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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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