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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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Daniel Ricciardo's awkward chat with Lando Norris

Ricciardo caught in ‘car crash TV’ moment

Awkward interviews happen in professional sport but Daniel Ricciardo was involved in an all-time stinker at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Sport

‘Ugliest losers’: Aussie star trolls Swifties

Australian WWE star Grayson Waller has been on the lookout for a viral moment on social media. Mission accomplished.

UpdatedFootball

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: Sam Kerr of the Matildas celebrates her goal during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match between Philippines and Australia Matildas at Optus Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

‘This is embarrassing!’: Aussies in a rout

Tony Gustavsson’s star-studded line-up has put the Philippines to the sword in their crunch Olympic qualifier.

NRL

Mason’s four-word warning for Panthers star

Former Kangaroos prop Willie Mason has a blunt message for Jarome Luai over his ongoing contract saga with the Panthers.

AFL

2018 Fox Sports launch. Nick Riewoldt and wife Catherine. Picture: Mark Stewart

AFL great’s major news after fleeing country

St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt, who has been based in America for the past year, has given a hint about the next move for his career and family.

NRL

Savage response to NRL boss’ Biden meeting

Peter V’landys is in the US for a state dinner at the White House and the response has been brutal.

Commonwealth Games

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 27, 2023: Daniel Andrews At a press conference in the gardens of parliament. The newly elected First People's Assembly is in parliament gardens. Picture: Herald Sun / Jason Edwards for NCA Newswire

Games inquiry reveals brutal Victoria insult

An inquiry into Victoria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games fiasco is unveiling some cold truths about the state’s reputation.

AFL

MELBOURNE . 29/09/2023. AFL . Jack Ginnivan of the Magpies during collingwoods captains run training session at Olympic Park . Pic: Michael Klein

Messy details emerge in Ginnivan bombshell

The final day of the AFL’s trading period is here and the future of a polarising Magpie is pivotal to any last-minute deals.

UpdatedRugby

Australia's head coach Eddie Jones speaks to media at Coogee Oval in Sydney on October 17, 2023. Australia head coach Eddie Jones on October 17, 2023 denied a rumoured shift to Japan, pledging to stick with the struggling Wallabies following a disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign. (Photo by Saeed Khan / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Jones makes surprise call on Wallabies future

Eddie Jones has fronted a media conference to explain his plans following the Wallabies’ disastrous Rugby World Cup.

AFL

West Coast's coach has slammed the AFLW fixture.

Eagles a laughing stock after coach call

West Coast coach Michael Prior has been torn to shreds for his response to a heavy defeat on Sunday.

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