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BBC News
2 days ago
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'Eakin's voice is what Coventry fans will remember'
Tributes have been paid to Coventry City commentator Clive Eakin who has laid down the microphone after 24 years of covering the club for BBC CWR.A special hour-long live show was held at HMV Empire in Coventry for fans and colleagues to reflect on Eakin's career as the voice of a Sky Blues generation."I have been overblown by the reaction after the news was announced," said Eakin, who started working for the BBC in 1988 and began his role covering Coventry in 2001."It's been very touching."Eakin worked across more than 1,200 games and with 14 different permanent managers, watching Coventry go from the Championship down to League Two and back saw the Sky Blues win the League Two play-offs in 2017-18, the League One title in 2019-20 and suffered the FA Cup semi-final heartbreak against Manchester United in April 2024, as well as this year's Championship play-off agony."The biggest thing I can say is you've been through the biggest lows of Coventry City and the highs," said ex-Coventry player Michael Doyle."I think the one constant at the club through all that time has been yourself. I think for a lot of people in Coventry, it will be your voice that they remember."Fellow commentator Clive Tyldesley said: "Football is about memories. To be somebody who becomes part of people's memories of those matches is what makes our job really special and you've done that."You've connected with millions of people that you'll never meet and they think they know you. They trust you because of your knowledge and because of your warmth and your commitment."Listen to In Conversation with Clive Eakin on BBC Sounds.
ABC News
04-05-2025
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- ABC News
NRL live Magic Round: Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders, Gold Coast Titans vs Canterbury Bulldogs — blog and scores
The Brisbane Broncos have just one win against the Penrith Panthers in their past nine meetings, but have a huge chance to make a statement at Magic Round. The Gold Coast Titans and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs begin Sunday's NRL, while the Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders wrap up the weekend's action. Follow the live blog below, keep up to date with all Key Events 9m ago 9 minutes ago Sun 4 May 2025 at 2:05am 14m ago 14 minutes ago Sun 4 May 2025 at 2:00am Submit a comment or question Log in to comment Live updates Latest Oldest Key Event 9m ago Sun 4 May 2025 at 2:05am Brisbane not focusing on poor recent record against Panthers M By Michael Doyle The Brisbane Broncos come into this afternoon's clash with the Penrith Panthers with plenty of momentum. The Broncos whacked the previously unbeaten Bulldogs last weekend, while Penrith entered Magic Round last on the NRL ladder. But the Panthers have won the previous four premierships, and Brisbane have won just one of their previous nine meetings. Brisbane Broncos winger Jesse Arthurs. (Getty) That includes the 2023 grand final, where Penrith came from 16 points down in the second half to win the third of their four-peat. Brisbane winger Jesse Arthurs insists his team would be treating this match like any other, following training yesterday. "No demons, no, no demons," Arthars said. "The demons are out there (on the training field) doing conditioning." Despite the club's poor recent record, coach Michael Maguire, who took over this season, says it is irrelevant to him. "That's history, but for us, we would like to think we are a little different now," Maguire said. "What we have shown the last few months, when we are capable of playing the way we want to play, we can mix it with the best." ABC/AAP React React Key Event 14m ago Sun 4 May 2025 at 2:00am Welcome to Sunday at Magic Round M By Michael Doyle Hello, footy fan. Welcome to the final day of the footy bonanza that is Magic Round. Lang Park is the scene for the final three matches of this NRL round, with plenty of intriguing storylines ready to be told. ABC Sport will be with you all day with live digital and audio coverage. Let's go. React React The ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday. Your information is being handled in accordance with the Email address Subscribe
ABC News
01-05-2025
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State of Origin live: Queensland Maroons vs NSW Blues at Lang Park — blog, scores and stats
Rugby league's greatest rivalry, Queensland against New South Wales, reignites for Game I of the 2025 Women's State of Origin series. Queensland begins its defence of the Women's State of Origin shield on home soil, as NSW attempts to replicate last year's heroics at Lang Park. Follow the live blog below and tune in to Key Events Just now Thu 1 May 2025 at 7:27am Submit a comment or question Log in to comment Live updates Latest Oldest Key Event Just now Thu 1 May 2025 at 7:27am Welcome to State of Origin M By Michael Doyle Good evening to all footy fans. No rivalry in Australian rugby league is bigger than Queensland against New South Wales. Maroons versus Blues, state versus state, mate versus mate. Tonight, Game I of the 2025 Women's State of Origin will be held at Lang Park in Brisbane — the home of Queensland rugby league. The Queenslanders have the shield after triumphing in the inaugural three-match series last year. NSW have been stewing on this for 11 months. With less than three hours to kick-off the excitement is building. Join the blog and let us know your thoughts on all things footy in the comment section. React React The ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday. Your information is being handled in accordance with the Email address Subscribe
