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Iran's AFC Asian Cup is over, but the on field part of their story feels insignificant in the context of the players' broader situation. Confusion and fear surround the players who have been described as "wartime traitors" by powerful figures in the Middle East nation. Chaotic scenes outside their last game have underlined the concerns. Who is responsible for their safety and what fate awaits them once they leave Australia? We unpack a story that is towering over the soccer tournament. Featured: Amanda Shalala, senior reporter, ABC Sport.
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Danielle Scott is an Olympic silver medallist. At her fourth Winter Games the aerial skier finally won that elusive Olympic medal. The weight of expectation was so much that she told her family and friends to stay home. We talk to her about that decision, what the reunion was like and the secret behind Australia's most successful Winter Olympic team in history. 
Featured: Danielle Scott, Olympic silver medallist. 
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The Formula 1 season gets underway in Melbourne this weekend and with a huge raft of changes to the cars it's safe to say we can expect the unexpected. How quickly each team adapts to the sport's new era will shape the 2026 season. Importantly, can Oscar Piastri become the first Australian driver to win their home Grand Prix in 46 years? Plus who to look out for as the Paralympic Winter Games get underway in Milano-Cortina.
Featured: Mick Doyle, ABC SPORT. Elizabeth Wright, ABC SPORT.
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Opening Round of the AFL gets underway on Thursday night and fans of every club are all still hopeful that their team could make a run at the finals in season 2026. Will St Kilda’s expensive off-season pay dividends? Which of the players who moved clubs will have the biggest impact and which set of fans might want to temper their expectations? We preview the 2026 AFL Season. 
Featured: Corbin Middlemas, ABC SPORT. 
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Dennis Cometti has been the soundtrack to so many of Australia’s great sporting moments, and today the record stopped. From Australian Rules to Olympic triumphs to Test match cricket, Dennis was as intelligent as he was entertaining. We remember the giant of the industry that was Dennis Cometti, and the legacy he will leave. 
Featured: Clint Wheeldon, ABC SPORT. 
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