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Joey is news.com.au’s sports editor. He’s been living out his dream in sports media since 2015. After studying journalism at the University of Technology Sydney, Joey interned at The Daily Telegraph’s sports section. From there he worked at NRL.com, Sporting News, Men’s Health, Yahoo Sports and 7NEWS before joining the news.com.au sports team in 2022.

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NRL

Latrell Mitchell has hit out at the ugly report. Pic: Instagram

‘Shame on you’: Latrell slams ‘idiot’ grandad

NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has hit back at an ugly accusation aired on talkback radio – as the NRL world comes to his defence.

Olympics

Nina Kennedy has backflipped over her stance.

Aussie star backflips over shared gold medal

It was labelled one of the greatest moments of sportsmanship this year – but it will not be repeated in Paris after a shock backflip from Nina Kennedy.

Tennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrates winning against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during their Men's Singles Third Round match on day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Greek star backflips after ugly Kyrgios claim

Stefanos Tsitsipas has issued an emotional response amid claims his scathing Netflix takedown of Nick Kyrgios carried undertones of racism.

Tennis

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 07: (L-R) Runners up Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula of United States and Winners Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil pose while holding their trophy's after the Woman's Doubles Final match on Day Fourteen of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 07, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

‘Sad and unacceptable’ podium act slammed

Four of the world’s top tennis stars have shared their outrage after they were muzzled at the Madrid Open trophy presentation.

NRL

Ricky Stuart explains bizarre NRL sighting

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has revealed the appearance of the former Wallabies coach was just a ‘small repayment’ after an incredible act 25 years ago.

UpdatedAFL

A photo showing the emergency response to a reportedly fallen woman at Marvel Stadium during the Blues-Lions fixture.

Update after woman falls from second tier

Authorities have provided an update after a woman fell from the second-tier at Marvel Stadium before Friday night’s clash between the Blues and Lions.

NRL

NRL 2023 RD09 Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs - Latrell Mitchell NRL PHOTOS

Souths investigated for playing with 14 men

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are being investigated by the NRL after playing with 14 men for a period of their huge win over the Brisbane Broncos.

NRL

Raider Jack Wighton. Picture: NRL Imagery

NRL world unites against ‘cowardly’ attack

Stars from around the game have united to call out a vile attack on Raiders superstar Jack Wighton, just hours after he announced a bombshell move.

AFL

His Instagram page was filled with photos from concerts and music festivals. Picture: Instagram

Footballer dead after horror on-field collision

A young footballer has died in hospital after an on-field collision during a weekend A-grade game.

UpdatedNRL

Wests Tigers fullback Daine Laurie. NRL Imagery

Tigers to act after star celebrates rival’s try

Downtrodden Tigers fans have been left enraged after evidence emerged of an axed star celebrating a rival scoring against his own team.

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