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Joe BartonSports reporter

Joe Barton is a sports reporter, based in Sydney, with a strong digital focus and a passion for live events. He covers World Cups and Wimbledon, Ashes and Olympics, rugby league and football.

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World Cup

Poetic justice: Matildas win wasn’t pretty but it was significant

Four years after they had their hearts broken by penalties, the Matildas overcame a savage pre-match blow to secure a nail-biting opening victory.

Ashes

Epic TravBall blitz crushes England in wild opening day

Australia took the honours on a chaotic opening day of the second Ashes Test thanks to the brutality of Travis Head and brilliance of Steve Smith.

Cricket

Cummins pulls off a miracle as Aussies exorcise ’05 demons

Australia has pulled off one of the most incredible victories in Ashes history, with captain Pat Cummins the hero in a thriller at Edgbaston to put his side up 1-0 in the series.

Cricket

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: David Warner of Australia makes their way off after being dismissed during Day Four of the LV= Insurance Ashes 1st Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on June 19, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Triple blow puts Aussie chase on knife’s edge as ghosts of ’05 swirl

Australia and England have set up an epic finish to the first Ashes Test, after a rollercoaster day four in which momentum swung wildly from the first ball to the last.

Cricket

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Ollie Robinson of England celebrates bowling Usman Khawaja of Australia (not pictured) with team mates during Day Three of the LV= Insurance Ashes 1st Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on June 18, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Robinson’s sly sledge at Aussies after fiery Uzzie send-off

Ollie Robinson has doubled down after his fiery send-off to Usman Khawaja, questioning whether Australia “could handle it”. Full day three Ashes wrap

Cricket

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Supporters in the Hollies Stand enjoy the day during Day 2 of the LV= Insurance Ashes 1st Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on June 17, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Crude Rolf Harris chants can’t stop Aussie Ashes fightback

An Usman Khawaja ton put Australia back in the hunt at Edgbaston, as references to convicted paedophile Rolf Harris from English fans soured day two. Recap the day two action here.

VideoCricket

DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 19: Pat Cummins of Australia speaks to the media after day three of the Second Test match in the series between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Cummins blown away by Barmy Army’s tribute to ill mum

The Barmy Army has temporarily softened its notorious reputation of heckling Australian players by paying tribute to Pat Cummins’s seriously ill mother. WATCH HERE

ExclusiveNRL

Souths Liam Knight celebrates victory after the NRL Semi Final between the Parramatta Eels and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta. Picture: Brett Costello

Buzz: Why Bunnies enforcer has opened up on alcoholism

Liam Knight has taken the brave step to talk openly about his battles with alcohol. He explains to Phil Rothfield why he feels it is important to let the world know about his struggles.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: David Warner of Australia celebrates his century during day two of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and South Africa at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

Defiant Warner won’t say goodbye just yet

Having returned home from India to rehabilitate his elbow, David Warner says he is certain he will be ready to re-take his place at the top of Australia’s Test batting order for the upcoming Ashes.

Cricket

DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 19: Steve Smith of Australia walks off after he was dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin of India during day three of the Second Test match in the series between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Ugly dressing room scenes during Delhi debacle

As Australian wickets tumbled within minutes of each other, the Delhi dressing room became a “recipe for disaster”. Go inside the chaotic environment as tensions rose.

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