Ex-Olympian Cate Campbell has been covering the World Championship trials in Adelaide. What she's seeing is some great swimming and some athletes at breaking point. Mollie O'Callaghan, Kaylee McKeown, Cam McEvoy, Lani Pallister, have all given voice to the same thing: it's been a struggle post Paris. Why? Ex-Olympian Cate Campbell explains the cocktail that threatens to break our stars. Featured: Cate Campbell, Olympic swimming champion. 

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It wasn't that long ago Mat Ryan wondered if his international career was over. Instead, the Socceroo keeper and captain helped Australia to a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia as they ready for a sixth consecutive World Cup. Ryan takes us inside the celebrations and explains why he feels this team can have its best ever World Cup when they compete in 2026. Featured: Mat Ryan, Socceroos captain. 

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The World Test Championship final is already high stakes, but the storylines contained within it are ratcheting things up. Marnus Labuschagne might be fighting for his Test spot. Cam Green's return comes in an ICC final. Kagiso Rabada's drug sanction remains contentious. The South African coach addressed the 'chokers' tag. Did we mention the reception the Lord's faithful might give the Australians post the Bairstow/Carey furore? There's plenty to play for and we're unpacking it. Featured: Jason Gillespie, ex-Test cricketer. 

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Aziz Behich gave us another qualification hero moment as the Socceroos moved to the cusp of the World Cup. Mark Bosnich pulls it apart. Tasmania's AFL team is in peril after a wild political story derailed the state's proposed stadium. Featured: Mark Bosnich, Socceroos legend. Chris Rowbottom, Hobart journalist, ABC Sport.

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The 2025 NBA finals won't feature big names like LeBron, Stef or Luka. Major markets like New York, LA and Boston aren't involved either. They're two immensely talented, small market sides who both believe their secret weapon is friendship. Dive into a preview of the title deciding series. Featured: Phil Murphy, NBA reporter, ESPN.

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Andrew 'Grey Wiggle' Redmayne. John Aloisi. Mark Schwarzer. Josh Kennedy. World Cup qualification moments are nearly as iconic as the main stage. Who can stand up for Tony Popovic's team as they take on Japan and Saudi Arabia as the Socceroos chase a return to the World Cup.  Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport.

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To surf Nazare in Portugal takes unfathomable courage. Imagine attempting it when legally blind. Australian Matt Formston is many things, he is a Paralympic champion, a big wave surfer, and he also only has 3 per cent vision. Despite that he took on the biggest wave on the planet and he joins us to talk through that experience. Featured: Matt Formston, blind surfer.

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Joe Montemurro has the reigns of Australia's most beloved team. What's his biggest Tillies test? Defensive structures. Attacking systems. Media performance. They're all crucial, but we wonderer whether relationships will determine his destiny. There is one that looms as crucial to the his fortunes. Featured: Niav Owens, football reporter, Channel Ten.

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The NBA is one of the biggest sports leagues on the planet. It's wildly sophisticated and professional. They wouldn't rig their own draft lottery... right? We explain why many hoops fans have been claiming a 'conspiracy' in recent weeks and respected NBA writer Mike Vorkunov debunks the theories.

Featured: Mike Vorkunov, basketball writer, The Athletic.

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The AFL has overhauled its executive. Why did they do it and what does it mean? We speak with Corbin Middlemas. Veteran commentator. Simon Hill previews the A-League Grand Final clash between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory. The 22-year veteran of the league gives us his insights on the competition as he prepares for his final call. PLUS, Women's Origin, Alex de Minaur has something to say and Charles Barkley says he's going to hell. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, AFL commentator, ABC Sport. Simon Hill, football commentator, Channel Ten.

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