manager Oliver Glasner were lifting the FA Cup. Fast forward to now - no wins in 10 games, captain Marc Guehi…
The Sports AgentsAFCON Final & the growing influence of the diaspora
Hosts Morocco face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday. At this AFCON almost 40% of players were born outside Africa, like the face of…
The Sports AgentsAre Bryson DeChambeau and his 3m YouTube followers keeping LIV Golf alive?
At the start of this week the PGA tour made a big move. Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka was given special permission to return from the breakaway LIV…
The Sports AgentsInside Macclesfield's FA Cup upset: Rooney, Love Island & buying a club on Rightmove
It was the greatest FA Cup upset of all time. Last year's champions Crystal Palace knocked out by Macclesfield - 5 divisions and 117 places below them. First…
The Sports AgentsPep’s heir to Fergie’s shadow: Why clubs can't move on
What does a strong succession plan look like? Before Darren Fletcher took over as Man United's interim manager he felt he needed Sir Alex Ferguson's blessing…
The Sports AgentsAshes aftermath: McCullum's Bazballs-up & Bethell breakthrough
Former England cricketer Steve Harmison & The Guardian's Chief Sports Writer Barney Ronay in Sydney, join Chappers to reflect on arguably the most…
The Sports AgentsAmorim sacked, Rosenior hired: Are sporting directors bigger than the manager?
We're only 6 days into 2026 and already Ruben Amorim, Enzo Maresca and Wilfried Nancy have lost their jobs. Chelsea have even appointed a new manager in Liam…
The Sports AgentsNew Year's Q&A: Arsenal trophy, Hamilton retiring & YOUR 2026 predictions
Gabby and Mark welcome in the New Year by answering your questions. What sport should we nominate Mark for at the Winter Olympics? Will Lewis Hamilton retire?…
The Sports AgentsUnwrapping 2025: Southgate, surprises & Xmas bloopers
Gabby and Mark bring you the best moments from another sport-packed year on The Sports Agents, as chosen by you, us... and Jon Sopel. From chats with former…
The Sports AgentsJake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Who's in the most danger?
Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, is taking on YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul. Like it or not they’re two of the biggest names…
The Sports AgentsHas anyone had a better year than Rory McIlory?
How did 2025 go for your team? If you’re an England cricket fan or a Wolves diehard, we're sorry. But lots of British teams and individuals did win big…
The Sports AgentsDo England have enough "dog" to rescue The Ashes?
It’s crunch time Down Under. England have to win this third Test to keep the Ashes series alive. Ben Stokes says his side need to “show a bit of dog” - a bit…
The Sports AgentsPippa York: "I want the world to leave trans people alone"
Pippa York, then known as Robert Millar, was crowned the Tour de France King of the Mountains, winning three stages in the 1980s. But ever since she was five…
The Sports AgentsMike Tindall: R360 will create household names like Joe Marler & Ilona Maher
On Celebrity Traitors, Joe Marler showed the world how entertaining rugby players can be. Despite the best efforts of Marler, Henry Pollock and the Red Roses…
The Sports AgentsMo Salah: Liverpool's scapeGOAT?
No Champions League football for Mo Salah tonight after he dropped a bombshell. In a very rare media interview Salah said he's been "thrown under the bus" by…
The Sports AgentsSir Chris Hoy: "Government could save thousands of lives"
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy joins Gabby and Mark after his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis at just 47 years old. What more does Chris…
The Sports AgentsIs Serena Williams making another comeback?
The rumour is Serena Williams could be making a comeback. She signed up for anti-doping and the fans have gone wild. Our guest today was Serena's coach for 10…
The Sports AgentsWorld Cup draw: Are Trump & Infantino too close for comfort?
It's the FIFA World Cup draw this week - welcome to the crazy world of President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Cristiano Ronaldo's red card…
The Sports AgentsQ&A: Rules football should steal from other sports?
Can other sports teach football a thing or two? On today's show Gabby and Mark take your suggestions on how to fix football, using your passion for a massive…
The Sports AgentsMcLaren boss Zak Brown: "Verstappen belongs in a horror movie!"
Another season of F1 drama comes to an end this weekend as McLaren's Lando Norris has the chance to be crowned world champion. And the man who’s masterminded…
The Sports AgentsWhy can't we just let Liverpool grieve?
It's been 60 years since Liverpool last had back-to-back 3-0 defeats in the league, and with only three wins in the last 11 games, Arne Slot has got his work…
The Sports AgentsDid Sky Sports axe 'Halo' TikTok too fast?
Only three days after launching, Sky had to take down its TikTok channel for female sports fans. Branded as the "lil-sis" of Sky Sports, it was complete with…
The Sports AgentsHow to win The Ashes Down Under
It's the Ashes this weekend! Gabby and Mark relive their favourite Ashes memories and welcome three-time Ashes winner, Steven Finn. England’s men last won the…
The Sports AgentsREPLAY - Bodyline: the Ashes that sparked a global crisis - How It All Played Out
"If we don't beat you, we'll knock your bloody blocks off" In one of the most bitter and controversial Ashes series ever played, England set their sights on…
The Sports AgentsPiracy, 'Premflix' & 3PM blackout: Can fans win illegal streaming war?
Do you stream sport illegally? Most people know someone who does: almost 5 million people streamed live sport illegally in the UK in the last 6 months alone…
The Sports AgentsSir Mark Cavendish: "They wrote me off but I’m a born racer"
Never write off a born racer: Sir Mark Cavendish had won 30 stages of the world's biggest cycling race, The Tour de France (even winning one makes a riders…