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 Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:18 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 At the Masters in tennis in Rome it was a tough day for the favorites—but Roger Federer faces Andreas Seppi in the next round. At the ice hockey world championships, Canada and Sweden are in trouble and the semi-finalists are now known. In Poland, it was a close call for Swiss Kayaker Fabio Wyss in the Olympic qualifiers, but he didn’t make it. Plus, Matthew Leighton has the latest in Champions League football: Fri, 18 May 2012 08:34:45 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-federer-through-to-face-andreas-se.shtml?30694 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20694 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Matthew Leighton discusses Swiss kayaker Fabien Wyss’s bid for Olympic qualification in Poznan, Poland. In football, Basel rounded off an extraordinary season by winning the Swiss Cup. In tennis at the masters in Rome, Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka are in top form: Thu, 17 May 2012 08:07:51 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-basel-wins-swiss-cup-in-penalty-sh.shtml?30673 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20673 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Swiss kayakers going for Olympic qualifications have a last chance to qualify for the games today in Poland. At the Rome Masters 1000 tennis tournament Roger Federer is in action and will play against Carlos Berlocq. Elsewhere, the Swiss ice hockey team goes out of the World Championships with a whimper. Matthew Leighton has the details: Wed, 16 May 2012 07:42:02 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-swiss-kayakers-compete-in-poland.shtml?30655 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20655 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Stanislav Wawrinka is through to the next round after a major battle with Dutch qualifier Robin Haase at the Rome Masters 1000 tennis tournament. But will Roger Federer play? Matthew Leighton has the latest. Elsewhere, the Zurich athletics Weltclasse meeting attracts the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt. And the Swiss ice hockey team has last chance to gain some respect. Finally, basketball results from the NBA play offs: Tue, 15 May 2012 07:17:26 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-wawrinka-moves-to-second-round-in-.shtml?30640 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20640 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Matthew Leighton has the details on Roger Federer’s climb back to number two after the Madrid Masters, where he beat Czech player Tomas Berdych 3-6, 7-5, 7-5. In ice hockey news, Switzerland will not reach the finals for the world cup. Matthew also has the latest on Swiss and European football, as well as F1 news: Mon, 14 May 2012 09:02:41 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-20120514.shtml?30619 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20619 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National At the tennis Madrid Masters Rafael Nadal loses to Fernando Verdasco on controversial blue clay. In football, the Netherlands is in Switzerland for Euro preparation. In other news, the Swiss Olympic buildup continues. And finally, a charity celebrity bike ride is passing through Switzerland plus news from the Tour of Italy, the Giro. Matthew Leighton has the details: Fri, 11 May 2012 08:01:23 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-rafael-nadal-loses-in-3-sets-at-ma.shtml?30594 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20594 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National In ice hockey world championships, Matthew Leighton has the details on an incredibly close match between Switzerland and Canada. At the tennis Madrid Masters, Roger Federer was pushed to the limit by rising star and Canadian Milos Raonic. Federer lost the first set before fighting back for a 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-4) victory. In football, we get the details from the Europa Cup final. Meanwhile, the Swiss national football team plans its next matches—plus the latest from the NBA playoff: Thu, 10 May 2012 06:46:39 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-federer-pushed-hard-on-blue-clay-b.shtml?30567 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20567 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Matthew Leighton has results from ice hockey world championships. Switzerland faced Finland last night in Helsinki and lost…but they have a chance to show their strength in an upcoming match against Canada. In the tennis Madrid Masters, we hear the latest from the unpopular blue clay courts. And in cycling the Giro Tour of Italy is on: Wed, 09 May 2012 08:03:32 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-swiss-to-face-canadians-in-hockey.shtml?30541 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20541 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National At the Madrid Masters, Roger Federer is full of hope for victory on the new and controversial blue courts. Matthew Leighton has the details. In other news, the Geneva Servette football club finds the necessary money for survival. And in snooker, the world champion was crowned after last night’s victory and overnight results in basketball: Tue, 08 May 2012 07:05:40 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-federer-full-of-hope-on-blue-court.shtml?30515 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20515 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National In ice hockey world championships, Switzerland won last night against Belarus, which means it is topping its group at the moment. Matthew Leighton also has the latest European football round-up. And in NBA basketball play, the defending champions Dallas are in trouble: Mon, 07 May 2012 07:50:59 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-swiss-lead-their-group-in-ice-hock.shtml?30481 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20481 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Runners are gearing up for the eighth Geneva Marathon that takes place this weekend. In basketball, finalists in the Swiss league will be the Lions against the Tigers. In U.S. news, overnight NBA results. And in other sports news, not much luck for Sion as the new manager lasts one day. Matthew Leighton has the details: Fri, 04 May 2012 08:40:58 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-lions-face-tigers-in-basketball-fi.shtml?30452 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20452 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National In football matches last night, Real Madrid became the kings of Spain after taking the La Liga title by beating Athletic Bilbao. Plus, Matthew Leighton has the latest news on Swiss, English and Italian matches. Elsewhere, preparations are on for the eighth Geneva marathon taking place this weekend. In tennis Stanislas Wawrinka is on form on his favorite surface: Thu, 03 May 2012 07:40:12 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-real-madrid-win-la-liga-title.shtml?30426 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20426 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National In a friendly ice hockey match, Switzerland lost against Canada last night before  the world championships start this weekend. In Swiss football, there is still plenty of action going on and off the field. In Swiss basketball, the playoffs are reaching their climax. Plus results from the NBA playoffs. Matthew Leighton also talks about snooker and the end of an era as a former champion retires: Wed, 02 May 2012 08:36:51 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-swiss-slip-against-canada-in-frien.shtml?30402 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20402 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Matthew Leighton talks about an important derby last night in which Manchester City took on Manchester United to fight for the premiership title—and won! Elsewhere, there’s a new sponsorship deal for Swiss Formula 1 Sauber team with a top football team. And in the U.S., Miami turns up the heat in the NBA basketball playoffs: Tue, 01 May 2012 06:39:32 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-manchester-city-hopes-for-premier-.shtml?30374 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20374 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National In cycling’s Tour de Romandie Bradley Wiggins won in the last stage yesterday, setting himself up for the Tour de France. Matthew Leighton also has the latest in European football. In other sports news, ice hockey, tennis, volleyball and rugby: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:33:09 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-bradley-wiggins-wins-tour-de-roman.shtml?30348 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20348 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National