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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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Football

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Tottenham Manager Ange Postecoglou during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Craven Cottage on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Latest blow leaves Ange fighting for life

Australian football coach Ange Postecoglou has ripped into his side after another defeat put his Tottenham future in serious doubt.

AFL

Harley Reid has been called out for a flop against the Suns. Image: Fox Footy/Getty

AFL world condemns star’s embarrassing act

West Coast star Harley Reid has come under fire for an ‘embarrassing’ and ‘unacceptable’ act as his Eagles were battered by the Suns.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Dylan Brown of the Eels looks dejected during the round 25 NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium, on August 23, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

‘Blame him’: NRL star faces ugly new reality

Earlier this week Dylan Brown informed the Eels he will be leaving at the end of the seasons and in his first outing since fans had their say on the matter.

UPDATEDSport

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Gout Gout celebrates after winning the Men 200m Under 20 Finals during the Queensland Athletics Championships at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre on March 16, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

‘19.98’: Gout Gout rout in 200m demolition job

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has blown away his opposition as he sets a new record in a run that has to be seen to be believed.

Boxing

Marvin Vettori forgot his cup. Image: Kayo

UFC star’s embarrassing wardrobe blunder

UFC fighter Marvin Vettori infamously attended a photoshoot with his pants on backwards but Sunday’s wardrobe topped that.

NRL

Jamie Humphreys left and Andrew Johns right

Andrew Johns loses it over NRL hunk

Andrew Johns has divulged his latest man crush, with one hulk of a man catching the NRL great’s eye due to his mind boggling figure.

NRL

Manly were awarded two contentious tries against the Warriors. Image: Kayo

‘Ridiculous’: Fans fume amid NRL drama

The NRL world is up in arms after two highly contentious decisions went Manly’s way that could have changed the outcome of the game.

NRL

Double injury blow rocks Manly. Image: Getty

NRL heavyweights rocked by double blow

Manly has not only been brought back to earth after Round 1 but now face a nervous wait over the health of their two biggest stars.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Patrick Cripps of the Blues looks dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL club goes silent, shock cancellation

After being stunned by a side many believed would go winless in 2025, Carlton has made the surprise move of canning its membership day.

NRL

The Wayne Bennett curse could be on track to claim another casualty. Image: Getty

Another NRL club a victim to Bennett curse

The Wayne Bennett curse has appeared to strike again with Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf already searching for answers.

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