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Mount Panorama is an iconic Australian sport theatre and as we head towards the Bathurst 1000 there's a sense that the 2025 race is shaping as a cracker. Jess Yates joins us to explain who might be crowned king of the mountain. Featured: Jess Yates, V8 broadcaster, Fox Sports.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Mark Philippoussis has played in grand slam finals and he's coached at the highest level, so he understands the demands on players. The 'Scud' joins us to discuss the gruelling tennis schedule, how players can cope, and answers the question of whether Nick Kyrgios has reached the end of the road. Featured: Mark Philippoussis, Australian tennis legend.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Brisbane Broncos are the 2025 NRL Premiers and they did it against the odds thanks to star playmaker, Reece Walsh. We saw the best of Walsh when the chips were down as he lifted his side and its raft of injuries to a title. What does it mean for them, and their opponent who have lost their second decider in a row? Featured: Quentin Hull, ABC NRL commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Cameron Munster has endured a rollercoaster of emotions in 2025. Away from the game, he's lost his father, on the field he's scaled incredible heights. His storyline is just one thread in a rich tapestry of narratives that shape the NRL Grand Final. Ben Hunt's redemption quest, Michael Maguire on the cusp of greatness, Jharome Hughes playing through immense pain. This decider could be a sports movie and shapes as a game for the ages. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL writer, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Some argue R360 is a rugby revolution, others are less convinced. We ask Phil Waugh if a Wallabies jumper is reason enough for players to stay loyal in the face of big money offers. Plus, the Rugby Australia CEO discusses Mark Nawaqanitawase's arrival, Joe Schmidt's departure and talks Wallabies revival. Featured: Phil Waugh, CEO, Rugby Australia. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Another year, another Mad Monday controversy in the AFL. Geelong is still grappling with the fallout of claims of homophobia as a consequence of a series of Bailey Smith social posts. Featured: Marnie Vinall, journalist, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

A Sydney crime network. A streetwear and activewear brand. A handful of NRL stars. How are the three connected and why could it be a headache for the NRL? As Payne Haas and Brisbane ready for the grand final the star is among those being questioned. Featured: Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, ABC investigations.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

We were entertained, but did it go too far? Two things can be true. The Ryder Cup is one of the most passionate rivalries in all of sport. The USA and Europe slug it out in front of hostile crowds in the ultimate team golf event. However, the scenes in New York crossed the line from raucous to venomous with Erica McIlroy's abuse just one distasteful example. Featured: Michael Dominski, golf journalist, The Athletic.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

There's a well worn theory that a sports team is an extension of its leadership. As we ready for legacy defining grand final, Corbin Middlemas talks to us about Brisbane and Geelong's key figures and what they tell us about the club's chasing the 2025 AFL premiership. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, ABC AFL lead commentator.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

There are only a handful of players who can alter the course of a season. Reece Walsh. Nicho Hynes. Jharome Hughes. Nathan Cleary. These four stars are crucial to their respective clubs' chances. We break down why ahead of two mouth-watering preliminary finals. Featured: Lara Pitt, NRL reporter, Fox League. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

It has been over two decades since the Wallabies last won the Bledisloe Cup but they have an opportunity this weekend to turn the tide on that stat. Scrum-half Tate McDermott says this crop of Wallabies are sick of being the almost team so how can they pounce on a run of lean form from their Kiwi counterparts? Featured: Tate McDermott, Wallabies scrum-half. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Brownlow Medal is a magnet for outrage. Some are aghast that Nick Daicos missed out. Others are furious a solo masterpiece from Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera went unloved. The perennial conversation on the Brownlow centres on how it's 'broken' and how it might be 'fixed'. Maybe, it's actually fine just the way it is. Featured: Ray Chamberlain, former AFL umpire. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

When Nicola Olyslagers competes in high jump, it's as much about her religion as it is winning medals. The 28-year-old celebrated both competitive victory and her faith in a night deep with rain and storylines. Featured: Simon Smale, senior writer, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Most sprinters are racing the clock, paradoxically, Gout Gout wants to use time as his friend. Bruce McAvaney joins us to explain why. Then Emma Lawrence helps us understand why Rooster Victor Radley accepted a $150k fine and ten game suspension. We break down the NRL finals, before Kath Loughnan previews two juicy AFL preliminary finals. Featured: Bruce McAvaney, athletics commentator, SBS. Emma Lawrence, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Kath Loughnan, host, Fox Footy.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

At his first major meet, Gout Gout did what Usain Bolt could not, he got out of his heat. As he readies for the pointy end of the event, we speak to his team to understand how the 17-year-old is managing the deluge of interest from the athletics community. Featured: James Templeton, Gout Gout's manager. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has some thoughts on the proposed Hobart stadium. They reckon it's too big, too expensive and doesn't suit the area. The Tassie government say they're going to do it anyway. Is this tipping point moment in a conversation that has already divided a state and created bulk headaches at AFL house. Featured: Chris Rowbottom, ABC broadcaster, Tasmania. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

How would you celebrate the peak of your career? For Kurtis Marschall, that involved going to karaoke in Tokyo with his biggest rivals. The Aussie pole vaulter is what the kids would call 'a vibe' and he joined us to talk about his bronze medal, Japanese celebrations and his insanely talented rival Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis. Featured: Kurtis Marschall, bronze medallist, World Athletics Championships.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Extra, extra time. A Reece Walsh headbutt. Multiple sin bins. A disallowed, match winning try. A Ben Hunt redemption subplot. It was utter chaos in Canberra and the repercussions are enormous for the NRL finals picture as top ranked Canberra heads for elimination week and the Broncos head for a home preliminary final. We unpack a wild clash full of flow on effects. Featured: Brett Sprigg, ABC NRL commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

In the AFL, we have Jack Ginnivan winding up the state of South Australia as he and Hawthonr threaten to troll the Crows into an early holiday. The Lions are battered, but can the reigning premiers see off their younger brother Gold Coast? The Demons have picked Steven King as the next Melbourne coach. In the NRL we have four blockbusters to unpack, each with brilliant storylines. PLUS, Ange Postecoglou is backing dealing out press conference zingers in England. Featured: Ben Cameron, ABC AFL commentator. Zac Bailey, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Few athletes have commanded so much attention and excitement at such a young age. As Gout Gout readies for his tilt at the World Athletics Championships, we ask Bruce McAvaney to break down the 17-year-old's chances and help us understand what might be possible. For an incredible talent, you need Bruce's analysis. Featured: Bruce McAvaney, athletics commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Ange Postecoglou told Tottenham fans that in every great TV series, season three surpasses season two. We never got to see what that looked like at Spurs, but we will get a new edition on Angeball at Nottingham Forest. It will come with some unusual challenges, including a wildcard Greek owner and a squad developed for a manner of play at odds with Postecoglou's style. Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The short-term focus of Pat Cummins' back injury has become the opening Ashes Test, but the ailment brings into focus the inevitable shift in leadership. We ask the captain about how he sees that long term transition before speaking with Mitchell Starc about sporting mortality following the left-arm veteran's T20I retirement. Featured: Pat Cummins, Australia captain. Mitch Starc, Australia fast bowler. Alyssa Healy, Australia captain. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

In the industry, they call it the 'second season'. Only eight teams remain as the NRL gears up for a finals series rich with storylines. What are the narratives that will define finals time? Maybe it's the Panthers seeking to find innovative ways to win the title, again. Perhaps it's the Roosters harnessing star power old and new. The infrastructure of the Storm. The complicated momentum of Brisbane. The romaticism and excellence of Canberra. Finals season is here. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL reporter, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

When Rohan Browning ran 10.01 at the Tokyo Olympics, he assumed fame, fortune, and faster times would naturally follow. That's not how it played out. Now, as the charismatic sprinter readies himself for the 100m at the world championships he is talking to us about the lessons learned, what he's seeing in Gout Gout and why Australia is in an athletics 'golden age'. Featured: Rohan Browning, Olympian sprinter. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Collingwood shook up the AFL finals with an upset over Adelaide, but the booing of Isaac Quaynor has dominated much of the conversation. It's an ugly post script to the Izak Rankine suspension. In the NRL, we unpack the brilliance from Brisbane, especially Reece Walsh, as the Storm's premiership push continues to stall. Ex-Wallabies and Pumas coach Michael Cheika calls in to talk Australia vs Argentina and Mark Nawaqanitawase.Featured: Emma Lawrence, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Michael Cheika, ex-Wallabies coach.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Eight teams remain and we're here to tell you why every single one can win the 2025 AFL Premiership. Corbin Middlemas joins us to make a case for each club and why they're certainties to lift the trophy on the last Saturday in September. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, lead AFL commentator, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Molly Picklum calls in from Fiji to talk about partying in a wetsuit, the big names who reached out to congratulate her, how she steeled herself after an early stumble in the final, how she wants to dominate the sport for years to come and tequila. If you want to hear what it sounds like for a 22-year-old surfer to realise her dream in Hawaii, then this is the episode for you. Try and listen to this without smiling. Featured: Molly Picklum, surfing world champion.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Some athletes have a way of making you smile inherently. Molly Picklum is one of those competitors and she gave Australian surfing fans reason to grin ear to ear. A world title clinched in Fiji puts her in the same space as Steph Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Layne Beachley and she's far from finished. Featured: Chris Binns, surf writer and broadcaster. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Teenage football sensation Nestory Irankunda has had an impressive week in the Championship with Watford FC and he's back in the Socceroos squad. Along with a host of other young stars, the national team is taking on New Zealand in two friendlies starting this weekend. What is coach Tony Popovic looking for with this group as he eyes a FIFA World Cup next year?Featured: Craig Foster, former Socceroos captain.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

When former West Coast Eagle Adam Hunter passed away his family made the decision to donate his brain to the Australian Sports Brain Bank, and the results show he suffered from CTE. His family think a lot of that damage may have come after his AFL career, when he was playing local footy and being targeted on-field. Plus it's a finals shaping weekend in the NRL so we talk resting and the run home.Featured: Bridget McArthur, ABC Reporter. Zac Bailey, Channel 9. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

When it comes to competing Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan have nothing left to prove, so what drives them to keep showing up for elite level marathons? Ahead of a massive Sydney marathon, we put that question to these two champions, before asking Australian competitors Brett Robinson and Jess Stenson to help us understand what makes Kipchoge and Hassan so formidable. Featured: Eliud Kipchoge, marathon legend. Sifan Hassan, Olympic gold medallist. Jess Stenson, Olympian. Brett Robinson, Olympian. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

In nearly 130 years of Australian Rules no male player has revealed they're bi-sexual, until now. Former West Coast player Mitch Brown has opened up about his sexuality at a time where the sport has been grappling with multiple cases of homophobic slurs, headlined by last week's Izak Rankine saga. It's a powerful moment for the LGBTQIA+ community inside and outside the sport and has the capacity to make huge positive change. Featured: Marnie Vinall, journalist, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

We already knew Belinda Clark was a legend of Aussie cricket, now Sport Australia has made it official, elevating her to "legend" status in its hall of fame. This is a woman who has achieved everything on field and been part of running the sport of it. As cricket finds itself juggling formats, priorities and budgets, she gives her read of the landscape. Featured: Belinda Clark, Australian cricket legend. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Des Hasler won't coach the Gold Coast in 2026 and appears finished as a head coach in the NRL after agreeing to leave the Titans. The Gold Coast has tried experienced coaches, emerging talents and everything in between, but haven't been able to contend for an NRL title. Can new recruit Josh Hannay change that and what will be his priorities when the Queenslander takes control? Featured: Michael Carayannis, senior NRL report, Daily Telegraph.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Izak Rankine finding has landed and it's managed to seemingly frustrate all involved parties. We ask Kath Loughnan why. Then we look at the Fremantle Dockers as they prepare for mini-elimination final with the Dogs. The NRL has a double crunch Friday of fixtures. While the Wallabies attempt to break two hoodoos in two weeks. Featured: Kath Loughnan, AFL reporter, Fox Footy. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The US Open of tennis just dramatically overhauled the mixed doubles. A new short format, held before the grand slam's official start, with a huge prize money increase and lots and lots of singles stars. Did they just save mixed doubles or did they just kill it? Featured: John Millman, ex-ATP veteran.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Dallas Cowboys are about to have a cultural moment. A new Netflix documentary on the team promises to be the NFL equivalent of The Last Dance. As exceptional as the show is, there's a sense that the team's ownership is leveraging the nostalgia of past glories, while neglecting the present day team. Featured: RJ Ochoa, reporter, SB Nation. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

A classic movie needs a brilliant soundtrack. Sport is no different, you need a commentator to elevate the moment. For Australian rugby, that job has often lived with Stan Sport's Sean Maloney. He hasn't had an abundance to work with in recent years, but that changed with the Wallabies iconic win over the Boks. Maloney joins us to explain why this team is for real. Featured: Sean Maloney, rugby commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The AFL's investigation of the Izak Rankine homophobic slur allegations has the capacity for far-reaching on-field consequences. However, the off-field impact could be even bigger. Is this the moment the industry shifts? Featured: Corbin Middlemas, AFL commentator, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

So, you've decided to run a marathon... you might be one of the MANY competitors tackling Sydney and Melbourne in coming weeks and you might have done plenty of training, but you're still a little daunted. We've got you sorted. Olympian Jess Stenson is playing communal coach for us. We asked our audience for any questions they might have ahead of the big impending races. You asked us about mindset, fuel, dealing with injury and preparation and we've asked Jess to share her wisdom. Featured: Jess Stenson, Olympic marathoner. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Penrith/Melbourne rivalry delivered a win for the Storm, controversy for officials, frustration for the Panthers and lessons for both teams and other premiership contenders. In the AFL, the Fyfe farewell tour has commenced and in some ways so has finals, because there is a raft of teams who must win this weekend. PLUS, Taylor Swift, Denzel Washington and a baby named 'Golden' feature in soundbites. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL journalist, ABC Sport. Ben Cameron, AFL caller, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Everyone wants to believe they can win, but the reality is that there can be just one. Now is not the time for realism; that comes in week two. In this episode, we dig into key storylines to ask what we might see in the next Premier League season. Is it the start of a new era or the end of an old one for Man City? Will Chelsea's insane wage bill pay dividends? Can Liverpool go back to back? Ange is gone from Tottenham, how will journalists cope without the verbal jibes? Is Arsenal destined for another bridesmaid dress/groomsman suit? Let's find out. Featured: Rich Bayliss, football reporter. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

When Gillon McLachlan had to lock out fans from the first ever AFLW game, it signalled the arrival of a movement. Marnie Vinall has spoken to key players from Carlton and Collingwood about the watershed moment and explains how plenty has changed, but maybe not the way we expected. This is the inside story of an iconic AFLW moment on the eve of the next season. Featured: Marnie Vinall, AFLW journalist, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

When sex toys started being thrown onto WNBA courts across America we assumed this was some base level misogyny. What we didn't expect is that it might also be tied to a meme coin in the murky world of crypto. Featured: Ben Pickham, journalist The Athletic/NY Times. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

In 2022 Western United won the A-League in just their third season. It was a victory not only for the club's small fan base but also for the competition's expansion play. Three years later and the club has had its licence stripped. How did it go so wrong and can they find a way to survive? Featured: Vince Rugari, soccer writer, The Age.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

BONUS: This week we spoke to Mark Schwarzer the day he was unveiled as joining Sport Australia's Hall of Fame. The interview was too long for our normal format, but it was too good to leave on the cutting room floor. SO, we've decided to give you the whole thing unedited here. Please enjoy Mark's ruminations on his amazing career, the state of the game and the future of the sport at home and abroad. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

There is a season in decline and there is one that's unravelling. Collingwood is getting close to the later after its fourth loss in five weeks. Why is this happening and how do they arrest the trajectory? Mick Malthouse joins us to share his wisdom. The ex-Collingwood premiership winner then explains why Melbourne need a proven coach and tips his hat to Carlton's board. PLUS, we try to understand the scope of the injury damage at Brisbane and forecast two huge Saturday clashes in the NRL. Featured: Mick Malthouse, ex-Collingwood premiership coach. Zac Bailey, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Socceroos' 2005 World Cup qualifier win over Uruguay is arguably Australia's greatest sports moment. Mark Schwarzer was at the centre of it and has just been named to Sports Australia's Hall of Fame. The goalkeeper gives us some vivid recollections from his playing days before expanding on the challenges this generation is facing. The double-edged sword of the creation of the A-League, the changing face of the game and much more. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Imagine being world class in your chosen career and tossing it in to try and be just as good in another field. When Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Caslick switched from sevens rugby to the long form version it was an intoxicating story. But there's been a plot twist. A nasty ankle injury has her racing the clock for the World Cup and it's a tournament that has enormous stakes for the game in Australia. Featured: Charlotte Caslick, Wallaroos player. Amanda Shalala, senior reporter, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

It's always a big call to sack a coach, but especially so when the decision makers are operating as caretakers. Melbourne has an interim CEO and president but have cut ties with Simon Goodwin. We're asking Corbin Middlemas why they made the move now, who comes next and how this might ratchet up pressure on other struggling clubs. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, lead AFL caller, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter