The Editorial Team

Jai has been with News Corp since 2005. Originally a sports journalist, he covered all the local teams in his hometown of Adelaide before moving to Sydney in 2014. He helped grow news.com.au’s sports audience to the largest in the country while attending events like the Olympics, World Cup and even McGregor-Mayweather. In 2021, he transitioned to an audience role and now helps more readers discover news.com.au’s content as our Head of Audience.

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AFL

Mick Malthouse took issue with Craig McRae's celebration. Pictures: Getty

Malthouse slams Magpies coach’s divisive act

Former Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse took issue with this reaction from current Magpies leader Craig McRae on the sidelines.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Andrew McGrath of the Bombers looks dejected after a loss during the 2023 AFL Round 24 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 25, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Essendon players erupt inside changerooms

Another underwhelming Bombers season finished in embarrassing fashion and it led to a playing group meeting filled with “raw emotion”.

World Cup

Prince William has come under attack for a message he sent to the Matildas.

Prince William under fire for Matildas move

Socceroos great Craig Foster has slammed Prince William’s reaction to the Matildas devastating World Cup defeat against England.

World Cup

TOPSHOT - England's midfielder #08 Georgia Stanway embraces Australia's forward #20 Sam Kerr at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Reaction to ‘horrific’ Matildas act was ‘soft’

AFL great turned sports commentator Kane Cornes has branded Australia’s reaction to the Matildas’ World Cup defeat as “soft”.

The Ashes

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: David Warner of Australia looks on following Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on July 31, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Aussies want captain, coach, Warner gone

There has been a staggering response after an underwhelming end to Australia’s Ashes campaign with calls for a Test team clean out.

The Ashes

Ricky Ponting wasn't happy with the ball swap. Pic: Getty

Ponting demands investigation into ‘disgrace’

A fuming Ricky Ponting has demanded cricket officials investigate a “disgraceful” move by the umpires that rocked the Fifth Test.

The Ashes

Stuart Broad farewelled cricket with an "obscene" act. Pictures: Getty

Stuart Broad’s final act is ‘obscene’

You cannot make this stuff up. Stuart Broad farewelled cricket in ridiculous scenes after an “obscene” moment on the final day of the Fifth Test.

The Ashes

Vision of Todd Murphy being snubbed by Alex Carey has gone viral.

Aussie teammate’s brutal rejection goes viral

The internet had a field day with this footage of Alex Carey giving a cold shoulder to Australian cricket teammate Todd Murphy.

Cricket

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Usman Khawaja of Australia after being hit on the helmet by a delivery from Mark Wood of England during Day Four of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on July 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ugly truth of this Ashes series exposed

It’s barely been spoken about but there’s been a nasty element to this Ashes series unlike any we’ve seen at Test level in decades.

The Ashes

Mitchell Starc was targeted by the England crowd after pushing the ball over the rope while attempting to catch Ben Stokes. Pictures: Sky Sports

Gilly’s two-word attack on English crowd

Adam Gilchrist appeared to hit out a section of the England crowd after they were spotted targeting Aussie bowler Mitchell Starc.

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