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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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AFL

No ‘joyful strains’ in anthem horror show

The pre-match entertainment ahead of the huge AFL qualifying final between the Lions and Power at the Gabba did not go to plan.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan of the Giants celebrate during the 2023 AFL Second Elimination Final match between the St Kilda Saints and the GWS GIANTS at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 09, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Least talented’: Greene’s shock GWS call

Giants skipper Toby Greene has made a shock confession after GWS’ elimination final victory over St Kilda at the MCG.

Cricket

Aussie cricket legend in wild snake moment

With his wife filming, an Australian cricketing great had no problems dealing with three unwelcome visitors to his family home.

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 25: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Scuderia AlphaTauri during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 25, 2023 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)

Ricciardo hammered by fresh F1 rumour

With Formula 1 rumours flying thick and fast, the latest whisper about Red Bull doesn’t bode well for Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo.

Rugby

South Africa is the team everyone is chasing at the RWC. Photos: Getty Images/AFP

Ultimate guide for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Eddie Jones’ Wallabies are under huge pressure as the 2023 Rugby World Cup prepares to kick-off in France.

Basketball

‘Worst shooting we’ve seen’: USA stunned

Montenegro threw metaphorical and real elbows in a David vs Goliath effort against the United States at the World Cup.

NRL

15/2/22: NRL refs Kasey Badger (right with dark hair) and Belinda Sharpe at Liechhardt Oval. The pair will be named as referees in NRL trials at the venue on Friday night. They are also pushing for spots to control round one matches. John Feder/The Daily Telegraph.

‘C’mon man’: Female NRL ref move slammed

The NRL has made a landmark decision for round 27 of action, but the move has been badly criticised by many league followers.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 05: West Coast Eagles Head Coach Adam Simpson looks on following the round 21 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL club finally puts coach out of his misery

Speculation over Adam Simpson’s future has raged all year long and now West Coast has made a call on its senior coach.

AFL

AFL great slams ‘big mistake’ in finals draw

Jonathan Brown has taken aim at the AFL for its finals draw, singling out the poor treatment of one club in particular.

Basketball

NBA superstars roast sprinting champion

NBA superstars have responded in kind to outspoken sprinter Noah Lyles’ comments over the use of the term “world champion”.

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