A spurious link between rugby league in Sydney's west and a gangland murder has people talking again. Beyond the headlines Penrith is doing phenomenal work with its junior players, positively impacting the communities more broadly. Plus, a legal look at Greg Norman's LIV Golf and comparisons to World Series Cricket.

The AFL's buried report on the toxic environment for girls and women umpires is exposed, author Dr Vic Rawlings on what needs to happen next. Ukraine's athletes with disabilities continue to fly the flag of peace, even when instructed not to. Plus, is AFL CEO Gil McLachlan suited to being Brisbane 2032 Olympics CEO.

After 32 years as President of the Australian Olympic Committee, John Coates, has stepped down but remains on the Brisbane 2032 board. Exclusive interviews with Coates, his replacement Ian Chesterman, retiring VP Helen Brownlee and more, plus the federal sports minister on the long road to 2032.

For the first time in 32 years a new president will run the Australian Olympic Committee. Hear from both contenders. As Wimbledon bans Russians, the World Olympians Association supports athletes right to compete. Is sport entering a new era - Cold War Mach 2?

Surveillance in professional sport is now a 24-7 occurrence leaving athletes and governing bodies exposed to risk. The Ticket hears from experts who've looked at the current state of play. Plus, how a small group of transgender women in sport has become a major talking point in the Australian federal election.

In a rapidly changing world sport's relevance depends on authenticity. From athletes to governing bodies to mega events, storytelling is key. How will each respond to the challenges in a fast moving, digitised, politicised world?

Ukraine and Russia come face to face at the FIFA Congress in Qatar; Transgender women simultaneously held up and pulled down as sport struggles to navigate their inclusion; Football icon Megan Rapinoe on taking a stand.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has seen the Olympic and Paralympic movement throw in the towel of being above politics. Athletes have turned on athletes, the sports movement is turning on itself, and politics is the new name of the game setting a dangerous precedent for sport.

Sport has found its voice in opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. No longer can the flag on the sleeve of uniforms define who athletes are and what they stand for. Through the prism of war The Ticket reviews the Beijing Winter Olympics.

The Australian government has pointed to Novak Djokovic as an example to any athlete thinking of entering Australia. But what does it mean for future events and nations who don't have access to vaccines? Plus getting inside the mind of the schoolteacher from Sundsvall, Sweden guiding the Matildas to their highest summit?