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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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NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Mitchell Pearce of the Blues reacts during game three of the State Of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Only way to fix ‘selfish’ horror show

A SPORTING icon has taken an almighty swipe at NSW after the team’s “selfish” Origin disaster. But there’s a way to fix the horror show.

Sports Life

Spare a thought for the poor soul tasked with bringing this kid down.

130kg Year 8 kid dumbfounds US

A HUMUNGOUS sporting prodigy has left talent scouts with their jaws on the floor after revealing his age at an NFL camp.

Cricket

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: David Warner of Australia heads back to the pavillion after being dismissed by Trent Boult for 18 runs during the ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and New Zealand at Edgbaston on June 2, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

‘It’s poor’: Legend whacks Warner

A CRICKETING great has taken a swipe at David Warner as Australia’s ugly pay dispute enters another week of uncertainty.

UFC

‘Crazy fan’ belted by McGregor rival

CONOR McGregor’s next speculated opponent has shared a glimpse of his devastating power on social media.

AFL

AFL Round 2. Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium. disappointed Swans players after tonights loss . Pic: Michael Klein

The one thing Swans got horribly wrong

AN AFL great has pinpointed the exact moment the Sydney Swans fixed their season after shocking fans with a horrible slump in form.

Boxing

Sickening sound as MMA star is destroyed

THIS MMA fighter found out what a devastating soccer kick tasted like, falling to the deck as fans cringed at the horrifying noise that followed.

NRL

NSW's Andrew Fifita after NSW loss in Game 3 of the State of Origin series between the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. Picture: Brett Costello

Sterlo confirms fatal Origin backflip

NRL legend Peter Sterling has confirmed NSW backtracked on a massive shake-up before a devastating Origin series loss.

Bottas, Raikkonen sitting like a couple of stunned mullets.

Awkward F1 photo says it all

A WILD finish has seen Lewis Hamilton party with his home crowd and seriously annoy his fellow podium-sitters.

AFL

Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen during the Round 17 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, July 15, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Brutal sledge shames Dangerfield

AN AFL star has whacked Patrick Dangerfield with a brutal sledge, revealing a surprising moment when his own teammates had to set him straight.

AFL

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Rory Sloane of the Crows is checked by medical staff after a heavy collision during the round 17 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Adelaide Crows at TIO Stadium on July 15, 2017 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

AFL star knocked out: ‘Extraordinary, never seen it’

THERE were quite incredible scenes in Darwin following a scary incident in the match between Adelaide and Melbourne.

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