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
Austin Walton Austin Walton Austin Walton is an attorney and American sports agent who represents players in the National Basketball Association. He is the CEO and founder of Walton Sports Management Group, who represents Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks. Walton was born in Newport News, Virginia. He attended the University of South Florida earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, majoring in marketing. He attained a Master of Science degree in Sports Administration from Valparaiso University, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Walton started a sports management company, Walton Sports Management Group,