The cinematic vision from Liverpool told a relatively familiar English story; Reds fans wildly celebrating a top-flight title. The subplot might be more American. The top two teams from the first three divisions of English football have North American ownership.  There was a time when American owners weren't exactly beloved in English football. Success has a great capacity to build relationships. Featured: Joshua Robinson, Europe sport correspondent, Wall Street Journal. 

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The North Sydney Bears haven't played in the NRL since 1999, but it looks like the Western Australia government might be extending a lifeline. Talks between the ARLC and the WA government have been positive and all signs point to the 18th licence heading west. This is a big win for the NRL nostalgics, but is there enough support for Rugby League in the west to justify this venture?

Featured: Billy Moore, former North Sydney Bears player and current board member.

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The Stawell Gift was billed as the battle between Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy, but the story took a completely different turn. How did Adelaide teacher John Evans beat the rising star and why was this race so special for women's winner Bree Rizzo? We ask them.

Featured: John Evans, sprinter. Bree Rizzo, sprinter. 

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Richmond Tiger Noah Balta has been sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order after pleading guilty to assault. He has also been handed a curfew that could see him miss multiple night matches including this weekend. What does the sentence mean for Balta and what can the AFL learn from this? 

Featured: Charmaine Manuel, ABC News. Daniel Cherny, CODE Sports.

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A teenage star. A powerful and influential agent. Scorned teammates facing questions of bullying. A club legend, now coaching, under pressure. The Lachlan Galvin - Wests Tigers contract story is fascinating on a number of levels.

Featured: Nick Campton, journalist, ABC Sport. 

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To earn an NFL deal, Jordan Petaia had to abandon his rugby career. Ignore overtures from NRL teams. Head to an international training camp. Learn American football. Then shine in a single day try out in order to impress NFL scouts. The LA Chargers snapped him up and a key motivating factor for Petaia was his late father. Featured: Jordan Petaia, LA Chargers recruit. 

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When Willie Rioli sparked a melee at the end of a gripping clash between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn we assumed it was further evidence of feverish new rivalry. After a social media post from the forward detailing his "hatred" of the Hawks over historical matters, it was clear this was something else. We're unravelling this layered story. Featured: Aaron Bryans, commentator, ABC Sport. 

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There are sports triumphs and then there is this. Rory McIlroy overcame a hot field and his own demons to finally break through on golf's most storied stage. Featured: Warren Smith, golf commentator, Fox Sports. 

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Gout Gout broke ten seconds (albeit unofficially) in the 100m. Bruce McAvaney details the astonishing feat and how the teenager is impacting athletics. Corbin Middlemas pulls apart an enthralling Gather Round. The Panthers are done or are they? And Gary Player delivers warm wisdom. Featured: Bruce McAvaney, commentator, Channel 7. Corbin Middlemas, commentator, ABC Sport. 

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Before Les Kiss was a frontrunner for the Wallabies job, before he was a coach, he was a player. Not in rugby, in rugby league. It underscores that the potential national coach is a bit different. We try to learn more about the Kiss philosophy in this interview. Featured: Les Kiss, Queensland Reds coach

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