It's hard to say what's most impressive - that Mollie O'Callaghan broke a 14-year-old world record, that she did it at a world champs, or that she beat Ariarne Titmus in the process. Incredibly, Titmus and O'Callaghan are both coached by Dean Boxall. Their success has sports fans wondering how the mentor is helping them and others reach new heights. Featured: Tom Decent, journalist, Channel Nine Papers. 

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Pay disputes, sponsor turmoil, the end of a domestic team - it's been a bumpy twelve months for Australian netball. With the Commonwealth Games in jeopardy, the World Cup has just become even more important for the sport. Today, Patrick Stack speaks to Brittany Carter about why this tournament is crucial and how Australia can wrestle back the one big trophy missing from the cabinet. Featured: Brittany Carter, netball writer and commentator, ABC Sport. 

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The UFC is the definitive mixed martial arts league, but an emerging Asian competitor is seeking to get a piece of the pie. Today, Patrick Stack speaks with ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong about how he's grown the organisation and how they might look to compete with Dana White's UFC. Featured: Chatri Sityodtong, founder, ONE Championship. 

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Pat Cummins will bring the Ashes back to Australia after rain saw a draw in fourth Test and an unassailable 2-1 series lead. Despite securing the urn the skipper is far from satisfied. Neither was England's Ben Stokes, who at best can hope for a drawn series. Today, Patrick Stack speaks with Robert Craddock about why Australia is desperate to claim the Ashes outright and some of the curious English reaction to a rained out Test. Featured: Robert 'Crash' Craddock, News Corp. 

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It was emotional viewing with  a teary Sam Kerr watched from the sidelines as the Matildas opened their World Cup campaign with a win. When might she return from her calf injury and what can we reasonably expect from the striker? We discuss with Niav Owens, before bringing in Corbin Middlemas to talk Ashes as Pat Cummins heavy workload begins to take a toll. We will also forecast huge rounds of AFL and NRL and get our dose of soundbytes. https://www.abc.net.au/connect>Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

After finding out how many beers fit in the Claret Jug last year, Cam Smith is back at The Open to defend his title. Smith says he's playing better golf than ever, but the likes of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm could stand in his way. Can McIlroy break the drought? Does Smith have his swagger back? Can Min Woo Lee turn good vibes into a major victory? We speak to golf writer Evin Priest to find out. 

Featured: Evin Priest, golf writer, Australian Golf Digest.

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Australia's men kept an opener, dropped a spinner and picked two all-rounders for the fourth Test - we ask Trent Copeland what it tells us about their mindset. Meanwhile, Australia's women retained the urn, but they're far from happy. We speak with cricket writer Brittany Carter and wonder if the rest of the world has closed the gap on this champion team. Featured: Trent Copeland, ex-Test cricketer. Brittany Carter, cricket writer, ABC Sport. 

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The Commonwealth Games have birthed countless Australian sporting careers, but the event might be on its deathbed after Victoria cancelled its plans to host the 2026 edition. State Premier Daniel Andrews says rising costs have made the Games untenable, while critics have rubbished his claims. Today, Patrick Stack speaks with Peter Beattie and Tracey Holmes to understand how this transpired, what it will do to Australia's reputation and whether we just saw the end of a sports event that's run more than ninety years. Featured: Peter Beattie, 2018 Commonwealth Games chief. Tracey Holmes, senior reporter, ABC Sport. 

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After years of waiting, the next generation of tennis might have just arrived. Carlos Alcaraz delivered a stunning five set win over an irritable Novak Djokovic in the final of Wimbledon. With a game that Novak says is equal parts Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, the Spaniard might be ready to take control of the sport. Have we seen a changing of the guard or will this merely serve as fuel for Djokovic and others? Featured: Wally Masur, former Australian Davis Cup Captain. 

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After leading the Women's Ashes 6-0, Australia have lost the last three matches of the multi-format series and it's now tied. Australian bowler Georgia Wareham explains how the team is coping with losing, what they can do to retain the Ashes and why her nickname is Wolfie. Then Ben Cameron runs us through the big games to come in the AFL. We also forecast the weekend's NRL action and give you some pre-world cup Sam Kerr content in soundbytes. 

Featured: Georgia Wareham, Australian cricketer. Ben Cameron, commentator, ABC Sport. 

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