Sports Today
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Sports Today is a long-running radio show on Melbourne, Australia radio station 3AW. It currently airs on Monday to Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm and is hosted by Jimmy Bartel.[1]
It has been running for over 12 years and is the highest rating sports radio show in Melbourne. The show has previously been titled Sportsday and Wide World of Sports.
History
[edit]Previously, it was hosted by David Hookes and Gerard Healy. On the first show after Hookes' death, Healy provided a memorable and emotional ode to his great mate.[citation needed]
Dwayne Russell took over the co-host role following this incident in early 2004 and remained as co-host until 2019 when Russell moved to rival station SEN. McClure took over Russell since 2020.[citation needed]
Healy hosted the show until December 2022.[citation needed] In November 2024, it was announced that McClure will be replaced by Jimmy Bartel from February 2025.[2] McClure's last show was on 5 December 2024.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Wide World of Sports". 3AW. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Jimmy Bartel makes major career announcement on 3AW Breakfast". 3AW. Nine Radio. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ↑ aocarroll (5 December 2024). "Sam McClure's final sign-off as he finishes up as host of Wide World of Sports". 3AW. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
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