Episode 138 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, recorded on August 8, 2025, unpacks a wild week in sports! Phil Gould fumbles questions about Lachlan Galvin on 100% Footy, while Fox Sports sacks James Hooper following a drink driving charge. The Panthers face fines and a trainer suspension after a bizarre incident in their Titans clash. Wayne Bennett stuns by telling Lewis Dodd he’s free to leave the Rabbitohs. The Bulldogs name a teenager and Toby Sexton in their extended squad as cover for the injured Galvin, but their poor wet weather form leads to a shock loss against the Tigers. The NRL sanctions Wests Tigers after players use an offensive Middle Eastern hand gesture towards Bulldogs fans. In cricket, India clinch a thrilling fifth Test to draw their series 2-2 against England. In tennis, Novak Djokovic pulls out of the Cincinnati Masters, shaking up the field. Join us for all the drama, analysis, and insights!

Episode 138 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast is LIVE! 🏉 Gould’s awkward Galvin moment, Hooper sacked by Fox, Panthers fined. Bennett frees Dodd, Tigers sanctioned for offensive gesture. India draw Test series, Djokovic out of Cincinnati! #SportsPodcast #NRL #RugbyLeague #PhilGould #LachlanGalvin #WestsTigers #WayneBennett #SportsNews #Tennis #Cricket #NovakDjokovic #BulldogsNRL #Rabbitohs #JamesHooper #CincinnatiMasters

Ep 138 out now! Gould’s Galvin gaffe, Hooper sacked, Panthers fined. Dodd free to leave Rabbitohs, Tigers sanctioned. India draw Test series, Djokovic skips Cincinnati!

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