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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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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.

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 19: Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing prepares for the weekend in the garage during previews ahead of the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 19, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Clive Mason/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Worst F1 call ever by ‘one idiot’

RED Bull ace Max Verstappen has called for a US GP boycott after an “unbelievable” injustice — and he’s not alone in his outrage.

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 22: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing on the grid before the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Mark Thompson/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘He’s seething’: Farce sours GP

MAX Verstappen had his breathtaking day shattered as a devastating message came through seconds after the US GP.

UFC

Patrick Cummins shared a gruesome photo of his feet.

‘Cut that s*** open’: Photo sparks UFC fury

A GRUESOME photo shared to Twitter by a disgruntled fighter has resulted in a blow to next month’s UFC 217 event.

Basketball

NBA baffled by freakish prank

AN EXPERTLY executed prank on the Warriors left NBA star Kevin Durant a little confused as stunned fans watched on.

Sports Life

The Channel Nine Footy Show crew Erin Molan, Beau Ryan , Daryl Broham and Paul Vautin . Picture : Gregg Porteous

The Footy Show’s fatal flaw?

THE FOOTY Show as we know it has been scrapped as Channel Nine rushes to stay in the race against its biggest rival.

Boxing

Mackenzie Dern didn't give Mandy Polk a second to think.

MMA beauty scolded for ‘terrible’ blunder

MMA gun Mackenzie Dern has drawn unfavourable comparisons to shattered UFC queen Ronda Rousey after despite destroying her opponent in a brutal choke.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Nakia Cockatoo of the Cats (middle) celebrates with Steven Motlop of the Cats during the 2017 AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on September 22, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

‘Extraordinary’ move baffles AFL

AN “absurd” moment in the trade period has seen Geelong gifted with a massive bonus as a club veteran makes an exit.

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