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James Bresnehan
James BresnehanSports Editor

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.

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Jayne Foster with daughters Adelaide O'Donoghue 18 and Fredi (Fredi) Foster 16 will take part in the Women's Keelboat Regatta in Hobart.  Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Sailing sisters rope mum into the crew

It’s a family affair for gun sailors Adelaide and Fredi O’Donoghue as they take mum Jayne along for the ride in Women’s Keel Boat Regatta on the Derwent this weekend.

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Tasmania Women's Captain Jacinta Limbrick at Blundstone Arena. Picture: Chris Kidd

Devils deciding who can replace midfield star

A Tasmania Devils midfield mover and shaker could be sidelined for up to six weeks with a broken rib. The coach has detailed how she will be replaced for the women’s clash with Port Melbourne this weekend.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: General view during the round 19 NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Illawarra Hawks at MyState Bank Arena, on January 30, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Why JackJumpers could expand this month

Tasmania could soon be home to two professional basketball teams with an announcement expected on the JackJumpers’ WNBL franchise bid in coming weeks. Plus, five big ticket items for the club in the off-season.