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
Steve Wilson (football commentator) Steve Wilson (football commentator) Steve Wilson (born 1967) is a British television commentator for association football matches, currently working on the BBC's "Match of the Day" programme. Wilson was present on the Leppings Lane terrace at the time of the Hillsborough disaster, in a less populated section. For the 20-year anniversary, he filmed a piece of his experiences for "Football Focus". After several years working for Capital Gold supporting Jonathan Pearce, Wilson moved to BBC Radio Five Live in the summer of 1998. His first commentary for the network was the opening game of Celtic's title defence in Scotland –