James Bracey (sports presenter)
James Bracey | |
|---|---|
 Bracey c. 2017 | |
| Born | 17 September 1984 |
| Education | University of Newcastle |
| Occupation | TV presenter |
| Years active | 2008−present |
| Employer | Nine Network |
| Known for | Nine News Sydney sports presenter |
James Bracey (born 17 September 1984[citation needed]) is an Australian television sports presenter.[1]
He currently presents the sport on Nine News Sydney from Sunday to Thursday, having succeeded Cameron Williams who left the network suddenly in March 2022[2] before being named Williams' permanent replacement in May 2022.[3] He is also Channel Nine's chief NRL host, and primetime anchor at the Australian Open Tennis.
Career
Bracey began his television career as a sports reporter and presenter at Sky News Australia where he commenced working following his graduation from the University of Newcastle in 2005.[1] From January 2013 to December 2016, he hosted SportsNight with James Bracey on the network.[4]
He then joined the Nine Network and has since anchored much of its sports coverage - including the National Rugby League (Premiership rounds, State of Origins and Grand Finals), the Australian Open and the Presidents Cup.[1]
Bracey has also hosted
With the announcement that Bracey would be replacing Cameron Williams as sports presenter on Nine News, it was also announced he would be stepping down as host of Sports Sunday to make way for new host Roz Kelly who was also named as the sports presenter for the Friday and Saturday editions of Nine News.[6]
Controversies
While working at Sky News Australia, Bracey was accused of making an inappropriate gesture about
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "James Bracey bio". North Sydney Bears. North Sydney District Rugby League Club Ltd. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Real reason star sports anchor Cameron Williams left Nine". The Daily Telegraph. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ Otto, Tyson (7 May 2022). "Star sports presenter's replacement announced after sudden exit". news.com.au. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- Mediaweek. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Erin Molan's NRL Footy Show replacement host as the show changes tact again". The Daily Telegraph. 22 April 2018.
- ^ Perry, Kevin (7 May 2022). "Refresh for 9 News Sydney as James Bracey and Roz Kelly join the team". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Lion, Patrick (7 May 2012). "Australian Sky News presenter James Bracey defends himself from making lewd gestures on Sportsline". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 9 May 2022.