Sports Insight
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Under the bonnet of this year's Six Nations rugby tournament
In this week's Sports Insight Paul Myers looks at the European Six Nations rugby tournament and the woes of south Africa's national side which is awaiting the appointment of a new head coach.24/02/201810:00 -
Wozniacki beats Halep to reign in Australia
After two defeats in Grand Slam finals, it was third time lucky for Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki. She claimed her first major with a gutsy three set win over the top seed Simona Halep in the Australian Open final. Wozniacki also rose to world number one for the third time in her career.09/02/201810:00 -
Federer claims 20th Grand Slam crown
Nearly 15 years after his first major at Wimbledon, Roger Federer won his 20th title by beating Marin Cilic in the final of the Australian Open. It was a record equalling sixth triumph in Melbourne to add to his eight Wimbledon titles, five US Opens and one French Open. Unsurprisingly, the 36-year-old says there are no plans to retire.02/02/201811:08 -
What Pep Guardiola is bringing to Man City
Pep Guardiola's managerial career yielded silverware every season until 2016/2017 when he had no new baubles to polish at Manchester City. However, a joyous harvest looms. This week his side - 12 points clear in the Premier League - reached the final of the English League Cup. They're also fighting on two other fronts.26/01/201810:09 -
Nice one, Cyrille
The unexpected death of Cyrille Regis at the age of 59 unleashed tributes from the world of British football and campaigners for equality. He plied his trade at a time when black professional footballers were rare and racial abuse from the terraces was prevalent. In his pomp, he scored goals of savage beauty. Off the field his grace was legendary.19/01/201810:05 -
Mother Serena misses Australian Open
Serena Williams won the 2017 Australian Open while she was pregnant. Four months after the birth of her first child, she says she will not defend her crown. The 36-year-old conceded she is unable to reach the necessary levels to win a 24th singles title.12/01/201810:00 -
What happened in tennis world in 2017?
Paul Myers looks back at what happened in tennis in 2017.29/12/201710:00 -
Manchester City on wonder roll
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have set Premier League records in their irresistible rise to the top of the division. The expensively assembled side are already being hailed as champions after surging into an 11 point lead with less than half the season completed.22/12/201710:00 -
Europe's elite discover their fate in Champions League last 16
The draw for the last 16 of the Uefa Champions League threw up some mouthwatering ties. Big spending Paris Saint-Germain will face holders Real Madrid while Barcelona will play Chelsea. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will take on FC Basel.15/12/201710:00 -
Big guns await draw for Champions League knockout stages
Teams such as Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Juventus and holders Real Madrid will learn their fate on Monday when the draw is made for the last 16 of the Champions League. There are a record five English clubs in the hat but only one of them - Manchester City - is considered to have a good chance of lifting the trophy.08/12/201710:00 -
France vanquish Belgium in Davis Cup final
Yannick Noah captained France between 24 and 26 November in Lille to its 10th title in the 117 year history of the men's team competition the Davis Cup. Noah was at the helm when France won in 1991 and 1996. He is only the fourth man to guide a nation to three crowns. Belgium, beaten finalists in 2015, continue their wait for a first trophy.01/12/201710:00 -
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov wins ATP World Tour Finals
In Sports Insight this week, Paul Myers reports on tennis from London.24/11/201710:00 -
Sock steps into new territory with victory in Paris
In this week's Sports Insight, Paul Myers looks back at the Paris Masters tennis tournament where the American Jack Sock won his most prestigious title to date.10/11/201710:00 -
World's best tennis player on being No.1, Catalonia and everything else
Paul Myers reports from the Paris Masters at Bercy and the exceptional and sometimes controversial year had by the world’s best tennis player, Rafael Nadal.03/11/201712:28 -
PSG take big step towards Champions League last 16
Paris Saint-Germain annihilated Anderlecht 4-0 to maintain their 100 per cent record in the group stages of this season's Uefa Champions League. Barcelona, Besiktas, Manchester City and Manchester United are the only other sides to have won their first three games.20/10/201712:20
Sports Insight
A weekly programme focusing on the world of sport.