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“I was always interested in sport. My family are big sports' fans. We always had all the locals round watching big sporting events. I wasn't particularly sporty myself. I played a lot of hockey and rode, still do ride, but I just had a general interest in it. When I was given the opportunity to do sport stories I used to grab them.”

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Jill Douglas, born in 1970, is a renowned presenter with extensive experience in the media industry. She is known for her professional hosting style and wide audience base. more

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