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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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NRL

Bennett’s surprise take on Cobbo Origin credentials

Everyone north of the Tweed has a view on whether new Maroons coach Billy Slater should pick Selwyn Cobbo for Game 1 – but Wayne Bennett’s recommendation comes with a twist.

NRL

WARNING: NOT FOR USE BEFORE THURSDAY, MAY 26 Cronulla Sharks star Nicho Hynes at the beach as part of Indigenous round. Digital image by Grant Trouville © NRL Photos

‘You’re not black’: Taunt that rocked NRL star

Cronulla star Nicho Hynes is on a mission to make sure the next generation of Indigenous Australians feel proud of who they are.

NRL

Super League giant chasing French speaking Shark

An interview with The Daily Telegraph last year could deliver one of Cronulla’s favourite sons to a Super League giant.

Sport

Broncos shake-up: Herbie drops positional bombshell

Re-signed centre Herbie Farnworth has dropped a positional bombshell on Kevvie Walters that is set to put him on a collision course with a superstar teammate.

NRL

Early Mail: Huge Sharks boost, Cobbo no-show

The Sharks have received a double boost ahead of their clash with the Roosters, while Selwyn Cobbo missed training for the Broncos. Full predicted teams here.

Tennis

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 01: Naomi Osaka of Japan walks off court after her straight sets defeat in her Round of 32 match against Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain on day four of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 01, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Osaka’s sad Wimbledon bombshell

DAY TWO WRAP: Former World No.1 Naomi Osaka has made a stunning admission ahead of next month’s Wimbledon tournament, as Rafael Nadal started his French Open campaign.

NRL

Power shift: Blues enforcer facing Origin axe

One of NSW’s best forwards in last year’s State of Origin series is set to be overlooked for Game I. Find out who is in the frame to secure a front-row spot.

AFL News

Insane stats force Crows to rethink ruck strategy

Reilly O’Brien was destined for a stint in the SANFL – then he produced one of the most dominant games ever seen by a ruckman. What do the Crows do now?

UpdatedF1

‘No, no, no’: Star distraught after F1 disaster

Charles Leclerc appeared to be on his way to yet another impressive win before disaster struck at the Spanish Grand Prix.

UpdatedNRL

Knights circling Bulldog, Dufty secures Super deal

The roster rejig at the Bulldogs is gathering pace as NRL rivals circle a forward enforcer, while maligned fullback Matt Dufty has decided his future.

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