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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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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.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos speaks with media at Arden Street on July 18, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Real concern’ remains over Clarko wellbeing

Confidence is high Alastair Clarkson will coach North Melbourne again in 2023, but some major worries still remain.

UFC

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: In this handout image provided by UFC, (L-R) Jack Della Maddalena of Australia punches Bassil Hafez in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX on July 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

‘Got it wrong’: UFC great slams Aussie win

Australia’s undefeated welterweight Jack Della Maddalena had a much tougher time than expected in his latest bout in Las Vegas.

AFL

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Zach Merrett of the Bombers is chaired from the field after his 200th match by teammates Dyson Heppell (left) and Jake Stringer (right) during the 2023 AFL Round 18 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Get off the ground’: Bombers star slammed

A number of AFL players and even officials have been recognised lately and former defender Kane Cornes has had an absolute gutful of it all.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 15: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Oracle Red Bull Racing walks in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 15, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec. Clive Mason/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CLIVE MASON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Ricciardo car much worse than first thought

An issue that has plagued Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career is also considered the biggest “weakness” of the car he will race this weekend.

NRL

Brad Fittler will ‘go down with the ship’

James Tedesco is under fire to keep his place for NSW, but Phil Gould has revealed why the Blues skipper will definitely line-up for Game 2.

Tennis

Novak Djokovic was handed a banana by the journalist. Pic: Eurosport

Novak sideshow takes seriously bizarre turn

Novak Djokovic was left delighted after being handed a bizarre gift in his press conference, days after an interesting rant about his support team.

NRL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Maroons and Maroons coach Billy Slater celebrate winning game one of the 2023 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Adelaide Oval on May 31, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Slater slams ‘sensational narratives’ in big win

Maroons coach Billy Slater had plenty to say to his critics after Queensland justified his selections in a statement victory over the Blues.

NRL

Four words melt hearts around the country

Reece Walsh’s two-year-old daughter melted hearts around the country with a beautiful four-word comment after her dad proved all his doubters wrong.

NRL

Terrible Teddy exposed in freak Origin try

Blues captain James Tedesco had a moment in Game 1 he will be desperate to banish from the memory banks as Queensland sealed another famous victory.

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