The Boomers are a beloved Australian team, so the fact they have a new coach is a big deal. Adam Caporn joins us to talk chasing gold, team culture, Kyrie Irving and more. Then NBA star Josh Giddey gives his take on the new national team boss and discusses how we might be undergoing a generational shift. Featured: Adam Caporn, Boomers coach. Josh Giddey, Boomers guard.

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Australians always like to think that we punch above our weight when it comes to sport. Sometimes it's a trope, but in American college football it's undeniable... at least in punting. The college system is awash with punters like Joe McGuire and James Rendell who faced off in the national championship clash this year. Not everyone in the USA is happy about it, one man has launched legal action. Is the Australian invasion unfair or is this case green with envy? Featured: David Mark, journalist, ABC. 

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There was a time where you didn't have to be a football fan to appreciate Manchester United. They spawned icons like David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. They won... everything, really. They transcended the sport the same way that Coca Cola might transcend soft drinks or Apple with computers. And then it went very wrong, for a very long time. How does a football club go from biggest on the planet to a bin-fire on and off field? Featured: Joshua Robinson, Europe correspondent, Wall Street Journal.

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The 2025 Formula 1 season is upon us and there are new drivers, new storylines and new contenders. Lewis Hamilton will race in Ferrari red for the first time when the cars hit the track in Melbourne this week, leaving his old team Mercedes to debut a highly touted rookie. Australian Oscar Piastri will be ready to contend after being given the go-ahead to compete with his talented teammate Lando Norris. But the real question is can anyone stand in the way of 4-time Drivers' Champion Max Verstappen? 

Featured: Mick Doyle, ABC SPORT. 

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AFL and NRL are both back this weekend and there are already plenty of storylines to unpack. In the NRL there are new coaches up against their old clubs and boom recruits with the weight of expectation. The AFL's Opening Round will see only two matches played due to Cyclone Alfred in Queensland, but there is no shortage of drama there either. 

Featured: Zac Bailey, Nine NRL. Matt Clinch, ABC SPORT. 

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Craig Bellamy is one of the toughest characters in one of the toughest sports. What does his soft side look like? In a revealing new sports documentary, film maker Adrian Brown goes behind the scenes with one of the most decorated coaches in NRL history. Bellamy joins us to talk about the experience with a focus on how his family influences him. Featured: Craig Bellamy, Melbourne Storm coach.

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Pakistan is hosting the Champions Trophy, but India would not play there due to longstanding geo-political issues. It's meant a rails run to the final via Dubai, but they're rejecting claims of favouritism. And what of Australia, the team they just eliminated? The Aussies exit the tournament with plenty of questions unanswered. Featured: Alex Malcolm, journalist, Cricinfo.

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The 2025 AFL is packed with flashpoints. We’ve got a succession plan, redemption arcs, a could-be dynasty, historic coaches trying to break historic coaching trends and a litany of teams in the pressure cooker. Bruce McAvaney joins the podcast to forecast what might define the season. Featured: Bruce McAvaney, broadcaster Channel Seven. 

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Not long ago, Ryan Peake was in prison, now the West Australian is celebrating a famous victory. His win at the NZ Open is one of the most astonishing turnarounds in sport with the 31-year-old going from bikie to qualifying for the British Open. Ben Cameron has been there along the way and joins us to chart the story. Featured: Ben Cameron, commentator, ABC Sport. 

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Peter V'landys thought inviting Donald Trump to the footy would bring publicity. It did, just not the way he may have expected. On the field are people seriously doubting the Panthers? We head to New York to learn about a beard ban reversal at the Yankees. Plus, egg on the face of a world famous boxer. Featured: Jason Gay, Wall Street Journal. Nick Campton, NRL writer, ABC Sport.

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