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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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NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 23: Will Magnay #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 23, 2021 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brisbane’s Magnay waived by Pelicans

Will Magnay is in search for a new NBA franchise after being waived by the New Orleans Pelicans.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Kieran Foran of the Sea Eagles kicks the ball during the round one NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Manly Sea Eagles at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on March 13, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Foran knows the ball is in his court

Kieran Foran turns 31 in July, but the off-contract playmaker is keen to play on at Manly or elsewhere if he can maintain his form.

Manchester United's English striker Mason Greenwood reacts after scoring the team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on April 11, 2021. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

English football giants eye off A-League buy

English giants Manchester City already have a stake in the A-League and now their cross-town rivals could be joining them in having an Australian presence.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Ofahiki Ogden of the Bulldogs is sent to the sin bin during the round five NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Melbourne Storm at Stadium Australia, on April 10, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘No perfect answer’ for 18th man rule: Annesley

NRL head of football Graham Annesley says the 18th man rule ‘won’t solve every situation’ after questions were raised about foul play.

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Daly Cherry-Evans celebrates his field goal and the win with team mates during the round five NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Manly Sea Eagles at Central Coast Stadium, on April 09, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Cherry-Evans ‘never lost sleep’ over Titans snub

Daly Cherry-Evans has come a long way since he reneged on the Gold Coast ahead of Saturday’s clash against the resurgent Titans in Mudgee.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles around a screen set by Brook Lopez #11 on Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on April 03, 2021 in Sacramento, California. 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. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Another NBA star joins NBL ownership

The number of NBA players in ownership positions in the NBL has grown, with a two-time All-Star joining the list.

Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga during the NRL Elimination Final match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Newcastle Knights at ANZ Stadium. Picture. Phil Hillyard

‘Ponga isn’t our saviour’: O’Brien

Kalyn Ponga’s return is perfect timing given Newcastle’s horror injury toll and suspension list, but he won’t necessarily be the Knights’ saviour.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Sam Kerr of the Matildas in action during the women's international match between the Australian Matildas and Brazil at Pepper Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

New Matildas coach hails Kerr’s toughness

Sam Kerr is not only a brilliant footballer, she is also mentally tough, and the new Matildas coach couldn’t feel more blessed to coach the Aussie star.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Dejan Vasiljevic of the Kings shoots from the free throw line during the NBL match between the Sydney Kings and the Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena on March 21, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Vasiljevic injury compounds Kings’ loss

Sydney Kings coach Adam Forde confirms rookie guard Dejan Vasiljevic will be booked in for surgery after rupturing his achilles in a thrilling loss to Perth.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Cowboys coach Paul Green looks on before the start of the round nine NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Sydney Roosters at QCB Stadium on July 09, 2020 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

‘No plans to bring anyone in’: Hasler

The Manly board had discussed former premiership-winning North Queensland coach Paul Green as a potential assistant to help the Sea Eagles, but coach Des Hasler says it won’t be happening.

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