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The Dakar Rally has to be among the toughest races on the planet. Competitors are crossing thousands of kilometres, with little rest, in searing heat, over two weeks. It's not uncommon for those involved to perish. Daniel Sanders, a 30-year-old motorcyclist from the Yarra Valley has triumphed in the Saudi Arabian desert, leading from start to finish. That almost never happens. How did he tame the race? We ask him. Featured: Daniel Sanders, 2025 Dakar Rally Champion.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Why is Novak Djokovic feuding with Channel Nine?
Novak Djokovic is feuding with the Australian Open host broadcaster. Why's that? Because Channel Nine presenter Tony Jones made some jokes that the ten-time AO champion believes went too far. The Serbian ambassador has weighed in, as has the Australian PM and various big names within tennis. This is an unexpected and unusual story that could have surprisingly big ramifications. Featured: Ben Cameron, commentator, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Fri Fix: AO villains and heroes, a cycling mystery, W-Ashes delight
Week one of the AO has thrown up heroes and villains, we break down who is in which category. Caleb Ewan isn't competing in the TDU, we try and unravel why. There's been a huge injury in men's cricket and a huge result in the women's. PLUS, some epic rivalries in the NBA and NFL. Featured: Lauren Bordin, ABC Tennis Podcast. Matt Keenan, cycling commentator.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Lock it in: how McGuire punted on himself
Joe McGuire can kick a footy a long way. He can kick it so far that he's found himself about to play for Ohio State in the US College National Championship. When Eddie McGuire's your Dad, you've probably been exposed to some cool sporting experiences... but this is another level. When the Buckeye's play Notre Dame, the broadcast audience will be more than 20 million people. There'll be another 75 thousand in the stadium. Joe McGuire will be in the thick of it. This is the story of how he got there. Featured: Joe McGuire, punter, Ohio State Buckeyes. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Tennis has found its Next Big Thing
He's 18 and just beat the ninth seed in his grand slam debut. He can serve 240kmph. Roger Federer's company has signed him up. He's softly spoken, but his game is loud. Joao Fonseca just announced himself as the Next Big Thing in tennis. Charlie Eccleshare joins us to dream big on behalf of the Brazilian. Featured: Charlie Eccleshare, tennis writer, The Athletic. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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