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While the Australian team hasn't had the happiest start to the T20 Cricket World Cup but there are other Aussies in the tournament who have enjoyed success already. Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets with Sydney brothers sharing an unbeaten 124 run partnership opening the batting. Another pair of Australian brothers - Harry and Ben Manenti - also played a key role with Harry skippering and Ben taking...

Beth Mooney has been a pivotal part of the Australian Women's Cricket Team over the past decade. She's ready for the multi-format series against India and says she's comfortable whether it's T20, One Day International or Test match - her approach is just to keep it simple. She also told Lehmo that they're excited to make amends for the World Cup defeat to India last year. 

The LIV Golf Roadshow is back in Adelaide and this time it's being played over 4 rounds. Head of Events Ross Hallett told Quentin Hull about how they believe they are the F1 of Golf and why he's all smiles to have Elvis sign on. 

Despite the disappointing result Australia's top batter in the T20 World Cup loss to Zimbabwe Matt Renshaw found time to talk to Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand. He talked about embracing that chaos around a whirlwind few months for him, how Australia rebuilds before a crucial match against Sri Lanka and the imminent arrival of Steve Smith. He also explained that full-time captain Mitch Marsh is...

Sport played on ice isn't synonymous with Australia, but coach of ice hockey side Perth Inferno John Kennedy stops by to chat to Brett Sprigg about the sport's standing in the nation.

GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio tells Brett Sprigg he's excited to pull on the Western Australia guernsey and link up with mates he has not played alongside for years in the AFL's State Of Origin match.

Townsville Fire star Alicia Froling reflects on the army boot camp her side did in the pre-season. She says it was instrumental to bonding her side together, with the Fire almost certain to finish the season top of the WNBL table.

Australia has been a dominant force across cricket for decades and head coach Shelley Nitschke joins Lehmo to discuss why that's the case, and of course speak about the retiring Alyssa Healy. 

Newcastle Jets are on top of the A-League Men's table and acting captain Max Burgess joins Brett Sprigg to talk about the sensational season his side is putting together.

Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian is the most successful coach in Australian sporting history. He chats to Brett Sprigg about how his side is sitting leading into the NBL playoffs. He also speaks about assistant-coach Andrew Bogut's comments surrounding the coaching future of Adelaide 36ers leader Mike Wells.

The Australian Diamonds achieved a comprehensive win in Adelaide in the first netball Test against Jamaica. Australian shooter Kiera Austin was impressed with the performance of the whole squad, and tells Brett Sprigg about Jo Weston's nickname 'pest and Weston'.

Elena Rybakina claimed her second Grand Slam and first Australian Open with a three set win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka last night.  Former player turned commentator Nicole Pratt gave her assessment of the final, the tournament as a whole, and previewed the upcoming men's final with Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand. 

In a massive boost for rugby, the Levi sisters have turned their back on offers to join the NRLW to commit to the national 7s team with the LA Olympics firmly in their sights.  Teagan Levi joined Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand and told him the elusive Olympic gold medal was a driving factor in sticking with Rugby 7s. 

In 2020 Australian swimming legend Michael Klim was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a rare autoimmune neurological disorder which attacks the body's nerve fibres, numbing and weakening limbs. His battle with the illness, the toll it has taken on him mentally, and his recovery are the feature of Monday night's Australian Story.  Ahead of his episode, the Oly...

Australia's preparations for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka have not started well - already 2-0 down against Pakistan in a three match series.  The final squad for the tournament was also announced during the series, with Pat Cummins officially ruled out and replaced by Ben Dwarshuis, and Matt Short dropped for Matt Renshaw.  But how close was Steve Smith to being selected after a domina...

Victoria and Melbourne Renegades captain Sophie Molineux has been announced as the new captain of the Australian women's cricket team.  Molineux's first assignment in charge will be the T20 leg of the multi-format series against India, with Alyssa Healy to lead in the ODIs and Test for one last time.  The new Aussie skipper caught up with Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand. 

BBL15 was a massive success across so many metrics - TV and radio ratings, attendances, and quality of the cricket.  Less than a week since the Perth Scorchers claimed their sixth BBL title, the competition's chief Alistair Dobson joined Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand to discuss a range of big picture matters including ideas on how to ensure the Big Bash continues to get bigger and better. 

Former professional athlete Tony Armstrong is fed up with sport’s empty promises and failed anti-racism campaigns. In End Game, the proud Indigenous Australian embarks on a deeply personal but global mission to confront the rising tide of racism in sport, uncovering lasting solutions and delivering hope for future generations. Here you can listen to the first episode of the Series followed by a pa...

On Day One of the Australian Open, Ben Cameron and John Alexander are joined by Mark Edmondson, the last Australian male to win the Australian Open, reflecting on his historic triumph 50 years on and the state of the game today.

Challenges don't come much bigger than drawing world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the first round of the Australian Open. This is Australian Adam Walton's fate and he chats to Ned Hall about his excitement over taking to Rod Laver Arena in prime time.

Australian veteran James Duckworth speaks to Matt Clinch about how much he enjoys playing at the Australian Open and how many people it takes to help make sure he's ready to take the court.

Ajla Tomljanović is confident her shoulder will be right to go for the Australian Open and tells Ben Cameron she's played some of her best tennis coming into 2026

Thanasi Kokkinakis runs through the significant surgery to help repair his shoulder as he sets himself to play doubles with Nick Kyrgios.

Aussie hopeful Alexei Popyrin chats to Ben Cameron about tweaks he's made to his game and how he's trying to balance tennis with spending more time with family.

Aussie hopeful Alexei Popyrin chats to Ben Cameron about tweaks he's made to his game and how he's trying to balance tennis with spending more time with family.