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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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Sports Life

World reacts to incredible WAG feud

The wife of football superstar Wayne Rooney has sent social media wild with a bombshell accusation at a former teammate’s wife.

Football

World reacts to Premier League WAG war

The wife of football superstar Wayne Rooney has sent social media wild with a bombshell accusation at a former teammate’s wife.

NRL

Manly Sea Eagles NRL star Joel Thompson in hospital after falling and hitting his head. Picture supplied

NRL star involved in ‘real bad accident’

A Manly Sea Eagles star was airlifted to hospital following a partying accident over the long weekend where he feared for his life.

NBA

NBL player absolutely murders NBA star

The NBL continues to make a name for itself on the global stage and this throwdown well and truly grabbed America’s attention.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Tim Kelly of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2019 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 20, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

One club’s slap in the face after trade

He was the biggest name on the market and after his blockbuster trade home his manager delivered a brutal shot to a rival club.

NBA

NBA giant ‘unlike anything seen before’

He’s the 231cm behemoth who has quickly become a fan favourite in the NBA and during his preseason debut he had fans going wild.

NRL

Cooper Cronk of the Roosters with coach Trent Robinson after the 2019 NRL Grand Final between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, October 6, 2019. (AAP Image/Craig Golding) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Coach’s heartfelt post-game gesture

Trent Robinson faced a frosty moment after the NRL Grand Final, but it was away from the cameras where he really delivered.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Josh Papalii of the Raiders looks dejected after the 2019 NRL Grand Final match between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Betting agency’s $1.35m masterstroke

There was widespread heartbreak after the controversial NRL Grand Final, but one betting agency came through in a big way.

NRL

Cooper Cronk (centre) celebrates with teammates and coach Trent Robinson following their win in the 2019 NRL Grand Final between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, October 6, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Roosters star avoids $10k embarrassment

The moments after winning a Grand Final are supposed to be filled with joy, but for one star it was filled with panic before relief hit.

Boxing

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 16: Gennady Golovkin walks back to his corner after the ninth round of his WBC, WBA and IBF middleweight championship bout against Canelo Alvarez at T-Mobile Arena on September 16, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The boxers fought to a draw and Golovkin retained his titles. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘Fight of the year’ unfolds in New York

Boxing fans have been treated to one of the best fights they’ll ever see as two superstars put it all on the line as it went the distance.

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