Extra Time

Leading tennis journalist Reem Abulleil looks back on an epic weekend’s action at Wimbledon and answers all the big questions, from whether Carlos Alcaraz is the greatest ever at 20, to if Ons Jabeur will ever win an elusive grand slam title

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Former Yorkshire all-rounder and the man who the blew the whistle on institutional racism as part of an independent investigation into discrimination within the ECB. 

The findings from said investigation are an emphatic in their condemnation of the culture of cricket in England and Wales, lifting the lid on not just widespread racism, but also sexism, classism and elitism in English and Welsh cricket.

Azeem came to the Extra Time studio to talk to Robbie just hours after those findings were made public.

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Chris McHardy sits down with High Performance coach Paddy Upton to learn more about the secrets to India's ICC Cricket World Cup triumph in 2011 - 28 years after they last won it. Paddy was a key member of Gary Kirsten's coaching stuff, and opens up on how they set about instilling a winning culture. A must listen for all cricket fans.

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Chris and Robbie look ahead to this summer's eagerly-anticipated Ashes series with a little help from their friends. Former Yorkshire captain Azeem Rafiq joins the guys in studio to run the rule over "Bazball", Pat Cummins and much more. Cricketer-turned-commentator Mel Jones is also on hand to give her verdict. So will it be England or Australia lifting the tiny urn? 

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It’s the deal that Newcastle fans thought may never happen. But finally, Mike Ashley’s 14-year reign as owner is over after Saudi’s Public Investment Fund zeal their long-awaited £305m takeover. So what’s next next Former Magpies Steven Taylor and Lee Clark give their verdict as does the former chairman of the club’s Supporters Trust, Neil Mitchell.

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In a story that has rocked the world of tennis and raised questions about mental health issues in sport and the way athletes interact with the press, Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open sparked furious debate. We speak to respected tennis correspondent Reem Abulleil prior to Osaka’s exit, and then discuss the fallout from her decision to walk away from Roland Garros.

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We catch up with teenage Emirati racing sensation Hamda Al Qubaisi, who is currently competing in the Italian Formula 4 Championship. As one of only two female drivers in a field full of the brightest young talents in Europe, Hamda is emulating her older sister Amna and in doing so, inspiring many other girls to get into motorsport.

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As it turns out the European Super League’s lifespan was only marginally longer than that of a mayfly! The guys pick through the wreckage of a plan that exposed its architects but left football pondering the security of its future. 

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Arsenal fan and former MailOnline deputy sports editor, Matt Fortune, joins us as the nascent European Super League faces a tsunami of vitriol over its proposed plans to hijack football as we know it. Will the clubs involved stand firm and what next for the fans?

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The world of football united in horror after 12 of the richest clubs in Europe announced plans to form a breakaway Super League that amounts to a closed shop where the elite get richer and the rest battle for scraps from the table. Is this the death of the game as we know it or a natural progression for a sport that appears to have long since sold its soul for commercial gains. Rob and Chris are joined by Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler as they discuss a story that has rocked the beautiful game.

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A wide open 85th edition of the fabled Masters tournament sees Bryson DeChambeau unveil a "secret weapon", Jordan Speith hit form at just the right time and Rory McIlroy draw inspiration from a visit to the recuperating Tiger Woods. Robbie and Chris build up to golf's showpiece event.

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Avram Grant sits down with Chris and Robbie for an hour-long chat as he lifts the lid on his time at Chelsea, from stepping into the Special One's shoes, to a fateful night in Moscow and no shortage of regret about the way it all ended.

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The new rugby season  has begun in Dubai and Extra Time caught up with Director of Rugby Hurricanes and former Wales Seven player Mathew Pewtner to put us in the picture.

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Two-time Olympian James Ellington joins Chris and Robbie to discuss the upcoming Olympic Games and where his preparations are currently at.

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In a wide-ranging chat, the guys debate the English Premier League’s all time greatest signing and argue over the validity of Chennai’s crumbling pitch, as India put England to the sword. Plus, who knew that a dental procedure could improve your golf. One expert explains how! 

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We start with a buzzword that has got Robbie's goat, chat to F1 expert Damien Reid on proposed changes to shake up race weekends this season and debate the Premier League's highest profile flops this season. Plus, Chris proves once again that his status as a footballing anorak remains unmatched!

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The Dubai Little League and Israel Baseball Association have announced a new baseball tournament to take place in both countries for a trophy aptly named the Unity Cup. We caught up with Dubai Little League President Roger Duthie and head coach Mohamed Mroueh to find out more. 

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Chris and Matt debate the merits of Emma Hayes' becoming  the new boss of AFC Wimbledon and making history in the process. Former England batsman Nick Compton and Indian journalist Chetan Narula preview the upcoming test between the two sides and Rory Lawson previews the Rugby Six Nations.

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Lightweight contender and Olympic Gold Medalist Luke Campbell compares the fighting styles of Vasiliy Lomachenko and the rising star of the division Ryan Garcia - the man who stopped him on the second round of their recent WBC interim lightweight title fight. Luke also has his say on the highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

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Chris is made to eat a large slice of humble pie by India's swashbuckling young cricketers, Teddy Sheringham talks Man United's title changes and the guys fallout over Justin Thomas.

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