This Sporting Planet

There has never been more sport. And yet this June, fans are forced to choose. The Women's T20 World Cup broke records again, while buried under the football World Cup, Wimbledon, Ascot and a Test series. The problem isn't interest. It's the calendar. This Sporting Planet makes the case for giving men's and women's sport their own years 👇

English Rugby delivered a brilliant product this season. Now it has to protect it. open.substack.com/pub/thissporti…

The Super Bowl is No Longer Just a Game—It’s a $7 Million Event!

"If you're a fan of Manchester City, you'll always be a fan." ⚽️ John Kosner breaks down why sport is the only true "evergreen" content genre, outlasting even the best TV shows. Watch Episode 34 here: youtu.be/jKVWn8h49Fs

Former ESPN Exec John Kosner: "We have never seen a time like this." Why the business of sports is accelerating. 📈 #sportsbiz #media #tech

Ali, Jordan, Tiger, and Caitlin Clark." The only 4 athletes in history to change how the world watches sports. #CaitlinClark #WNBA

A two-decade career coming to a sudden end on a zoom call ❌ That was the reality for former Australian netball captain @CBassNetball 🇦🇺 Watch her full chat on the latest episode of This Sporting Planet 📲 youtu.be/GIRx1dzvQEU #netball #caitlinbassett #australiandiamonds #womenssports

"I still wanted to play but there wasn't a position for me" ❌ Former Australian netball captain @CBassNetball reflects on her retirement 'shame' 🏐 Watch her full interview on the latest episode of This Sporting Planet 📲 youtu.be/GIRx1dzvQEU #netball #caitlinbassett #australiandiamonds #womenssports

The 'shame' of retirement and 'no aftercare' ❌ Former Australian netball captain @CBassNetball opens up to @KateAllman_ about the brutal post-sport reality for many elite athletes 🏐 Watch now 📲 youtu.be/GIRx1dzvQEU #netball #caitlinbassett #australiandiamonds #commonwealthgames #womenssports #athleteretirement

Steven Caulker: "What I typically used to do was implode." The reality of mental health in football. #stevencaulker #MentalHealth #football #PremierLeague #thissportingplanet

Is it time up for Thomas Frank? 😬 Former Spurs defender Steven Caulker has his say on the under fire Tottenham boss ⚽ Listen to the latest episode of This Sporting Planet from Tuesday 📲 youtube.com/playlist?list=… #tottenham #spurs #thomasfrank #premierleague #football #soccer

"Rosenior will do well!" 💪 Steven Caulker is full of admiration for the new Chelsea boss - can the Blues kick on under Liam Rosenior? 👀 Listen to the latest episode of This Sporting Planet from Tuesday 📲 youtube.com/playlist?list=… #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #liamrosenior #football #premierleague

🏆 THE BEST... AGAIN. Aitana Bonmatí wins The Best FIFA Women's Player 2025, her third consecutive title! 🐐🇪🇸 "I have a voice that reaches many parts of the world... I want to say the word 'grateful'."

Pat Cummins: "Really feel for... the Bondi community and, you know, the Jewish community in particular." #bondibeach #Ashes2025 #Australia

Ben Stokes: "Everyone knows what needs to happen... it actually makes everything look a bit more simple and a bit more clear for us." #TheAshes #EnglandCricket #Stokes

Amorim: Man Utd "lacking quality" in defence after 4-4 thriller. #MUFC #PremierLeague #Amorim

Andy Reid: "I WILL LOOK IN THE MIRROR FIRST ON THIS." (Taking accountability after Chiefs loss) #Chiefs #NFL #Reid

BJK: Mercedes-Benz partnership helps the WTA "continue to lead in women's sports". #wta #mercedesbenz #womenssports #Tennis #thissportingplanet

Pep Guardiola's BIZARRE advice to Xabi Alonso: "He should pee with his own one." #MCFC #ManCity #RealMadrid #Guardiola #fyp #ThisSportingPlanet

Shohei Ohtani ties the record for most AP Male Athlete of the Year wins: "I will work hard so that I can win it again next year." #Ohtani #MLB #AthleteOfTheYear