Sports

Muhammad Ali, never afraid to express himself loudly and boldly, stays true to form in Ali in Me, an eight-part audio series that explores his life and legacy, guided by his own words through never-before-heard audio recordings. Hosted by Muhammad’s widow, Lonnie Ali, and his close friend, award-winning broadcaster John Ramsey, Ali in Me goes beyond the boxing ring to delve deeply into the extraordinary life and lasting contributions The Champ made to individuals around the world.

It's rare for a referee in any sport to be popular, yet Nigel Owens has always courted strong affection throughout the world - loved by the players, coaches, officials, TV commentators and even fans. A real character, some of his famous put-downs whilst lecturing players, such as 'This is Not Soccer', have become huge social media hits. The best rugby referee of his generation, Nigel also has an incredible back story to tell.

A surfer kid from Redondo Beach, California, Owen Hanson was still in his twenties when he found himself the leader of a multi-million-dollar criminal empire. What began as an attempt to fit in with the rich kids at the University of Southern California soon grew into gambling and loan sharking, which then opened the door to drug trafficking and money laundering. Hanson wasn't just involved in this stuff—he excelled at it. Living the fast-paced lifestyle of the rich and famous, Hanson felt he was finally making his father proud, never mind the questionable ethics and obvious danger of it all.

James E. Rix, a Memphis native, shares a lifetime of experiences intertwining basketball, civil rights, and personal growth in his debut book, “A Life of Basketball, Civil Rights and Beyond.” This narrative is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

Roger Federer ist der wohl populärste Sportler unserer Zeit. Mit seinem scheinbar mühelosen Spiel prägte er das Tennis über Jahrzehnte und hob es in neue Sphären. Er gewann über hundert Turniere, darunter zwanzig Grand-Slam-Titel – acht davon allein in Wimbledon. Der Maestro begeisterte aber nicht nur mit seinem Tennis, sondern vor allem auch mit seinem Charisma und seinem grossen Herzen. Was macht ihn so einzigartig, dass er Menschen auf dem ganzen Globus in seinen Bann zieht? Die beiden Sportjournalisten Simon Graf und Simon Cambers wollten dieses Geheimnis lüften.