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Matt Logue is an award-winning sports journalist and author who brings more than 20 years’ experience to NCA NewsWire and CODE Sports. Starting out in regional newspapers in Dubbo and Bathurst, he moved to Sydney in 2006 and spent eight years at Rugby League Week magazine. He has also worked at the Newcastle Knights as a senior reporter under seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett, Big League magazine and the Daily and Sunday Telegraphs. Matt is passionate about all sports, but has particular loves for rugby league and basketball.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Reece Walsh of the Warriors runs the ball during the round 12 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the New Zealand Warriors at QCB Stadium, on May 28, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Maroons teen star has Fittler on high alert

Reece Walsh only has seven NRL games under his belt, but his brilliant attacking ability has NSW coach Brad Fittler feeling on edge.

Aron Baynes of Australia (left) contests with Joe Harris of the USA during match 2 of the Pre-FIBA World Cup series between Australia and the USA at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, August 24, 2019. (AAP Image/Hamish Blair) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

NBA pain driving Baynes’ Olympic medal dream

Aron Baynes is ready to fire for the Boomers at the Tokyo Olympics following a disappointing NBA season with the Toronto Raptors.

SuppliedDanny Morseu art for ISM

‘You don’t belong here’: Champ reveals response to racism

Danny Morseu never took his eyes off his basketball dream – but while he fought hard for everything he achieved, the detractors were always there.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Brad Newley of the Kings shoots the ball during the NBL Cup match between the Sydney Kings and the Adelaide 36ers at John Cain Arena on February 21, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/Getty Images)

Kings part ways with Newley and Moller

After missing out on the NBL playoffs, the Sydney Kings appear to be rebuilding with Brad Newley and Craig Moller set to leave the franchise.

Matt Dufty is racing the clock to be fit to face the Raiders. NRL Imagery

Dufty given time to prove fitness

Matt Dufty is battling a shoulder injury but could play against Canberra on Saturday according to Dragons coach Anthony Griffin.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: United Coach Dean Vickerman looks on during game three of the NBL Semi Final Series between the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United at Qudos Bank Arena on March 05, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

United’s cheeky import dig at Wildcats

Bryce Cotton’s season-ending injury means Perth only have one import left – American big man John Mooney, prompting Melbourne United to jokingly declare that the grand final series will now be “fair game”.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 16: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks passes between Ben Simmons #25 and Seth Curry #31 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center on June 16, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Simmons smashed over poor shooting

Ben Simmons is brilliant, but question marks hang over his ability to be the big-game player during the defining moments in the playoffs.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Chris Goulding of United celebrates a basket during game three of the NBL Semi-Final Series between Melbourne United and the South East Melbourne Phoenix at Qudos Bank Arena, on June 15, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Goulding’s selflessness sparks title run

Chris Goulding is one of the NBL’s finest shooters, but he means much more to Melbourne United than just a potent three-point shot.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Dante Exum #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to an injury in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 04, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Exum’s Olympic dream remains alive

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian faces a tough task reducing a talented extended squad to just 12 for this year’s Tokyo Olympics.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats shoots during the NBL Cup match between the Perth Wildcats and the Adelaide 36ers at John Cain Arena on March 14, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Cotton joins NBL greats with MVP award

Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton has cemented himself as one of the NBL’s all-time greats with a third MVP award.

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