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The Asian Games haven't even started yet, but everyone is already talking about where the athletes have to stay. Tiny beds, temporary cabins, even a cruise ship for accommodation. Nagoya has a lot to fix. Rupha Ramani asks if the athletes are really being put first. The Ballon d'Or race feels very different this year. Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal have all made their case, and none of them are holding back. Goals, trophies, World Cup glory and a lot of chatter online. Rupha Ramani looks at the personalities and the tension behind this year's race. Also on the show is again the controversial Sydney Sweeney's 'Just Sports' ad, which has become a much bigger talking point after she hit back at the criticism. She posted old ESPN Body Issue covers of Serena Williams, Megan Rapinoe and Ronda Rousey to make her point. But that comparison has only raised more questions about the difference between athletes owning their image and an ad selling a sports betting product. Rupha

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