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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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The Ashes

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Justin Langer, coach of Australia, and Australian Team Mentor Steve Waugh talk during a training session at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton on July 21, 2019, ahead of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England at Edgbaston. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Bancroft blows Steve Waugh’s mind

The Aussie cricket legend has been brought in as a special consultant for the Ashes and is raving about Cameron Bancroft.

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CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JULY 4: An exhausted Shayna Jack during the Australian Dolphins team training camp at Tobruk Memorial Pool on July 4, 2019 in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Delly Carr/Getty Images)

‘Dream’ drug behind swimmer’s downfall

It’s being developed to help with recovery after hip replacements but bodybuilders rave about the drug taken by Aussie swimmer Shayna Jack.

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GWANGJU, SOUTH KOREA - JULY 28: Duncan Scott of Great Britain celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay Final on day eight of the Gwangju 2019 FINA World Championships at Nambu International Aquatics Centre on July 28, 2019 in Gwangju, South Korea. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Perfect response to Sun’s ‘loser’ sledge

The Brit who backed up Mack Horton with his own podium protest capped a memorable meet with the best swim of the world championships.

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DES MOINES, IOWA - JULY 25: Christian Coleman runs to victory in the 100 meter final during the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships at Drake Stadium on July 25, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. Andy Lyons/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

New fastest man on earth emerging

The gap between Christian Coleman and his rivals in the 100m at the US championships showed the post-Usain Bolt era is his for the taking.

Sports Life

Kidnapped Austrian triathlete Nathalie Bir.l Photo - instagram @nathi_birli

Athlete kidnapped, stripped naked

Austrian cycling champion Nathalie Birli escaped an abductor worthy of his own horror film franchise with a lifesaving move.

Cycling

‘Impossible’: Tour de France abandoned

Cycling’s premier race descended into chaos as wild weather forced the cancellation of a stage — and resulted in a shock lead change.

Jenson Button with Brittny Ward Picture Instagram

F1 ace, Playboy model’s new baby boy

F1 world champion Jenson Button and fiancee Brittny Ward have welcomed a new addition after months of naked pregnancy shots.

Cycling

Tomasz Marczynski has legs and he knows how to use them.

Wild photos of cyclist’s ripped legs

Models have string bikinis and butt selfies but pro cyclist Tomasz Marczynski? He has an incredible pair of legs and he knows how to use them.

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FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2017, file photo, swimmer Michael Phelps testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the House Commerce Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on the international anti-doping system. Michael Phelps is watching the world championships from afar, enjoying his ever-growing family while tackling the challenges of life after swimming. But the winningest athlete in Olympic history is still passionate about the sport that meant so much to his life. And, yes, he still gets angry when the subject turns to the scourge of doping. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

‘No one cares’: Phelps on swim protest

Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer in history, doubts Mack Horton’s stance will have any real impact and believes it hurt the Aussie.

UpdatedCricket

CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Meg Lanning of Australia celebrates her century during the England v Australia 1st Vitality Women's IT20 match at Cloudfm County Ground on July 26, 2019 in Chelmsford, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

‘Wow wee’: She’s an absolute Meg-a-star

Welcome back Meg Lanning. The Aussie star smashed a world record Twenty20 score on what’s supposed to be a cricket graveyard.

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