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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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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 20: Referees James Grigoul and Mitch Hare (L-R) react during the round 12 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the South East Melbourne Phoenix at Horncastle Arena on December 20, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

NBL create full-time pathway for referees

The NBL currently has two full-time referees, but the league has set up a platform to ensure all officials can work in a full-time role.

Sydney Kings player Andrew Bogut pictured at Sydney Olympic Park for Power 100. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Bogut’s focus on Kings’ NBL rise

Andrew Bogut will leave behind a powerful legacy at the Australian Basketball Players’ Association.

Ivan Cleary. 2021 NRL Round 06 - Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers, Suncorp Stadium, 2021-04-15. Digital image by Scott Davis � NRL Photos

New-look Panthers primed to keep streak alive

Penrith will only field around 600 games’ NRL experience against Wests Tigers on Friday, but Panthers coach Ivan Cleary is feeling confident despite missing seven Origin stars.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards during Game Four of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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 ==

‘Hell of a player’: Simmons slays critics

Ben Simmons has struggled from the free-throw line, but he lifted when it mattered most to guide Philadelphia to the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles looks on during the round 12 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Manly Sea Eagles at McDonald Jones Stadium, on May 30, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

RLPA hits back over foul play crackdown

The players’ association says it wants to work with the NRL on the code’s foul play crackdown despite reports it ignored requests for a meeting.

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 23: Jazmine Jones #4 of the New York Liberty and Shyla Heal #4 of the Chicago Sky look on during their game on May 23, 2021 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)

Star’s daughter brutally cut after 31 mins

Shyla Heal has quickly discovered the brutal business reality of professional sport after being dumped just weeks into her rookie WNBA season.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Nathan Cleary passes during a Blues State of Origin training session at Coogee Oval on June 01, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Cleary urged to put his ‘stamp’ on Origin

Nathan Cleary is heading into this year’s Origin series in career-best form, and Penrith legend Ryan Girdler wants him to seize the moment.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Brian Goorjian head coach of the Hawks celebrates victory during the round 21 NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and the Perth Wildcats at WIN Entertainment Centre, on June 01, 2021, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Goorjian dreaming big after remarkable resurgence

Brian Goorjian has won six NBL championships as a coach, so he knows how to win and he has high hopes for the resurgent Illawarra Hawks.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Chris Goulding of Melbourne United shows his frustration during the round 20 NBL match between Melbourne United and Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena, on May 31, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

United’s Covid challenge

Melbourne United face an uncertain period on the road due to Melbourne’s Covid-19 lockdown

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 29: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after scoring against the Washington Wizards in the first half during Game Three of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 29, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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. Rob Carr/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Simmons urged to improve or get subbed

Ben Simmons is brilliant, but he needs to improve his free-throw shooting to become an even better player.

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