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Alex began as a sport reporter at news.com.au before shifting to news in recent years. He has a keen interest in global affairs, painfully obscure rock music, Italian meats and Formula 1. As an eternal pest, he spends most of his time deleting sentences that simply won’t fly in civilised society.

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MLB

‘Despicable, gutless’ star caught red-handed

THIS sports star has copped a ban after being caught ridiculing a rival player on camera — costing him upwards of $400,000.

Boxing

Britain's Anthony Joshua, left, and Cameroon's Carlos Takam fight during the IBF World Heavyweight Title, IBO World Heavyweight Title and WBA Super World Heavyweight Title bout at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

‘Absolutely shocking’: Fury at boxing farce

A “SHOCKING” call has ended Anthony Joshua’s title fight in controversy as fans go for the jugular at officials.

Cricket

Sledging once had gun pulled on Warnie

AN AUSSIE legend has recalled on the time Shane Warne was sent a threatening note before having the dressing room stormed.

More Sports

Eddie Williams is the world's best glassy.

177kg beast’s crazy diet confession

EDDIE Williams walked out of church one day to officially become Australia’s strongest man — but even that’s not the most peculiar thing about the young dad.

Boxing

‘It was all a set-up, a marvellous scam’

FLOYD Mayweather has been taken to the cleaners by a boxing expert who claims he fudged his megafight against Conor McGregor.

NRL

Halfback Cooper Cronk of the Storm warms up before the NRL qualifying final between the Melbourne Storm and the Parramatta Eels at AAMI park in Melbourne, Saturday September 9, 2017. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Could be a revolt’: Hidden Cronk threat

A FOOTY legend says Cooper Cronk’s move to the Roosters could begin a deadly chain reaction as a veteran hangs by a thread.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Gary Ablett of the Suns celebrates after the Suns defeated the Hawks during the round 12 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Gold Coast Suns at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 10, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Harsh truth haunting Ablett return

GEELONG fans rejoiced as news broke of Gary Ablett’s return home — but there’s one thing they seriously need to keep in check.

Cricket

Smith comes clean after conspiracy talk

A BAFFLING snub has seen a former Aussie cricketer point the finger at Steve Smith — and now the skipper has responded.

Cricket

CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH - SEPTEMBER 06: Matthew Wade of Australia walks off after he was dismissed during day three of the Second Test match between Bangladesh and Australia at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on September 6, 2017 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Healy busts tired old Wade myth

AUSSIE legend Ian Healy has urged Australia to eat humble pie in a move which could make or break the home side’s Ashes.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Cooper Cronk of the Storm looks on during the 2017 NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Sterlo’s shock verdict on Eels’ Cronk link

PARRAMATTA has reportedly made a late play for superstar Cooper Cronk — but club legend Peter Sterling wants to sink the offer.

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