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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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AFL

James Hird issues dire take on Jamarra's future.

Legend issues dire warning to AFL star

An AFL legend has delivered a stark warning to a young gun as his future in the league remains up in the air as damning reports swirl.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Eddie McGuire addresses the gathering during the Ron Barassi State Memorial Service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 10, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Eddie McGuire calls for AFL to scrap event

Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has applied the blowtorch to AFL bosses as a Tropical Cyclone looms off the Queensland coast.

McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri attends a press conference on the third day of the Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on February 28, 2025. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

Piastri slams F1’s ‘harsh’ new $200k rule

Oscar Piastri has added his voice to the growing backlash surrounding a controversial change by F1’s governing body.

AFL

Andrew Dillon speaks out over Brisbane cyclone

AFL boss’ big call as cyclone threatens game

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has been questioned over the opening round contest as a Tropical Cyclone threatens to wreak havoc.

NRL

Tyler Manoa blows the Viking horn ahead of the Raiders game. Credit: Fox Sports

Ugly NRL drama as star evicted in Vegas

The NRL’s Las Vegas extravaganza has ended in ugly scenes with the man who kickstarted the festivities evicted over a bathroom incident.

AFL

Mark Ricciuto calls for Brownlow Medal change

Brownlow winner slams ‘ridiculous’ AFL rule

Adelaide Crows legend Mark Ricciuto has taken aim at the league and called for a change to the Brownlow Medal voting system.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Jagga Smith of the Blues limps from the field during the 2025 AFL match simulation between the Carlton Blues and St Kilda Saints at Ikon Park on February 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Devastating blow rocks AFL club to its core

Carlton have been dealt a crushing blow on the eve of the 2025 AFL season with their top draft now set to miss the entire year.

Cricket

Josh Inglis led Austra;ia all the way after Alex Carey's freakish catch. Photo: Prime Video and Sameer Ali, Getty.

‘Crazy’: Aussie insanity as records fall

An unsung star has put England to the sword as Australia made history in a sensational start to the Champions Trophy.

AFL

Harley Reid's disrespectful teammate acts

Star humiliates teammates in viral scenes

Teen sensation Harley Reid has shown why he’s the AFL’s new don’t argue king with several teammates on the brutal receiving end.

Cricket

Cricket legend takes aim at young star

Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting has turned the flamethrower on a talented youngster and his current place in the squad.

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