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Iran's AFC Asian Cup is over, but the on field part of their story feels insignificant in the context of the players' broader situation. Confusion and fear surround the players who have been described as "wartime traitors" by powerful figures in the Middle East nation. Chaotic scenes outside their last game have underlined the concerns. Who is responsible for their safety and what fate awaits them once they leave Australia? We unpack a story that is towering over the soccer tournament. Featured: Amanda Shalala, senior reporter, ABC Sport.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

AFL's Opening Round is only a small sample size of how teams are looking, but already Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling thing Brisbane and Gold Coast will be contenders in September. 

Mitch Turner, Christina Matthews and Nicky Shaw discuss Australia's series win after they won the Test by 10 wickets. 

Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Michael Carayannis and Connor Watson review our first games on Australian soil for season 2026, including a chat with Sharks captain Blayke Brailey after their 50-10 win over Gold Coast on Saturday. Nathan Cleary, Reece Walsh, or other? Who is the best player in the game currently? We hear from chipping and chasing legend Phil Blake, get to know Andrew Moore, and reminisce with Chris Heighington ten years on from Cronulla's 2016 premiership win.00:07 - Six Again06:10 - Blayke Brailey16:29 - Phil Blake25:43 - Getting to Know You - Andrew Moore43:21 - 2016 reflection - Chris Heighington58:16 - Denis Carnahan - That's Rugby League!

Ben Cameron and Brett Deledio wrap up the Opening Round of season 2026 including Collingwood showing St Kilda up thanks to a Nasiah tag and a supreme Daicos display.Deledio has concerns on the Saints two ruck strategy and their finals chances, Carlton's fade out and the Hawks midfield display. But the Bulldogs "steely resolve" was impressive and the Gold Coast Suns are primed for 2026 with the Petracca addition.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

With Alyssa Healy's career coming to an end, ABC Sport's Matt Clinch caught up with her parents Greg and Sandy.

Retiring Australian captain Alyssa Healy chats to Mitch Turner and Christina Matthews about her final international series, the lessons she's learned, and what's next.

Australia were dominant in Day 2 of the women's day-night Test at the WACA, and Mitch Turner and Christina Matthews dissect everything that happened on the field. Plus, they chat to Aussie superstar Annabel Sutherland after her fourth test century and two wickets.

Andrew Moore, Michael Carayannis and Luke Lewis are in the chair for a big afternoon of rugby league as Round action continues across the NRL. The team take a look at the key storylines from the weekend so far, what's still to come, and the major talking points making headlines around the game.Plus a strong guest line-up: Penrith winger Tom Jenkins joins us, PNG Chiefs General Manager of Football Michael Chammas stops by to discuss the latest developments around the PNG franchise, and injured Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes chats with the team.00:19 - Tom Jenkins7:30 - Michael Chammas23:17 - Cameron McInnes

The Formula 1 season gets underway in Melbourne this weekend and with a huge raft of changes to the cars it's safe to say we can expect the unexpected. How quickly each team adapts to the sport's new era will shape the 2026 season. Importantly, can Oscar Piastri become the first Australian driver to win their home Grand Prix in 46 years? Plus who to look out for as the Paralympic Winter Games get underway in Milano-Cortina.Featured: Mick Doyle, ABC SPORT. Elizabeth Wright, ABC SPORT.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Danielle Scott is an Olympic silver medallist. At her fourth Winter Games the aerial skier finally won that elusive Olympic medal. The weight of expectation was so much that she told her family and friends to stay home. We talk to her about that decision, what the reunion was like and the secret behind Australia's most successful Winter Olympic team in history. Featured: Danielle Scott, Olympic silver medallist. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Alyssa Healy ended her ODI career in the most epic way possible, making a superb 158 and walking off a winner. She caught up with ABC Sport's Chris Rowbottom after the match.

Mitch Turner and Christina Matthews wrap up Day 1 of the women's day-night Test at the WACA and speak to young Aussie star Lucy Hamilton who shone bright in her international test debut, taking 3 wickets in her first showing.

Opening Round of the AFL gets underway on Thursday night and fans of every club are all still hopeful that their team could make a run at the finals in season 2026. Will St Kilda's expensive off-season pay dividends? Which of the players who moved clubs will have the biggest impact and which set of fans might want to temper their expectations? We preview the 2026 AFL Season. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The NRL returns to Australia this week as did the font of all Rugby League news knowledge - Michael Carayannis. He brought his A-Game to his first Thursday night hit out of the season. Plus Cronulla's cult front row forward Tom Hazleton joined the boys to discuss the Sharks prospects for 2026 and to explain the competition at the club amongst the try scoring props. And you can enjoy a tribute to the great Dennis Cometti who was a big influence on a young Andrew Moore.

Dennis Cometti has been the soundtrack to so many of Australia's great sporting moments, and today the record stopped. From Australian Rules to Olympic triumphs to Test match cricket, Dennis was as intelligent as he was entertaining. We remember the giant of the industry that was Dennis Cometti, and the legacy he will leave. Featured: Clint Wheeldon, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Iranian women's football team lost 3-0 on Monday night in the Women's Asian Cup, but for many Iranians the fact they made it onto the park was a win in itself. The conflict in the Middle East has caused all kinds of chaos across the globe, and these women are tasked with not only trying to win games of football, but with representing a nation currently in turmoil on the international stage. Ahead of their match-up against the Matildas, many at the Asian Cup are wrapping their arms around this group. Featured: Emma Kemp, senior sports writer, Nine Newspapers. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Some things are just meant to be, like Sam Kerr and scoring goals in Perth. The Matildas got their Women's Asian Cup campaign underway with a 1-0 win over the Philippines. A victory to get things started in coach Joe Montemurro's first tournament in charge is a box ticked, but the national side struggled at times to create and then capitalise on their opportunities. How will the Tillies reflect on this match and should fans be concerned about a slow start?Featured: Alicia Ferguson, former Matilda. Clare Wheeler, Matildas' midfielder.  Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Andrew Moore is joined on NRL Monday by Brisbane Broncos' premiership winning coach, Michael Maguire who has his sights firmly set on another title. Canterbury CEO Aaron Warburton shares his club's Las Vegas experience plus Matthew Elliott drops by the studio to discuss all the fall out from Round 1 including whether or not the NRL go completely global?

Victorian and NSW fast bowler Chris Tremain has called time on his career. He tells Sam and Lehmo the story of how he reached this decision after being diagnosed with Parsonage-Turner Syndrome.

Amanda-Jade Wellington tells Quentin Hull her record-taking delivery might not have been her best, but she'll happily accept the record as the most prominent wicket taker in the WNCL.

Outgoing Tennis Australia CEO and Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley tells Quentin Hull he still has business to finish before leaving his current role.He wants to finalise plans to expand the Australian Open into Olympic Park, ensuring there's no threat to the Grand Slam moving from Melbourne.

Australian Test openerJake Weatherald reflects on Australia's Ashes victory, but tells Quentin Hull now he is firmly focused on helping Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield.

If you're craving a quick fire preview for every team this year then look no further than the famed 'Traffic Light Game' where Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs run through the lot. Who will rise, fall or be about the same and will Gibbsy just choose 'amber' for every team?Plus 'Six Again' sees Luke Lewis and John Gibbs give their thoughts on Zac Lomax and the Eels, NRL expansion plans and more.00:19 - Six Again11:25 - Traffic Light Game

Bludging on the Blindside is back for 2026! In this week's episode, Roy and HG discuss the return of Rugby League to Las Vegas, the feral pig problem in the country, and whether wisdom is the greatest enemy of Rugby League.

His teammates love him, but opposition players? Not so much. Toby Greene is the AFL's anti-hero and that's just the way he likes it. But that doesn't mean being the bad guy doesn't come at a cost. In this interview, Greene explains the toll it takes on his family, talks leadership, and why he wasn't scared by Adam Kingsley's viral spray in a new documentary series. Featured: Toby Greene, GWS Giants captain.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Michael Milton is returning to competition nearly 20 years after retiring. And he's coming back for the Winter Paralympics, no less.He tells Quentin Hull he'll also have to contend with a fractured femur but says he won't be going down without a fight.

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Matt Denny chats to Quentin Hull about competing in the Hobart Track Classic before his focus turns to Glasgow in July. He also speaks of how becoming a dad has helped him improve as an athlete.

Australia has taken the lead in its multi-format series against India. With injuries heavily hampering the team, coach Shelley Nitschke joins Quentin Hull to chat through them all.

Australia's chef de mission Alisa Camplin speaks to Quentin Hull about Australia's most successful Winter Olympics. She says she's been thrilled by the reception the Australian public has given the athletes.

On the eve of the Matildas' opening match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, Alex Chidiac speaks to Quentin Hull about the team, coach Joe Montemurro, and playing club soccer in Italy.

Race caller Greg Miles called legendary horse Makybe Diva's three Melbourne Cup wins, immortalising the mare with the line 'when a champion becomes a legend.' Following Makybe Diva's death, he joins Lehmo and Sam to reflect on her career. He says her extraordinary feat is something unlikely to be replicated again.

The NRL season is kicking off in Vegas this weekend and there are plenty of threads to pull ahead of the 2026 season getting underway. Can the Broncos find and harness the magic of last season or will the premiership go to their heads? Will back-to-back Grand Final losses make or break the Storm and do the Panthers rise again? Plus there's always a dark horse so who might it be in season 2026?Featured: Nick Campton, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Kyah Simon has won Australia the Asian Cup. She was the first Indigenous Aussie woman to score at a World Cup. The first to 100 caps. And yet she's still finding herself on the receiving end of racism. Simon is fighting back and joins us to explain how, before pulling apart some huge storylines ahead of the Asian Cup. Featured: Kyah Simon, Matildas legend.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

As Tennis Australia, Craig Tiley has presided over immense moments of success and immense moments of controversy. Having transformed the Australian Open and TA into world leaders, he's heading for the USA. He tells us why and talks regrets, stress and more. Featured: Craig Tiley, CEO, Tennis Australia.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

All summer, it felt as though Cricket Australia was warming up fans to the idea of selling part of the BBL. This hypothetical sale might deliver rivers of gold, but other nations are getting a sense of the immediate realities. Teams have been re-named to reflect the Indian parent side, Pakistani players have been blacklisted, these are just some examples that are giving key stakeholders pause. Featured: Peter Lalor, cricket writer and podcaster, Cricket Et Al. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Olympic Winter Games are officially closed and the baton has been passed to France, but before we look forward to that we reflect on what was a record-breaking six-medal haul from Australia. Plus as is often the way at these events, there were stories of resilience, heartbreak and a little bit of humour; we look back at some of our favourites.Featured: Simon Smale, ABC SPORT.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

CEO of Australian Sports Commission and dual gold medallist Kieren Perkins speaks to Sam and Lehmo about the country's success at the Winter Olympics, and how to allocate funding to individual sports.

Ryan Hadley joins Quentin Hull after taking five wickets for New South Wales, helping the Blues earn a spot in the One-Day Cup final against Tasmania.

Jackson Irvine joins Quentin Hull from Germany in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup this year. He runs through his comeback from a significant foot injury, and how he's trying to help his club — FC St Pauli — avoid relegation in the Bundesliga.

Australian Diamond Cara Koenen tells Quentin Hull she is up for stepping out of her comfort zone in goal shooter if that is what the national team needs.

Olympic gold medallist, basketballer and former AFLW player Chloe Dalton joins Sam and Lehmo to chat about The Female Athlete Project and the importance of sports science being made available for female athletes.

Victorian wicket keeper Sam Harper is having an incredible season for both his state, and the Melbourne Stars. He scored twin centuries in the Victorians' win against Western Australia, as they aim for a Sheffield Shield title.

Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis talks to Quentin Hull about being on top of the NBL table, and what makes the Kings such a successful club.

MotoGP's Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta tells Quentin Hull Adelaide is the first-choice option to host the event, assuring there will be no safety issues with a street circuit.

Flying Roos flight controller Jason Waterhouse joins Sam and Lehmo to chat about the SailGP being held in Sydney next weekend. He says Sydney Harbour is his favourite place to sail, and invited everyone to jump on their own boats to come and watch.

Comedian Ed Kavalee is eager to bring promotion and relegation to Australian football through a series called Breaking Barriers. He spends some time with Lehmo and Sam explaining how he thinks it could work, and doesn't miss the chance to throw in a few jokes along the way.

Alysa Liu retired from figure skating four years ago, aged 16, saying she'd lost herself in competition. Fast-forward to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and she's back with a gold medal around her neck but perhaps more importantly, she did it her way. Team USA had high expectations for their figure skating team in Milan and not everyone could live up to them, so how might the joy of Liu's gold change the way the sport deals with its athletes?Featured: Caroline Price, journalist, Forbes. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Danielle Scott has won World Cups and medalled at World Championships but was missing one thing - an Olympic medal. In her fourth Winter Games she finally stood on an Olympic podium, adding a sixth medal to an already record-breaking Australian tally. We speak to her former teammate and coach about how hard Danielle has worked and what this might mean for her. Plus there's a new sport at these Games and it's chaotic. Featured: David Morris, Olympic silver medallist. Simon Smale, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Did you see the cheating scandal in the curling and think to yourself 'I should watch that' but then have no idea what's happening on the ice? You're not alone, so ahead of the men's and women's finals we have an explainer. Plus, Mela Stalker is an Olympic finalist and in her debut Winter Games has been enjoying everything the experience has to offer, including the tiramisu in the athletes village.Featured: Andrew Swain, Australian curler. Mela Stalker, Olympic finalist. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter