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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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AFL

Eric Hipwood (left) and Cam Rayner (right) are seen during Brisbane Lions training at the Gabba in Brisbane, Monday, September 2, 2019. The Lions are playing the Richmond Tigers in the first AFL qualifying final at the Gabba on Saturday night. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING

‘Something special’: Legend’s finals tip

The biggest month of football is set to get underway and one AFL legend believes a young star is set to stamp his name on the big stage.

TOPSHOT - This picture taken on September 1, 2019 shows the portrait of BWT Arden's French driver Anthoine Hubert covered with condolence messages at the entrance of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Spa, Belgium. - French driver Anthoine Hubert, 22, was killed on August 31 in Spa in an accident during a Formula 2 race held on the sidelines of the F1 Grand Prix, according to organizers of the race. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)

F1 legend warns of more tragedy

A legend of Formula One has said the tragedy of Anthoine Hubert’s death should act as a warning to drivers that they are “not bulletproof”.

NRL

Penrith Panthers general manager Phil Gould speaks to the media during a press conference in Sydney, Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Gould said Penrith have received a dozen job applications, including some from rival NRL head coaches, since their decision to sack Anthony Griffin. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

Gould unloads at NRL’s expansion plans

Rugby league great Phil Gould has torn shreds through the NRL bosses over their handling of expansion clubs and their lack of planning.

UFC

SHENZHEN, CHINA - AUGUST 31: (R-L) Zhang Weili of China punches Jessica Andrade of Brazil in their UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre on August 31, 2019 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

‘Wow’: Chinese fighter makes UFC history

History was made in the UFC when a flurry of fists and knees sent women’s welterweight champ Jessica Andrade crumbling to the canvas.

Football

Football crowds ‘disgusting’ racist taunts

Football superstar Romelu Lukaku has been subjected to horrific racist chants from Italian fans who have been widely condemned

Cricket

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Justin Langer the coach of Australia faces the media during a press conference at Old Trafford during the ICC Cricket World Cup on July 04, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

‘I felt physically sick’: Langer’s heartbreak

Ben Stokes produced an innings for the ages to guide England to victory in the third Test, it left Aussie coach Justin Langer gutted.

Cricket

Australia's Usman Khawaja makes his way from the pitch after loosing his wicket caught by Jonny Bairstow for 8 on the first day of the 3rd Ashes Test cricket match between England and Australia at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, England, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Aussie great’s Ashes selection bomb

One former Australian skipper has called for selectors to make a bold call ahead of the fourth Test with one batsman facing the axe.

NRL

Manly's Tom Trbojevic leaves the field injured during NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm at Lottoland. Picture. Phil Hillyard

NRL hopefuls dealt crushing blow

The NRL finals get started in a little over a week, but one club’s chances have crumbled after a star player received the worst news possible.

Tennis

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts during his Men's Singles third round match against Andrey Rublev of Russia on day six of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

‘Cut’: Kyrgios shafted at US Open

For all the talk of Nick Kyrgios being box office gold — he was embarrassingly shafted at the US Open by the host broadcaster.

Tennis

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Cori Gauff of the United States and Naomi Osaka of Japan speak following their Women's Singles third round match on day six of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

World reacts to star’s act of pure class

World number one Naomi Osaka displayed the greatest act of sportsmanship following her match against teen sensation Coco Gauff

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