Fri Fix: Phoebe Litchfield, Mark Wood and an Ashes scene setter
Phoebe Litchfield on pain and glory at the World Cup and what comes next for a team theoretically in transition. English quick Mark Wood answers questions on sledging. Emma Lawrence unpacks how the rebooted Ashes has or hasn't changed international rugby league. Featured: Phoebe Litchfield, Australia batter. Emma Lawrence, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Believing the hype on Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey is on fire right now. The 23-year-old Australian is playing like a man who deserves the US $100m contract he recently received. NBA media are wondering if he might be an all star, he's just become the first Bull to have back to back triple doubles since Michael Jordan, aka his Airness. However, we are only seven games into the season, should we believe the hype? Featured: Kane Pitman, NBA reporter, ESPN.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Ashes squad: Darren Lehmann breaks down the Aussie group
Weatherald to debut? Where will Marnus bat? Green or Webster or both? Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann is here to break down the Ashes squad and who might feature in the eleven in the series opener against England. Featured: Darren Lehmann, ex-Australia coach. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Why the Eli Katoa story has the NRL industry rattled
The scenes of Eli Katoa looking distraught on the sidelines after three nasty head knocks were confronting. The news that he had to undergo surgery to ease pressure on his brain was disturbing. Now the industry is asking how this happened and whether the existing guidelines are doing everything possible to protect the game's players. Featured: Jack Snape, journalist, The Guardian. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Why the best Melbourne Cup story is Jamie Melham
The daughter of winter Olympian speed skaters. A talent who left school at 15 to pursue a jockey apprenticeship. Immense success and talent, followed by controversy and an injury that left her in a coma. Winning the Caulfield Cup. These stories are all part of Jamie Melham's incredible road to riding the favourite at the 2025 Melbourne Cup. Featured: Daniel Miles, horse racing journalist, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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