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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

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Jonny Bairstow of England reacts after Steve Smith of Australia run out was given not out during Day Two of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on July 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

‘Crowd not happy’ as England wronged

Australia’s thin hopes of winning the Fifth Test improved dramatically after Steve Smith survived the most controversial of run out chances.

Basketball

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 26: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 26, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. John Fisher/Getty Images/AFP

Simmons tipped to ‘fully resume’ top form

Coming off two disastrous seasons in the NBA, troubled Brooklyn Net Ben Simmons is earning huge raps from around the league.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Sam Kerr of Australia looks on prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal , Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Legend makes shock claim about Kerr injury

Ex-Socceroo Robbie Slater has implored the Matildas to “just come out and say it” over the severity of Sam Kerr’s calf injury.

Cricket

Ponting tears apart ‘ridiculous’ complaint

Ricky Ponting had a short, sharp response to England batsman Joe Root’s suggestion to extend Test cricket well into the night.

Christian Horner shakes Daniel Ricciardo's hand before the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Ricciardo’s Red Bull handshake says it all

An unseen moment on the track before his comeback F1 race in Hungary has fans dreaming of a Daniel Ricciardo return to Red Bull.

Football

Shaka Hislop collapses live on air. Photo: Twitter

Shock as ex-footballer collapses on live TV

An ex-Premier League goalkeeper is said to be recovering after a frightening collapse while on air for a pre-season game in the US.

Cricket

England fans were fuming after a brazen decision by umpire Joel Wilson. Pictures: Getty

‘FFS!’: England fumes at umpire’s brazen act

Australia tested the patience of the English side on day four of the Fourth Test, but it was umpire Joel Wilson who left the Poms fuming.

AFL

‘Sacked at halftime’: AFL coach ridiculed

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is under increasing pressure after yet another lopsided AFL defeat, this time to Carlton in Melbourne.

NRL

Martin Taupau was sinbinned for leading with his knee.

NRL world outraged by sickening act

Commentators have reacted with shock and savaged Broncos prop Martin Taupau after a sickening knee lift against the Rabbitohs.

Football

Canada's forward #12 Christine Sinclair reacts on the ground after missing a penalty during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group B football match between Nigeria and Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, also known as AAMI Park, in Melbourne on July 21, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

Shock World Cup result boosts Matildas

A fiery opening World Cup match between two of Australia’s group rivals ended in a draw that offers a boost to the Matildas.

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