Matthew Leighton reports on the latest news from the Swiss and international sporting arenas Monday through Friday at 7.20 a.m. during The National. Sports Round-Up podcast feed Matthew Leighton reports on the latest news from the Swiss and international sporting arenas Monday through Friday at 7.20 a.m. during The National. Sports Round-Up podcast feed WRS WRS web@wrs.ch en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:15:39 UT Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:33:16 GMT Big Medium 2.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/index.shtml (C) WRS 2009 News & Politics no Matthew Leighton talks about the winners of the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards which were unveiled in London last night. Novak Djokovic won the top individual honour. In other news, Geneva Servette’s management is under fire for not paying bills. And in skiing, a top Swiss woman’s cross country skier is forced into early retirement. In cycling, a two year ban on Alberto Contador for doping has received mixed reactions: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:33:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-cycling-ban-on-contador-for-doping.shtml?28942 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18942 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Matthew Leighton has the details on the U.S. Super Bowl match, in which the New York Giants reign victorious against the New England Patriots. In other news, the latest on the African Cup of Nations semi-finalists and Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann fails to qualify: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:08:17 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-new-york-giants-win-epic-super-bow.shtml?28911 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18911 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Swiss ski star Didier Cuche going for a third victory in a row with this weekend’s Chamonix men’s downhill world cup. Also this weekend in Leysin, priests compete in skiing in Leysin and Swiss football resumes after a winter break: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:57 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-didier-cuche-goes-for-third-victor.shtml?28882 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18882 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Matthew Leighton has the latest on the cancellation of a football league in Egypt after clashes in a football stadium caused 74 deaths. Plus, news from the Africa Cup of Nations. In the U.S., there’s Superbowl fever ahead of Sunday’s l final. And here in Switzerland, the Transalp Vaudoise dog sled racing continues : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:04:09 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-stadium-rioting-in-egypt-kills-74.shtml?28862 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18862 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Matthew Leighton has the latest on the closure of the football transfer window, plus results from the English Premier League. He also has the latest on Swiss ice hockey—with Davos at the top of its league after it beat Rapperswil 5-1: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:51:09 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-davos-tops-league-after-rapperswil.shtml?28835 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18835 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Matthew Leighton has the details on Sudan’s historic victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. In Switzerland, the Transalp Vaudoise is underway with dog sled racing in and around the canton’s ski resorts. In other Swiss news Simon Ammann is trying to gain weight to bolster his ski jumping career: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:58:42 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-roundup-mushers-slide-in-for-transalp-vaud.shtml?28811 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18811 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National http://www.cscpt.ch/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=20&lang=fr Matthew Leighton reviews Swiss ski star Didier Cuche’s success after his victory at the men’s downhill race this weekend in Germany. Plus a look at other Swiss ski performances over the past two days. We also get the latest in European football and Africa Cup of Nations matches. In tennis at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic’s win is good for Federer’s legacy. And a quick roundup of NBA action and golf:   Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:52:15 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-didier-cuche-wins-second-consecuti.shtml?28788 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18788 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Matthew Leighton talks about Neuchâtel’s Xamax team, which has filed for bankruptcy. And owner Bulat Chagaev has been remanded in custody. In tennis, Roger Federer lost to Rafael Nadal in semi-finals yesterday at the Australian Open. Today, it’s Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic. Plus in St Moritz, there’s ski racing this weekend. And a roundup of news about cricket and the Africa Cup of Nations: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:35:05 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-federer-fails-against-rafael-nadal.shtml?28760 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18760 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National The semifinals of the Australian Open tennis tournament kick off today, with Roger Federer taking on Rafael Nadal. And in cricket Australia faces India in the 4th Test in Adelaide, and it’s England versus Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Matthew Leighton has details plus in football we have the Carling Cup semifinals in England and the Kings Cup in Spain: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:29:45 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-federer-nadal-face-off-today.shtml?28738 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18738 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/index.html Matthew Leighton has the latest ahead of the semi-finals at the Australian Open. Elsewhere in ice hockey, Geneva is on a roll after last night’s win against Fribourg. Also, there are plans for a new Ice hockey stadium in Geneva. Plus, news from the worlds of football and running: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:22:17 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-geneva-thumps-fribourg-and-celebra.shtml?28719 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18719 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National In his 1,000th match at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals for the ninth consecutive year with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Juan Martin del Potro. Matthew Leighton also has the latest in Swiss hockey, looking ahead to Geneva’s derby match against Fribourg this evening. And the unfolding story of Neuchâtel’s Xamax football team as players leave the club: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:42:16 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-federer-advances-to-australian-ope.shtml?28699 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18699 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Didier Cuche is a true star of downhill skiing after his performance on the Strief this weekend in Kitzbühel. Dario Cologna also won his cross country tour and confirms his number one spot. Matthew Leighton has the latest on these events plus the Youth Olympics. Matthew also runs through the Australian Open in Melbourne, Superbowl and European football news: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:12:19 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-didier-cuche-wins-record-fifth-wor.shtml?28676 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18676 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer won their matches overnight at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Matthew Leighton has details on those and other matches from the tourney, plus the World Cup Bob sleigh and Skeleton are in St Moritz this weekend and Didier Cuche is looking to go out with a bang in this weekend’s Kitzbuhls downhill ski race. Plus a word on the huge moneymaking machine that is FIFA as projections of the next World Cup earnings are announced: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:30:36 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-nadal-federer-through-in-australia.shtml?28648 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18648 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National The football league disciplinary committee have rescinded Neuchâtel Xamax’s licence, but Chechen business magnate owner Bulat Chagaev has come out fighting, in an interview on French-Swiss television RTS, calling the decision repugnant. Matthew Leighton has the details on that story, along with the lastest news from the Australian Open and David Beckham’s decision to stay in Los Angeles: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:25:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-neuchtel-xamax-football-fiasco-con.shtml?28635 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18635 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National http://worldradio.ch/wrs/news/switzerland/neuchtel-xamax-loses-licence-to-play-in-swiss-foot.shtml?28632 http://worldradio.ch/wrs/news/switzerland/swiss-football-league-kicks-out-neuchtel-xamax.shtml?28625 At the Australian Open in Melbourne, the big players have all advanced. Roger Federer is through to the next round without having to play a match after the German Andreas Beck withdrew because of a lower back problem. Swiss number two Stanislas Wawrinka is on court today. In football news, Neuchâtel’s Xamax team is still having problems which could lead to an end to the team’s license. Matthew Leighton has the details. Plus, the latest in Swiss ice hockey: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:27:51 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-federer-through-in-melbourne-as-be.shtml?28611 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18611 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National