ABC SPORT Daily
ABC SPORT Daily is your guide to the top sports news stories of the day. It dives behind the headlines to get you up to speed with everything making news, covering cricket, soccer, F1 Grand Prix, NBA, AFL, AFLW, NRLW, NRL, Olympics, world cups, The Ashes, grand finals, and more. Hosted by Patrick Stack, the podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
World Cup: Popovic, Pulisic and Pochettino your Socceroos/USA primer
US manager Mauricio Pochettino has some thoughts on the Socceroos. Their physicality, their mindset, their belief. We hear from the Argentine as well as Australian manager Tony Popovic ahead of the blockbuster clash between the Socceroos and the USA, where the health of star American Christian Pulisic looms large. Featured: Jack Snape, football writer, The Guardian. To catch up o
World Cup: why the US ‘disrespect’ reminds Schwarzer of Uruguay
Disrespect can really drive Australians, especially in football. The 2005 defeat of Uruguay was the most pointed performance in Socceroos history and Mark Schwarzer was at the heart of it. The Socceroos legend explains why the lead in to the USA clash reminds him of that historic win, before breaking down some other key themes ahead of Australia's massive clash with America. Feat
World Cup: beyond the rage bait, an American view of the Socceroos/USA clash
The build-up to the Socceroos-USA clash has been dominated by a handful of American pundits and while it's been great to revel in the disrespect, there's more to this story. US football host Jillian Sakovits joins the show and explains the identity of this American team. We learn that some of the same voices who have been critical of Australia have also fallen out with Team USA.
World Cup: is football finally coming home for England? With Izzy Christiansen
World Cups are simply more fun when the Three Lions are roaring. England enters the tournament with a raft of stars, a newish German coach and the ever-present weight of expectation. How will they handle the literal and metaphorical heat? We ask former Lioness Izzy Christiansen to break down the storylines that matter before hitting on the insane World Cup debut of Cape Verde.Fea
World Cup: how the Socceroos silenced the doubters
Nestory Irankunda thinks talk is cheap. Connor Metcalfe is still 'buzzing'. Cameron Burgess has broken down the defensive brotherhood. Vince Rugari takes us behind the scenes after a historic night in Vancouver and we hear from the Socceroo heroes as we unpack the reaction to Australia's stunning opening-round World Cup win. Featured: Vince Rugari, football writer, Sydney Morning
World Cup: Socceroos in 'dreamland' with Mark Schwarzer
Is that Australia's finest World Cup win? That's what Socceroos fans are asking after a raft of ballsy selections from Tony Popovic has fired Australia to a historic World Cup win over Turkiye and turbo-charged the Socceroos campaign. The call to start Nestory Irankunda delivered a player of the match performance. The call to drop captain Mat Ryan saw his replacement Patrick Beac
World Cup: The father son Socceroo story to make you smile
Paul Okon doesn't like talking about his son with journalists. When you've captained Australia and you're a coach of the Socceroos, you worry about perceptions. He need not stress, Paul Junior is a gun and very much his own man. On the eve of the Turkiye clash, Okon senior indulges us with questions on his son, but discusses the squad more broadly. Tactics, mentality, fear, the e
World Cup: a chaotic opener for a chaotic World Cup
For all the rightful pessimism around the FIFA World Cup, the opener provided chaotic joy at a global sporting cathedral in Mexico. We cross to Mexico City to gauge the feverish delight of the co-hosts win. Amanda Shalala then takes us inside Gianni Infantino's bizarre press conference, before we check in on the Socceroos who have an injury scare ahead of the opening clash with T
World Cup: Mark Schwarzer explains who will own the tournament
2022 was defined by Lionel Messi and Argentina, so who will rise at the FIFA World Cup? What can the pair of GOATs Messi and Ronaldo conjure? Who is ready to assume the mantle as finest player in the game? Is a German manager the solution to English heartbreak? Can an Italian steer Brazil back to glory? Mark Schwarzer assesses the heavyweights, dark horses and those he sees as li
World Cup: 'Australia always gets written off' with Mark Schwarzer
If you listen to Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer, there's nothing Australian footballers love more than being written off. The Australian champion joins the show to explain why American pundits have given the Socceroos squad "unbelievably good ammunition" for their World Cup campaign. Schwarzer also explains why Mo Toure will start and Nestory Irankunda will likely be an impact p
ABC Sport Daily says goodbye
After four years, one thousand episodes and countless breaking scandals, ABC Sport Daily is saying goodbye. Host Patrick Stack explains why we're calling time on the show and how we're going out with a bang with a massive World Cup special. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on AB
BONUS: Travis Bazzana is crushing it in MLB
When Travis Bazzana went number one in the MLB draft in 2024, Australians thought we'd see him in the majors ASAP. Baseball doesn't always work like that, but after doing his time in the minors, he is killing it in the big leagues. He joins us to talk about how it's going and what life is like in the big show. Featured: Travis Bazzana, Cleveland Guardians.To catch up on everythin
INTERVIEW: Lucas Herrington the Socceroo courting history
Twenty years on, we talk about the Socceroos' golden generation because of how they made Australia see itself during the 2006 World Cup. 18-year-old Socceroo Lucas Herrington wasn't even alive. The defender will likely become the youngest Australian male to play at a World Cup. He joins us from camp to talk about mixing it with Messi in the MLS and this group of talented youngste
Mike Sheahan on the scope of Neale Daniher's impact
On Monday, more than 90-thousand people are expected to pack into the MCG. They won't really be there for the footy. They'll be there to celebrate the life of Neale Daniher and fight motor neurone disease. What an astonishing legacy the Melbourne Football Club legend leaves. We speak to a man who knew Daniher well, storied AFL writer Mike Sheahan in maybe our favourite conversati
Stars-Renegades merger: will this alienate almost everyone?
Cricket writer Gideon Haigh drops in to break down Cricket Victoria's proposed merger between the Stars and the Renegades as Melbourne seeks to unite its teams. Administrators believe they can amalgamate fans, while selling a licence overseas to pay the bills, does the concept hold water? Will it see other states chase private investment? We ask Gideon. Featured: Gideon Haigh, cr
NBA Finals: alien vs predators
Victor Wembanyama is called the extraterrestrial for a reason, his numbers stack up against some of the games greats in just his third season. He was named the Western Conference Finals MVP having taken the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, but standing in their way is a Jalen Brunson led New York Knicks team that is hungry for success. Will the Knicks, who have been starved o
Shaun Micallef wants to know why Australians love punting
Australians love sports punting, but we're not very good at it. We lose more than eight billion dollars annually. Shaun Micallef has released a new series investigating our love of the punt and whether we might untangle our sport from our gambling. Featured: Shaun Micallef, filmmaker. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of AB
Volpato Factor: how will bolter impact Socceroos?
Tony Popovic was clear: he wouldn't beg Cristian Volpato to play for the Socceroos. Now, having named the 22-year-old for the World Cup, what kind of impact will the talented Italy-based player have on the Socceroos on and off pitch? What changed to see the Azzurri blue traded for green and gold? We unpack the Australians World Cup squad. Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter
Fri Fix: Jannik Sinner melts and an historic Origin clean sweep
Going into Roland Garros Jannik Sinner was the overwhelming pick to take out the title, he’s now on a plane out of Paris after being knocked out in the second round. What does it mean for the rest of the draw? Plus NSW make history in women’s State of Origin and in the men’s it means a lop-sided NRL draw at a crucial time of the season. Who can capitalise? Featured: Willis Bennet
NSW pull a QLD as Ponga controversy bubbles
Kalyn Ponga's send off has Maroons fans seething, but NSW fans are delirious after the Blues had their Queensland moment: a record breaking comeback. Nathan Cleary silenced the haters. Ethan Strange burst onto the scene and James Tedesco lived a one game redemption arc. We unpack a bonkers opening game. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to
The NY Knicks are partying like it's 1999
The last time the New York Knicks played in the NBA finals the iPhone wasn't even invented. Now, after a 27-year wait, they're back. For a city that sees itself as the centre of the universe, it's been a long road from basketball joke to championship contender. We dig into the Knicks revival.Featured: Phil Murphy, NBA reporter, ESPN.To catch up on everything that’s making sports
With Scott gone, will Essendon return to Hird?
Six weeks ago, Essendon president Andrew Welsh claimed Brad Scott would deliver the club its next flag. Today, they sacked him with a year and a half to run on his contract. We unpack why the Bombers chose this moment to cut ties and ask whether James Hird could seriously be considered for a return to the club as senior coach.Featured: Adam Ramanauskas, Essendon premiership playe
Enhanced Games: revolution or juiced 'joke'?
The future of sports or a grifty marketing stunt with juiced-up athletes as salespeople? The Enhanced Games took place in Las Vegas. Races were held, prize money was awarded, one world record was "broken" in farcical scenes. Australian James 'missile' Magnussen was among the competitors who looked ripped but didn't fire. We head to Vegas to get a sense of this spectacle. Featured
Fri Fix: Will it be Sydney or Auckland who make A-Leagues history?
Sydney FC v Auckland FC might not have been the A-League Men’s grand final that fans expected, but history will be made regardless. The Sky Blues are hoping to be the first Australian team to win a title on New Zealand soil, and the Black Knights want to be the first Kiwi team to win it at all. Add to that the fact that the Knights are coached by a former Sydney FC legend? Spicy.
Project Pendlebury: Boomer Harvey and Mick Malthouse unpack the milestone
Who better to break down the enormity of Scott Pendlebury's achievement than the man he's surpassing, Brent 'Boomer' Harvey and former coach Mick Malthouse. As the Magpie readies to break the AFL's games record total, Harvey and Malthouse quantify and qualify the veteran's career and make it clear he has more to give. Featured: Brent Harvey, AFL games record holder. Mick Malthous
Arsenal's overwhelming joy with Mark Bosnich
Arsenal has spent 22 years waiting for a Premier League title and the scenes from North London suggest the wait has been worth it. Mark Bosnich unpacks the joy of victory for Gunners fans and explains how Mikel Arteta transformed the club and how the football landscape might shift further. Featured: Mark Bosnich, Premier League winner and ex-Socceroo.To catch up on everything tha
Joe Ingles on talking trash, quitting NBA and joining the NBL
If there's one thing Joe Ingles does as well as hoop, it's talk. The Aussie hoops legend tells us why he's opted to quit the NBA for the NBL and reflects on his 12 years in the best basketball league on earth. Plus a breakdown on the best trash talkers in the NBA. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hoste
Old Origin rivalry, new Origin era, as coaches embrace disruption
Big name shocks. Debutants. Coaching stakes. Those are the three themes emanating from the NSW and Queensland squads for game one. Reece Walsh is the biggest star in the game, but there's no room for him in the Maroons squad. James Tedesco is back in blue for NSW. Both groups are littered with new faces readying for their Origin debut, and the evolution probably speaks loudest ab
Fri Fix: the magic (round) of Origin
New South Wales have retained the Women’s Origin Shield, seemingly perfecting the balance between youth and experience. What can Queensland do to avoid a clean sweep? Speaking of Origin, Magic Round looms as an audition for a number of players as competition for spots in the NSW and Queensland teams tightens. Featured: Emma Lawrence, reporter, Channel 9. Peter Badel, rugby league
Ronda Rousey is back, this time on her terms
Ronda Rousey was once one of the biggest names in the UFC, until two shock losses ended her time in the sport. Until now. Rousey is returning for an MMA bout with Gina Carano to be streamed live on Netflix. We speak to Rousey about how it felt to lose her love for the sport and how she got it back in the lead up to this fight. Featured: Ronda Rousey, UFC Hall of Famer. To catch u
Ivan Cleary resigns... in 18 months
4-time premiership coach Ivan Cleary has announced that he will be finishing up at the Panthers at the end of the 2027 season. That's not a typo, he's given his resignation 18-months in advance. Penrith are in ominous form so far in season 2026 and their want to send their champion coach out at the very top could motivate them further. What can Cleary and his team achieve over th
Michael Voss quits Carlton, who should take his place?
We are only nine rounds into the AFL season but that was enough for Michael Voss to decide he's had enough. Mick Malthouse has lived a version of this so we ask him about the pressures that leading the Blues comes with and who the club might have in their sights to take over the role full time. Carlton have been known for chasing big names to lead the club and there is currently
Sir Doug Nicholls honouree Michael McLean has a message of hope
At a time when the AFL is trying to boost Indigenous representation, Michael McLean might be the perfect honouree for Sir Doug Nicholls round. A two-time club champion with Brisbane, he was crucial to the anti-racism push in the nineties and has had a huge role in Indigenous communities. McLean talks about his emotive story and confronts the challenges the game is facing. Feature
Fri Fix: Pendlebury draws level and can Jai Hindley win another Giro d'Italia?
The Giro d'Italia gets underway this weekend and there are 12 Australian hopes in the field, including the 2022 champion Jai Hindley. He will have some serious competition in the peloton but his biggest rival might actually be on his own team. In the AFL Scott Pendlebury is eyeing off the all time games record this weekend as he prepares to draw level with Brent Harvey on 432 gam
How Arsenal went from calamity to the edge of history
Arsenal has no shortage of haters and when the Gunners stumbled against Man City in the Premier League, there was a LOT of derision. Spin forward to now and they're on track for arguably their greatest ever season with a potential PL-Champioins League double very much in play. How have the Gunners gone from calamity to the edge of immortality? Featured: Danie Garb, football repor
The AFL has big plans post Hollands findings... are they the right ones?
Carlton has begrudgingly accepted the $75k fine handed down by the AFL over the Elijah Hollands incident, but the industry is now grappling with what comes next. The AFL has a raft of mental health actions planned, including full-time psychologists and a 'fit to play framework'. But a former club psychologist has described one initiative as 'box ticking' and raised concerns abou
Eddie Nketia is Australia’s fastest ever and now he’s targeting 9.7
The fastest Australian to run 100m isn't Gout Gout, Lachie Kennedy or even Patrick Johnson. It's Eddie Nketia. His story is kind of insane, he's dabbled in rugby union and American football. He holds the national records for New Zealand, but he has quit the Kiwis to run for Australia. Running in the US college system has unlocked his best ever times and he thinks he can get much
'Why not us': Socceroos daring to dream
Underdogs who can do something no other Australian team has achieved at a World Cup. That's how manager Tony Popovic sees this Socceroos group, as he readies to fly out for the pre-tournament training camp. Popovic has opened up on some big names, emerging talent and injury headaches as he set the scene for the biggest sporting event on earth. Featured: Amanda Shalala, senior rep
Why Andy Donaldson swum 12 hours in Kimberley's croc infested waters
Marathon swimming isn't for the faint hearted, let alone when there's 5500 crocodiles in the same body of water. But for Andy Donaldson, the challenge was worth the pain and risk. We chat to the Australian-Scottish world record holder about overcoming fear, the mental battles of long distance swimming and why he chose the Kimberley in Western Australia for this epic feat.Featured
Fri Fix: How the BBL sale stalled, Bellamy's neurological scare and Origin recap
Cricket Australia has put the so-called “biggest strategic decision” in generations on ice, so is that it or will discussions continue to drag out indefinitely? Plus, Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder during an already high stress season and NSW and QLD set up a bumper series in game one of the women’s State of Origin.Feature
With LIV on life support what now for the players?
Reports from the Wall St Journal suggest the Saudi Arabian investment in LIV is over, so what now? We speak to the man who broke the story to understand what it means for the rebel golf league, players like Cameron Smith and events like LIV Adelaide.Featured: Andrew Beaton, Wall St Journal.To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes
If the PNG Chiefs can sign Jarome Luai, is anyone off limits?
Jarome Luai is the first PNG Chief. The expansion team has landed its first official signing and it’s a big one. Luai has been instrumental in rebuilding the Wests Tigers into a team that could play finals in 2026, but now faces an 18-month goodbye before he joins the Chiefs in 2028. The PNG side has tax-free money to spend on players and for some that money would be lifechanging
Millie Elliott was training a month postpartum, on Thursday she’ll play Origin
Eight months ago Millie Elliott welcomed baby Gigi into the world, now she’s preparing to enter NRLW’s toughest arena, State of Origin. She hasn’t played a game of NRLW for over 18 months, but will make her way straight back into the NSW Blues side. The four-time premiership star always intended to come back to footy postpartum but the reality was easier said than done. How has s
Sabastian Sawe’s miracle marathon has made the unbelievable, believable
It was not so long ago running fans thought a sub-two hour marathon in race conditions was impossible but two runners in the London Marathon have done exactly that. Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe has set a new world record and in turn has shocked the world finishing the distance in 1.59.30. Who is Sawe and will his incredible achievement spur on others to try and chase him down? Fe
Fri Fix: Luke Ball on ‘baffling’ Collard appeal, plus ANZAC footy in both codes
St Kilda’s Lance Collard has had his ban for using a homophobic slur decreased significantly thanks to the AFL’s appeals board and the decision and reasoning has raised eyebrows across the industry. On the park we will see Collingwood take on Essendon, and despite both team’s ladder position Luke Ball believes we will have a game on our hands. In the NRL the Tigers are on a roll
Have Man City pinched the Premier League title from Arsenal again?
Arsenal were in the box seat to win the Premier League title all season, until they weren’t. Manchester City have taken top spot with five matches to go, and if anyone knows about winning at this point of the season it’s them. Can Arteta's Gunners learn from past mistakes or will Man City once again reign supreme?Featuring: Daniel Garb, football writer, ABC SPORT. To catch up on
Why David Pocock thinks the new gambling reforms are "infuriating"
The Australian Government has introduced new reforms around gambling advertising in an attempt to shield young sports fans from the negative impacts of problem gambling. Some believe this is a step in the right direction and others say this is nowhere near enough. Australians are the biggest losers per capita when it comes to sports betting, so will these reforms actually help to
Tom Boyd on the ‘suffocating nature’ of footy in wake of Elijah Hollands’ episode
Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode against Collingwood on Thursday night has raised many questions, particularly of the Carlton Football Club. How did this happen? Why was he allowed to stay on the ground? How can we stop this from happening again? Premiership Bulldog Tom Boyd has publicly shared his mental health battles, so we ask him those very questions. Featured: Tom Boy
Shane Flanagan is gone, but do the Dragons’ problems run deeper?
In round 23 of last year the St George Illawarra Dragons were celebrating a win over the Sharks and a contract extension for coach Shane Flanagan. 11 consecutive losses later they’re looking for a new head coach after the club announced they are mutually parting ways. We are seven rounds into the NRL season and already two coaches have been moved on. Can the Dragons do what Manly
Peter Bol on winning, parenthood and the joy of running
Peter Bol is a five-time 800m national champion and after winning that title last weekend, next on his list is trying to win gold at the Commonwealth Games later this year. Bol has had his fair share of ups and downs across his career but after a disappointing Olympics in 2024 and missing the final at the World Athletics Championships last year he’s excited to pull on the green a
Fri Fix: LIV Golf's murky future and Netball Australia chooses eyeballs over money
LIV Golf has had a rollercoaster 24-hours. Rumours started to swirl that the league would have to fold due to funding cuts then the CEO poured cold water on that then their broadcast went off air for two hours. So what on earth is happening with the rebel golf league? Meanwhile Netball Australia has signed a new TV rights deal that may mean less money but more people watching the
The emotional toll of Alexa Leary's traumatic brain injury
You might have seen Paralympian Alexa Leary winning gold medals, dancing on the pool deck and giving the most bubbly and joyous interviews. But the reality for Leary is that after her traumatic brain injury from a cycling accident 5 years ago, life is often far from fun. In her new book 'Sink or Swim' she talks mood swings, turning anger into peak performance and the song that wi
Does the Lance Collard hearing raise more questions than answers?
St Kilda’s Lance Collard has been handed a nine-week suspension from the AFL tribunal for a homophobic slur during a VFL match last month. It took the disciplinary hearing three days to hear the evidence and come to a decision, but the process and outcome might have raised more questions than answers.How should the AFL balance punishment with prevention, will the process discoura
Patrick Johnson on the Australian sprinters coming for his record
Gout Gout and Lachie Kennedy were the headline acts at the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships and they didn’t disappoint. Gout broke his own 200m national record and became the first Australian to run the distance in under 20-seconds, meanwhile Kennedy is stalking Patrick Johnson’s 100m national record. How does Johnson feel about being chased down? We ask him. Featured: Pat
Is Rory McIlroy's second Masters the start of his second act?
Because there's only one thing better than one green jacket. Rory McIlroy has made history again by winning consecutive Masters on a rollercoaster Sunday at Augusta and it might signal a second surge from one of golf's greats. It was a wire to wire win but that doesn't tell you the half of it as McIlroy lost his lead, grabbed it back, then nearly botched it on the 18th. It's a le
Fri Fix: The NRL heads west, will AFL's Wildcard Round do the same?
With the Perth Bears joining the competition next year, the double header in Perth this weekend feels extra important for the NRL. The Bulldogs spoiled the party for the Panthers and Nathan Cleary in his 200th match showing the competition that Penrith are beatable. The League season has been a topsy-turvey one so far with a number of teams in surprising ladder positions and othe
Are we gathering 'round in Adelaide for the last time?
All 18 teams in the AFL are headed to Adelaide for Gather Round this weekend but with the deal between the league and South Australia expiring after this year, the future of the concept is up in the air. Could another state swoop in or can SA keep it in their backyard? There is plenty of footy to be played in South Australia this weekend, so we preview some of the best action to
The Rory v Bryson rivalry reignites as McIlroy looks to defend his Masters crown
When Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters you sensed that a weight lifted off his shoulders, this year he's returning to Augusta looking to go back-to-back. It won't be easy, players like Bryson DeChambeau and two-time champion Scottie Scheffler will no doubt be in the mix. As for the Australians Min Woo Lee goes in as the highest ranked hope and The Chef will be hoping he can cook
Stawell Gift win just the beginning for Femi Komolafe
Femi Komolafe is 21 years old, a medical student and is now the winner of the Stawell Gift. The Adelaide sprinter was on a line-up with his idol Christian Coleman and American superstar Sha'Carri Richardson, who both brought a lot of eyeballs to the regional event. How does it feel to race for $40,000 in front of one of your heroes and how big is the sprinting boom in Australia?
Raw, freezing, stunning: how Ireland became a big wave mecca
If you think about the biggest waves in the world… what comes to mind? Pipeline, Hawaii? Nazare, Portugal… the lighthouse watching over monsters rolling in? Mavericks, California? Teahupoo, Tahiti? Try Ireland, where a tiny seaside town is becoming one of the hottest spots globally in big wave surfing. Featured: Sean Murphy, reporter, Foreign Correspondent.To catch up on everythi
‘Just admit it’: Molly Picklum’s not so secret list
Molly Picklum enters the 2026 season in unfamiliar territory; she's the hunted not the hunter. Some might find that dynamic uncomfortable. However, Picklum has a not-so-secret weapon; her 'just admit it' list. It's how she manages her emotions ahead of big moments and she joins us to explain what's on the list right now. Featured: Molly Picklum, surfing world champion.To catch up
Fat shaming, spite, gripping hoops: a wild NBL GF series
Off the court it's been a series defined by animus as Sydney Kings co-owner Andrew Bogut has clashed with... almost everyone. On the court, it's been gripping hoops as Adelaide's Bryce Cotton clashed with Aussie basketball legend Matthew Dellavedova. The end product has been an all time series tied at 2-2. As we head to the title decider, we unpack the storylines feeding into a c
Michael Jackson, Irankunda, the World Cup: a Socceroos breakdown
It took two goals, a somersault, and a Michael Jackson dance impersonation, but Nestory Irankunda reminded Socceroos fans why we can be excited about the FIFA World Cup. Former national captain Paul Okon joins us to track the Socceroos progress, talk about their newly announced tournament opponents Turkiye, and unpack Italy's failure to reach the competition finals. To catch up o
Golf’s toxic relationship with Tiger Woods and vice versa
A week out from the US Masters and the biggest story in golf is Tiger Woods latest car crash. On one level, it's sad that the legendary golfer is clearly battling demons. On another, it's bordering on miraculous that no one was injured. When we consider that Woods is a central powerbroker to the future of the sport and seemingly beyond reproach, there are bigger questions about w
Alex Carey on the joy of back to back Shield wins
Alex Carey could easily be on holiday after an intense Ashes series. He could be chasing T20 franchise riches in another part of the world. Instead, he scored the only century in a gripping Sheffield Shield final to help SA go back-to-back for the first time in more than 120 years. He calls in from the dressing rooms to share the moment.Featured: Alex Carey, wicketkeeper-batsman,
BONUS INTERVIEW: Nina Kennedy
Nina Kennedy is always a fun interview, but what about when she's endured one of the hardest years of her career? When the pole vaulter won gold at the Paris Olympics there was a sense that this was an athlete who was about to go on a tear. It's been a frustrating year and a half since. Plagued by injury, she's missed major meets and endured serious surgery. Typically, Kennedy ha
Fri Fix: NRL cycle of boos, an AFL feud, an IOC trans ban
Manly fans booed their former skipper DCE, before eventually shifting focus to their coach. Is Anthony Seibold coaching for his job? Probably. In the AFL, the Ross Lyon-Chris Fagan dispute is the unexpected feud of the season. While the International Olympic Committee has made a huge call on transgender women. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL writer, ABC Sport. To catch up on everythi
Chasing Daicos, losing Hawthorn, making history: Tassie CEO Brendon Gale
It's been a feel-great week for the Tasmania Devils. They won their first game in the VFL and the Daicos family coincidentally came to the Apple Isle. We ask Brendon Gale about both stories as well as the club's growing friction with Hawthorn. Is Tasmania big enough for the Devils and Hawks? Gale says no. Featured: Brendon Gale, Tasmania Devils CEO. To catch up on everything that
What's driving Chris Rogers?
Did you know Chris Rogers is out of contract? It feels odd for a guy who has had such success. The Victorian cricket coach is many things: colour blind, an excellent dancer, an even better mentor. On the eve of a Sheffield Shield final between the Vic's and South Australia we talk to Rogers about what's motivating him and if this is the last time he will coach Victoria. Featured:
Cronk has lived the DCE experience here’s his advice for the Rooster
Cooper Cronk is maybe the only person who can understand what Daly Cherry-Evans is going through this week. He left the club where he made his career for a final stint at the Roosters. He faced a hostile reception from former fans and teammates. He dealt with the weight of expectation that comes with playing for the Chooks. Cronk breaks down his experiences and explains how DCE m
Was that the start or the end for the Matildas?
With the golden opportunity slipping for the Matildas golden generation we've been left wondering if this is the end of the road for this specific group or whether it's the start of something new. How will this group be refashioned for a World Cup in Brazil next year. PLUS, with reports suggesting Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea at the end of the season, where is the best place for h
Steph Gilmore is back on tour, why now?
Eight-time world champion Steph Gilmore has decided to return to the WSL tour after two years away from the sport. She spent the time starting businesses with friends, playing a lot of guitar and even became a Barbie doll. What did she learn from her time away from surfing and how is she approaching her comeback?Featured: Steph Gilmore, eight-time world champion surfer. To catch
Fri Fix: Tillie time FTW, coaching sprays and Walsh trolling
Ellie Carpenter summed it up in Sydney, Saturday's Asian Cup final is a 'once in a lifetime' moment. We hear from the Matildas star about the energy derived from expectation as we break down the clash with Japan. In the NRL one coach cut his hand, the other called his own stadium 'sh*thouse' and Reece Walsh trolled his opposition. In the AFL, a veteran Hawk locked down Swans recr
In the age of longevity, James Slipper is king
In an age of optimisation in the search of longevity, it's a humble prop who is setting the gold standard. As Brumbies veteran James Slipper readies to break the Super Rugby games record he reflects on the secrets to durability, how he and the game has changed and whether he might even come out of international retirement. An interview with one of the good blokes of Aussie sport.
Sam Kerr has played better, but maybe never bigger
At this point, we're all aware of how special Sam Kerr is as a player. In a tournament where she's on the record as saying she could be better, she is still finding a way to own the big moments. Alicia Ferguson tells us that it's probably no coincidence that this has coincided with beaming positive energy from the skipper. We're discussing Kerr's capacity to meet the moment and a
Why McLaren and Piastri have had disastrous start
Oscar Piastri has gone from world title contender to annoyed spectator. McLaren, his team, have gone from the best technicians in the game, to unable to start their cars. Why has it gone so wrong for the papaya outfit and is it time to freak out? Maybe. The good news is that their issues are being felt across Formula One. Featured: Mick Doyle, F1 writer, ABC Sport. To catch up on
Joe Montemurro on how Matildas found belief
Joe Montemurro says possession based, control orientated football is in his DNA. He understands the irony of the fact the Matildas abandoned that mentality to edge past North Korea and into the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. The Australians found belief in the process. Montemurro talks golden generation expectations, Alanna Kennedy's renaissance, Sam Kerr's form build and the retu
Fri Fix: "who would be a coach?" the footy rollercoaster takes shape
Carlton performed an exercise in disaster aversion as Michael Voss talked about being 'targeted'. Who has greater scrutiny on Friday, Zach Merrett or Dylan Moore? In the NRL, history beckons for South Sydney's Alex Johnston in a typically bitter clash with the Roosters. Is this FINALLY the year for Benji Marshall and the Tigers? Plus soundbites.Featured: Corbin Middlemas, AFL com
Crunch time for golden generation Matildas
The Matildas have a team full of stars who play at the biggest clubs in the most prestigious leagues. They have a decorated coach, an army of loyal supporters and FA has spared no expense. As we head to the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup, it's clear the Tillies moment is here. Can they take it? Featured: Alicia Ferguson, former Matildas player. To catch up on everything tha
Secret meetings, retribution concerns, a changed mind: the incredible Iran story continues
The Iran football story keeps evolving. On Wednesday morning, Tony Burke announced two more members of the group were granted asylum. By the afternoon, one of those had opted to return to Iran after all. It underlines the fraught nature of the story, as details emerge around retribution concerns for those involved and we learn specifics of how authorities helped the six women who
