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The Sports Playbook - Weekly Sports News Podcast

Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN

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The Sports Playbook is your go-to weekly sports news podcast delivering fast, factual and non-sensationalised sports coverage across Australia and beyond. Hosted by Daniel, every episode cuts through the noise to keep you informed and in the know — without the hype, scandals or filler. Every Monday, Daniel wraps up the biggest stories from the weekend across the NRL, NRLW, AFL, Super Netball, Formula 1, Cricket and more in the Weekend Sports Wrap. Every Thursday, the Weekly Sports Preview breaks down the major storylines from the week, dives deep into one athlete story worth your attention and previews the biggest games and events coming up that weekend. The Sports Playbook covers men's and women's sport equally — because sport is sport. Whether it's a record-breaking performance, a shock coaching resignation, a feel-good comeback story or a major signing, if it matters in the sports world this week, Daniel covers it. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Subscribe now and never miss your weekly sports wrap.

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