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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

American slalom skier Mikaela Shiffrin is one of the sport's best, but when it comes to performing at the Olympic Games in recent times she's succumbed to the pressure. With one event to go in her program, can she overcome her nerves? Plus a missed opportunity for Australia to increase its record medal tally and we speak to a very proud father. Featured: Matt Futterman, senior sports writer, The Athletic. Erin Marsicovetere, ABC SPORT. Michael Fordham, father of Olympian Rosie Fordham.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Fresh off a career best Sheffield Shield knock, Kurtis Patterson tells Sam and Lehmo taking a break from playing in the Big Bash League keeps him fresh for NSW matches.

The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have been Australia's most successful ever with five medals so far and three won by the moguls team. Cooper Woods won the first of those medals and he talks to us about what makes that group so special. Plus, we re-live other medal moments like Jakara Anthony's redemption and Scotty James' heartbreaking, history making silver in the half-pipe. Featured: Cooper Woods, Olympic gold medallist. Simon Smale, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

When Phoebe's buggy fell into the water on the golf course, Cam Smith came to the rescue. In a case of truth being stranger than fiction, hear the story as told to Quentin Hull.

Australian batsman and Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne gives Quentin Hull an update on his finger injury sustained during The Ashes. He said he is also excited to play out the Sheffield Shield season for his state, before heading across to the Pakistan Super League.

The Women's Asia Cup is just a few weeks away from reaching Australia's shores. Former Matilda Alicia Ferguson tells Quentin Hull there is pressure on players to secure silverware.

Hawthorn defender Jarman Impey stops by to have some fun with Sam and Lehmo in the lead up to the AFL season.

After some time off, Olympic gold medallist Nina Kennedy tells Quentin Hull she is sett on defending her pole vaulting gold medal at the LA Olympics.

While the Australian team hasn't had the happiest start to the T20 Cricket World Cup but there are other Aussies in the tournament who have enjoyed success already. Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets with Sydney brothers sharing an unbeaten 124 run partnership opening the batting.Another pair of Australian brothers - Harry and Ben Manenti - also played a key role with Harry skippering and Ben taking  2 for 9 off 4 overs.He chatted to Sam Lane and Lehmo and told them this is the pinacle for most of their team.

Beth Mooney has been a pivotal part of the Australian Women's Cricket Team over the past decade. She's ready for the multi-format series against India and says she's comfortable whether it's T20, One Day International or Test match - her approach is just to keep it simple.She also told Lehmo that they're excited to make amends for the World Cup defeat to India last year. 

The LIV Golf Roadshow is back in Adelaide and this time it's being played over 4 rounds. Head of Events Ross Hallett told Quentin Hull about how they believe they are the F1 of Golf and why he's all smiles to have Elvis sign on. 

Despite the disappointing result Australia's top batter in the T20 World Cup loss to Zimbabwe Matt Renshaw found time to talk to Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand. He talked about embracing that chaos around a whirlwind few months for him, how Australia rebuilds before a crucial match against Sri Lanka and the imminent arrival of Steve Smith.He also explained that full-time captain Mitch Marsh is still a leader around the team despite being unable to play with an injury that is clearly a sore point.

Moguls skier Cooper Woods has won Australia's first medal at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, and it's gold! He had to overcome injury, form and arguably the GOAT of men's moguls skiing to stand on the top step of the podium. We speak to 3-time Olympian Torah Bright about what gold means to the team and preview the medal chances in the men's half pipe. Plus we unpack a controversial disqualification in the skeleton. Featured: Torah Bright, Olympian, Stan Sport. Simon Smale, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Reigning Olympic champion Jakara Anthony finished last in the moguls super-final in her pursuit to become the first Australian to defend a Winter Olympic title. In more positive news, Scotty James looks locked in as he chases an elusive Olympic gold in the snowboard half pipe. The men's ice hockey is underway and this year is well worth watching, the NHL players are back. Featured: Simon Smale, ABC SPORT. Arpon Basu, NHL writer, The Athletic. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

A Norwegian bronze medallist has admitted to cheating... on his girlfriend. The biathlete has used his post-race interview to try and win back his ex-partner. Meanwhile, American athletes are using their platform to amplify their political views. Plus, Australia's flag bearers hit the moguls course for the first time with eyes on bringing in the nation's first medal. Featured: Simon Smale, ABC SPORT. Joshua Robinson, The Wall Street Journal. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Australians Tess Coady and Mela Stalker both finished in the top 10 of the snowboard Big Air, but neither could crack into the medals. Both competitors have eyes on their favoured events later in the Games, so what confidence can they take out of this final? Plus, Australia have returned to an event for the first time since 2014. Featured: Sami Kennedy, three time Winter Olympian and Stan Sport expert. Andrew McGarry, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Lindsey Vonn went into her fifth and final Olympic Winter Games without an ACL, but with her typical determination to compete. While that attitude may have gotten her to the top of her sport, it might also have been her undoing. Plus, medal chances for an Australian on debut and her three-time-Olympic teammate. Featured: Matt Futterman, senior sports writer, The Athletic. Erin Marsicovetere, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Sport played on ice isn't synonymous with Australia, but coach of ice hockey side Perth Inferno John Kennedy stops by to chat to Brett Sprigg about the sport's standing in the nation.

GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio tells Brett Sprigg he's excited to pull on the Western Australia guernsey and link up with mates he has not played alongside for years in the AFL's State Of Origin match.

Newcastle Jets are on top of the A-League Men's table and acting captain Max Burgess joins Brett Sprigg to talk about the sensational season his side is putting together.

Townsville Fire star Alicia Froling reflects on the army boot camp her side did in the pre-season. She says it was instrumental to bonding her side together, with the Fire almost certain to finish the season top of the WNBL table.

The Australian Diamonds achieved a comprehensive win in Adelaide in the first netball Test against Jamaica. Australian shooter Kiera Austin was impressed with the performance of the whole squad, and tells Brett Sprigg about Jo Weston's nickname 'pest and Weston'.

Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian is the most successful coach in Australian sporting history. He chats to Brett Sprigg about how his side is sitting leading into the NBL playoffs.He also speaks about assistant-coach Andrew Bogut's comments surrounding the coaching future of Adelaide 36ers leader Mike Wells.

Australia's best medal haul at a Winter Olympics is four, back in Beijing in 2022. The 53-strong team sent to Milano-Cortina could be the group to better that result. Can Scotty James complete his Olympic medal set and finally win gold? Can 16-year-old Indra Brown earn a podium on her Olympic debut? Will Jakara Anthony defend her title in the moguls? Your guide to what could be a generational Winter Olympics for Australia. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

As Seattle gears up for New England, this is a Super Bowl rich with storylines. There's a revenge arc, a redemption arc, an Australian thread and a half time show controversy. There's a lot to unpack, strap in. Featured: Laurie Horesh, NFL reporter, ESPN.  Featured: Laurie Horesh, NFL reporter, ESPN.  Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

A 43-word social media post from the Pakistan government has been enough to rock cricket across the globe. Gideon Haigh explains why Pakistan won't play India at the T20 World Cup, how it will cost the sport in a myriad of ways, and what comes next. Featured: Gideon Haigh, writer, Cricket Et Al. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Pre-season is generally when we wonder if our footy team is going to get it right this year, but the same question might apply for the AFL's head office. The code has big-name recruits incoming as they tackle a myriad of challenges. Featured: Michael Warner, senior AFL journalist, Herald Sun. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

As Carlos Alcaraz sipped on champagne and plotted kangaroo tattoos as a way to mark his AO crown, the tennis industry was grappling with magnitude of what the 22-year-old achieved. A kind of tennis evolution that has delivered revolution. Novak Djokovic might have lost the match, but perhaps won something else he's long craved. Featured: Wally Masur, former Davis Cup Captain.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Elena Rybakina claimed her second Grand Slam and first Australian Open with a three set win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka last night. Former player turned commentator Nicole Pratt gave her assessment of the final, the tournament as a whole, and previewed the upcoming men's final with Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand. 

In a massive boost for rugby, the Levi sisters have turned their back on offers to join the NRLW to commit to the national 7s team with the LA Olympics firmly in their sights. Teagan Levi joined Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand and told him the elusive Olympic gold medal was a driving factor in sticking with Rugby 7s. 

In 2020 Australian swimming legend Michael Klim was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a rare autoimmune neurological disorder which attacks the body's nerve fibres, numbing and weakening limbs.His battle with the illness, the toll it has taken on him mentally, and his recovery are the feature of Monday night's Australian Story. Ahead of his episode, the Olympic Gold Medallist caught up with Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand. 

Victoria and Melbourne Renegades captain Sophie Molineux has been announced as the new captain of the Australian women's cricket team. Molineux's first assignment in charge will be the T20 leg of the multi-format series against India, with Alyssa Healy to lead in the ODIs and Test for one last time. The new Aussie skipper caught up with Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand. 

BBL15 was a massive success across so many metrics - TV and radio ratings, attendances, and quality of the cricket. Less than a week since the Perth Scorchers claimed their sixth BBL title, the competition's chief Alistair Dobson joined Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand to discuss a range of big picture matters including ideas on how to ensure the Big Bash continues to get bigger and better. 

Australia's preparations for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka have not started well - already 2-0 down against Pakistan in a three match series. The final squad for the tournament was also announced during the series, with Pat Cummins officially ruled out and replaced by Ben Dwarshuis, and Matt Short dropped for Matt Renshaw. But how close was Steve Smith to being selected after a dominant BBL campaign? Former Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark believes the selectors would have been tempted to call Smith up into the squad.