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Which sport programme has the best opening music?

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by Alex Holowczak

I don't know about US equivalents, but here are the British ones I can throw into the mix.

Grand Prix

The first "cult" one really. It is the BBC music, used between 1976 and 1996, when ITV won the rights.

Grandstand

The most famous of all British sporting programmes. It was a multi-event programme, that featured just about everything. This tune is known by anybody. It was axed last year, but strangely, the sport it once contained still remains at the same time. So Grandstand didn't need to end. It ran for 48 years.

Test Match Special

Another old one. And a favourite. It has been the theme music to cricket on BBC TV and radio for more than 50 years. The radio version fades out at the end though.

Wimbledon

Another BBC favourite! The music has been on the air since the 80s, and is still used to this day.

Match of the Day

The BBC seems to rule the roost! Here is their intro to the Premier League highlights each week. Another hugely famous football song.

So, which is your favourite? I don't know what mine is... So your thoughts please!

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HappyskinnyAll-American
846 days ago
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As a U.S. equivalent, for me it would have to be the CBS sports intro. I don't know why, but the old ones with the music and the grainy footage really make the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Here's one from my school that I'm talking about: http://www.y...=rSvXkwyBl0Y
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InsanMajor Leaguer
846 days ago
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The NBA on NBC is hands down the best music ever. Got it as my cell phone ringtone. Anyone who says otherwise has clearly never heard the song.
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HappyskinnyAll-American
846 days ago
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Yeah, that one is pretty amazing too.
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ChristofMVP
846 days ago
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If someone does one for the US, please include the old NFL (NFC) on CBS intro from the 1980's.
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