Andrew Prentice, Sport Reporter, Australia

I am a passionate sportswriter who loves punching out engaging yarns on athletes and teams from all walks of life. I previously worked at News Corp for over a decade and one season with NRL.com before joining the Mail team in fulltime sport when the section was launched in March this year.

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Footy commentator strikes back after supposed 'AFL fan' hit her with an unprintable X-rated insult in vile video

27/03/26 05:26

Channel 7 footy commentator Kate McCarthy has clapped back at a so-called 'AFL fan' who produced a video about her full of X-rated insults....read

Aussie Olympic legend Emma McKeon reveals how she's getting over her shock split with Cody Simpson
27/03/26 02:50
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon has revealed how she is moving on from her shock split with reborn pop sensation Cody Simpson.
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Troubled former dual international Wendell Sailor learns his fate in court after drunken incident in Wollongong
26/03/26 11:49
Former NRL star Wendell Sailor has learnt his fate in court following a drunken incident in Wollongong on the NSW south coast last December.
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Daly Cherry-Evans has the last laugh after hostile reception - including a VERY rude welcome back message to Brookvale Oval from Manly supporters
26/03/26 11:14
Sydney Roosters star Daly Cherry-Evans anticipated a frosty reception from Manly fans on his return to Brookvale Oval on Thursday night - and the locals didn't disappoint.
NRLW star reveals why she used her brother's URINE to beat a common health problem
26/03/26 05:52
Millie Elliott warned that her tale is 'really gross' before airing it on live radio.
Government denies Brisbane Olympics will have to spend half a BILLION dollars to run event in crocodile-infested river
25/03/26 11:04
Hosting one sport at the Brisbane Olympics is set to send the cost of the Games through the roof.
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The AFL is on the verge of making a historic change to the grand final. Here's why fans will be furious
25/03/26 06:14
AFL chief Andrew Dillon is yet to comment publicly on the matter, but earlier this month he told reporters 'tradition is really important, but so is progression'.
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Wife of Aussie cricket legend Mark Waugh labels protesting Muslims who confronted Anthony Albanese 'animals' in astonishing outburst
25/03/26 05:43
A leading Australian horse trainer left X users stunned with her reaction to a post about the incident on March 20.
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Footy great reveals how he shocked Matt Damon with some Aussie slang after Hollywood star attended one of Australia's biggest races
24/03/26 11:17
The Good Will Hunting star ran into Aaron Woods at the airport after taking in Sydney's Golden Slipper race last Saturday.
Why Aussie sport star says her home in Dubai is SAFER than living Down Under - despite the city being bombed by Iran during Middle East conflict
24/03/26 05:03
She's been living in the Middle Eastern city since 2019 and the ongoing war in the region hasn't changed her opinion on how protected she and her family are.
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Domestic violence offender quits high-profile role at footy club after just three days in the job: 'This sends a dangerous message'
24/03/26 04:14
A convicted domestic violence offender has stepped down as club patron of a prominent footy club after just three days.
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Footy WAG Chloe Pink reaches breaking point after cruel trolls insulted her ability to become a mother: 'How can you think any of this is okay?'
23/03/26 11:28
A footy WAG has lashed out after being subjected to disgraceful comments online.
Sam Kerr sends injury shockwaves through Matildas camp ahead of the Asian Cup final against Japan
21/03/26 05:21
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has addressed concerns surrounding Sam Kerr's fitness ahead of the Asian Cup final.
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Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne makes heartbreaking decision after recent major tragedy
21/03/26 03:46
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne and her brother Patrick have made a major announcement just days after a fatal road accident involving a truck driver and three of their horses.
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Footy legend Greg Inglis reveals what saved his life as he struggled with his mental health after NRL retirement
21/03/26 01:08
Footy legend Greg Inglis needed a sense of purpose as he struggled with mental health issues after hanging up his boots - and where he found it may surprise some fans.
Japan coach's bizarre 'honey and s***' rant ahead of Asian Cup final against the Matildas
20/03/26 11:43
Japan coach Nils Nielsen produced an analogy for the ages when asked if his team or the Matildas were favourites ahead of the Asian Cup final on Saturday in Sydney.
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AFL to investigate claims Sydney Swans fans threw FULL bottles of soft drink at Hawthorn players
20/03/26 05:01
Hawthorn forward Nick Watson has accused irate Sydney Swans supporters of throwing a full soft drink bottle at him in fiery scenes at the MCG on Thursday.
Mortified footy star's hilarious gaffe that left Danika Mason in stitches
20/03/26 02:42
Bulldogs NRL star Viliame Kikau was left red-faced on live television on Thursday following a post-game interview with Channel Nine presenter Danika Mason.
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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic's warning shot for ENTITLED young stars defecting to other nations - there will be no free ride under my watch
20/03/26 12:53
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is adamant international caps need to be earned, rather than handed out.
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Footy coach left fuming after requiring STITCHES when window shattered at crumbling Canberra Stadium
19/03/26 10:16
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has called for Canberra's GIO Stadium to undergo a facelift after he was involved in an incident moments from fulltime on Thursday.
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NRL team makes bizarre move that's all about the Antichrist
19/03/26 06:07
An NRL team has raised eyebrows following a move that refers to the Book of Revelation.
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Channel Nine 'tells two footy legends to take pay cuts' as TV giant takes a razor to costs
19/03/26 03:41
Two of the biggest names in rugby league have been caught up in the network's drive to reduce its wages bill, it has been reported.
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See the alleged brawl that saw NRL bad boy and his mum charged with assaulting a teenager at the footy
19/03/26 01:36
Troubled ex-NRL star Curtis Scott accepts he needs help after spending a night in police custody over alleged violent incidents involving police and a teenager.
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Footy fans lose their minds as legend of the game gets into explosive argument with journo on TV - and loses BADLY
19/03/26 12:24
Footy fans were left wanting more after Broncos great Gorden Tallis and journalist Peter Badel clashed on Wednesday night.
$4million Aussie cricket star has a spectacular dummy spit over one simple question
18/03/26 05:49
Cameron Green is clearly feeling the pressure when it comes to his lack of runs at the crease.
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The AFL's most controversial commentator gets into a vicious war of words with a media rival: 'What the F would you know?'
18/03/26 05:39
Kane Cornes has lived up to his reputation for not backing away from a stoush.
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Footy identity Paul Kent opens up about the horrible effects of his cancer battle: 'Even the heavy drugs aren't enough for the pain'
18/03/26 02:32
The long-time footy reporter has detailed the impacts on his health after undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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Footy bad boy Curtis Scott put behind bars after being charged with assaulting a cop after alleged fight over clap sticks
17/03/26 11:49
A troubled former NRL star is due to front a bail hearing in a Sydney court on Wednesday.
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See the moment two AFL stars get arrested in the USA and make a desperate plea to the cops
17/03/26 04:19
Vision has emerged of the moment two footy stars were arrested in the US last November, with the club keeping the incident a secret until just last week.
Revealed: Why pampered NRL stars are being bussed just a few hundred metres to training for their own safety
17/03/26 02:56
The Roosters have brought in several new rules for their stars after one was concussed in an accident.
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Aussie football hero Mat Ryan explains why he had to make the awful choice to miss the birth of his first child: 'I never want that to happen again'
16/03/26 11:42
The World Cup star has revealed the tough story behind heartwarming pics of him embracing his partner Chloe and son Preston.
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Essendon great Matthew Lloyd slams 'lazy' Bombers stars after first-round drubbing against Hawthorn
14/03/26 05:16
Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd has labelled the current playing group 'out of their depth' and 'lazy' after they were thrashed by Hawthorn on Friday at the MCG.
Rising star Adrian Segecic turns his back on the Socceroos after pledging international future to Croatia
14/03/26 01:25
The Socceroos have suffered a blow ahead of the World Cup in June, with one rising star switching international allegiances to Croatia.
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Iran's Asian Cup coach offers bizarre reason why she believes players chose to seek asylum in Australia
14/03/26 12:17
Iran's Asian Cup coach Marziyeh Jafari has outlined why she believes a number of her players chose to seek asylum in Australia.
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Sam Kerr's warning to her Matildas teammates ahead of Asian Cup quarter-final - 'every time we have played them it's been difficult'
13/03/26 05:52
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has urged her teammates not to worry about North Korea's combative approach to their football - or their Asian Cup dream will be over.
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Premiership hangover! Broncos stars torn to shreds over horror footage during shock loss against Parramatta
13/03/26 04:51
Two Broncos stars have been slammed by a host of NRL commentators following their team's shock 40-32 defeat against Parramatta at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday.
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Tragedy as footy fan dies at the MCG - after fellow supporters attempted to revive him
12/03/26 11:21
A footy supporter died at the MCG while watching Thursday night's AFL clash between Carlton and Richmond.
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Premier League legend Theo Walcott reveals why he has special admiration for Aussie soccer fans - and tips who'll win football's biggest club title this season
12/03/26 05:48
Arsenal great Theo Walcott has revealed why he deeply admires Aussie football fans - and who he believes will lift the Premier League trophy in May.
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Supercars great shocks the sport by making a VERY surprising move with glamorous OnlyFans adult star
12/03/26 02:20
Renee Gracie is now driving a Ferrari in the GT World Challenge Australia season.
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Footy star breaks up with the mother of his two-year-old child - as telling social media clues surface
12/03/26 12:16
A footy superstar spent time in Darwin this week with his club's blessing to deal with personal issues following a relationship breakdown.
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Iranian footballers who escaped the clutches of their team get a stunning offer to make a new home in Australia
11/03/26 06:04
The footballers who made headlines around the world this week have had their introduction to Australian life made a little easier.
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Footy star's glamorous girlfriend suddenly quits her job - as a cheerleader for the team he plays for
11/03/26 06:01
The glamorous girlfriend of a footy star has decided to 'step aside' after seven years as a cheerleader with the Cronulla Sharks.
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Revealed: What the Iranian soccer players wanted to know about Australia when they were rescued - and why they were afraid of Aussie cops
11/03/26 01:41
It can now be revealed why the five Iranian footballers granted asylum initially feared for their future in Australia.
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Two footy stars finally own up to being JAILED in America after keeping arrests a secret for months
10/03/26 10:15
A footy star has expressed regret over the 'foolish' mistake that led to him and a teammate being arrested in the US late last year.
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Aussie football legend Graham Arnold opens up about Iranian missiles shaking his hotel 'like a leaf' as war leaves him stranded
10/03/26 03:37
A former Socceroos boss has revealed he is safe - but stranded - in a Dubai hotel after a series of Iranian missiles left him and his wife in fear for their lives.
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Why lawyers want young child tested after she was allegedly strangled and assaulted by footy star
10/03/26 01:53
Lawyers representing a recently retired NRL star made the move when his case was mentioned in a Brisbane court.
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Sam Kerr reveals the REAL reason why Matildas stars have snubbed fans after Asian Cup matches - and the moment on the pitch that still haunts her
07/03/26 06:14
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has clarified why her teammates appear to have been snubbing fans at the Asian Cup.
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Oscar Piastri opens up about life in the spotlight ahead of Australian Grand Prix - 'comes with the territory'
07/03/26 04:23
Aussie F1 superstar Oscar Piastri doesn't crave the limelight, with the one-time karting prodigy happy playing video games or watching TV with his girlfriend Lily Zneimer.
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Sydney Roosters issue message to overzealous fans after stars were subjected to DEATH threats following heavy defeat against the Warriors
07/03/26 12:14
The Sydney Roosters have pleaded with footy fans not to issue death threats towards their players following Friday's heavy defeat against the New Zealand Warriors.
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Footy star learns her fate in court after fight with teenager over food delivery
06/03/26 10:50
NRLW star Kate Fallon has faced a Sydney court after she was charged with assaulting her teenage neighbour following a fight over food delivery.
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Frustrated Collingwood coach Craig McRae addresses wild rumours his marriage is on the rocks ahead of MCG blockbuster - and denies he is eyeing off a shock move to arch-rivals Carlton
06/03/26 05:34
Craig McRae has addressed 'annoying' rumours surrounding his marriage - and also dismissed talk he wants out of Collingwood.
Why Sydney FC star Apostolos Stamatelopoulos isn't worried about his lack of goals in the A-League ahead of Big Blue against Melbourne Victory
06/03/26 04:05
Strikers are often measured by the number of goals they score - but try telling that to a recent Sydney FC recruit.
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Matildas legend sensationally labels women's football a 'rigged game' before slamming Asian Cup organisers over 'misogyny' that will see winner earn eight times less than the men
06/03/26 01:35
Former Matildas star Kate Gill has explosively labelled women's football a 'rigged game' - and then slammed the lack of prize money on offer at the Asian Cup in Australia.
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NRL star roasted for 'shooting his shot' with adult film star in Vegas, but footy WAGs were left FUMING
06/03/26 12:21
NRL star Jaeman Salmon has been roasted by footy fans after 'shooting his shot' with Aussie adult content creator Anna Paul in Las Vegas.
The moment tennis star Elena Rybakina is forced to move unwanted hand of a man in his 60s off her body after winning £150,000 tournament
05/03/26 06:40
A man has come under fire from tennis fans online after appearing to touch the Rybakina during a trophy presentation at Indian Wells in California.
How the family of AFL icon Dennis Cometti kept his illness a secret - as the legendary footy commentator's cause of death is revealed
05/03/26 02:36
The footy world was thrown into mourning on Wednesday when the king of commentary passed away aged 76.
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Kmart issues an apology over embarrassing Matildas clanger that left fans furious
05/03/26 12:44
Red-faced Aussie retailer Kmart has issued an apology after their merchandise error online infuriated Matildas fans ahead of the Asian Cup.
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Nathan Cleary is left in disbelief as his kitchen is DESTROYED
04/03/26 11:20
Nathan Cleary is busy preparing for Penrith's NRL season opener against Brisbane - but off the field he is dealing with a nightmare that will need a 'magician' to fix.
Dennis Cometti who became an AFL icon on TV dies after becoming the most famous voice of the game - 'centimetre perfect'
04/03/26 02:45
The footy world is mourning the death of legendary television commentator Dennis Cometti, who has passed away aged 76.
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Oscar Piastri makes tough confession about his chances at the Australian Grand Prix - but one of the biggest names in F1 tips him to WIN the 2026 world championship
04/03/26 02:02
Aussie F1 star Oscar Piastri has revealed how he thinks his team McLaren will fare ahead of the season opener in Melbourne on March 8.
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Embarrassment looms at Australian Grand Prix as one of F1's biggest teams 'will only be able to do a few laps' because their car is a disaster
04/03/26 12:13
There were high hopes for Aston Martin after they signed F1 genius Adrian Newey to run the team - but their lead-up to the race in Melbourne could not have been worse.
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Radio giant Triple M leaves footy fans in hysterics with accidental sexually charged social media post
03/03/26 09:11
Triple M has produced a blunder footy fans won't forget in a hurry - and the AFL season hasn't even started.
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Footy star Terrell May opens up about intimate video leak that saw him call in the lawyers - and how a move he made on social media led to wild rumours
03/03/26 03:12
NRL star Terrell May has opened up for the first time about his rough off-season.
Gina Rinehart to the rescue again as the billionaire Aussie mining magnate makes a stunning offer to some of the country's biggest sport stars - and helps Channel Seven into the bargain
02/03/26 11:05
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is once again Swimming Australia's white knight following her generous offer for our pool stars ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Revealed: How much a beer and slice of pizza will cost Aussie footy fans in Las Vegas for the NRL season opener
28/02/26 06:00
Many footy fans currently over in Las Vegas for the NRL's double header are enjoying the trip of a lifetime - but they will need deep pockets if they want a beer and some fast food on game day.
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Netflix accused of erasing Oscar Piastri drama at McLaren in reality series Drive to Survive
28/02/26 05:31
Netflix has been accused of selective editing after the latest episode of the Drive to Survive series was released on Friday.
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Under pressure footy coach makes STUNNING admission ahead of NRL season opener in Las Vegas
28/02/26 12:55
St George Illawarra Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has doubled down after declaring earlier this week his team won't win the NRL premiership in 2026.
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Major Australian retailer ROASTED for shocking Matildas clanger online ahead of the Asian Cup - but one great of the game thinks it may have been on purpose
27/02/26 10:55
Major Australian retailer Kmart has been roasted online following a huge clanger involving the Matildas ahead of the Asian Cup - and one soccer identity believes it was no accident.
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Matildas star Mary Fowler ready to leave her mark on the Asian Cup - despite a few recent 'little bumps along the road'
27/02/26 05:48
Speaking ahead of the Matildas' Asian Cup opener on March 1 in Perth, Mary Fowler has credited the Australian heat for helping defrost her 'frozen' knees.
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Aussie Super Bowl winner Michael Dickson backs NRL star Matt Burton to excel in the NFL as a punter
27/02/26 01:38
Aussie Super Bowl hero Michael Dickson believes NRL star Matt Burton could make the leap into the high-stakes world of NFL punting - provided he does one task repeatedly.
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See the email the AFL sent to clubs after players and officials were busted in gambling breaches
26/02/26 05:44
All 18 AFL clubs are on notice after a recent audit revealed a number of gambling transgressions across the industry in 2025.
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Dramatic development as footy star faces court accused of ripping off six families in alleged tradie rort
26/02/26 02:58
Footy star Nick Stevens has denied the charges against him after being accused of ripping off six families.
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Footy star Terrell May calls in the lawyers after intimate images were leaked on social media without his permission
25/02/26 11:52
NRL star Terrell May is gearing up for a legal battle over a leak that has violated his privacy.
Footy fans turn on Channel Nine star who is about to make history as an NRL commentator - before she's even said ONE word on air
25/02/26 05:44
Footy identity Emma Lawrence will go where no woman has gone before when she starts calling matches this season.
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Footy player turned media star Cooper Johns is tipped for groundbreaking new TV gig in the US after leaving the Kyle & Jackie O show
25/02/26 01:35
The former Manly and Melbourne Storm star's larrikin ways behind the microphone could pay off for him Stateside.
Footy star reveals the BRUTAL comment from his coach that made him completely transform his body
25/02/26 12:59
Footy star Blake Lawrie will look to rekindle his NRL career - starting this weekend in Las Vegas - following some savage feedback during his 2025 end-of-season review.
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Footy star and his glamorous wife finally reveal their daughter's VERY unusual name after keeping it a secret
24/02/26 05:50
Footy star Max King and his wife Christy celebrated the birth of their daughter on New Year's Eve.
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Forget the players - the NRL's biggest off-season body transformation belongs to a head coach
24/02/26 04:21
Manly Sea Eagles boss Anthony Seibold has set a great example for his stars by completely overhauling his physique before the start of the season.
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Why a world famous powerlifter turned HIMSELF into police after he robbed a corner store - as he reveals how his time in jail offered the life direction he desperately craved
20/02/26 09:16
Chris Kennedy knew he was going down a bad path so he decided to take some drastic action.
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The REAL reason Channel Seven sports presenter Mel McLaughlin is cutting a low profile on TV lately
20/02/26 09:14
Mel McLaughlin's future at Channel 7 continues to be a talking point - and now it can be revealed the sports presenter has split with her boyfriend, football coach Ashley Westwood.
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