Daniel Mchardy Afternoons

The head of cycling's world governing body wants an investigation into Team Sky.The British cycling team have been accused of using drugs to enhance the performance of Bradley Wiggins and possibly other riders ahead of the 2012 Tour de France.UCI President David Lappartient spoke with the BBC's Dan Roan this week and says he would like his organization's independent anti-doping division to "see if there is some violation of anti-doping rules."A British parliamentary committee said in a doping investigation report, published on Monday, that Team Sky crossed an "ethical line" in 2012 by seeking a therapeutic use exemption for Wiggins to take a banned steroid "not to treat medical need but to improve his power to weight ratio."Wiggins went on to win the Tour de France that year.Wiggins and Team Sky have both denied the accusations, saying any medication used was for legitimate reasons and within UCI and World Anti-Doping Agency rules.Lappartient says the findings of the report "could affect the global credibilit

The head of cycling's world governing body wants an investigation into Team Sky.The British cycling team have been accused of using drugs to enhance the performance of Bradley Wiggins and possibly other riders ahead of the 2012 Tour de France.UCI President David Lappartient spoke with the BBC's Dan Roan this week and says he would like his organization's independent anti-doping division to "see if there is some violation of anti-doping rules."A British parliamentary committee said in a doping investigation report, published on Monday, that Team Sky crossed an "ethical line" in 2012 by seeking a therapeutic use exemption for Wiggins to take a banned steroid "not to treat medical need but to improve his power to weight ratio."Wiggins went on to win the Tour de France that year.Wiggins and Team Sky have both denied the accusations, saying any medication used was for legitimate reasons and within UCI and World Anti-Doping Agency rules.Lappartient says the findings of the report "could affect the global credibilit

New Zealand Herald boxing writer Patrick McKendry on Deontay Wilder's title fight against Luis Ortiz.The American retained his WBC heavyweight belt by scraping a win against the 38-year-old Cuban. READ MORE: Deontay Wilder scrapes past Ortiz, backs Parker to beat Joshua in AprilIt means that Wilder is sure to face Anthony Joshua next, should the Brit beat Kiwi Joseph Parker on April 1, while if Parker wins Wilder will have to wait for a likely rematch between the two Kiwis.McKendry also says that if the Blues couldn't win against the injury-riddled Chiefs on Friday night, then they are highly unlikely to beat another Kiwi side this year - however he is 99 per cent sure Tana Umaga will be re-signed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald boxing writer Patrick McKendry on Deontay Wilder's title fight against Luis Ortiz.The American retained his WBC heavyweight belt by scraping a win against the 38-year-old Cuban. READ MORE: Deontay Wilder scrapes past Ortiz, backs Parker to beat Joshua in AprilIt means that Wilder is sure to face Anthony Joshua next, should the Brit beat Kiwi Joseph Parker on April 1, while if Parker wins Wilder will have to wait for a likely rematch between the two Kiwis.McKendry also says that if the Blues couldn't win against the injury-riddled Chiefs on Friday night, then they are highly unlikely to beat another Kiwi side this year - however he is 99 per cent sure Tana Umaga will be re-signed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first proper week of Super Rugby is done so Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby joined Daniel McHardy in reviewing the biggest talking points of week two, and they took a look at the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first proper week of Super Rugby is done so Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby joined Daniel McHardy in reviewing the biggest talking points of week two, and they took a look at the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's Bronze win at the Olympic Games today was a historic and emotional moment for many New Zealanders, but none more so than her principal.Mount Aspiring College's Waye Bosley told Daniel McHardy the emotions he felt watching his student as she snowboarded to victory.LISTEN TO WAYNE BOLSEY TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's Bronze win at the Olympic Games today was a historic and emotional moment for many New Zealanders, but none more so than her principal.Mount Aspiring College's Waye Bosley told Daniel McHardy the emotions he felt watching his student as she snowboarded to victory.LISTEN TO WAYNE BOLSEY TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first Out of the Box for 2018, Radio Sport commentators Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby join Daniel McHardy to talk all things rugby.The three previewed all things Super Rugby as the revamped competition is about to get underway.LISTEN TO OUT OF THE BOX ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian leg spinner Lloyd Pope set the cricket world alight with his astonishing bowling figures of 8/35 in their ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup win over England yesterday.Australia were only defending 127 and England were cruising at 47/0 before the 18-year-old intervened with his astonishing figures, ripping out England's entire top six.He told Daniel McHardy this afternoon that he was still coming to terms with the inevitable comparisons to Shane Warne - he's even been contacted by the man himself.He also spoke about the match, his now famous hair and coming to terms with his sudden fame.LISTEN ABOVE AS LLOYD POPE SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian leg spinner Lloyd Pope set the cricket world alight with his astonishing bowling figures of 8/35 in their ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup win over England yesterday.Australia were only defending 127 and England were cruising at 47/0 before the 18-year-old intervened with his astonishing figures, ripping out England's entire top six.He told Daniel McHardy this afternoon that he was still coming to terms with the inevitable comparisons to Shane Warne - he's even been contacted by the man himself.He also spoke about the match, his now famous hair and coming to terms with his sudden fame.LISTEN ABOVE AS LLOYD POPE SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kiwi presence in Major League Soccer grew over the weekend as three New Zealand players with US college backgrounds were selected in the MLS super draft.Elliot Collier was the first drafted, heading to the Chicago Fire with the 49th overall pick in the third round.Cory Brown was next, taken 62nd by the Vancouver Whitecaps while forward Stuart Holthusen earned the 64th pick by the Portland Timbers.Brown spoke to Daniel McHardy today about playing for New Zealand, playing football and getting an education in the US college system, as well as attending the MLS draft and being invited to the Combine. LISTEN ABOVE AS CORY BROWN SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kiwi presence in Major League Soccer grew over the weekend as three New Zealand players with US college backgrounds were selected in the MLS super draft.Elliot Collier was the first drafted, heading to the Chicago Fire with the 49th overall pick in the third round.Cory Brown was next, taken 62nd by the Vancouver Whitecaps while forward Stuart Holthusen earned the 64th pick by the Portland Timbers.Brown spoke to Daniel McHardy today about playing for New Zealand, playing football and getting an education in the US college system, as well as attending the MLS draft and being invited to the Combine. LISTEN ABOVE AS CORY BROWN SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australian Opener turned broadcaster and cricket coach Chris Rogers talked about the U19 Cricket World Cup where he is Australia's assistant coach. LISTEN ABOVE AS CHRIS ROGERS SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australian Opener turned broadcaster and cricket coach Chris Rogers talked about the U19 Cricket World Cup where he is Australia's assistant coach. LISTEN ABOVE AS CHRIS ROGERS SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Black Cap Grant Elliot stopped in to preview the white ball series against the Windies, and also answered some tough questions about Steve Smith.He also talks about what he is doing with himself now that he is semi-retired, including what ice cricket is. LISTEN TO GRANT ELLIOT TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owner of the American Football team Carolina Panthers Jerry Richardson has announced he will sell the team at the end of the season after facing workplace misconduct allegations. The announcement has thrown the team into a spin as many speculate on the future of the team, with even P Diddy saying he might buy it. Brendan Marks from the Charlotte Observer in the US joined the show to talk about the ownership debacle, and he also touched on the Panthers form heading into the post season.LISTEN TO BRENDAN MARKS TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owner of the American Football team Carolina Panthers Jerry Richardson has announced he will sell the team at the end of the season after facing workplace misconduct allegations. The announcement has thrown the team into a spin as many speculate on the future of the team, with even P Diddy saying he might buy it. Brendan Marks from the Charlotte Observer in the US joined the show to talk about the ownership debacle, and he also touched on the Panthers form heading into the post season.LISTEN TO BRENDAN MARKS TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Black Cap Grant Elliot stopped in to preview the white ball series against the Windies, and also answered some tough questions about Steve Smith.He also talks about what he is doing with himself now that he is semi-retired, including what ice cricket is. LISTEN TO GRANT ELLIOT TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next year New Zealand will be the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to host an ice hockey game, as teams from the United States and Canada head our way for a three game tour. Kerry Goulet, a International Ice Hockey Hall of Famer, joined the show to speak about sport coming to New Zealand including a game in Westpac Stadium. He talked through the logistics and also what is happening in the pro game in North America at the moment.LISTEN TO KERRY GOULET TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.