First Word in Sport

Hey Jude! Bellingham sensational as England reach World Cup QF - First Word in Sport Ep 72

Luke & James discuss England's massive win against Mexico in the Azteca. Jude Bellingham produces an all time great performance. Was it England's best World Cup win since the 1966 tournament? They take a look through other matches & stories at the World Cup. Worst ever Brazil side? Neymar a cry baby!! Should Folarin Balogun be allowed to play? Transfers & Glasner to Nottingham Forest. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Mexico v England thoughts (00:06) Norway & Haaland beat Brazil (22:45) Folarin Balogun & Trump intervention (37:02) France beat disgraceful Paraguay (39:11) Argentina, Egypt, Morocco (42:17) Portugal v Spain (46:10) Has it been a good World Cup? (51:34) Transfers, Spurs spending and Glasner moves to Forest (57:30) #judebellingham #worldcup #england #mexico #harrykane #tuchel #henderson #balogun #trump #mbappe #messi #haaland #glasner

Tuchel Right Back Shocker / World Cup News / Ben Stokes RETIRES!! - First Word in Sport Ep 71

Luke & James discuss the latest stories from the World Cup. Has Tuchel made a massive error with his Right Back selections and no TAA? A look ahead to the last 32 games & transfer news with Yan Diomande choosing PSG ahead of Liverpool. Ben Stokes retires from International cricket. Who replaces him? Can Rob Key and Brendon McCullum keep their jobs? George Russel wins and Wimbledon starts this week. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics England Right back issue (00:09) World Cup thoughts - France worthy favourites? (11:29) Transfers - Yan Diomande & Granit Xhaka & Elliot Anderson (29:11) Ben Stokes retires!! (49:50) #tuchel #worldcup #benstokes #worldcup #robertomartinez #horseracing #wimbledon #serenawilliams #formula1 #transfers #tennis #wimbledon #golf #scottiescheffler

Can England win it? World Cup Round Up / Transfers / Ben Stokes / Sooryavanshi First Word in Sport Ep 70

Luke & James discuss the latest news from the World Cup. England drab 0-0 versus Ghana. Which teams & players have impressed? A look though the latest transfer rumours. A chat on the Ben Stokes fallout. Is Sooryavanshi the most talented sportsman in the world? Women's cricket World Cup. A round up of other major sports. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics England v Ghana - (00:04) World Cup views - (14:54) Transfer rumours - (33:43) Golf - Wyndham Clark (54:26) Cricket & Ben Stokes fallout & Sooryavanshi (57:16) Horse Racing Ascot views, Rugby, Wimbledon Tennis - Serena Williams is back!!! (01:10:10) #kane #ghana #worldcup #tuchel #transfers #benstokes #sooryavanshi #horseracing #rugbyunion #wimbledon #serenawilliams

England Entertain - First Word in Sport Ep 69

Luke & James discuss England's win against Croatia in the World Cup. They give their views on the World Cup stories & look through other football news. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics England are fun to watch (00:08) Other World Cup views (14:40) Non WC football news including transfers (26:08) #tuchel #kane #bellingham #entertain #transfers

World Cup & US Open golf memories - First Word in Sport Ep 68

Luke & John discuss the first weekend of the World Cup 2026 along with the latest football stories. They move onto the US Open golf which starts on Thursday with stories about past US Open tournaments. They end with a chat about this week's event at Shinnecock Hills. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics World Cup 2026 impressions (00:12) Latest football news (07:42)US Open golf memories (22:04) Tiger Woods 2000 - Pebble Beach (35:57) Dustin Johnson & Graeme McDowell 2010 (41:43) Michael Campbell 2005 Pinehurst (52:34) Webb Simpson 2012 Olympic Club (01:00:46) Tiger Woods - 2008 Torrey Pines (01:07:37) Jordan Spieth 2015 - Chambers Bay (01:15:19) US Open 2026 Thoughts - (01:29:47) #Shinnecockhills #simpson #dustin #usopen #golfbetting