Blake Kagi
Blake joined ABC News in 2007. He has worked in the Geraldton and Perth newsrooms and is now a full-time sports reporter in Perth.
He had a strong interest in sport from a young age and feels privileged to cover a wide range of sports, including AFL, cricket, rugby union, soccer and basketball.
His favourite sporting moment was being at Wembley Stadium to see Manchester City win the FA Cup final in May 2011.
Prior to joining the ABC, Blake studied at Curtin University.
Latest by Blake Kagi
Two teenagers in hospital after stabbing in Perth as two others charged
Two teenagers are in hospital with stab wounds and two others are charged following an altercation in the northern Perth suburb of Karrinyup.
Hundreds attend paddle-out in Perth for brothers Callum and Jake Robinson killed on Mexico surf trip
Hundreds of people have turned out at a Perth beach on Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, who were killed while on a surfing trip in Mexico.
'It's been hell': Family relieved as man jailed for stealing girlfriend's superannuation hours after sudden death
Kim Heptinstall died after surgery in 2019, and in the hours afterwards Travis Paul Barnard changed the beneficiary of her superannuation to himself, gaining access to more than $300,000.
How the WA Liberals say they will streamline the state's environmental approvals process
With the WA Liberals facing an uphill battle to regain relevance ahead of the state election next March, will their newly announced policy of tackling a backlog in the state's environmental approvals process get them on their way?
Woman's body found in Perth home damaged by fire, police treating death as 'murder'
The body of a 30-year-old woman is found in the bedroom of a fire-damaged home in the southern Perth suburb of Warnbro, with police treating her death as suspicious.
WA immigration detention centre deemed 'no longer fit for purpose' by Australian Human Rights Commission
An inspection report finds the Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre in Western Australia is "no longer fit for purpose" while raising serious concerns over safety conditions and the level of care for detainees and staff.
Tin Huynh's strawberry farm was razed in Perth's heatwave bushfire. He's been left with 'nothing'
Mariginiup residents return to see the devastation caused by the bushfire that ripped through their community in Perth's north-east last week, and make a start on picking up the pieces.
Matildas coach sounds note of caution on Sam Kerr as team prepares for sold-out Perth games
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has cautioned Australian soccer fans who want to see a full-strength Sam Kerr at the Matildas' Olympic qualifiers in Perth not to expect too much from the star.
Threat level downgraded for bushfire burning in Yallingup near WA's south-west coast
A advice warning is in place as a bushfire continues to burn near the tourist WA town of Yallingup.
'I just kept breaking down': Nat Fyfe reveals he battled depression
Dual Brownlow Medallist and outgoing Fremantle Dockers Captain Nat Fyfe admits he suffered from anxiety and depression as he struggled to overcome a horror run of injuries.
One big difference between the Dockers and Dogs could hardly be more extreme. Freo's stand-in skipper isn't fazed
Fremantle defender Alex Pearce says his side will not have any fear of the Western Bulldogs in Saturday night's AFL elimination final in Perth, despite the Dockers' lack of recent finals experience.
As Freo returns to the finals after a long absence, one Docker refuses to be distracted by a potential big arrival
Fremantle club champion Sean Darcy laughs off speculation surrounding his future, and says he's confident the Dockers can buck the trend in the finals.
Fremantle Dockers coach Longmuir to miss Western Derby due to being COVID close contact
Fremantle Dockers coach Justin Longmuir to miss the Western Derby after being forced into isolation as a close COVID-19 contact.
No knockouts, no Matildas: Perth misses out on 2023 Women's World Cup blockbusters
Western Australia misses out on the most sought-after games of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, with no knockout matches and no Matildas games to take place in Perth.
WA Police officers who refuse vaccine will be stood down on full pay, union says
About 20 WA Police officers who are refusing to get vaccinated will continue to get paid in full while the police executive decides what to do, their union says.
Five days before the Glory's season starts, Daniel Sturridge gives brutally honest assessment of his fitness
Star recruit Daniel Sturridge will likely come off the bench at best for Perth Glory's A-League season opener on Saturday night, with the former English Premier League striker battling to be fit after a long stint on the sidelines.
'Pressure on for us all': Bulldogs reject Demons' claim the long drought raises bar higher
The Western Bulldogs dismiss suggestions Melbourne is under more pressure heading into Saturday's AFL grand final at Perth Stadium, saying they too feel the weight of expectation to reward their loyal fans.
AFL grand final parade canned, but fans get chance to watch Demons and Bulldogs train
The AFL confirms there will be no grand final parade held in Perth ahead of the game on September 25, but it is offering fans the chance to watch training sessions.
One game in 27 days no problem, Demons say, as hopes of more WA grand final tickets take a hit
Melbourne midfielder Alex Neal-Bullen says a lack of football will not hurt the Demons in Saturday week's AFL grand final at Perth Stadium, as 12,000 tickets made available for the club's members sell out.
Scott Morrison just wants to get on with coaching Australia's top NBL team, but angry people on Twitter won't leave him alone
Newly-appointed Perth Wildcats coach Scott Morrison jokes that he hopes to be the most popular person with that name in Australia when he makes the move down under.
Staff at recycling centre pocketed $40k in notes found on conveyor belt, police say
When $50 and $100 notes appeared on the conveyor belt at a Perth recycling centre, staff pocketed them, police say, and pledged to keep quiet about what they thought was a $1 million haul.
West Coast Fever fined, stripped of premiership points after salary cap breach
The West Coast Fever is fined and stripped of premiership points for the 2021 Super Netball season after being found to have breached the salary cap in 2018 and 2019.
Analysis
analysis:It was lost in the grand final announcement, but West Coast's road to the flag just took a twist
If the Eagles are to become AFL premiers again, they'll not only need wins on back-to-back weekends against two of the best sides in the league, they'll need to do it all away from home, writes Blake Kagi.
Weeks after walk-out over pay cuts, NBL superstar Bryce Cotton signs three-year deal with Wildcats
Star Wildcats player Bryce Cotton signs a new three-year contract just weeks after quitting the club when player salaries were cut in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eagles star Barrass bares all, admitting the premiership pressure overwhelmed him in 2019
West Coast defender Tom Barrass gives a brutally honest assessment of his 2019 AFL season, saying he lost his love for the game as the pressure of performing consumed him.