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Joe BartonSports reporter

Joe Barton is a sports reporter, based in Sydney, with a strong digital focus and a passion for live events. He covers World Cups and Wimbledon, Ashes and Olympics, rugby league and football.

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The Ashes

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Ollie Robinson of England celebrates bowling Usman Khawaja of Australia (not pictured) with team mates during Day Three of the LV= Insurance Ashes 1st Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on June 18, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

ExclusiveNRL

Souths Liam Knight celebrates victory after the NRL Semi Final between the Parramatta Eels and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta. Picture: Brett Costello

Buzz: Why Bunnies enforcer has opened up on alcoholism

Liam Knight has taken the brave step to talk openly about his battles with alcohol. He explains to Phil Rothfield why he feels it is important to let the world know about his struggles.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: David Warner of Australia celebrates his century during day two of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and South Africa at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

Defiant Warner won’t say goodbye just yet

Having returned home from India to rehabilitate his elbow, David Warner says he is certain he will be ready to re-take his place at the top of Australia’s Test batting order for the upcoming Ashes.

Cricket

DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 19: Steve Smith of Australia walks off after he was dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin of India during day three of the Second Test match in the series between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Ugly dressing room scenes during Delhi debacle

As Australian wickets tumbled within minutes of each other, the Delhi dressing room became a “recipe for disaster”. Go inside the chaotic environment as tensions rose.

OpinionNRL

Why the NRL turned a blind eye to third man in

A young star’s season is over before it even began after a tackle where his legs were attacked – the NRL says there is no need for further action. It’s not good enough, writes Fatima Kdouh.

Cricket

DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 19: Pat Cummins of Australia leads the team off the ground after they were defeated by India during day three of the Second Test match in the series between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Family reason behind Cummins’ sudden India exit

Australian captain Pat Cummins will rush home from the Test series in India to deal with a private family matter.

EXCLUSIVENRL

MUDGEE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: The Dragons look dejected after a try during the NRL Trial and Charity Shield match between St George Illawarra Dragons and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Glen Willow Sporting Complex on February 18, 2023 in Mudgee, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

‘We will fix it’: Griffin opens up on Dragons debacle

Humiliated in the Charity Shield, the Dragons are running out of time to fix their side ahead of the new season. Coach Anthony Griffin explains what went wrong, and how it can be rectified.

Sport

Wilson’s first step towards ‘explosive’ all-Aussie showdown

Liam Wilson says he’s ready to produce a ‘boilover’ in America like fellow Aussie George Kambosos. However, the links don’t stop there, with Wilson ready for a potential megafight against the Spartan warrior.