Deion Sanders has never been conventional. As an athlete he made the NFL Hall of Fame AND played in a baseball World Series. Now as a coach he's shaking up college football with a brash coaching style that's electrifying fans across the USA. In a system founded on tradition and convention, he's not universally appreciated, but he is universally watched. Featured: Steve Wyche, Chief National Reporter, NFL Network. 

When William Reynolds was growing up in Sydney, he was obsessed with chasing waves at Bondi Beach. How did he become a professional rodeo rider in the United States? It's a story that involves a small dose of luck, a large dose of bravery and many injuries. Featured: Clint Jasper, National Rural Reporter, ABC. 

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Anyone in sport will tell you that great athletes don't necessarily make great coaches. As a Brisbane player Michael Voss enjoyed unrivalled success, but coaching was a different challenge. Sacked by the Lions in 2013, Voss took a long path back to senior coaching at Carlton. After enduring intense pressure this season, his Navy Blues stand on the cusp of a Grand Final. To get there, he'll have to knock over his old club. Featured: Quentin Hull, AFL commentator, ABC Sport. 

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Coach Eddie Jones had talked about the Wallabies executing a 'smash and grab mission' at this Rugby World Cup, but it was Fiji who pulled the ambush on Australia. Today, Patrick Stack speaks with Nick McArdle to understand how it went wrong for the Wallabies and how they might turn around their dismal form line. Featured: Nick McArdle, rugby host, Stan Sport. 

https://bit.ly/3EHZhxf> Our AFL team pay tribute to the legendary Ron Barassi

Are we about to see Cinderella stories soar in the AFL and NRL? Or is a reality check imminent? We pick apart four enormous finals fixtures. PLUS an Aussie sporting mashup featuring Stuart MacGill, the Wallabies, Ange Postecoglou and Alex de Minaur. Featured: Ben Cameron, AFL caller, ABC Sport. Jake Duke, NRL reporter, Fox League. 

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Kalyn Ponga is an undeniable talent, but that didn't stop a level of cynicism around the Queenslander in Newcastle. The critics argued the multi-million dollar star saved his best moves for Queensland and TikTok, while questioning his off field dramas. Today, Nick Campton tells Patrick Stack how Knights fans fell in love with the fullback all over again. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL reporter, ABC Sport. 

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In tennis circles, Simona Halep is considered the one of the good eggs. Polite, humble and articulate, the former world number one is a two time Grand Slam winner. So, when she was handed a doping violation, it felt a little off. As she continues to profess her innocence, Serena Williams is hinting that a famous victory should be overturned. Featured: Simon Smale, journalist, ABC Sport. 

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Wayne Bennett is one of the great coaches in Australian sport. Over 36 years he has coached over 900 games of Rugby League, won seven premierships, claimed three 'Coach of the Year' awards among a number of other achievements. Despite his legendary frostiness towards the media, Bennett has a way of getting the best out of his playing groups. How? Well it may be to do with the balance between two wolves. Featured: Andrew Webster, chief sports writer, Sydney Morning Herald.

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-sport-daily/nfl-season-return/102817430>Here is more on Aaron Rodgers' injury in the NFL and the storylines you need to know this season.

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If Novak Djokovic's 24th Grand Slam spoke of an established tennis world order, Coco Gauff's victory heralded the arrival of a new star. Over an impressive two week run, the 19-year-old American dealt with on court opponents, online haters and in stadium protesters. Along the way she spoke with eloquence, perspective and maturity on all of the above. Today, Christopher Clarey helps us assess Novak's longevity and Coco's emergence. Featured: Christopher Clarey, tennis writer, Tennis and Beyond.

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It's an NRL and AFL extravaganza as we immerse ourselves in the many narratives encompassing week one of the finals. We have it all: concussion controversy, injured stars, feared crowds, cinderella stories and history chasers. Plus, a historically great coaching address in sound bytes. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, AFL broadcaster, ABC Sport. Zac Bailey, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. 

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