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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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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”.

Golf

‘You did it again!’: Trump golf claim mocked

It has been another big week for Donald Trump, the former president stating he’s “a good athlete” after latest victory.

UpdatedAFL

Alastair Clarkson and Harley Reid. Photos: Getty Images

‘Most stupid win’: AFL club rubbished

North Melbourne had one job in its season-ending clash with Gold Coast on Saturday, but seemingly forgot to read the script.

Football

Gianni Infantino Lucy bronze handshake snub

Praise as England star ‘blanks’ FIFA boss

England defender Lucy Bronze was devastated by the loss to Spain, but still made her feelings towards FIFA boss Gianni Infantino clear.

AFL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Damien Hardwick speaks at a Gold Coast Suns AFL press conference announcing his signing as the new coach at Heritage Stadium on August 21, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Dimma bristles at journo ‘burnout’ question

Damien Hardwick spoke glowingly of his new club, but the incoming Suns coach didn’t appreciate one question from the media.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Tony Gustavsson, Head Coach of Australia speaks during an Australia Matildas press conference during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Brisbane Stadium on August 18, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Aussie hero linked with shock defection

Just as Tony Gustavsson has won over most of his critics during his time with the Matildas, he’s been linked with a rival job.

AFL

Trevor Nisbett and Adam Simpson. Photos: AAP and Getty Images

‘We’re fine’: AFL coach can’t accept reality

The pressure on Adam Simpson is ready to explode, but the under-fire West Coast coach insists he’s “staying the course”.

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