Stuart James
Stuart James
Stuart James is a sports sub-editor at The National and was previously the paper's production editor. Before moving to the UAE in 2018, he had more than three decades’ experience on newspapers in the UK. He worked for 23 years on national newspapers, including three and a half years as editor-in-chief of a national Sunday newspaper. He has also been a deputy sports editor on a national paper and an assistant sports editor on three other national titles. He started life as a news reporter before switching to newspaper production and has been sports editor of a busy regional daily and also a sports columnist on a national title. He is now based in the UK.

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Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy reacts during Round 1 of the Open Golf Championships 2024 at the Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, Britain, 18 July 2024. EPA / ROBERT PERRY
The Open: Lowry five-under as McIlroy and Woods struggle

Irishman cruises to round of 66 as windy conditions make life difficult on first day

July 18, 2024, 4:08 PM
Spain's captain Alvaro Morata leads the trophy celebrations after they beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final. AFP
Spain v England Euro 2024 final ratings: Williams 9, Kane 3

Record-breakers Spain win Euro 2024 final 2-1 as Three Lions' wait for second major trophy continues

July 15, 2024, 2:48 AM
France's forward #07 Antoine Griezmann (C) takes part in an MD-1 training session at the Home Deluxe Arena Stadium in Paderborn, western Germany, on June 30, 2024, on the eve of their UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match against Belgium. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Griezmann hopes to return for France's battle with Belgium

Neighbours clash in Dusseldorf on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Georgia

June 30, 2024, 3:22 PM
Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group C - England v Slovenia - Cologne Stadium, Cologne, Germany - June 25, 2024 England's Harry Kane and manager Gareth Southgate after the match REUTERS / Wolfgang Rattay
England v Slovenia: Three Lions win group despite Euro 2024 stalemate

Gareth Southgate's side unconvincing once more in 0-0 draw in Cologne

June 25, 2024, 10:22 PM
Spain's forward #11 Ferran Torres celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between Albania and Spain at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 24, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)
Albania v Spain ratings: Olmo 8, Torres 7; Ajeti 8, Manaj 5

Much-changed Spanish clinch 1-0 victory as Italy grab last-gasp equaliser against Croatia to make last 16

June 25, 2024, 2:40 AM
Germany's Niclas Fullkrug celebrates their side’s victory at full-time in the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt, Germany. Picture date: Sunday June 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA Story SOCCER Switzerland. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
Fullkrug gives Germany last-gasp draw against Swiss at Euro 2024

Heartbreak for Scotland in Group A's other game as they are knocked out of tournament after defeat to Hungary

June 23, 2024, 10:19 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Bernardo Silva of Portugal celebrates the 1-1 goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group F match between Portugal and the Czech Republic, in Leipzig, Germany, 18 June 2024. EPA / ROBERT GHEMENT
Portugal v Czech Republic player ratings: Ronaldo 6; Barak 7

Roberto Martinez's side fight back from a goal down to win Euro 2024 opener 2-1

June 19, 2024, 2:38 AM
(From L to R) France's defender #17 William Saliba, France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe, France's midfielder #13 N'Golo Kante, France's defender #04 Dayot Upamecano, France's midfielder #14 Adrien Rabiot and France's forward #11 Ousmane Dembele celebrate the first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between Austria and France at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 17, 2024. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)
Austria v France player ratings: Kante 9; Mbappe 7

Didier Deschamps' tournament favourites clinch 1-0 win in their Euro 2024 Group D opener

June 18, 2024, 3:55 AM
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a Group C match between Serbia and England at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Sunday, June 16, 2024. (AP Photo / Martin Meissner)
Serbia v England ratings: Bellingham 8, Kane 5; Milenkovic 8, Mitrovic 6

Three Lions get their Euro 2024 campaign underway with a 1-0 victory in Gelsenkirchen

June 17, 2024, 3:42 AM
Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga is the ICC's current top-ranked T20I all-rounder. PA
Sri Lanka hope wicket can help them tame South Africa's batters

Proteas' fearsome line-up come into tournament off back of impressive Indian Premier League form

June 02, 2024, 2:08 PM
Manchester City's Kyle Walker lifts the Premier League trophy with team-mates after the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday May 19, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Foden leads Man City to record fourth straight Premier League title

Local boy's double puts Pep Guardiola's side on way to 3-1 win and historic triumph

May 19, 2024, 6:15 PM
Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi will leave his post after Sunday's home match against Manchester United. PA
Roberto De Zerbi to leave Brighton at end of season

Italian's last game at helm will be against Manchester United on Sunday before he departs 'by mutual agreement'

May 18, 2024, 3:34 PM
Harry Kane is struggling with a back injury ahead of England's Euro 2024 campaign, which kicks off next month. Getty Images
Harry Kane fitness fears for England ahead of Euro 2024

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel says striker is sidelined with back problem

May 18, 2024, 10:33 AM
Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea side beat Nottingham Forest on Saturday, their third straight victory in the Premier League. Getty Images
Pochettino hopes to remain at Chelsea next season

Blues face Brighton in Premier League as they target European qualification

May 14, 2024, 1:44 PM
Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Manchester City at the Craven Cottage Stadium in London, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (AP Photo / Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Man City leapfrog Arsenal to grab box seat in title race

In relegation battle, Burnley are down after defeat at Spurs, while Luton look set for drop after loss at West Ham

May 11, 2024, 4:40 PM