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From the roar of the crowd… to the moments that changed sport forever. What really happened behind the headlines? What turns victory into legend… or controversy into history? From the extraordinary history of the marathon… to the unforgettable comeback of Tiger Woods… we unpack the details you may never have heard and with our own experiences, we’ll guide you through what it's really like on the ground. Every week, acclaimed sports presenter Mark Pougatch and well-versed broadcaster Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history.
Spiritland Creative hosts Sport Is History, a news show with 18 episodes published.
What happens when a dog finds a stolen trophy? Or when a referee brandishes 3 yellow cards...to the same player. Well, in this episode Mark and Marcus take a look at some of the craziest moments the World Cup held host t
Watching England isn't always the most enjoyable process, however, the team has provided some unforgettable moments (both good & not so much). In this episode, Mark and Marcus choose their best and worst England games at
From countless backflips to collective team routines, the World Cup has had it's fair share of wild celebrations and in this episode Mark and Marcus take look back at some of the stand ones from tournaments gone by! We t
Narrow fairways. Brutal rough. Lightning-fast greens. Every year, the U.S. Open arrives with a simple mission: identify the best golfer in the world by asking the toughest questions in the game. In this episode, Mark and
Bad fouls, iconic dances and loveable coaches. What makes someone a hero or a villain in the greatest competition in world football? Well, Mark and Marcus are here to tell you their favourite players and managers who are
What happens when historic champions get humiliated, underdogs roar and hopes of a nation are crushed before they get going? In this episode, we're diving headfirst into some of the biggest World Cup SHOCKS! These are th
It's WORLD CUP TIME! From Gianluigi Buffon to Gerd Müller...we're here! Mark and Marcus walks us through their all-time World Cup XI from multiple World Cup winners to charismatic managers, we run through the very best i
Bullseyes, pints and fancy dress, welcome to the whirlwind that is darts. So how did a game once only known for being played in pubs and clubs engulfed in cigarette smoke, make the miraculous rise to becoming a spectacle
So it's time. With the Champions League final imminent, Mark and Marcus pull together their joint best PSG & Arsenal XI as well as unpacking some of the stories behind why these two GIANTS of European football have been
In 1983 Yannick Noah became the first French player to win at one of the biggest events on the tennis calendar, Roland-Garros. It wasn't all about sensational drop shots, ferocious serves or legendary backhands, it was a
Cheats never prosper...well, try telling that to some. In this episode, Mark and Marcus unpack a variety of sporting scandals, from the Harlequins bloodgate incident to Rosie Ruiz joining the Boston Marathon only half fr
Last minute goals, jubilation and heartbreak...winning a league title isn't quite as straightforward as you think. From Arsenal clinching top spot through goal average in 1971 to Manchester City's last gasp winner in 201
Being a referee isn't exactly easy...but it becomes a whole lot harder when you get it wrong! In this bonus episode, Mark and Marcus look back on some of the most outrageous refereeing decisions in football, both club an
Major upsets, scintillating strikes and penalty saves. There can only be one day on the footballing calendar that houses such as brilliant chaos, the FA Cup final. In this episode we unpack four finals, each containing d
From Gordon Banks to Harry Kane...we're here! Mark and Marcus walks us through their all-time England XI from cat-like goalkeepers to sensational strikers, we dart across the decades looking at some of the most standout
Watched by more than 1 billion people, the Indian Premier League, otherwise known as the IPL, has become one of the most valuable sporting leagues in the world. Unlike traditional, the IPL brought an all-new feel to cric
On one Sunday night back in April 1985, 18 million people tuned-in to watch two men in bow ties try and pot a snooker ball in a theatre in Sheffield. Steve Davis vs Dennis Taylor was a game that had it all, some might sa
What better way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon than running 26.2 miles around the capital? With the London marathon fast approaching, Mark and Marcus hit the streets to find out exactly what the marathon is all about. Marcu
The 2019 Masters held host to one of the most memorable sporting comebacks in history. In the midst of a career full of severe injuries, ongoing legal troubles and a desire to be the greatest golfer of all-time, Tiger Wo
On the 5th April 1997 – the world’s most famous horse race got postponed due to a bomb threat. What could have been a dark and depressing day turned out to be joyful and jovial. Mark and Marcus will take us back to that
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