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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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NRL

Adam Reynolds says he rejected the Tigers to do right by his family. Image: Getty

NRL star’s incredible $1m sacrifice for family

Adam Reynolds has foregone $1m to remain in Brisbane, but the halfback says the decision wasn’t due to his loyalty to his club but rather to his family.

Swimming

Kaylee McKeown has rejected claims she gets preferrential treatment. Image: Getty

Aussie golden girl at centre of ugly DQ claim

Australia’s golden girl Kaylee McKeown has hit out at critics that feel she gets special treatment after her recent disqualification was overturned.

Athletics

Mondo Duplantis broke the world record for an incredible 12th time in his native Sweden. Image: Getty

Wild scenes as star’s money glitch continues

Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis has broken the world record a staggering 12 times, but it is done for a very particular reason.

NRL

Tiffany Salmond has called for stricter punishments for AI deepfakes. Image: Instagram

Beloved presenter slams explicit AI deepfake

A beloved NRL presenter who was viciously targeted in an explicit AI-generated deepfake has called for authorities to step in.

NRL

Shane Flanagan has leapt to the defence of his son Kyle amid claims of nepotism. Image: Getty

‘Ridiculous’: Nepotism claim rocks NRL club

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has unleashed as claims of nepotism only intensify as the club slips out of NRL finals contention.

NRL

Former Manly Eagles centre Alfred Smalley is facing an extended stint on the sidelines after a sickening dog shot on exciting Warriors talent Taine Tuaupiki. Image: Getty/X

‘Disgusting’: Footy star KO’d in ugly scenes

Fans are calling for a footy player to receive a monster ban after a shocking ‘dog shot’ knocked a young fullback out cold.

Cricket

Australia need to make changes and fast. Image: Getty

Staggering toll of Aussie Test defeat laid bare

Australian cricket fans face a brutal few years ahead as the World Test Championship failure paints a damning picture for Australia’s Test future.

AFL

The Selwood boys – Joel, Troy, Adam and Scott Selwood after this year's grand final.

Selwood’s incredible final act for late brother

After losing two siblings in the matter of months, Scott Selwood’s incredible final act in honour of his late brothers has come to light.

NRL

Latrell Mitchell has not done any media ahead of either State of Origin game. Image: Getty

Latrell Mitchell at centre of $30k NRL farce

There are growing concerns that State of Origin Game 2 could completely tank, and Latrell Mitchell has been singled out as a reason why.

Olympics

Albo hints at 2032 Games overhaul, Qld irate

Anthony Albanese has sensationally hinted that several sports may be taken away from Queensland for the Brisbane 2032 Games.

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