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James joined the news sports team in 2017 before, as he puts it, taking a Michael Jordan style break at the end of 2020, he rejoined the team in 2022. Having previously worked at ESPN and the NBA, he’s addicted to all things basketball, but loves nothing more than consuming sports of any kind.

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James McKern

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NBA51 minutes ago

Fans all say same thing on viral Simmons vid

Australian basketball star Ben Simmons has gone viral once again, just weeks out from the NBA season getting underway.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Josh Battle of the Saints in action during the round 24 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and St Kilda Saints at The Gabba, on August 26, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL world erupts at ‘criminal’ call

The AFL’s most controversial system has landed back in the spotlight with fans far and wide fuming over two questionable decisions.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Commentator and General Manager of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Phil Gould looks on during game one of the 2022 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Accor Stadium on June 08, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Phil Gould demoted by Nine amid ‘bias’ claim

Rugby league supremo Phil Gould has been demoted by Channel 9 for the grand final after years of being called out by irate fans.

AFL

AFL world erupts over star’s Insta activity

Eagle-eyed footy fans have spotted a wantaway star pouring fuel all over the mounting speculation he is chasing a bombshell trade.

AFL

Bailey Smith's Cats call after Dogs snub

Star confirms next club after brutal snub

One of the worst kept secrets in the AFL has been officially confirmed just hours after Bailey Smith turned his back on his old club.

AFL

‘Embarrassing’ vision will haunt Swans stars

An AFL great has applied the blowtorch to the Sydney Swans as several stars were called out over damning grand final moments.

AFL

Sydney's Luke Parker and Chad Warner look on after a Lions goal during the 2024 AFL Grand Final between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at the MCG on September 28, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Swans star heading for exit after brutal loss

Things appear set to go from bad to worse for the Sydney Swans after their grand final defeat with one star set to depart for a new club.

Bombshell rumour rocks Formula 1 world

Things could be set to go from bad to worse for Red Bull as wild rumours surrounding one driver have left the F1 world rattled.

AFL

AFL world loses it over Lions staff member

As the Brisbane Lions’ post-game celebrations kicked off, fans quickly fell in love with one staff member and his grand final heroics.

UpdatedAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Will Ashcroft of the Lions kicks the ball during the 2024 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions star makes AFL Grand Final history

A young Brisbane Lions star has etched his name into the AFL record books after delivering a grand final performance for the ages.

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