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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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SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON - JUNE 20: Minjee Lee of Australia hits a tee shot on the seventh hole during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club on June 20, 2024 in Sammamish, Washington. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

A ‘cold turkey’ change for Aussie star to spark form ahead of Paris

Minjee Lee has missed more cuts in 2024 than any season for six years and has revealed why as she builds to the Paris Olympics.

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EMBARGO FOR TWAM 04 NOV 2023. FEE MAY APPLY. Sibling Golfers Minjee and Min Woo Lee in Perth. Stef King/TWAM

Next ‘cool’ thing for superstar siblings

Making the Australian Olympic team for Paris has put the superstar Lee siblings on a special list, but something even more special could happen down the track.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 30: Cameron Davis of Australia celebrates with the trophy after winning during the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club on June 30, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aussie gun exits ‘doldrums’ with crazy win

After a run of poor results, former Australian Open winner Cam Davis went on a different path to find his best and it paid off big time in Detroit with a $2.5 million collect.

CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 20: Jason Day of Australia walks from the 18th tee during the first round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 20, 2024 in Cromwell, Connecticut. James Gilbert/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by James Gilbert / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Would be huge’: Ultimate Olympic motivation revealed

Jason Day has opened up on why his decision to skip the 2016 Olympics haunted him and the green and gold motivation driving him for Paris.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Dan Houston of the Power is tackled by Alex Cincotta of the Blues during the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Carlton Blues at Adelaide Oval on May 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Port footy boss takes swipe at the AFL’s ‘dangerous’ call

The AFL has this week provided further clarity on the holding the ball rule – a notioned welcomed by Michael Voss and Brad Scott. But the Power doesn’t agree with the league’s decisions.

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HAMILTON, ONTARIO - MAY 30: Adam Scott of Australia plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf & Country Club on May 30, 2024 in Hamilton, Ontario. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aussie’s 23-year streak could be over

Adam Scott’s remarkable major streak is now out of his hands following a heartbreaking playoff loss to a fellow Aussie.

HAMILTON, ONTARIO - MAY 30: Adam Scott of Australia plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf & Country Club on May 30, 2024 in Hamilton, Ontario. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aussie’s 23-year major streak could be over

There was no room for sentiment in an all-Australian showdown for a US Open spot, with Adam Scott’s remarkable major streak now out of his hands.

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 02: Minjee Lee of Australia reacts during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club on June 02, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aussie gun blows lead, loses $3.6 million

With a third major championship in her sights and holding a three-shot lead disaster hit Minjee Lee at the US Open.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Storm coach Craig Bellamy is seen after the round two NRL match between Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors at AAMI Park, on March 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Bellamy makes big call on his future

Every year Melbourne Storm fans bite their fingernails wondering whether SuperCoach Craig Bellamy will keep going and he’s made a decision about 2025.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Storm coach Craig Bellamy is seen after the round two NRL match between Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors at AAMI Park, on March 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Huge Storm boost as Bellamy commits to 23rd year as coach

Every year Melbourne Storm fans bite their fingernails wondering whether supercoach Craig Bellamy will keep going, and he’s made a decision about 2025.

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