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Player protests, two fuming coaches, a controversial penalty, a botched Panenka, ball boys harassing a substitute goalkeeper, and the riot police. Did we mention a sixteen minute delay of game? The African Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco has to go down as the most insane major tournament final in the history of football. Featured: Pokuah Frimpong, football reporter, ABC Sport.
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He's wearing eye blacks, spraying punters, smashing sixes and finding a fidgety flow state, so is Steve Smith the key to the BBL finals? We preview the Sixers, Scorchers, Hurricanes and Stars as the BBL finals series readies for launch. Featured: Brett Sprigg, BBL commentator, ABC Sport.  
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Michael Dickson had dreams of playing for the Sydney Swans and came through the academy at the same time as Isaac Heeney and Callum Mills. He has more than realised a sports dream, just not the one he initially envisaged. When Super Bowl favourites the Seattle takes on bitter rivals San Francisco in the NFL playoffs this weekend, Dickson will be central to the Seahawks chances. He joins us to talk about his decade long career in the NFL. Featured: Michael Dickson, punter, Seattle Seahawks. 
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Alex de Minaur has been playing the Australian Open for a decade now, so is this the year he breaks through? Wally Masur dissects a rough draw for the Demon. While Alicia Molik helps us understand who might pull Australia's female contingent out of the rather big shadow that still remains post Ash Barty's retirement. Featured: Wally Masur, ex-Davis Cup Captain. Alicia Molik, ex Billie Jean King Cup Captain. 
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The last time he was at Melbourne Park Novak Djokovic was booed off the court in the latest chapter in a complex relationship with Australian tennis fans. A year on and a lot has and hasn't happened for Novak on and off the court. We explain how what's happened for him in the last year might inform what we see in Australia and across the world from the GOAT in 2026. Featured: Matt Futterman, tennis writer, New York Times. 
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