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Currently ranked world number one in women's doubles, Sania Mirza became an instant sensation when she won the Wimbledon Championships girls' doubles title at the age of 16. From 2003 until her retirement from the singles circuit in 2012, she was ranked by the Women's Tennis Association as India's top player, both in singles and doubles. A six-time Grand Slam champion, she notched up an incredible 41 consecutive wins with her doubles partner, Martina Hingis, between August 2015 and February 2016.

Inspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds—learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brink How to Survive Against the Odds places you at the center of fifteen real life-or-death scenarios. Each story explores the...

Welcome to Against The Podds!This is the podcast that aims to raise awareness around the dangers of gambling, addiction and the ripple effect it can have on your mental and physical health.Throughout the series, Aaron and Conor will be joined by experts, individuals who have battled with addiction firsthand, and a wide range of inspirational guests to share their journey, with the hope it educates the next generation on the dangers of gambling and other aspects of addictionFrom personal stories to discussions on the latest research and treatment methods, the aim of this podcast is to provide a...

Comedian Sarah Tiana joins Dave Dameshek and guests from the Extra Points family and beyond to discuss sports and entertainment items as well other nonsense almost guaranteed to annoy people.

Sport-Freak Dirk Raczkowski von sports betting no. 7 (SBN7) bespricht mit seinem Kollegen Stephan aktuelle Themen aus der Welt des Sports und der Sportwetten. Fußball, Tennis und American Football (NFL) stehen hierbei im Fokus, Themen wie Daily Fantasy Sports, Eishockey (NHL) und Basketball (NBA) runden das Ganze ab. Euch erwarten viele abwechslungsreiche und spannende Rubriken - ein bunter Mix aus Unterhaltung, Zuhörer-Interaktionen, Einblicken in das Leben eines Wett-Profis, wertvollen Infos und Empfehlungen für Euren Wett-Alltag, Gewinnspielen uvm. wird dafür sorgen, dass ihr ...

Against All Odds traces Siya’s journey from a dusty township to the great arenas of international rugby. It is a remarkable story of grit and determination. From SA Schools matches to success with the Stormers and Western Province to the devastating lows brought on by injury, Siya just keeps on going. As Springbok captain, he carries the hopes of a rugby-mad nation. Hear about the journey, against all odds, of a great South African.

‘Siya's rise from humble beginnings to lifting that World Cup trophy is the stuff of fairytales.’ MARCUS RASHFORD ‘Siya Kolisi is a warrior on the field and an inspiration off it. This book is an extraordinary reminder of what can be achieved with inner belief and an indefatigable spirit...

The football star made famous in the hit film The Blind Side reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth. Michael Oher is the young man at the center of the true story depicted in The Blind Side movie (and book) that swept up awards and accolades. Though the odds were...