James Bracey (sports presenter)
James Bracey | |
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| File:James Bracey.jpg Bracey c. 2017 | |
| Born | 17 September 1984 |
| Education | University of Newcastle |
| Occupation | Television presenter |
| Years active | 2008−present |
| Employer | Nine Network |
| Known for | Nine News Sydney sports presenter |
James Bracey (born 17 September 1984) is a prominent Australian television sports presenter.
He currently serves as the sports presenter on Nine News Sydney from Sunday through Thursday, having taken over from Cameron Williams following his unexpected exit in March 2022, with Bracey confirmed as the permanent successor in May 2022. Additionally, he holds the position of Nine Network’s lead host for NRL coverage and is the primary anchor for the Australian Open Tennis broadcasts.
Career
After completing his studies at the University of Newcastle in 2005, Bracey commenced his career as a sports reporter and presenter at Sky News Australia. Between January 2013 and December 2016, he was the host of SportsNight with James Bracey on Sky News.
Bracey transitioned to the Nine Network, where he has anchored significant sporting events such as the National Rugby League matches—including Premiership rounds, State of Origin series, and Grand Finals—as well as major tournaments like the Australian Open and the Presidents Cup. His hosting roles have included Sports Sunday (2018–2022) and 100% Footy (from 2018 onward). During Erin Molan's maternity leave in 2018, he also temporarily took over hosting duties on The Footy Show.
Upon assuming the sports presenter role on Nine News, Bracey relinquished his position on Sports Sunday, with Roz Kelly stepping in to replace him. Kelly also assumed responsibility for presenting sport segments on Friday and Saturday editions of Nine News.
In preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Bracey was appointed alongside Allison Langdon as Nine Network’s primetime hosts.
Controversies
During his tenure at Sky News Australia, Bracey was subject to allegations concerning an inappropriate gesture directed at Jim Wilson during a live segment on Sportsline. Ian Ferguson, director at Sky News, clarified that Bracey was coughing uncontrollably when his image appeared on screen. This explanation was supported by Wilson and others present during the incident.
Personal life
A supporter of the rugby league team North Sydney Bears, Bracey was honored as the club’s number one ticket holder for the 2018 season.