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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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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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Rabbitohs head coach Wayne Bennett looks on during a South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL training session at Redfern Oval on March 15, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Bennett reveals multiple coaching options

Wayne Bennett is keeping his cards close to his chest when it comes to his coaching future beyond this season.

PORTLAND, OREGON - JUNE 03: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after his three point basket in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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. Steph Chambers/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA stars commit to Team USA for Tokyo

LeBron James won’t be playing for Team USA at this year’s Tokyo Games, but the Americans look set to name a start-studded squad.

The free beanie handed out at the Townsville State of Origin on Wednesday that contained a button battery.

Warning over free Origin beanie

Anyone who received a free beanie from the opening Origin in Townsville has been warned that the battery included could be a choking hazard.

2021 NRL Round 13 - Wests Tigers v Penrith Panthers, Leichhardt Oval, 2021-06-04. Daine Laurie, Matt Burton. Digital image by Gregg Porteous � NRL Photos

Tactic NRL determined to stamp out

The NRL is determined to remove the unsportsmanlike tactic of ‘milking’ penalties and has threatened harsh rule changes.

Melissa Wu poses for a picture after being named as a member of the Australian diving team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Sydney on June 15, 2021. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

The edge driving Wu’s gold medal tilt

Australian diver Melissa Wu becomes just the third Australian diver to go to four Olympics as she prepares for this year’s Tokyo Games.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Melissa Wu poses during the Australian Diving Tokyo Olympic Games Team Announcement at Circular Quay on June 15, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Olympic veteran urges athletes to call out abuse

Melissa Wu was subjected to bullying when she was a younger diver, so she understands the importance of a strong support network.

Creek urged to maintain the rage

Creek urged to maintain the rage

Boomers forward Mitch Creek is the key to the South East Melbourne Phoenix beating minor premiers Melbourne United in Tuesday’s NBL semi-final.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Brian Goorjian, coach of the Hawks paces the sideline during game one of the NBL Semi-Final Series between the Perth Wildcats and the Illawarra Hawks at RAC Arena, on June 10, 2021, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Goorjian on cusp of finest hour

Brian Goorjian is the Wayne Bennett of basketball coaching with six NBL championships to his name, but his effort to steer the cash-strapped Illawarra Hawks from last place to a potential grand final series is extra special.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MAY 26: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz shoots over Desmond Bane #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies in Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 26, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Ingles masterclass helps Jazz beat Clippers

Joe Ingles can shoot, pass and defend, but he is also one of the NBA’s finest sledges as the Los Angeles Clippers discovered in the Western Conference semi-finals against the Utah Jazz.

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