The Editorial Team

James has more than 20 years’ experience in the media industry, predominantly in sports. He has held writing and editing roles with AAP, FourFourTwo, The Sydney Morning Herald, AFL Media and Finder and spends too much time watching, playing or discussing sport.

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Australian Open

Jack Draper has beaten Aleksandar Vukic in a thriller. Photos: News Corp/Getty Images

Aussie giant killer’s shock run finally ends

Heavily favoured Brit Jack Draper has outlasted Aussie journeyman Aleksandar Vukic in a five-set epic at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open

It was a sad ending to Naomi Osaka's tournament. Photos: AFP/Getty Images

‘Never again’: Fans struggle with sad news

Tennis fans are beginning to express real concern for Naomi Osaka after the superstar withdrew from a third straight tournament.

UpdatedAFL

Luke Sayers and Cate Sayers at the Gather Round Welcome Dinner in Glenelg , Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Picture: Matt Loxton

Carlton boss finally responds to pic leak

More than a week after the lewd photo scandal broke, the Carlton president and the club has finally responded to the “shocking incident”.

Australian Open

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia look dejected as they leave John Cain Arena after retiring in the Men's Doubles First Round match against James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic of Australia during day five of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Special Ks leave Open crowd speechless

Heartbreaking scenes have completely deflated the crowd in Melbourne as Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis called it quits out of the blue.

Australian Open

Daniell Collins had a wild reaction to her victory. Photos: News Corp

‘My big fat…’: American stuns Open crowd

Danielle Collins has had a wild reaction towards the Australian Open crowd following her victory over Destanee Aiava in Melbourne.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues speaks with President Luke Sayers after the round six AFL match between Carlton Blues and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium, on April 20, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Damning update after lewd photo leaked

Luke Sayers’ tenure as Carlton president is under increasing pressure as he refuses to address his social media scandal.

Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios and Kane Cornes. Photos: News Corp/Channel 9

‘He’s a child’: Footy great destroys Kyrgios

AFL premiership winner Kane Cornes has launched an extraordinary attack on Nick Kyrgios after his Aussie Open exit.

Australian Open

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia reacts in the Men's Singles Second Round match against Jack Draper of Great Britain during day four of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Hurting a lot’: Kokk’s Aus Open dream ends

In a slugfest lasting almost five hours, Thanasi Kokkinakis’ Australian Open dream has been crushed in a heartbreaking defeat.

Australian Open

Aleksandar Vukic beat Sebastian Korda for the biggest win of his career. Photos: Getty Images

Aussie roars back for ‘best’ win of career

Aussie journeyman Aleksandar Vukic is celebrating the biggest win of his career following his huge upset of Sebastian Korda.

Australian Open

There were a lot of empty seats at Rod Laver arena tonight.

Image exposes reality about Aus Open

An image taken from the stands during Alex de Minaur’s first match has put forward an awkward question to the Australian Open.

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