Understand the biggest sport stories in the country with acclaimed journalists Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny. Get sports news with the context that matters every Tuesday morning.
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Athlete endorsements are nothing new in the sports world. From Michael Jordan to Caitlin Clarke, sports stars are more than just athletes, they're mega influencers and brands want a piece of the pie. But can you blame them for wanting to cash in while they can? Well, Australia certainly loves to cut down a tall poppy. So today on the show, Abbey an…
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Para Games: the star athletes you need to know
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You've had the entree, now get ready for the main course. The Para Games are almost here! Georgie and Abbey have you covered with the key details you need to know about the Paralympics and the star Aussie athletes set to shine in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeart Australia, Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny
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Imane Khelif: clearing the cloud of misinformation
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It was hard to avoid the headlines when a social media storm surrounded Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics earlier this month. After her first round opponent, Italy's Angela Carini, quit in a flood of tears just seconds into the bout, Khelif faced attacks over her gender. Misinformation quickly spread online and reignited the debate …
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With the Games now done and dusted, Abbey and Georgie are back to review Team Australia's last batch medals from Paris over the last weekend, and reflect on their favourite moments of the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeart Australia, Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny
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The Games have come to a close, and as promised, Georgie and Abbey are back with a special bonus episode. The closing ceremony featured some French and not so French themes, as Paris handed the baton over to Los Angeles for 2028. Plus, some honourable mentions for some the quirkier stories from the past two weeks. Look out for a full episode tomorr…
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It was another haul of Aussie medals overnight, including a historic pair from the boxing ring. Plus, our water polo girls are going for gold, after taking down Team USA, and everything you need to know ahead of the weekend to close out the Games in Paris. Two Good Sports will return on Monday with a closing ceremony recap, then on Tuesday, we'll h…
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Team Australia made history overnight, winning 4 gold, taking us to 18 in total. It's our best-ever return, with 4 days still to go in Paris. Abbey and Georgie break it all down for you, including a historic bronze in the Discus Throw. Plus, what you need to watch tonight as the Aussies look to add to our already stacked medal tally. Disclaimer: Tw…
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Arisa Trew: Australia's youngest gold medalist
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We are midway through week two of the Games and team Australia is riding high! Overnight, Arisa Trew showed her true colours, winning gold in the skateboarding. The 14-year-old becomes our youngest ever gold medalist. Plus, all the action from the cycling track and the ocean, with a bronze and silver added to Australia's overall tally. All that and…
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So far these Games, one Fox sister has taken the spotlight. But today, it's Noemie Fox's day. She takes home gold in the Kayak Cross for her moment in the sun, and completes a golden sweep for the Fox family. Plus, all the can't-miss action from Paris, on the way tonight. Disclaimer: Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd and its related…
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The Games continue to deliver the goods for Aussie sports fans and Abbey and Georgie are probably the most excited of them in the country right now! Team Australia are racking up the medals, so it's a bumper Green & Gold Edition, as we recap a huge weekend in Paris. We also get you caught up on all the action overnight and look ahead at what's stil…
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Overnight at the Games, Australia claim gold in the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay, blowing the US away to add to our stash from the pool. Plus our first athletics medal is in the bag, thanks to Jemima Montag walking her way into the record books. And everything to watch over a stacked weekend. TGS will back on Monday for another huge week in Paris…
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Fantastic Ms Fox and King Kyle atop the podium
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Today, Jess Fox does it again! Our flag bearer claims another gold to become Australia's most successful Games athlete. Also, Kyle Chalmers snatches silver as more bronze medals are added to our tally. Plus, everything coming your way tonight. Disclaimer: Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate are not spo…
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The queen of backstroke retains her crown
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Today at the Games, Kaylee McKeown silenced the Americans to claim gold in the 100m backstroke, while in the Rugby 7s, it was heartbreak for our women. That and much more, plus everything coming up tonight that you simply cannot miss. Disclaimer: Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate are not sponsors of,…
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Mollie pips Ariarne, plus our new Aussie equestrian hero
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It's been another huge night of action for team Australia at the Games. Mollie O'Callaghan got the better of Ariarne Titmus in the 200m freestyle, plus a new Aussie hero emerges in...equestrian? Abbey and Georgie are back to break it all down. Disclaimer: Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate are not spo…
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Surprise! It's a TGS: Green & Gold bonus episode. Georgie and Abbey just had to talk about that opening ceremony in the French capital. Every four years, sport and pop culture come together in unexpected ways and this one did not disappoint. There was rain, there were pop stars, and...Minions? Disclaimer: Two Good Sports, Australian Radio Network P…
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Fox and Titmus strike gold and a miraculous Matildas comeback.
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The Games are off to a record-breaking start, as Australia strikes gold. Abbey and Georgie recap the first three days of the events in Paris, from the white water to the pool. Plus, the Matildas keep their medal hopes alive with a miraculous comeback, and everything coming up tonight that you need to watch. Disclaimer: Two Good Sports, Australian R…
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The Aussie athletes you can't miss at the Games
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It's less than a week to go until that big sports event in Paris kicks off, and Abbey and Georgie will be keeping you up to date on it all. Two Good Sports: Green & Gold Edition starts from Monday the 29th of July. But in the meantime, as you prepare for two weeks of sleepless nights and sporting fever, here's five more stars to keep an eye on in t…
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Our track & field stars to watch in Paris
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The Games are less than two weeks away! So who are Team Australia's best medal hopes for Paris? Today, Abbey and Georgie give you the lowdown on five athletes to keep an eye on in the coming weeks, and asses their podium chances. Two Good Sports: Green & Gold Edition starts 29 July! Further Listening: Peter Bol: The innocent victim of clean sport S…
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The Games are fast approaching and Georgie and Abbey are excited! This week, where are things at for our basketball teams? We dive into the Boomers and the Opals and whether or not they can bring home a medal from Paris. Plus, a special TGS announcement! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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There's only one name that rules gymnastics: the GOAT, Simone Biles. After returning to the sport from a 2-year break last year, she's back doing what she does best. But that comeback was no small feat. Simone hasn't shied away from her mental health challenges, turning a weakness into a strength. Now, she's set to take on the world once more in Pa…
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Cricket has hit the headlines in the United States and Americans are very confused. The USA and West Indies are hosting the T20 World Cup, and a whole new audience has been exposed to the sport. But with cricket being added to the Olympics (Los Angeles 2028), and a new domestic comp entering its second season (Major League Cricket), is now the time…
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Aussie swimmers: breaking records and stealing hearts
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Australia may just have its best Olympic swimming team ever. After a week of qualifying trials, our Dolphins are expected to dominate the Games this year. And while the action in the pool was electric, the inspiring stories to emerge were nothing but remarkable. Further listening: Swimming Australia in murky waters See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Why Olympic qualifying is anything but simple
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If you're not entrenched in the marathon world, it may surprise you to know that the fastest qualifiers aren't always the ones who are actually sent to the Olympics. The runners that make the team are entirely at the discretion of Athletics Australia. It's a policy that's seen one of our best marathoners - top-three finisher, Lisa Weightman - miss …
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It’s no secret that rugby in Australia isn’t in great shape. But things just got worse for the game with the axing of the Melbourne Rebels. The club are no more, and won’t be competing in Super Rugby next season. Executives say they’re still committed to growing the sport in Victoria but the loss of the Rebels points to even bigger issues for rugby…
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Why are female athletes plagued by ACL injuries?
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It's been called an epidemic of the game. Women's football is dominated by anterior cruciate ligament injuries, and in recent years it seems to be getting worse. 37 players missed the World Cup because of them, and now Sam Kerr has been ruled out of this year's Olympics. So what's going on? And why are female athletes more likely to suffer the drea…
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