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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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NBA erupts over ‘biggest deal in history’

One of the biggest names in the NBA is set to join forces with LeBron James in a trade that completely alters the league’s landscape.

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Germany's Alexander Zverev speaks after receiving runners up trophy during a ceremony after his men's singles final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner on day fifteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 26, 2025. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Star’s past called out in Aus Open protest

German tennis star Alexander Zverev was forced to pause his speech as a protestor called out a dark cloud hanging over his head.

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TOPSHOT - Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts after losing the men's singles final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner on day fifteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 26, 2025. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Aus Open loser’s bleak reality laid bare

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev has fallen short of grand slam glory once again, with his latest loss exposing an ugly truth.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Madison Keys of the United States speaks after presented the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup at the Women's Singles Trophy Presentation following the Women's Singles Final against Aryna Sabalenka during day 14 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

‘Hate you’: Star’s runner up speech goes viral

Aryna Sabalenka may have lost the Australian Open title, but she won the hearts of millions of fans with her runner-up speech.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Jannik Sinner of Italy acknowledges the crowd after winning against Ben Shelton of the United States in the Men's Singles Semifinal during day 13 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Tennis world salutes insane world No. 1

Jannik Sinner produced some breathtaking tennis in Friday’s semi-final and left the sports world all saying the same thing.

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Djoker drops bomb after shock AO retirement

Novak Djokovic shocked the world after withdrawing from his semi-final, moments later he dropped a bombshell on the Australian Open.

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd after winning the third set during his men's singles quarterfinal match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘Masterclass’: Djokovic stuns tennis world

Novak Djokovic has wound back the clock in a scintillating display and keep hopes alive of securing a historic 25th grand slam.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 19th January 2025. Day 8 Australian Open Tennis at Melbourne Park. Novak Djokovic vs Jiri Lehecka on Rod Laver Arena. Novak Djokovic took the microphone of Jim Courier, thanked the crowd, handed it back to Jim and left . Picture: Michael Klein

Djokovic’s media stance after Ch9 apology

Novak Djokovic has responded to Tony Jones’ public apology after the feud threatened to derail Ch9’s Australian Open coverage.

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Tennis world tears host’s apology to shreds

Tony Jones’ feud with Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has been put to bed, but fans haven’t been as forgiving towards the host.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Cruz Hewitt of Australia reacts against MooBeen Kim of South Korea in the Junior Boy's Singles First Round match during day seven of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Cruz Hewitt sent packing from Aus Open

Cruz Hewitt may be the future of Aussie tennis, but the teenagers hopes of claiming an Australian Open crown are on hold for now.

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