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Yual Reath might be one of the most wild stories at the Paris Olympics. The high jumper was born in South Sudan before eventually finding his way to Ballarat, Victoria. Until recently, Reath was working as a landscape gardener, now he could be competing for an Olympic medal. Featured: Tom Maddock, journalist, ABC Sport. 

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She's revolutionised the WNBA and arguably women's sport. Why, then, has Caitlin Clark been overlooked for the USA team chasing Olympic gold in France? Has basketball missed the chance to elevate itself? The answers are both simple and complex. 

Featured: Sabreena Merchant, basketball writer, The Athletic. 

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BONUS: This long weekend we're giving you another taste of our new podcast ABC NRL Daily. Ex-Blue and current newsbreaker Darcie McDonald unpacked all the big issues from Origin I during the week and this is your chance to get up to speed. The implications of the Sua'ali'i hit, understanding the Maroons excellence, what comes next for the Blues. Jump into the deep dive and then give their new podcast a follow because it's really great and we're serving it up on the regular. Featured: Darcie McDonald, Josh Mansour.

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If you like thrillers, we have an Origin doozy for you. If you like cricket upsets, we have a world cup classic. If you like AFL and NRL previews, you are in the right place. We've also stocked up on angry athletes and a feel-great father/son golf story that might have you wondering who is cutting onions. This is one all-time Friday Fix. Featured: Karina Brown, NRLW player. Corbin Middlemas, ABC commentator.

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The Joseph Sua'ali'i send-off will probably define the 2024 series, could it redefine Origin entirely? Origin is a rivalry steeped in a history of aggression and violence. In contrast, the NRL is trying to navigate the growing concerns around concussion. Ex-Blues winger Josh Mansour breaks down a dramatic first game the implications for both sides, rugby league and Sua'ali'i. Featured: Josh Mansour, former NSW winger.

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Kyrie Irving going head-to-head with a fanbase he's clashed with previously. The possible NBA coronation of a new reigning star in either Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum. The role of two Australians on the title. These are just some of the juicy storylines that have us hanging for the NBA finals as favourites Boston take on Dallas. Phil Murphy is helping us unpack everything you need to know ahead of game one. Featured:  Phil Murphy, NBA reporter, ESPN. 

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