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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

In 2024, young Australian Dyson Daniels was in the second year of his NBA career and struggling to make a mark. He had a nagging sense he wasn't quite being true to himself. A trade from New Orleans to Atlanta has coincided with a meteoric rise. The 22-year-old opens up in an expansive interview. Featured: Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

In this interview from the archives, 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

Tony Armstrong considers himself a cynical person, which is why it's a somewhat ironic that he's emerged from his latest project with renewed optimism. The former AFL player has spent the past year researching the scope of racism in sport and society and seeking to do something about it. He's seen the failed anti-racism campaigns, the well meaning but toothless initiatives and Armstrong has had enough. Tony has travelled the globe to speak to influential athletes, tech pioneers and grass roots advocates to chart a way forward in an increasingly insidious space. Featured: Tony Armstrong, ex-AFL footballer and sports broadcaster.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Scottie Scheffler has done almost everything in golf. The world number one has multiple majors. He has millions in career earnings. And yet, he told us this year he does not find it fulfilling. Ahead of the British Open, a bit exasperated, he asked the press pack "what's the point?!" We're taking his surprising, sprawling, introspective press conference and getting renowned mental coach Ben Crowe to break it down for us. Crowe has worked with Ash Barty, Steph Gilmore, Dustin Martin and many more. He has some advice for Scheffler. Featured: Ben Crowe, mindset coach.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

After his first Test in four years, Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson joined Corbin Middlemas on Summer Grandstand to recap the Boxing Day Test.

Corbin Middlemas caught up with Australian All Rounder Cam Green, after the Boxing Day test ended inside two days.

With the Boxing Day test ending in two days, Cricket Australia put on a fan fest outside the MCG. Corbin Middlemas went down and spoke to Australian Quick Mitch Starc for his thoughts.

Brett Lee has been unveiled as the latest inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the MCG this morning, he jumped into the commentary box to chat with Ben Cameron after the announcement.

Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are back to break down all the fallout from another two-day Test. Stuart Clark, Jason Gillespie and Ali Mitchell all stop by, and Brett Lee chats about his induction into the Hall of Fame.

Hard Quiz Host and Gold Logie Winner Tom Gleeson joined Ben Cameron on Grandstand at Lunch, and brought an absolute chaos with him. Brooke Warne then dropped by to chat about the Shane Warne Legacy.

Ben Cameron caught up with Australian All-Rounder Kim Garth at the tea break on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark wrap up the Boxing Day Test, which has ended inside two days. England batsman Joe Root and Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith join them for interviews, along with all of the presentations.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann take you through the first day of the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne. The team are joined by Australian Opener and Fast Bowler Scott Boland.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg joined Corbin Middlemas at lunch of the first day of the boxing day test, and discussed what next summer's schedule looks like and how often Australia should play England and India in test series. James Glenday, ABC News Breakfast Co-Host then dropped by to chat his love of cricket.

Unbox what we've picked as the four biggest Australian sports stories of 2025. Including a massive Australian at the centre of arguably the biggest sports event of the year, a homophobic scandal in the AFL, an Aussie coach charting new territory on the world stage, as well as a historic and bitter rivalry delivering a surprising new chapter. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

We are getting to the pointy end of our countdown and that means BIG stories. Perhaps Australia's most famous athlete facing jail time in an overseas prison system. An emotional tale involving a father, a son and an enormous game of football. An entire state split over the future of football in the area. A competitor achieving what no woman had achieved in nearly 150 years. There is a lot to unpack in our penultimate episode of this series. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

One Australian champion announced her arrival, while another absolute superstar shocked us with an early retirement. A flawed genius shook up the NRL with a sustained display of brilliance, with a dash of insanity. While the one of the longest suffering fanbases in Aussie sport earned the ultimate redemption. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

In part two of our countdown we have some fascinating stories. One Australian went to the precipice of greatness but stumbled at the last moment. A player poaching scandal involving two of Australia's biggest footy clubs. A generational talent arrived on the international stage. There was heartbreak for a famous Australian sporting family. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

What was your favourite Australian sports story of 2025? We are counting down the 20 biggest Aussies tales of the year. In part one there's AFL excellence, a woman who went from doing the dishes at a cafe to top of the world, history in Aussie rules and a beloved national team that discovered its mojo and lost it again. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

James Hunter lost his sight in 2015 and following this reconnected with the sport of sailing as part of the Making Waves foundation.He chats to Mitch Turner about competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and how he works with the crew in some of the most arduous conditions. 

Ollie Peake is a rising talent in the Australia cricket scene and may be one to watch out for during the Ashes series of the future.Peake will captain Australia's under-19 side next year at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and Mitch Turner began this chat on Summer Grandstand by asking Peake what it felt like to receive this honour.

Australia retains The Ashes with an unassailable lead in the series as it secures the win in Adelaide. 

At the end of day four in Adelaide the Australians need just four more wickets to take an unassailable three-nil lead in the Ashes series. Chasing a record 435 runs to win, England are 6/207 at stumps despite 85 from Zak Crawley. Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Jason Gillespie dissect the day's play on Grandstand at Stumps, featuring interviews with Mitchell Starc and Zak Crawley. 

An Ashes winning captain and one of the most elegant left handers the game has ever seen, David Gower is a legend of English cricket. After his playing days he also had a terrific broadcasting career. Lord Gower even has a song written about him by Paul Kelly! The English great joined Corbin Middlemas at tea on Day 4 of the Adelaide Test. 

Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Stuart Clark break down another strong day of cricket for the home side at the 3rd Test in Adelaide Oval. Travis Head scoring a brilliant hometown century as fellow South Australian Alex Carey joined him for a 100+ run stand.

Former Test wicketkeeper Wayne Phillips chats to Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann about his work with the Australian Cricketers Association, sharing stories from his playing and coaching career with his trademark irreverence! Ben Cameron speaks to Olympic champion swimmer Kyle Chalmers.

The Australian Open is less than a month away and if you're anything like us, you might feel like you've lost track of what's going on in tennis. Ex-Davis Cup Captain Wally Masur is here to help. He gets us across the Sincaraz rivalry, Novak's push for one more slam, the Nick Kyrgios situation and Aryna Sabalenka's dominance of the women's game. PLUS, a vibe check on the broader Aussie contingent. Featured: Wally Masur, ex-Davis Cup Captain. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

At lunch on day two Corbin Middlemas is joined by South Australian captain Jemma Barsby who shares her story about living with multiple sclerosis alongside fellow MS ambassador and filmmaker Beau Eastman. Ben Cameron chats with one of Barsby's teammates, Australian vice captain Tahlia McGrath.

The point of technology in sport officiating is to eliminate howlers, not create them. The company in charge of 'snicko' has admitted its team incorrectly saved Alex Carey from dismissal, allowing the Australian to score a hundred. Now, confidence in the umpiring tool is unravelling. Can cricket trust 'snicko'? Featured: Ben Cameron, Executive Producer, ABC Cricket.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Adelaide Oval is hosting the Christmas Test, with a new seven-year deal locking the match in as a major summer fixture. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas joins Corbin Middlemas to discuss the deal, creating a festival-vibe and the move to a day test.

Corbin Middlemas, Stuart Clark and Darren Lehmann analyse an absorbing first day of the 3rd Test from a baking hot Adelaide Oval. Winning the toss and batting first Australa ended the day on 8/326 thanks to a maiden Ashes century from Alex Carey in front of his home crowd, and 82 from late inclusion Usman Khawaja. 

There are comeback stories and then there is Philip Rivers. Five years after retiring from the NFL, the 44-year-old grandfather strapped on the cleats to try and drag his old team into the playoffs. His reasoning for taking on the challenge was something from cult TV show 'Friday Night Lights'. Featured: Phil Murphy, NFL reporter, ESPN. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Anthony Joshua joins us ahead of a bout that will deliver him a fortune, but has raised uneasy questions. When he takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, he will be among the biggest favourites in the history of the sport. How does the Englishman reconcile the industry's concerns for Paul's safety? Featured: Anthony Joshua, champion boxer. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

With Brendon McCullum tripling down on the Bazball mentality of preparation, there's a sense that the Adelaide Test could provide the definitive moment in this cricketing movement. The end of a great unravelling or the start of a comeback? Barney Ronay joins us to answer that question, talk about airport run-ins and Jofra Archer's unenviable task. Featured: Barney Ronay, chief sportswriter, The Guardian. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Bruce McAvaney joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand after receiving World Athletics President's Award in recognition of his broadcasting career.

On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Aaron Bryans was joined by Sixers Spinner Todd Murphy ahead of the start of BBL 15.

With the NBL being in great shape as a competition, CEO David Stevenseon joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to talk about the potential of expansion.

Mitch Marsh announced his retirement from first class cricket this week and joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to chat about his career.

Former Australian quick Jason GIllespie said while Usman Khawaja has been an extraordinary performer for Australia, he should not play in the Adelaide Test.

Adelaide veteran and Socceroo Craig Goodwin speaks to Quentin Hull about the A-League season and, of course, what he makes of Australia's pool for next year's FIFA World Cup.

English white-ball star Sam Billings joins Quentin Hull as he returns for another season with the Sydney Thunder. He speaks about how playing in the BBL has been a big part of his career. Playing a lot of franchise cricket, he discusses how the privatisation of sports clubs is changing cricket around the world.

Olympic gold medallist Mollie O'Callaghan chats to Quentin Hull following an Australian v The World contest in Brisbane. She reflects on 2025 and what it's like no longer training next to Ariarne Titmus after her retirement.

Paralympic gold medallist Emily Petricola is also the South Australian Sports Institute's Para Unit Lead. In a wide-ranging chat with Sam and Lehmo she speaks about how she competes with MS and how Parasports can be stronger with more funding ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics.

Roger Rasheed questions what the point is of the upcoming Battle of the Sexes contest coming up later this month in Dubai. He also gives his tips to Sam and Lehmo about who he thinks will dominate the summer.

It's time for the perspective of an Englishman. BBC commentator Henry Moeran chats to Sam and Lehmo live from the English team hotel, where players are arriving after their break in Noosa.

After being part of the Australian A side that defeated the English Lions, Cooper Connolly joins Quentin Hull as he sets himself for another Big Bash campaign with the Perth Scorchers.

US pundits have variously described the Socceroos as 'smug' and a 'lay-up'. What do our players think about those comments and the draw more broadly? We spoke to Jackson Irvine about the campaign and it's clear the Australians are zeroing in on their clash with the hosts. Featured: Jackson Irvine, Socceroos veteran. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

In his quiet moments, we wonder how Oscar Piastri will reflect on season 2025. Finishing third in the F1 title aged 24 is a big deal. But, he was also the world title favourite before a series of 'what if' moments saw him fall agonisingly short. The conversation for the Australian now turns to 'what now?' Is this the moment that lights a fire under him or something that erodes his self-belief? Jennie Gow joins us to unpack Piastri's season and help us understand the 2026 dynamic at McLaren. Featured: Jennie Gow, F1 reporter, BBC. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Eli Katoa concussion story has rattled rugby league. Many have asked how the Tongan international managed to have three sickening head clashes in one afternoon of footy. The NRL has laid the blame at the feet of the trainers and medical staff on the day, but do they need to consider the way head knocks are assessed pre-game and at training? Featured: Myles Houlbrook-Walk, reporter, 730. Featured: Myles Houlbrook-Walk, reporter, 730. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter