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A case of mistaken identity proves fatal to a baseballing icon, the lies and deceptions of a New York Yankee and a Cincinnati legend's addiction to the game.

The New York Yankees are the most important team in baseball and one of the most famous names in sport.

The most emblematic records of sport, from Don Bradman to Joey Chestnut.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

Serena Williams dominated 2015, winning three Grand Slam tournaments in that year, while carrying out a second Serena Slam.

The scandal of the figure skating judges at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @S_Maps, @MphoMaboi, @DJcleo1 and @Siphiweshabba take up his challenges in the Soweto electricity power station!

Manchester United came back from the dead to win the Champions League in 1999. Here's how.

Tiger Woods took control of golf between 1999 and April 2001, by winning five of the six major tournaments and adjudicating the Tiger Slam.

How Hansie Cronje destroyed his reputation and harmed cricket.

Meet Terroll Lewis aka Boost, the former bad boy who has created his own fitness method using solely the urban environment! See Kokesto, Nonhle, Mokgadi and Nolly face the challenges at Johannesburg's Constitution Hill!

Tiger Woods wins the 2008 US Open on one leg and Secretariat carries off the Triple Crown by a stupefying margin.

From the chaotic rules of football to the management of the workload of the NBA and the solitary work of solo sports, endurance and programmes without end shape modern competitions like few other things.

A new era has opened in the International Olympic Committee with the arrival of Kirsty Coventry as its president, a first for a woman… and it's excellent news for women in sport.

Karen Minier invites you to the heart of the most glamorous events in Monaco! Meet the greatest swimming champions like Michael Phelps, Frédéric Bousquet, Florent Manaudou and Camille Lecourt.

A case of mistaken identity proves fatal to a baseballing icon, the lies and deceptions of a New York Yankee and a Cincinnati legend's addiction to the game.

The New York Yankees are the most important team in baseball and one of the most famous names in sport.

The most emblematic records of sport, from Don Bradman to Joey Chestnut.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

In 2022 Max Verstappen of Red Bull established a new reference point in the field of F1 excellence, by winning a record 15 races to become double world champion.

The decision which robbed Lewis Hamilton of the F1 2021 world championship.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @danilo_acquisto, @Thamarh, @Zanetvsa and @uphillrunner78 take up his challenges at Stellenberg high school in Cape Town!

The Derby won by Shergar and his terrible fate, as well as Eder's victorious goal for Portugal during Euro 2016.

Your favourite sports stars witnessed away from the training ground in 'Star Rated'!

Your favourite sports stars observed away from the ground in 'Star Rated'!

Your favourite sports stars observed away from the ground in Star Rated!

From 2003 onwards, Roger Federer has dominated men's tennis like no other player in history, participating notably in a record of 10 consecutive grand slam finals.

In Sport Stars Uncovered, enter into the secret life of the greatest champions. On TRACE Sport Stars, find out about their wealth, their powers of seduction, their tattoos, their perfect bodies and their friends!

Venus Williams evokes a life well lived and the tennis champions pay tribute to her.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

In 2021, Novak Djokovic established four records in men's tennis and won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments.

The Hand of God, cheating or genius?

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @John_Carol, @iammulo, @tembisa and @leolarge take up his challenges at Wits university in Jo'burg!

The 2006 French Open final between Roger and Rafa marked the beginning of a fine grand slam rivalry and the 2014 US Women's Open marked the passage to adult age of Michelle Wie.

Franz Beckenbauer, "The Kaiser".

Portugal is a historic footballing nation and now a factory for the football elite.

Spain has become the world's leading footballing nation.

The chaos of the 1998 World Cup in France.

Australia is one of the most confusing of footballing nations.

Nobody has scored more goals during a single World Cup than Just Fontaine.

The Top is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

In 1974 and 1975, Muhammad Ali won two of the most emblematic heavyweight fights in boxing history, thus strengthening his status as the greatest athlete of all time.

The impact of partiality and aggression of crowds on tennis matches.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @Masifitness, @Cook_Sista, @Danine_Naidoo and @_Ryan_09 take up his challenges in Cape Town at Sea Point.

Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe have set new standards in men's tennis, while Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield have reached new summits in heavyweight boxing. These two rivalries have created historic tensions.

Franz Beckenbauer, "The Kaiser".

Portugal is a historic footballing nation and now a factory for the football elite.

Spain has become the world's leading footballing nation.

The chaos of the 1998 World Cup in France.

Australia is one of the most confusing of footballing nations.

Nobody has scored more goals during a single World Cup than Just Fontaine.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

In 2023, Manchester City became the second English club to win the treble, thanks to the superhuman goals of striker Erling Haaland.

In 2019, the Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge carved his name in history by becoming the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours - and he pulverised it.

Surfers tame more than nature itself, and Australian icon Mick Fannina has learned this at his own expense.

The Top is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

In 2012, Lionel Messi marked 12 months of the most dominant goals in the history of football.

Mike Tyson gets ready for a rematch, Marvin Hagler makes a not so "marvellous" trip to Great Britain and the Irish mafia infiltrate the world of boxing.

Travel from Paris to London via JoBurg and meet @mrblockworkout, ex bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment!

David Beckham's career changed following a red card. The journey of Michael Phelps began by simply climbing on the highest step of the podium. And Eric the Eel won many hearts.

In 2016, Lebron James and his Cavs made history by taking the NBA titles after having been 3-1 behind the Warriors.

Novak Djokovic is excluded from the 2022 Australian Open, the savage attack which scuppered the career of Monica Seles and the fall of Maria Sharapova.

Travel from Paris to London via JoBurg and meet @mrblockworkout, ex bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment!

At the 1936 Olympic Games, Jesse Owens recorded one of the greatest sporting performances in history. At LA 84, the collision between Zola Budd and Mary Decker become the topic of conversation of the Games.

In 2016, Lebron James and his Cavs made history by taking the NBA titles after having been 3-1 behind the Warriors.

The Spaniard Mac Marquez shook MotoGP up from 2013 onwards, winning six of the seven world titles in the Premier Class category.

Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert maintained a unique rivalry on and off the court through the 1970s and 1980s.

In 2023, Manchester City became the second English club to win the treble, thanks to the superhuman goals of striker Erling Haaland.

In 2019, the Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge carved his name in history by becoming the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours - and he pulverised it.

Surfers tame more than nature itself, and Australian icon Mick Fannina has learned this at his own expense.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

The Spaniard Mac Marquez shook MotoGP up from 2013 onwards, winning six of the seven world titles in the Premier Class category.

The NFL is in the headlines in relation to under-inflated balls, the conspiracy against the activist Colin Kaepernick and Michael Vick who got bitten by the hook.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet Boost (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

Eric Cantona has transformed football, but in January 1995 he confirmed his status as the most unstable player in history, and Don Bradman was the greatest scorer in the history of cricket.

From the chaotic rules of football to the management of the workload of the NBA and the solitary work of solo sports, endurance and programmes without end shape modern competitions like few other things.

A new era has opened in the International Olympic Committee with the arrival of Kirsty Coventry as its president, a first for a woman… and it's excellent news for women in sport.

Karen Minier invites you to the heart of the most glamorous events in Monaco! Meet the greatest swimming champions like Michael Phelps, Frédéric Bousquet, Florent Manaudou and Camille Lecourt.

A case of mistaken identity proves fatal to a baseballing icon, the lies and deceptions of a New York Yankee and a Cincinnati legend's addiction to the game.

The New York Yankees are the most important team in baseball and one of the most famous names in sport.

The most emblematic records of sport, from Don Bradman to Joey Chestnut.

The TOP 20 is the ranking of the news and champions causing a buzz on planet sport!

Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert maintained a unique rivalry on and off the court through the 1970s and 1980s.

The eight year suspension for doping of swimmer Sun Yang, the USA's Ryan Lochte is unmasked in Rio and the Australian Dawn Fraser hunts for memories at Tokyo 1964.

In "Urban Fit Special Guests", travel from Paris to London via JoBurg and meet @mrblockworkout, an ex bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment!

The first fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury was a modern heavyweight classic. In 1973, everything changed in women's tennis, and Billie Jean King led the charge.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who draw on their willpower.

Golf prodigy Lexi Thompson shares the secrets of her success and aspires to an Olympic gold medal. The world champion of the 400 metres hurdles Dalilah Muhammad smashes records, but she has a teammate who is biting at her heels.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we pay homage to glorious athletes.

The Italian car driver Vicky Piria makes a quick start in the new W series. Jacqueline Legere reigns supreme in the world of Ice Cross descent. Dutch double Olympic champion soars to glory and gets married.

In this edition of Sportswoman, the athletes who have become models to follow.

Laura Trott has won more medals than any British athlete, and she has won the heart of her Olympic champion colleague Jason Kenny.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

In 2023, Manchester City became the second English club to win the treble, thanks to the superhuman goals of striker Erling Haaland.

Eric Cantona of Manchester United sees red, France's Zinedine Zidane tackles the 2006 World Cup head on and the Uruguayan Luis Suarez takes a new mouthful in Brazil.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost" (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

Colin Kapernick risked his career for a political protest. Lance Armstrong built his career on a lie.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who draw on their willpower.

Golf prodigy Lexi Thompson shares the secrets of her success and aspires to an Olympic gold medal. The world champion of the 400 metres hurdles Dalilah Muhammad smashes records, but she has a teammate who is biting at her heels.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we pay homage to glorious athletes.

The Italian car driver Vicky Piria makes a quick start in the new W series. Jacqueline Legere reigns supreme in the world of Ice Cross descent. Dutch double Olympic champion soars to glory and gets married.

In this edition of Sportswoman, the athletes who have become models to follow.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

In 2019, the Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge carved his name in history by becoming the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours - and he pulverised it.

In this edition of Sportswoman, it's about the athletes who have broken new ground.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos make their famous protest at the 1968 Olympic Games, Gareth Bale scores the greatest Champions League final goal and Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater is suspended on the edge of the screen.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

What happens when you direct the talent and the guts of a Colombian woman towards BMX? You get Mariana Pajón.

Australian tennis terrors Nick Kyrios and Bernard Tomic, American superbrat John McEnroe loses his cool and Andre Agassi falls to a historic low.

Travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost". This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

South Africa united during the 1995 rugby World Cup, Nadia Comaneci is perfect in Montreal in 1976 and Michael Phelps took eight gold medals in Beijing in 2008, a record… or was it?

Football has some legendary coaches and players, such as Johann Cruyff, the most influential person in the history of football.

Jon Jones' vicious UFC game, boxing fraud sultan Don King and the loaded gloves of the Mexican Antonio Margarito.

Travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost". This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

Two men help Leicester City to realise a miracle and the New York Giant Willie Mays records the MLB version of "The Catch".

Gifted with an abundance of talent, Vinicius Junior has improved his footballing IQ to instantaneously become of the best players in the world.

Platini and Maldini never won the World Cup, but their genius and heritage still shine on football's greatest stage.

In 2023, Manchester City became the second English club to win the treble, thanks to the superhuman goals of striker Erling Haaland.

From legendary domination to a decade of searching for a new identity, Manchester United's journey proves to what extent it is difficult to stay in the ranks of the greatest.

In this edition of Sportswoman, it's about the athletes who have broken new ground.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos make their famous protest at the 1968 Olympic Games, Gareth Bale scores the greatest Champions League final goal and Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater is suspended on the edge of the screen.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport! In the programme, meet 20 African stars who have made a name for themselves in the Premier League.

When the world needed a hero, the Brown Bomber rose up and did what he had to do.

Controversy engulfed the women's 3,000 metre race at Los Angeles 1984, the other side of South African athletic star Oscar Pistorius and the swindler who introduced themselves at the 1980 Boston marathon.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost" (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

Two babies face off in a strange golfing exhibition, Johnny Wilkinson seals the fate of the 2003 rugby World Cup final and Shelly- Anne Fraser-Pryce proves that maternity and gold medals don't go together well.

Laura Trott has won more medals than any British athlete, and she has won the heart of her Olympic champion colleague Jason Kenny.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who draw on their willpower.

Golf prodigy Lexi Thompson shares the secrets of her success and aspires to an Olympic gold medal. The world champion of the 400 metres hurdles Dalilah Muhammad smashes records, but she has a teammate who is biting at her heels.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we pay homage to glorious athletes.

The Italian car driver Vicky Piria makes a quick start in the new W series. Jacqueline Legere reigns supreme in the world of Ice Cross descent. Dutch double Olympic champion soars to glory and gets married.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

When we talk of perfection in sport, we talk of Nadia Comaneci.

A coup mounted by a newspaper rolls the new England manager over, the fault linked to the Munich air disaster of 1958 and a curious K9 elucidates the case of the disappearance of the World Cup.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost" (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

Two stars of Australian tennis meet on their native soil, Australian cyclist Cadel Evans wins the Tour de France and the collision which started everything for Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna.

Let's join Karen in meeting the British swimming team to look back at the London Olympic Games. Off to Bahrain to witness F1 champion Lewis Hamilton's debut as an actor in the company of the beautiful Gemma Chan.

From 2004 to 2008, Michael Phelps was invincible, rewriting the history of the Olympic Games.

Karen Minier - wife of F1 champion David Coulthard - takes you to meet stars of aquatic sports like diver Pierre Frolla, surfer Jordi Smith and kitesurf champion Alice Brunacci.

Who is the sexiest WAG among the baseball couples Lisa Dergan/Podsednik, Joanna Garcia/Swisher, Torrie Wilson/Rodrigues, Hannah Davis/Jeter or Anna Benson/Kris Benson? TRACE Sport Stars runs a fine-toothed comb over the greatest champions.

The greatest moments in the history of sport… When Sergio Aguero ended his first season in the Premier League with a final goal. When Hammerin' Hank overtook Babe and became an icon of civil rights. Here are the stories hidden behind the most famous photos of sporting celebrities.

The career record of Tom Brady at the Super Bowl began with a pass there. Jackie Robinson crossed the colour bar in MLB. René Higuita has known a career rich in colour, but will forever be known as the scorpion king.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

Major League Baseball is a game of numbers, and Hammerin' Hank Aaron struck the number that everyone wants.

The desperate case of female US footballer Hope Solo, the Spanish football president learns a lesson and a Colombian footballer suffers the anger of his nation.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost" (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

Teddy Riner ends 10 years of invincibility in judo, Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards takes flight at the 1988 Calgary Games and Rocky Marciano turns his back on boxing.

Let's join Karen in meeting the British swimming team to look back at the London Olympic Games. Off to Bahrain to witness F1 champion Lewis Hamilton's debut as an actor in the company of the beautiful Gemma Chan.

From 2004 to 2008, Michael Phelps was invincible, rewriting the history of the Olympic Games.

Karen Minier - wife of F1 champion David Coulthard - takes you to meet stars of aquatic sports like diver Pierre Frolla, surfer Jordi Smith and kitesurf champion Alice Brunacci.

Who is the sexiest WAG among the baseball couples Lisa Dergan/Podsednik, Joanna Garcia/Swisher, Torrie Wilson/Rodrigues, Hannah Davis/Jeter or Anna Benson/Kris Benson? TRACE Sport Stars runs a fine-toothed comb over the greatest champions.

The greatest moments in the history of sport… When Sergio Aguero ended his first season in the Premier League with a final goal. When Hammerin' Hank overtook Babe and became an icon of civil rights. Here are the stories hidden behind the most famous photos of sporting celebrities.

The career record of Tom Brady at the Super Bowl began with a pass there. Jackie Robinson crossed the colour bar in MLB. René Higuita has known a career rich in colour, but will forever be known as the scorpion king.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

In the world of horse racing, there has never been a story like that of the disappearance of Shergar.

A case of mistaken identity proves fatal to a baseballing icon, the lies and deceptions of a New York Yankee and a Cincinnati legend's addiction to the game.

Your favourite sports stars witnessed away from the training ground in 'Star Rated'!

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

Brazil has won the World Cup five times and has produced some of the greatest footballers of all time.

The decision which robbed Lewis Hamilton of the F1 2021 world championship.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @danilo_acquisto, @Thamarh, @Zanetvsa and @uphillrunner78 take up his challenges at Stellenberg high school in Cape Town!

Tommie Smith and John Carlos make their famous protest at the 1968 Olympic Games, Gareth Bale scores the greatest Champions League final goal and Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater is suspended on the edge of the screen.

In the arena of gymnastics and beyond, Olympic gold medal winner Simone Biles has proven she was a champion worthy of the name.

The Hand of God, cheating or genius?

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @John_Carol, @iammulo, @tembisa and @leolarge take up his challenges at Wits university in Jo'burg!

They are among the most emblematic images of sport. When Usain Bolt erupted onto the Olympic scene, when a Super Bowl was stolen and the Butler did it, when Wayne Rooney stupefied Sir Alex Ferguson.

Amazing as it may seem, Harry Kane is still seeking his first trophy, Ibrahimovic has won 34 of them, Liverpool recorded a record series in 2020, while Wembley Stadium is the home of football.

Football Star gives you the hottest stories in football, including the incredible exploits of Thomas Müller with Bayern Munich. In 2017, Harry Kane was rising fast and Neymar was starting his transition to PSG while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remained, indisputably, the golden boys of this sport.

Until another English captain lifts the World Cup the story of Bobby Moore will only loom larger.

Your favourite sports stars witnessed away from the training ground in 'Star Rated'!

Your favourite sports stars observed away from the ground in 'Star Rated'!

Your favourite sports stars witnessed away from the training ground in 'Star Rated'!

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

With his success at three great clubs, Pep Guardiola has been described as a genius of football.

The impact of partiality and aggression of crowds on tennis matches.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @Masifitness, @Cook_Sista, @Danine_Naidoo and @_Ryan_09 take up his challenges in Cape Town at Sea Point.

The greatest moments in the history of sport… When Sergio Aguero ended his first season in the Premier League with a final goal. When Hammerin' Hank overtook Babe and became an icon of civil rights. Here are the stories hidden behind the most famous photos of sporting celebrities.

Let's join Karen in meeting the British swimming team to look back at the London Olympic Games. Off to Bahrain to witness F1 champion Lewis Hamilton's debut as an actor in the company of the beautiful Gemma Chan.

From 2004 to 2008, Michael Phelps was invincible, rewriting the history of the Olympic Games.

Karen Minier - wife of F1 champion David Coulthard - takes you to meet stars of aquatic sports like diver Pierre Frolla, surfer Jordi Smith and kitesurf champion Alice Brunacci.

Who is the sexiest WAG among the baseball couples Lisa Dergan/Podsednik, Joanna Garcia/Swisher, Torrie Wilson/Rodrigues, Hannah Davis/Jeter or Anna Benson/Kris Benson? TRACE Sport Stars runs a fine-toothed comb over the greatest champions.

The greatest moments in the history of sport… When Sergio Aguero ended his first season in the Premier League with a final goal. When Hammerin' Hank overtook Babe and became an icon of civil rights. Here are the stories hidden behind the most famous photos of sporting celebrities.

The career record of Tom Brady at the Super Bowl began with a pass there. Jackie Robinson crossed the colour bar in MLB. René Higuita has known a career rich in colour, but will forever be known as the scorpion king.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

The New York Yankees are the most important team in baseball and one of the most famous names in sport.

How Hammerin' Hank Aaron hit racism from a home run.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @barbiliscious, @andilemathobela, @shashinaidoo and @clintonthebrink take up his challenges in Jo'burg at Sandton.

The greatest controversy of football, Maradona's Hand of God goal during the 1986 World Cup quarter final against England. And the rivalry in four combats between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. A look at the preparations, consequences and hot spots of sporting history.

We explore the tactics, methods and approaches of the teams to mark up precious points during the weekend's racing, their preparation for an F1 season and their collaboration with the FIA.

Beckenbauer's heritage runs through German football like a golden thread, linking the generations from high and low.

How has F1 evolved in order to seduce fans in the modern era? What new unmissable attractions have been added to the Grand Prix weekend? What is the global success of the Sprint format among fans and drivers?