Joey Riordan

Sydney

Sports Editor at News Corp Australia

Sports Editor @newscomauhq

Articles

Brad Fittler under fire for ‘gross’ remark to gold-medal winning Fox sisters

Aug 30, 2024 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Joey Riordan

NRL great Brad Fittler has left Jess Fox cringing and Channel 9 viewers perplexed with an inappropriate remark in a live TV segment with the Fox sisters. Fresh from their domination at the Paris Olympics where the sisters picked up three gold medals between them in the canoe slalom, Jess and Noemie Fox were guests of honour for their hometown Penrith Panthers on Friday night.
Brad Fittler under fire for ‘gross’ remark to gold-medal winning Fox sisters

Aug 30, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Joey Riordan

NRL great Brad Fittler has left Jess Fox cringing and Channel 9 viewers perplexed with an inappropriate remark in a live TV segment with the Fox sisters. Fresh from their domination at the Paris Olympics where the sisters picked up three gold medals between them in the canoe slalom, Jess and Noemie Fox were guests of honour for their hometown Penrith Panthers on Friday night.
‘Ridiculous’: Tennis stars outraged by Jannik Sinner drugs secret

Aug 20, 2024 | news.com.au | Joey Riordan |Daniel Peters

Men’s world number one Jannik Sinner tested positive for a banned steroid, but in a development that has infuriated fellow tennis stars, won’t serve a ban. The Italian tennis star shared a statement on Tuesday, hours after winning the Cincinnati Open, revealing he had tested positive for Clostebol earlier this year and had failed two anti-doping tests.
‘Back in your crease’: Ricky Ponting sledge lights fuse for England drama

Jun 6, 2024 | ntnews.com.au | Joey Riordan

The banter between Australia and England is set to kick off again as the two sides prepare to face off in the group stage of the T20 World Cup. That’s if a sledge from Ricky Ponting directed to Jonny Bairstow during this year’s Indian Premier League tournament is anything to go by.
‘Back in your crease’: Ricky Ponting sledge lights fuse for England drama

Jun 6, 2024 | news.com.au | Joey Riordan

The banter between Australia and England is set to kick off again as the two sides prepare to face off in the group stage of the T20 World Cup. That’s if a sledge from Ricky Ponting directed to Jonny Bairstow during this year’s Indian Premier League tournament is anything to go by.
‘He loves the big stage’: David Warner ‘under zero pressure’ at T20 World Cup

May 31, 2024 | news.com.au | Joey Riordan

Usman Khawaja has declared David Warner is under “zero pressure” ahead of the T20 World Cup weeks after the Aussie opener was dropped by Dehli Capitals coach Ricky Ponting following a poor run of scores in the Indian Premier League. Warner, who recently announced his retirement from Test and ODI formats, was replaced by fellow Aussie batter Jake Fraser-McGurk at the Capitals after averaging 21 for the 2024 season, way down on his career IPL average of 40.
‘He loves the big stage’: David Warner ‘under zero pressure’ at T20 World Cup

May 31, 2024 | adelaidenow.com.au | Joey Riordan

Usman Khawaja has declared David Warner is under “zero pressure” ahead of the T20 World Cup weeks after the Aussie opener was dropped by Dehli Capitals coach Ricky Ponting following a poor run of scores in the Indian Premier League. Warner, who recently announced his retirement from Test and ODI formats, was replaced by fellow Aussie batter Jake Fraser-McGurk at the Capitals after averaging 21 for the 2024 season, way down on his career IPL average of 40.
Novak Djokovic collapses after being struck by fan in frightening moment

May 10, 2024 | news.com.au | Joey Riordan |Jai Bednall

Novak Djokovic was left in agony after being struck with a hard plastic water bottle as he left the court following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France’s Corentin Moutet at the Rome Open which advanced him to the third round on Saturday (AEST). World number one Djokovic was left crouched on the ground in pain as the bottle hit him on the back of the head as he was signing autographs for fans while he exited the centre court at the Foro Italico.
Novak Djokovic collapses after being struck by fan in frightening moment

May 10, 2024 | adelaidenow.com.au | Joey Riordan |Jai Bednall

Novak Djokovic was left in agony after being struck with a hard plastic water bottle as he left the court following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France’s Corentin Moutet at the Rome Open which advanced him to the third round on Saturday (AEST). World number one Djokovic was left crouched on the ground in pain as the bottle hit him on the back of the head as he was signing autographs for fans while he exited the centre court at the Foro Italico.
Novak Djokovic collapses after being struck by fan in frightening moment

May 10, 2024 | couriermail.com.au | Joey Riordan |Jai Bednall

Novak Djokovic was left in agony after being struck with a hard plastic water bottle as he left the court following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France’s Corentin Moutet at the Rome Open which advanced him to the third round on Saturday (AEST). World number one Djokovic was left crouched on the ground in pain as the bottle hit him on the back of the head as he was signing autographs for fans while he exited the centre court at the Foro Italico.