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James is the Sports Editor for the Mercury Newspaper and Sunday Tasmanian, and a reporter for CODE Sports. An award-winning journalist in sport, mental health, human rights, and a former Chief of Staff. James specialises in AFL, motorsport, Sydney-Hobart.

James Bresnehan

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Brendon Gale with Grant O'Brien Chair Tasmania Football Club. Brendon Gale is welcomed as inaugural CEO of Tasmania Football Club in Penguin Tasmania. Picture: Tasmania Football Club

‘Beautiful friendship’: Devils to work closely with local leagues

Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale has flagged sharing a close relationship with local footy leagues and they couldn’t be happier. Here’s what we know.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03: Rachel Trenaman of the Tigers celebrates scoring a half century during the WNCL match between Tasmania Tigers and ACT Meteors at Blundstone Arena, on February 03, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

“Dark days” and “a lot of tears” for Tasmanian WNCL star

Tiger opener’s heart on sleeve describing battle with injury, fight to get back, and how playing was something “I was scared of doing again”. What she said:

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Jordon Crawford of the Jackjumpers speaks with Kelsey Browne after the round 20 NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Cairns Taipans at MyState Bank Arena, on February 08, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

Best of the rest – Jackies proud of “testing” season

Coach Scott Roth to “smoke a lot of cigars” to farewell the JackJumpers’ failed NBL title defence and then decide who he wants back for another shot at the crown. What he said:

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Matthew Dellavedova of United drives to the basket during the round 20 NBL match between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix at John Cain Arena, on February 08, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

United sends Phoenix west after Throwdown comeback

Melbourne United has condemned its bitter rival to a trip west in NBL finals after staging a second-half comeback to win the last Throwdown of the regular season. See the play-in fixtures here.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Scott Roth, Head Coach of the Jackjumpers speaks to his team during a timeout during the round 20 NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Cairns Taipans at MyState Bank Arena, on February 08, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

JackJumpers superstar in tears over NBL future

The JackJumpers ended their NBL season on a high with a seven-point win over the Cairns Taipans in Hobart but a cloud hangs over one of their favourite sons. Here’s what we know.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Will Magnay of the Jackjumpers drives to the basket during the round 11 NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Cairns Taipans at MyState Bank Arena, on December 05, 2024, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

JackJumpers to ‘go out with a bang’

It’s likely to be their last game as the NBL’s reigning title holder, so the JackJumpers plan to play like champions against the Cairns Taipans in Hobart on Saturday night.

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Love and War skipper Stephen McCullum in constitution dock just after completing the 2024 Sydney to Hobart.Picture: Linda Higginson

Epic win by Tassie Commodore on Love & War

A new twist at Sydney-Hobart: RYCT Commodore Steve McCullum to receive a trophy instead of handing them out. Here’s why.

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Skipper of Rushour Drew Carruthers after the Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race on Sunday 29th December 2024.Picture: Linda Higginson

Queensland sailor creates history by not ‘doing anything stupid’

A Queenslander builder has broken the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race record on his “summer cruise” despite missing the start. Here’s how it happened.

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LawConnect rookie Renee Ilich, who won the Sydney-Hobart on debut. Picture James Bresnehan

“It was nerve-wracking and terrifying at the same time”

Glad to be safe: Rookie racer Renee Ilich describes her night of terror amid fatal Sydney-Hobart storm. What she said.

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Celestial Skipper Sam Haynes is presented with the Tattersalls cup by vice commodore of the Cruising Yacht club of Australia David Jacobs and a timepiece was presented by Laurent Delaney of Rolex for winning the overall honours for the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Picture: Linda Higginson

Winner backs race probe

Sam Haynes has thrown his weight behind an inquiry into deaths in Sydney to Hobart, bringing unique perspective as race winner and host club boss. What we know.

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