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Ben joined the news.com.au team in 2024 as a sports reporter after previously working at Daily Mail Australia, Yahoo and Fox Sports. He’s addicted to all things NRL and AFL but loves to consume anything and everything from MMA to darts to the peak cricket tournament, the Hong Kong Sixes.

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NFL

Jordan Mailata played in the Rabbitohs juniors.

‘Embarrassing’ Mailata stunt torn to shreds

An NRL club has found itself under fire after trying to capitalise on the success of Jordan Mailata, with the marketing move not working out as planned.

UpdatedNFL

Sad Kelce footage emerges amid big rumour

Travis Kelce has been spotted in tears before and during the Super Bowl and it’s fuelling speculation about a huge incoming move.

NRL

Pictured right Matty Johns and left with Andrew Johns

Matty Johns’ shock NRL coaching call

Newcastle great Matty Johns has revealed he has been sought out by an NRL club to gauge his interest in becoming their next head coach.

UpdatedNFL

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata has officially become the first Aussie to play in and win a Super Bowl. Image: Kayo/Getty

Aussie labelled ‘real MVP’ after incredible act

The 168kg hulking Aussie has made NFL history as the Eagles shocked the sporting world by completely dominating the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

AFL

West Coast Eagles are set to throw everything at AFL draft sensation Harley Reid but his partner could have a big say on the youngster’s future. Image: Getty

Partner detail in likely $20m Reid contract

West Coast is set to throw everything at AFL draft sensation Harley Reid but his partner could have a big say on his future.

Sport

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 18: University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas and Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines react after finishing tied for 5th in the 200 Freestyle finals at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships on March 18th, 2022 at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta Georgia. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Swimmer speaks out amid US trans sport ban

Riley Gaines has become the face of protecting female sport since speaking out against Lia Thomas and now she’s weighed in on the ban.

Football

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 7: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr FC celebrates scoring their third goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Fayha at Al Awwal Park on February 7, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

40-year-old Ronaldo stuns football world

Can anything slow Cristiano Ronaldo down is a question on many fans’ lips after the football great scored an incredible goal at 40-years-old.

Boxing

Canelo Alvarez has backed out of a potential bout with Jake Paul. Image: Getty

Canelo drops mega-money Jake Paul fight

Boxing champion Canelo Alvarez has shaken up the boxing world by leveraging a rumoured bout with Jake Paul for an even better deal.

NRL

Jarryd Hayne says a key motivator behind his rugby league return is wanting to play in front of his kids. Image: Getty/Facebook

Hayne’s family admission amid footy return

Jarryd Hayne has opened up about his rugby league return and the reasons why he is wanting to give it one final crack.

UPDATEDBasketball

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 26: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets walks backcourt during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on December 26, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Nets defeated the Bucks 111-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Stacy Revere / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Ben Simmons’ $280m Nets nightmare over

Aussie basketball star Ben Simmons is on the lookout for a new team and it could result in him winning an unlikely NBA title.

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