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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Tennis

‘Demon’ penny finally drops for McEnroe

John McEnroe has shown once again that when it comes to sharp commentary, he was a very good tennis player.

AFL

Call of the Card at Crown Palladium. Garry Lyon and Billy Brownless.

Fresh twist in Brownless, Lyon saga

There has been another twist in the ongoing saga between former mates and AFL stars Billy Brownless and Garry Lyon.

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Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts as he plays against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early on January 19, 2024. (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Wild 3.40am AO thriller is ’utter madness’

It’s clear the Australian Open has not learned its lesson after another farcical late night finish that still had more than a set to go at 3am.

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Novak has turned on the crowd. Photo: Channel 9

‘Say it to my face’: Sledging goes too far

World number one Novak Djokovic wasn’t in the mood on Wednesday night as he took aim at a fan in the Aus Open stands.

NRL

Detail in Cleary upload sends fans wild

Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler have gone Instagram official, but it was a minor detail in the NRL star’s post that caught the eye.

NRL

NRL great breaks down over tragic death

NRL great and media identity Braith Anasta has broken down as he spoke about the shock day his dad didn’t come home from work.

UpdatedTennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia celebrates match point in their first round match against Petra Martic of Croatia during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Aussie pulls off mind-blowing comeback

Aussie star Ajla Tomljanovic has pulled off a ridiculous opening round comeback win to keep her Australian Open campaign alive.

AFL

Former Blue’s cheeky Cornes weight dig

Brock McLean should spend more time in the media judging by his cheeky clip of Kane Cornes over the AFL weight issue.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Adam Gilchrist speaks prior to day one of the Second Test Match between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Gilchrist forced to address ugly accusation

A fake post slamming Pakistan cricket attributed to Adam Gilchrist has gone viral, drawing a strong response from the Aussie great.

Cricket

Zampa’s new ink stuns cricket world

Adam Zampa has always been a unique individual and his new tattoo perfectly captures both sides of his personality.

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