Groundwork
On the frontline of fairness: Olympics anti-doping
An anti-doping personnel tells Sidelines what it’s like to travel the world and meet top athletes – all in the name of Olympic integrity.
Carving the mountain: the hidden world of snowcat operators
How do you turn rugged slopes into world-class racecourses? Meet the snowcat operators who work overnight to tame mountains for snow sports.
How climate change is rewriting cricket groundskeeping
Every inch of grass and millilitre of moisture in a wicket matters in cricket - but groundskeepers are being tested like never before by climate change.
The falconers: protectors of the pitch
Sidelines explores how some of sport's little-known avian art - falconry - helps get sports ...
“Andy Murray asked me for a car”: Player Service at Wimbledon
Every summer, the world tunes in to watch serves, sweat, and strawberries at Wimbledon. But ...
The falconers: protectors of the pitch
Sidelines explores how some of sport's little-known avian art - falconry - helps get sports venues ready for action.High above the pitch, before a single whistle blows or a seat is filled, the real warm-up act begins. A hawk slices through the early morning air,...
“Andy Murray asked me for a car”: Player Service at Wimbledon
Every summer, the world tunes in to watch serves, sweat, and strawberries at Wimbledon. But beyond the highly anticipated matches and tennis stars, there's a hidden workforce of young people making it all run smoothly. For most people, being a spectator at Wimbledon...
How do sports keep fans safe?
Sport brings joy to millions and build unforgettable memories, so when tragedy strikes, it shatters entire communities. Sidelines looks into how organisers work to keep fans safe. These disasters have significantly impacted the safety and regulations in...
The Saudi sport revolution
In 2018 Saudi Arabia entered the global sporting spotlight, spending billions to bring top competitions to their homeland. Sidelines looks at the events, how it is all possible and the reaction from around the world. The first-ever Formula E race in Diriyah, 2018, was...
Pitch perfect: the life of a football groundsman
You can often get an idea of the level of football about to be played on a pitch before a single ball is kicked. When there are haphazard tufts of grass and rabbit holes offering extra hazards, a net hastily strung to a crossbar with some fraying twine, or someone’s...
Inside Ballers League: Lorenzo Spinelli’s Experience
A fusion of street football, social media and mainstream sport is brought to life by ‘Baller League’. A community of players, influencers and fans gather together at the Copper Box Arena, all with the aim to see the game grow in different ways. Lorenzo Spinelli, a...
Tomorrow’s red and whites
Sidelines speaks to England men’s U18s rugby coach Jonathan Pendlebury about building the next generation of talent.
Everton’s New Era: An Architectural Journey with Dan Meis
Before Everton kick off a new season in their new home at Bramley-Moore Dock’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, hear the story of its creation from architect Dan Meis.
Voice of darts Russ Bray says: Pub game no more!
After four decades as an iconic ref, ‘Voice of Darts’ Russ Bray has moved away from the stage. Now, he’s helping take darts to the world.
After the whistle: revolutionising post-career athlete support
The life span of the modern athlete is full of ups and downs, but what happens when the whistle blows on their career? Sidelines spoke to Joe Davis about how he is revolutionising that transition.
The story of the ‘Hardest Working Man in Boxing’
Learn about the lesser-known boxing promoters building fighters from the ground up.
Weathering the storm
Meteorologist Luke Snow explains the science and safety of snow sports, and how he helps keep people on the slopes safe.