For many cricketers the biggest thing this weekend isn't the first Test between Australia and India, it's the IPL auction. We tell you who might be about to have their life altered by a big pay day. John Millman breaks down Australia's Davis Cup heroics. Marnie Vinall previews the AFLW finals and LeBron James pops off in soundbites. Featured: John Millman, ex-Davis Cup player. Andrew McGlashan, journalist, Cricinfo. Marnie Vinall, journalist, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
The Australia-India rivalry has often been fractious, but will we see tensions this summer? Why does it feel as though Pat Cummins has so much at stake despite his career success? Is India unsettled or dangerous? Gideon Haigh joins us to preview a classic edition of an intense rivalry. Featured: Gideon Haigh, writer, Cricket Et Al.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Rafa has had his last, last time. Nadal was beaten in straight sets as the Dutch eliminated Spain from the Davis Cup. While there was no fairytale ending there was plenty of emotion as the 38-year-old farewelled the sport in front of his adoring home fans. The occasion doubled as a retrospective on a fabled career and we're marinating in the moment. Featured: Charlie Eccleshare, tennis journalist, The Athletic. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Grace Tame in the marathon at the Brisbane Olympics. It seems wild to read that sentence, but the 2021 Australian of the year is running 100km's a week and has already won ultramarathons. Tame speaks with us about her love of running and how she'll "have a crack" at becoming an Olympian. Featured: Grace Tame, 2021 Australian of the year/runner. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
The Wallabies smashed a hopeless Wales by 32, so is that fools gold or real gold? The win was huge, but almost as good was the Australians rediscovering their attacking DNA. That's been the assessment of Australian legend Tim Horan after the men in gold trounced Wales to leave the team two wins away from a historic grand slam tour. Featured: Tim Horan, Wallabies great. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Do our Aussie cricket selectors care about our white ball teams? Do the fans? It seems there's too much cricket for our best players to fit in. We dig into a sneaky big story. The Socceroos drew with Saudi Arabia we tell you want it means. The Wallabies success is making us feel vulnerable again. Plus Caitlin Clark, LeBron James and Mike Tyson in soundbites. Featured: Alex Malcolm, analyst, Cricinfo. Nick McArdle, rugby host, Stan Sport. Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Australia's male netballers performed a dance, which resulted in online nastiness. We did not have that on our list of expected sports stories for 2024. The Aussie blokes team triggered a surprisingly negative reaction with a Deadpool inspired rendition of an NYSNC classic. That reaction had us asking, why? Why is it that a few blokes cutting shapes on a netball court could upset sports fans? Featured: Brittany Carter, netball journalist, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
A 58-year former world champ, a 27-year-old YouTuber and a boxing ring. When Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul in Texas the critics will deride it as a circus act. Yet, Netflix will deliver the fight to a global audience meaning an undeniable sporting and cultural impact. The streamer revolutionised the sports documentary, how might this latest foray into sport change the scene? Featured: Sean Ingle, chief sports reporter, The Guardian.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
UFC boss Dana White loves him. NBA legend LeBron James doesn't. The rebel golf league LIV plays on his courses. His last Presidency saw player unrest in the NFL. During his tenure the USA will host the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. Donald Trump is perhaps the most sport obsessed President the USA has known. What's that going to mean for the fans, players, coachees and administrators? For those wanting to keep politics out of sport, it's never been harder. Featured: Joshua Robinson, sports writer, Wall Street Journal. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
There is a time for measured analysis and we're not sure that it's right now. Rugby Australia's multi-million dollar punt on Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii is looking inspired, following a thrilling win over England. We're unpacking the 21-year-old's brilliant debut, as well as the stellar showings from his new teammates. Featured: Sean Maloney, rugby commentator, Stan Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
The Wallabies aren't delaying their Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii gamble, he will start against England on Sunday. Michael Cheika has coached internationally in league and union and worked with names like Folau and Koroibete. He explains the challenge ahead. Marcus Harris has risen up the ranks in the race for the vacant Test spot. Raygun has un-retired. Marnie Vinall previews the AFLW finals. Plus a special spray from Jose Mourinho. Featured: Michael Cheika, ex-Wallabies coach. Marnie Vinall, AFLW journalist.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Tongan rugby league is having a moment. Thousands of fans serenading their heroes at training. A car park transformed into a watch party transformed into a sea of celebration. A man walking the streets with a full pig to be roasted in celebration. The whole thing is a vibe. Ex-NRL star and former Tongan international Will Hopoate joins us to explain how the 'red sea' rose. Featured: Will Hopoate, ex-Tonga player. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
India is cricket's modern superpower, but right now, it doesn't look so super. Fresh of a historic 3-nil loss to NZ at home, we ask what's going on with India? Commentator Prakash Wakankar helps us understand the recriminations and fallout from the defeat and explains the magnitude of the pressure on the coach, captain and senior players. Featured: Prakash Wakankar, Indian cricket commentator.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
This 16-year-old is fast. Really, really fast. Fast enough that he's on the cusp of breaking a 56-year-old Aussie sprint record. Fast enough that Adidas has signed him to a lucrative deal. Fast enough that he's been invited to train with Noah Lyles. Fast enough that Sally Pearson has compared him to Usain Bolt. Manager James Templeton is joining us to understand the young man behind the quick times. Featured: James Templeton, manager Gout Gout.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
A jockey riding for redemption. A famous name with old school tactics chasing modern day glory. A dynamic duo riding a wave of emotion. These are just some of the cracking stories that will define the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Featured: Quentin Hull, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Konstas, Bancroft, Harris, McSweeney - all of Australia's Test hopefuls failed at the first opportunity against India A. Will selectors defer to body of work or chase potential upside? We ask former opener Phil Jaques. We unpack where Josh Addo-Carr might land after being sacked by the Dogs. Marnie Vinall analyses the AFLW and A-League Women's. Plus, a feel-great story from the World Series. Featured: Phil Jaques, ex-Test opener. Marnie Vinall, journalist, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
North Melbourne is on the cusp of a deal that will see them play two home games a year in WA. Why? They'll get paid millions while helping the AFL ease the travel burden being shouldered by the Eagles and Dockers. At what cost? We ask how it might impact a team that is already struggling to be relevant on field. Featured: Clint Wheeldon, AFL commentator, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
For a couple of years there's been plenty of metaphorical smoke around Ben Hunt's future. Now we have actual fire. The Dragons have cut ties with their own captain, meaning the playmaker is the hottest free agent on the market. Where might he land and who might St George-Illawarra chase with their newly freed up riches? Featured: Michael Carayannis, NRL writer, Daily Telegraph. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
When the Matildas beat fourth ranked Germany for the first time in 19 years, questions will be asked. Questions like, where did that come from? How good was that Kyra Cooney-Cross bomb? Should interim coach Tom Sermanni be hanging around a bit longer? Grace Gill joins the podcast to break down a brilliant win that has shifted the vibe around this Australian team. Featured: Grace Gill, ex-Australian footballer and commentator.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Caoimhe Bray might only be in year nine, but the teenager is on the radar of two sports. She just hit the winning runs for the Sydney Sixers in the WBBL and she's also a member of the Junior Matildas. The last time a young woman had officials from both soccer and cricket circling it was Ellyse Perry, who's currently Bray's teammate at the Sixers. Which sport might the teenager pick? Just how talented is she? How do we manage expectations? We're diving in. Featured: Andrew McGlashan, journalist, ESPN Cricinfo. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Ben Howard
Really is a great 15 minute podcast.. Affable host, in depth analysis which can be both technical and for the lamen.. 5 stars..