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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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‘Ready to cook’: Aussie star embracing 2024 hype

With more than 250,000 social media followers and growing golfing expectation 2024 looms as a massive year for Australia’s next big thing.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: Jake Fraser-McGurk of the Renegades bats during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium, on December 21, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Big Bash sensation’s IPL hope

He holds the world record for the fastest 50-over century and now Jake Fraser-McGurk is showing the world his rare talent in the Big Bash.

SOUTHAMPTON, BERMUDA - NOVEMBER 09: Harrison Endycott of Australia hits a tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course on November 09, 2023 in Southampton, Bermuda. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Win secures Aussie PGA Tour golden ticket

By taking out one of the most cutthroat events in golf, Australia’s Harrison Endycott will get a full crack at the US PGA Tour in 2024.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Matthew Renshaw of the Prime Ministers XI celebrates and acknowledges the crowd after scoring a half century during day three of the Tour Match between PM's XI and Pakistan at Manuka Oval on December 08, 2023 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Test hopeful makes big 100 as Pakistan

Matt Renshaw brought up an important hundred in Canberra with some crazy help from the Pakistan fielders.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars leaves the field after getting caught out during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars at The Gabba, on December 07, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Maxwell injury spells bad news for Stars

Glenn Maxwell is the biggest star of the Big Bash, but his ongoing presence is under a cloud after some scan results.

Two-time major winner and the reigning Masters champion, Jon Rahm and LIV Golf Commissioner and CEO Greg Norman shake hands during a LIV Golf announcement at the Park Hyatt New York on Dec. 7, 2023 in New York, New York. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/LIV Golf)

Huge Aussie win in $900m golf defection

John Rahm’s sport-shaking defection to LIV Golf has been confirmed – and it’s fantastic news for golf fans in Australia.

Two-time major winner and the reigning Masters champion, Jon Rahm and LIV Golf Commissioner and CEO Greg Norman shake hands during a LIV Golf announcement at the Park Hyatt New York on Dec. 7, 2023 in New York, New York. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/LIV Golf)

Huge Aussie win as Rahm LIV move confirmed

The field for the LIV event in Adelaide is set to be the best ever with a blockbuster move confirmed.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Min Woo Lee of Australia plays a shot on the 18th hole during the ISPS HANDA Australian Open at The Australian Golf Course on December 03, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Open move looms after ratings surge

Massive crowd increases and a huge TV ratings surge have made the Australian Open a golf tournament in demand.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06: Adam Scott of Australia holds the trophy after winning the 2023 Cathedral Invitational at Cathedral Lodge & Golf Club on December 06, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

‘Inspiring’: Scott’s 1389-day winning drought is over

A two-round event being played for just the second time provided Adam Scott the opportunity to get that winning feeling back.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - DECEMBER 03: Jason Day of Australia plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course on December 03, 2023 in Nassau, Bahamas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

New Aussie No.1 as Olympic call looms

From the depths of despair 12 months ago, Jason Day has assumed a new mantle as Cameron Smith’s Olympic challenge continues.

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