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Russell Gould Sports editor

Russell Gould is a senior sportswriter with nearly 20 years’ experience across a wide variety of sports including AFL, cricket, golf, rugby league, rugby and horse racing. Starting as a sports reporter at MX, then the Herald Sun, he has written news and in-depth features as well as covering major events in both Melbourne and around the world, from the 2003 rugby World Cup, though to the 2019 Ashes in England, two US Masters at Augusta and every Boxing Day Test since 2010. Having also spent four years as the Herald Sun sports chief of staff, he is now the founding sports editor of NCA NewsWire.

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TEAHUPO'O, TAHITI, FRENCH POLYNESIA - MAY 29: Molly Picklum of Australia prior to surfing in Quarterfinal 3 of the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro on May 29, 2024, at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. (Photo by Matt Dunbar/World Surf League)

‘Different lens’: Aussie star’s injury reveal

Possibly Australia’s best hope of a world surfing title in 2024, Molly Picklum dealt with a turbulent off-season but is adamant she’s ready to go.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Sally Fitzgibbons of Australia after winning the Final at the Lexus US Open of Surfing on August 11, 2024 at Huntington Beach, California. (Photo by Emma Sharon/World Surf League)

‘Pit of piranhas’: World title chase stirs Sally

Sally Fitzgibbons has been close to a world title in a rollercoaster career and the energetic Aussie can’t get enough of the ride as a 16th campaign begins.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Jake Fraser-McGurk of the Renegades bats during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium, on January 18, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Watch: Fraser-McGurk misses ton after two Gades quicks ‘removed’

A season-best performance from Jake Fraser-McGurk saw the Melbourne Renegades to victory over the Brisbane Heat, despite match officials removing two fast bowlers from the home side’s attack.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Ashleigh Gardner of Australia takes the catch to dismiss Sophie Ecclestone of England during game three of the Women's Ashes ODI series between Australia and England at Bellerive Oval on January 17, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Miracle catch caps off brilliant Aussie Ashes win

Ash Gardner took a catch to rival the best ever after making her first international hundred to put England on its knees after three Ashes ODIs.

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Greg Norman of Australia the CEO of The LIVGolf Tour on stage at the presentation ceremony during the individual team stroke-play finals on day three of the LIV Golf Team Championship Dallas at Maridoe Golf Club on September 22, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Greg Norman replaced, LIV exit complete

He took on the golf world and players including Tiger Woods to bring LIV Golf to life, but the Australian great will now only be a bit-part player.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars celebrates after scoring a half century during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars at Marvel Stadium, on January 12, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Reason ‘remarkable’ Maxy missed Test chance

There’s a glaring reason Glenn Maxwell’s sublime skills haven’t been seen at Test level more and it’s made him millions of dollars.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: LIV Golf CEO & Commissioner Greg Norman acknowledges the crowd as he walks onto the podium during the trophy presentation during day three of Liv Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Course on April 23, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

‘Changed the game’: Shark’s LIV exit complete

He took on the golf world and players including Tiger Woods to bring LIV Golf to life, but the Australian great will now only be a bit-part player.

Shane Lowry tees it up on the first night of TGL golf in Florida

‘Went to sleep’: LIV stars tune out for Tiger’s revolution

The launch of Tiger Woods’ indoor spectacular supposed to ruffle LIV feathers didn’t even get the attention of stars including Cam Smith.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Cam Smith speaks to the media prior to the ISPS Handa Australian Open 2025 at Kingston Heath Golf Club on November 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Smith’s next-level Australian Open spray

Cam Smith has gone on the attack over the Australian Open format, saying exactly what he thinks about the dual-gender event.

Jiyai Shin of South Korea celebrates with her caddie after making an eagle on the fourth hole during the final round of the 2024 ISPS Handa Australian Open Golf tournament at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne on December 1, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Legend survives scare in big Aus Open win

A day that started with high hopes for a decade-long winning drought coming to an end finished with something completely different.

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