It’s good to see Ten take some risks with new content for One.
Hosted by Ten Sport’s Mel McLaughlin with regular panellists Mark Howard and funny man Sam Mac, The Thursday Night Sport Show is your one-stop-shop for all things sport as we head in to the busiest time of the year on the local and international sporting calendars.
Expect fast-paced, opinionated and entertaining television, a show jam-packed with expert guests, analysis, personalities and fun with some of the biggest names in the business including Mark Webber, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Damien Fleming, Mark Waugh and more.
Backed by Ladbrokes.com.au, horse racing expert, media personality and sports lover Andy Maher will man the Ladbrokes.com.au Desk providing odds for key sporting events and races throughout the show.
The panel will also be joined by horse racing guru Anthony Mithen each week to discuss the weekend’s races and tips for punters.
Tune in for news and views on the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, NRL Grand Final, the Hyundai A-League, Formula One, V8 Supercars, the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Major League Baseball, NFL, NBA, the English Premier League, Rugby Union, Cricket and more.
Network Ten Head of Sport, David Barham, said: “The Thursday Night Sport Show is a fantastic concept that will no doubt attract sports lovers young and old and become essential Thursday night viewing.
“Mel and Sam are sports mad and to give them their own show flanked by some of the biggest names in international sport is a recipe for entertainment.”
Ladbrokes.com.au Marketing Director, James Burnett, said: “Ladbrokes.com.au is very excited to be part of The Thursday Night Sport Show and with the talent Network Ten have assembled we are sure that the program will be embraced by sports fans across Australia.”
The Thursday Night Sport Show will begin Thursday October 2 at 9:30 PM on One.