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The Lead: Starting Five is a new daily sports show from the creators of the award-winning podcast, The Lead. Every weekday, our team of perennial all-star hosts breaks down five of the biggest sports stories of the day, in 10 minutes. Whether it’s Tom Brady un-retiring (seriously, how did we fall for that), LeBron James hinting at another return to Cleveland, or a minor league mascot getting named ‘Blob’ through a Twitter fan vote, you’ll hear about it on Starting Five. Get the sports news and analysis you need to start your day, with The Lead: Starting Five.
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The Lead: Starting Five is a new daily sports show from the creators of the award-winning podcast, The Lead. Every weekday, our team of perennial all-star hosts breaks down five of the biggest sports stories of the day, in 10 minutes. Whether it’s Tom Brady un-retiring (seriously, how did we fall for that), LeBron James hinting at another return to Cleveland, or a minor league mascot getting named ‘Blob’ through a Twitter fan vote, you’ll hear about it on Starting Five. Get the sports news and analysis you need to start your day, with The Lead: Starting Five.
Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.

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    Listen Now: Everything To Play For

    Listen Now: Everything To Play For

    Self-confessed sports geeks Elis James and Colin Murray are here to serve up the juiciest tales from the world of sports – think epic rivalries, scrappy underdogs, and the wildest comebacks and you’re in the right ballpark. Thought you knew the story? Think again. From top-secret training sessions to dressing room dust-ups, join Colin & Elis as they dive into the greatest sporting stories of all time (and probably get a yellow card for simulation). Blood? Sweat? Tears? Sport has it all. And that’s why we love it.

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    • 7 min
    Starting Five Says Goodbye

    Starting Five Says Goodbye

    An announcement about our show.

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    • 5 min
    Sabalenka’s Revenge

    Sabalenka’s Revenge

    Plus: The Panthers bet on a quarterback whisperer to unlock Bryce Young. And GM gets caught up in Lions fever.

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    • 9 min
    Harbaugh Heads West

    Harbaugh Heads West

    Plus: Milwaukee moves into the post-Griffin era. And Jason Kelce recounts a raucous day in Orchard Park.

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    • 11 min
    The Bucks Pull The Rip Cord

    The Bucks Pull The Rip Cord

    Plus: A new class gets the call to Cooperstown. And South Carolina topples a Blue Blood.

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    • 10 min
    Embiid Serves Up A 70-piece

    Embiid Serves Up A 70-piece

    Plus: The Tar Heels get another big night from a star senior. And a murky future looms over Allen and the Bills.

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    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
75 Ratings

75 Ratings

Tank0610 ,

No

I am so sad to see this show ending. I listened every day no matter what the subject was. This podcast really helped me talk about sports topics with my sports loving boyfriend. I will really miss the hosts & this show.

Iriedbldwn ,

😢😢😢

REALLY disappointed to see the Starting Five get cancelled. Fantastic content and hosts. Listened nearly every day. Why?!?

Prez Harvey ,

Awesome show

Gonna miss this show. It was great way to get sports updates and insight without all the fluff. Job well done all!

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