World of Sport (UK TV programme) action), the ITV Seven (horse racing), and wrestling with commentator Kent Walton. It also showed sports not seen elsewhere, such as women's hockey, netball, lacrosse, water skiing and stock car racing or sports that were not popular with the British mainstream, such as NASCAR and ice speedway. It featured bizarre sports like the World Barrel Jumping Championships, and even death-defying stunts. It often showed show jumping and other equestrian events, especially in its earlier years, and towards the end of its life it showed snooker extensively. 'Minority' sports were a feature throughout its run. The BBC had purchased the rights
Brian Moore (commentator) Brian Moore (commentator) Brian Baden Moore (28 February 1932 – 1 September 2001) was an English sports commentator and television presenter who covered nine World Cups and more than 20 Cup finals. Moore was born in Benenden, Kent, and educated at Cranbrook School, Kent, which was also the school of fellow commentators Peter West and Barry Davies. Brian Moore began his career in newspapers. His first job, in 1954, was as a sub-editor on the monthly World Sports magazine. He then worked for "The Exchange Telegraph" for two years before moving to "The Times" in 1958. In 1961, Moore became