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Australian golf fans have made it clear they love the LIV Adelaide event. Greg Norman does too, he says it's the rebel tour 'benchmark' and what they need to replicate elsewhere. Given seemingly endless resources and top-end golfing talent why can't LIV deliver that same success elsewhere? What does it say about the future of the tour? How certain can Adelaide be they will have the world's best coming back long term? Featured: Jack Snape, journalist, The Guardian. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

When Lionel Messi was lured to Major League Soccer, it was hoped the Argentine GOAT might take the sport to new heights in the United States. As the ageing superstar gets deeper into his second season in the USA we ask what kind of impact he's having on and off-field. In a market that's appreciating him as an entertainer as much as an athlete, he's delivering an idol experience for round ball fans. Featured: Jason Gay, sportswriter, Wall Street Journal. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Revelations that WADA cleared 23 Chinese swimmers for the Tokyo Olympics despite the group testing positive to a banned substance has the sporting world reeling. How were they contaminated? Why did WADA clear them? How did it impact the Tokyo games and how might it colour the Paris Olympics? Tom Decent guides us through a complex story and explains how Aussie swimmers are reacting to the news. Featured: Tom Decent, journalist, Sydney Morning Herald. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Caitlin Clark is the biggest name in women's basketball, so why is her deal worth US $76k? Trent Robinson is mad, what's set him off? It's litmus round in the AFL, will your team pass? All that and more on the Friday Fix. Featured: Emma Lawrence, Channel Nine. Matt Clinch, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Sumo wrestling is about as Japanese as Mount Fuji, but that doesn't mean the sport is thriving in the land of the rising sun. Sumo is fighting to stay relevant as young people turn to sports like soccer, baseball and basketball. The answer might lie in breaking from tradition to embrace an exciting new crop of female athletes, but can sumo get out of its own way? Featured: James Oaten, foreign correspondent, ABC. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

At 52 Kelly Slater is confronting his professional mortality. Eliminated at Margaret River and therefore cut from the World Tour he spoke candidly about the end of his career. He's defied Father Time to compete for 33-years, so it's on brand that he might defy retirement to compete in a few more events as a wild card. We speak to a man who's competed against Slater to understand the American's legacy, why he's finished and how he changed the sport. Featured: Luke Egan, Australian surfing legend. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Steph Curry and LeBron James are readying for another post-season tilt. Aussie Josh Giddey is a crucial piece for the Oklahoma as the Thunder assume the number one seed. Boston is ready to turn regular season dominance into a title. Giannis Antetokounmpo has a big name and a bigger reputation. Yet, can any of them stop reigning champs the Denver Nuggets? Olgun Uluc helps us preview the NBA post-season. Featured: Olgun Uluc, basketball writer, ESPN. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Scottie Scheffler has 'only' won two majors, but the manner of his victory at the US Masters has many wondering if we're about to see the 27-year-old dominate golf. Scheffler's revealing post-round media address saw him speak candidly about what makes him tick. As Paul Gow explains, faith and family are cornerstones on which the Masters champion is building his era. Featured: Paul Gow, pro-golfer/analyst. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Brisbane Lions might have upset the Demons but everyone is talking about the altercation between Noah Answerth and Harrison Petty. Did the crybaby gesture cross the line? While in the NRL, is anyone under more pressure than Rabbitohs' coach Jason Demetriou? Judging by his 27 second press conference, no. Featured: Ben Cameron, AFL commentator, ABC SPORT. Nick Campton, NRL writer, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The last twelve months has seen Oz netball endure a bitter dispute between players and management, the death of a Super Netball team and the departure of the NA chief executive. On the eve of the 2024 domestic season we wonder if it can turn things around? We're about to find out if this is the year that netball realises its immense potential or finds new ways not to. Featured: Brittany Carter, netball commentator/writer. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Can Tiger Woods win the Masters aged 48? How will playing partner Jason Day cope with the extra attention? What will illness and injury mean for Cam Smith and Min Woo Lee? Marc Leishman has finished top five twice at Augusta and he gives us his Masters guide. Featured: Marc Leishman, Australian golfer. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Michael Hooper was back in green and gold this week, not for the Wallabies but at the Hong Kong sevens. As he continues to chase an Olympic dream the former Wallaby captain talks about his transition and addresses the prospect of a fifteen-man comeback. Featured: Michael Hooper, Australian sevens player and ex-Wallaby captain. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Their squad is groaning with talent but their fans are just groaning. Coach Jason Demetriou is in a battle to save his job, while fallen star Latrell Mitchell finds himself suspended amid criticism around his commitment. How has it gone so wrong for the Bunnies? We explain the backstory of the NRL's great conundrum and attempt to forecast their future. Featured: Andrew Moore, NRL commentator, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

No weathering the Storm for Brisbane as the Broncos lose a thriller and their captain in the same night. Zac Bailey gives us the latest before talking about the Zac Lomax contract saga and its impact on the Dragons, as well as Daly Cherry-Evans Manly milestone. In the AFL, we're all drinking the Gather Round kool-aid as Kelli Underwood checks in from Adelaide to give us the latest on the vibe, the Crows, the Dees and more. Featured: Kelli Underwood, AFL commentator, ABC Sport. Zac Bailey, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The city of Adelaide is set to shine, but what about the Crows? Will controversy galvanise the Lions? Is the dark conversation around West Coast set to get darker? What might human headline Jack Ginnivan deliver as he faces his old club Collingwood? Gather Round looms as a treasure trove of storylines and we are sharing the spoils. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, AFL commentator, ABC. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

He's the biggest name in baseball, with the biggest deal in sport, embroiled in the biggest athlete scandal of 2024 so far. This story involves Shohei Ohtani's one-time translator, an illegal bookmaker, millions in gambling debts and lots of questions. Featured: Jared Diamond, sports writer, Wall Street Journal. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

There's a line between bravery and recklessness and crossing that line might have cost Tim Tszyu his world title belt. Choosing to fight an awkward boxer at short notice. An unlucky cut. His corner's failure to stop the blood or the fight. These issues combined to deliver the Australian a major career setback. How did it go so wrong, who takes responsibility and where to from here for Tszyu? Ben Damon was behind the scenes in Las Vegas and breaks it down for us. Featured: Ben Damon, boxing presenter, Main Event. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The NRL have announced that the 2025 season of NRLW will feature 12 teams, adding the Warriors and the Bulldogs to the competition. When codes expand there is excitement but also questions. How will it impact the product on the field and where will the talent come from? So is the NRLW ready for the next step? Featured: Ruan Sims, assistant coach, NSW Sky Blues. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The AFL’s illicit drug policy has come into question after MP Andrew Wilkie raised it during parliamentary privilege, accusing the Melbourne Football Club of “off-the-books” drug testing that resulted in players faking injuries in order to miss games. The AFL has spoken and said they support discouraging players who have illicit substances in their system from taking the field. What does this mean for the code’s review of their current illicit drug policy and what damage might these claims do to the trust built between footy and its fans? Featured: David Mark, national sport reporter, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Leichhardt Oval is known as the eighth wonder of the world, but the Wests Tigers CEO has said it may not see any more Rugby League action unless there are upgrades to facilities. On the weekend the Tigers brilliant victory over the Sharks was marred by anti-social behaviour that the club has linked back to a lack of facilities at the venue. These suburban grounds are such a special part of the NRL, but without funding they could be lost forever. Featured: Pamela Whaley, NRL reporter, NewsCorp. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter