A weekly sports panel program for sports enthusiasts who can talk about more than just the score card and injury sheet.
The final episode of The Ticket takes a broad look at the future - of the Olympics, of Australia's place in the world game of football, of the rise and growing power of the athletes' voice and of Oscar Pistorius - a former icon of Paralympic sport who is soon to be released from jail after serving his sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
The final episode of The Ticket takes a broad look at the future - of the Olympics, of Australia's place in the world game of football, of the rise and growing power of the athletes' voice and of Oscar Pistorius - a former icon of Paralympic sport who is soon to be released from jail after serving his sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Sport's role in a turbulent world - how the Palestinian men's team represents more than football, the role of dialogue in trying to find peace, India's influence at the ICC and its adhoc approach to membership, plus is sport for refugees authentic or an exercise in celebrity humanitarianism?
Sport's role in a turbulent world - how the Palestinian men's team represents more than football, the role of dialogue in trying to find peace, India's influence at the ICC and its adhoc approach to membership, plus is sport for refugees authentic or an exercise in celebrity humanitarianism?
Women compete, women win but when it comes to High Performance coaching in Australia, less than ten percent are female. The AIS has a plan to turn that around between Paris 2024 and Brisbane 2032. Plus, FIFA's new online safeguarding course that might be valuable for all sports from grassroots to elite.
Women compete, women win but when it comes to High Performance coaching in Australia, less than ten percent are female. The AIS has a plan to turn that around between Paris 2024 and Brisbane 2032. Plus, FIFA's new online safeguarding course that might be valuable for all sports from grassroots to elite.
The Paris Olympic organisers have been told by Tahiti locals at the reef break where surfing will be contested that a planned judging tower is a threat to the ecosystem, unnecessary and non-negotiable, plus Afghanistan cricket's challenge, the place of women's football in Iran, and the rise of PNG rugby league.
The Paris Olympic organisers have been told by Tahiti locals at the reef break where surfing will be contested that a planned judging tower is a threat to the ecosystem, unnecessary and non-negotiable, plus Afghanistan cricket's challenge, the place of women's football in Iran, and the rise of PNG rugby league.
Members of Australia's ping-pong diplomacy team from the 1970s, who helped paved the way for diplomatic relations between Australia and China, are returning to Beijing this week marking 50 years since Australia's first embassy in China was opened, plus the role of diplomacy in Australian sport, and the emergence of AI in global sports integrity investigations
Members of Australia's ping-pong diplomacy team from the 1970s, who helped paved the way for diplomatic relations between Australia and China, are returning to Beijing this week marking 50 years since Australia's first embassy in China was opened, plus the role of diplomacy in Australian sport, and the emergence of AI in global sports integrity investigations
As the humanitarian crisis continues with the Israel-Gaza war, we go in search of those who use sport as a tool for peace and speak to others who measure their success.
As the humanitarian crisis continues with the Israel-Gaza war, we go in search of those who use sport as a tool for peace and speak to others who measure their success.
A small country of big thinkers, Denmark influences sport in many ways - from applying political pressure on non-democratic nations hosting big events, to anti-doping research, and even providing a home away from home for a former Matildas captain.
A small country of big thinkers, Denmark influences sport in many ways - from applying political pressure on non-democratic nations hosting big events, to anti-doping research, and even providing a home away from home for a former Matildas captain.
The Matildas' history making, record breaking World Cup ends with a 2-0 defeat to Sweden in the 3rd place play-off, while England and Spain duel to lift the trophy for the first time.
The Matildas' history making, record breaking World Cup ends with a 2-0 defeat to Sweden in the 3rd place play-off, while England and Spain duel to lift the trophy for the first time.
Once the whistle blows ending the final of the FIFA World Cup between Spain and England, what's in store for the women's game - the Australian government has already promised a $200 million investment in women's sports in Australia, and the FIFA president says it's time for stakeholders to step up.
Once the whistle blows ending the final of the FIFA World Cup between Spain and England, what's in store for the women's game - the Australian government has already promised a $200 million investment in women's sports in Australia, and the FIFA president says it's time for stakeholders to step up.
The Matildas are determined to end their World Cup campaign on a high, when they take on Sweden in the 3rd place play-off, while two-time World Cup winning coach Jill Ellis reflects on the tournament's success.
The Matildas are determined to end their World Cup campaign on a high, when they take on Sweden in the 3rd place play-off, while two-time World Cup winning coach Jill Ellis reflects on the tournament's success.
England has continued its charge at the World Cup, beating Australia 3-1 to earn a place in the final against Spain. Now the Matildas turn their attention to Sweden for the 3rd place play-off.
England has continued its charge at the World Cup, beating Australia 3-1 to earn a place in the final against Spain. Now the Matildas turn their attention to Sweden for the 3rd place play-off.
Spain locks in a place in the finals, whilst England and Australia battle for the final spot tonight.
Spain locks in a place in the finals, whilst England and Australia battle for the final spot tonight.
Spain locks in a place in the finals, whilst England and Australia battle for the final spot tonight.
Spain locks in a place in the finals, whilst England and Australia battle for the final spot tonight.
Spain will play Sweden in the first semi final game of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Spain will play Sweden in the first semi final game of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Matildas dream run in the World Cup continues, after a heart stopping penalty shootout victory over France in the quarter-finals. They'll now play England in the semi-finals. Matilda number 171 Laura Brock says this is a turning point for women's football in Australia.
The Matildas dream run in the World Cup continues, after a heart stopping penalty shootout victory over France in the quarter-finals. They'll now play England in the semi-finals. Matilda number 171 Laura Brock says this is a turning point for women's football in Australia.
There are new horizons for global sport - the FIFA Women's World Cup has shown us new talent, new countries challenging old, so much built on the previous success of the USA who continue to innovate, AND the Matildas have made history at home.
There are new horizons for global sport - the FIFA Women's World Cup has shown us new talent, new countries challenging old, so much built on the previous success of the USA who continue to innovate, AND the Matildas have made history at home.
Spain outlasts the Netherlands and Sweden knocks out one of the form teams Japan, to set up a semi-final showdown, while the Matildas prepare for their quarter-final encounter with France.
Spain outlasts the Netherlands and Sweden knocks out one of the form teams Japan, to set up a semi-final showdown, while the Matildas prepare for their quarter-final encounter with France.
The first of the quarter-finals get underway in Aotearoa New Zealand, with Spain facing the Netherlands, and Japan taking on Sweden in a powerhouse match.
The first of the quarter-finals get underway in Aotearoa New Zealand, with Spain facing the Netherlands, and Japan taking on Sweden in a powerhouse match.
France have booked their place in the quarter finals, with a 4-0 win over Morocco.
France have booked their place in the quarter finals, with a 4-0 win over Morocco.
Australia progress to the next round of the FIFA Women's World Cup, as Sam Kerr makes her first appearance of the tournament.
Australia progress to the next round of the FIFA Women's World Cup, as Sam Kerr makes her first appearance of the tournament.
The USA's title defence has ended abruptly, and the Matildas prepare for their first knockout game against Denmark.
The USA's title defence has ended abruptly, and the Matildas prepare for their first knockout game against Denmark.