Fri Fix: Fowler racism story and Kearns on Wallabies woes
Ex-Matilda Alicia Ferguson unpacks Mary Fowler's explosive claims about experiencing racism at her French club Montpellier. Wallabies legend Phil Kearns joins us to analyse Australia's poor tour of Europe. Is this necessary medicine or a downward spiral? PLUS, the unexpected verbal clash of Steve Smith and Monty Panesar. Featured: Phil Kearns, Wallabies legend. Alicia Ferguson, ex-Matilda.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Gideon Haigh on Smith, debutants and Australian Ashes vibes
Two all-time greats are missing. Two debutants are on deck. Replacement captain Steve Smith has a bit on. The Australian side is full of storylines ahead of the Ashes opener. Gideon Haigh helps us pull it apart. Featured: Gideon Haigh, cricket writer, Cricket Et Al. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Barney Ronay on Bazball, Stokes and English Ashes stakes
History will tell you how hard England has found Ashes cricket in Australia, so why does this series feel different? In a word, it's probably Bazball. The vibes based cricketing philosophy that has fuelled English cricket and driven Australian fans slightly crazy. Barney Ronay explains the stakes for Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and England ahead of a mouth watering series. Featured: Barney Ronay, chief sports writer, The Guardian. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Joshua vs Paul: did celebrity boxing just go too far?
YouTuber/boxer Jake Paul has made a career out of knowing how to draw eyeballs, but fighting a world champion heavyweight? That feels like a bad way to suffer for your art. The social media phenomenon will take on Anthony Joshua in a made-for-Netflix event that will draw a huge audience and generate both fighters' massive money, but at what physical cost for Paul? Some pros are fearing for the American's life. We break down this bizarre news. Featured: Simon Smale, boxing writer, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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R360: Lomax departure the start of an exodus?
Zac Lomax has long been linked with rebel rugby union venture R360, but for him to be given a release by Parramatta has ramped up speculation around the competition. Who else is in the picture and why are NRL players the only athletes being linked to this global rugby competition? Featured: Michael Carayannis, NRL reporter, Daily Telegraph.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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