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Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world.

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Cricket

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Matt Renshaw of the Heat looks onduring the Qualifier BBL Finals match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers at Heritage Bank Stadium, on January 19, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Renshaw keen to open for Australia

Brisbane Heat’s bid to reach the BBL finals series is being helped by the form of Matt Renshaw, who would love the chance to again open the batting for Australia.

UpdatedFootball

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Luka Jovanovic of Adelaide United celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the round 12 A-League Men match between Macarthur FC and Adelaide United at Campbelltown Stadium on January 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

10-minute blitz: Adelaide super subs bury Macarthur Bulls

Two young Adelaide substitutes changed the shape of the clash against Macarthur in a remarkable 10-minute spell where Adelaide recovered to beat the Bulls in a drama-filled round 12. All the latest here.

National Breaking News

Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka celebrates with the trophy after defeating USA's Reilly Opelka in their men's singles final match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane on January 5, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Brisbane winner’s high Australian Open hopes

After a successful, and busy, Brisbane International campaign, Jiri Lehecka is aiming for his best performance at a grand slam singles event.

A-League

Why A-League battlers and one giant have big decisions to make

After horror form it’s time for two clubs to make changes while an A-League giant has a coaching decision to make. Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE pick apart the big issues in The Tackle.

Tennis

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic celebrates victory after the MenÃ¢â¬â¢s Finals match against Reilly Opelka of the USA during day eight of the 2025 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 05, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Brisbane International: Rare men’s final result, Sabalenka claims title

Women’s world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka avoided a second straight Brisbane International final loss after an impressive come from behind as the men’s final ended after just five games due to an injury.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Mark Milligan of Macarthur FC poses for a portrait during the Fox Sports A League season Launch at Darling Harbour on December 14, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Milligan a ‘big loss’ for Reds

A former Socceroos captain is leaving his job with Adelaide United to join the coaching staff of a national team from Asia.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Nestory Irankunda of the Socceroos during a Socceroos training session at Coopers Stadium on October 09, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Irankunda moves to Swiss club

Socceroos teenage sensation Nestory Irankunda is on the move in the search for first-team football.

Tennis

USA's Reilly Opelka celebrates winning his men's singles semi-final match against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 4, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Djokovic conqueror one win away from ultimate glory

Towering American Reilly Opelka – the man that ended Novak Djokovic’s Brisbane International hopes – is one win away from ultimate glory at Pat Rafter Arena.

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates victory after her match against Mirra Andreeva. Picture: Getty Images

Sabalenka books spot in final to keep Brisbane redemption bid alive

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is just one win away from making up for the heartbreak of last year’s Brisbane International final after booking a spot in the decider against Polina Kudermetova.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: Hosine Bility of the Roar reacts after receiving a red card during the round 12 A-League Men match between Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium, on January 03, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Roar’s horror season continues

The Roar’s miserable A-League season shows no signs of improving, but Brisbane coach Ruben Zadkovich wants his players to ‘embrace’ the situation.

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