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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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Cricket

Joe Root ramp shot and Bazball architects

‘Fundamentally unserious’: England torn apart

‘Bazball’ has never been under more pressure, with another ex-England batter the latest to pile on ahead of the fourth Test.

Tennis

Ugly scene in heated Gauff, umpire row

Coco Gauff got caught up in a long slanging match with a bewildered tennis umpire in a moment that’s gone viral.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29 2024 Tarryn Thomas leaves AFL House after being interviews.Picture: Brendan Beckett

North star sacked, AFL career in tatters

Tarryn Thomas’ AFL fate has been confirmed, with the former star midfielder sensationally dumped by North Melbourne.

NRL

Star winger forced out of Vegas showpiece

Fans have turned on a Manly forward after his crusher tackle forced a star Rooster out of the NRL’s glitzy trip to Las Vegas.

UFC

‘F**king dork’: Billionaire’s odd act roasted

In one of the more bizarre moments from UFC 298 in Anaheim, Mark Zuckerberg really wanted to help an Aussie star.

Boxing

Fans slam outrageous UFC 298 decision

A reborn Aussie veteran knows exactly what he wants to do next, but fans slammed a decision in his impressive performance.

UpdatedUFC

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 17: Ilia Topuria knocks out Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in their featherweight title fight during UFC 298 at Honda Center on February 17, 2024 in Anaheim, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Folded like laundry’: UFC disaster for Volk

Aussie Rob Whittaker has turned back the clock, but his compatriot was knocked out cold in a stunning result at UFC 298.

UpdatedCricket

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Alyssa Healy of Australia walks from the field after being dismissed for 99 by Delmi Tucker of South Africa during day one of the Women's Test Match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA on February 15, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Controversy mars skipper’s shock dismissal

Captain Alyssa Healy led an impressive display from the home side against South Africa before she suffered a crushing blow.

Football

Socceroos great rushed to Sydney hospital

The former Socceroos and Manchester United goalkeeper felt unwell at work before making the snap decision to get help.

F1 team’s ‘less than enthusiastic’ launch

At a time when expectations should be surging for Aussie Oscar Piastri, his Formula 1 team slammed on the brakes.

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