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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 04: Sean Abbott of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Keacy Carty of the West Indies during game two of the Men's One Day International series between Australia and West Indies at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 04, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Whitewash’: Aussie freak ‘can do no wrong’

Australia’s batters failed miserably at the SCG but a man who can’t regularly crack the side has shown he can do it all.

AFL

Ben Cousins’ wild new career move

After overcoming addiction and stints in jail, former AFL star Ben Cousins is preparing for a wild new career move.

NRL

PNG player subject to vile abuse after big tackle

Huge women’s hit sparks transphobic storm

A video with a completely false caption from am international women’s rugby league match has sparked a transphobic storm online.

AFL

Brendan Fevola opens up on dramatic sacking

AFL great sacked from mental health clinic

AFL great Brendan Fevola has opened up about the dramatic chat he had with former coach Michael Voss in a mental health clinic.

Football

Syria and Australia stalls at the Asian Cup

Australian ‘culture’ ridiculed at Asian Cup

An Australian stall at a cultural exhibition in Qatar for the current Asian Cup football tournament has been roundly mocked.

Cricket

Australian cricket stunned by massive snub

Cricket fans and experts are outraged after one of the favourites for the sport’s top award didn’t even make the podium.

Tennis

Novak ‘relapse’ blamed for Aussie Open loss

A mystery report has surfaced blaming a recurring medical issue for Novak Djokovic’s surprise Australian Open performance.

Cricket

Windies star in bombshell BBL twist

He’s the hottest property in world cricket and it has emerged “his dream” is to feature regularly at an Australian venue.

Cricket

Cricket great responds to Windies sledge

A former Test quick has responded to his ‘pathetic, hopeless’ West Indies taunts prior to their historic victory over Australia at the Gabba.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Shamar Joseph of the West Indies celebrates victory after taking the wicket of Josh Hazlewood of Australia during day four of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and West Indies at The Gabba on January 28, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘Unbelievable’: 27-year upset floors Australia

The West Indies have secured a stunning victory over Australia, breaking a 27-year drought in the most unlikely circumstances.

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