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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Adam Doueihi of the Tigers celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round 10 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Newcastle Knights at Suncorp Stadium on May 14, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘I’m better at six’ – Doueihi

Adam Doueihi would prefer to play five-eighth, but he knows the team must come before his self gain at this point.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Josh McGuire of the Dragons is sent to the sin bin during the round 10 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, on May 16, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Cherry-Evans’ warning on crackdown

Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans believes the NRL’s crackdown on foul play is right as long as it is executed correctly.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Josh Giddey of the 36ers celebrates a basket during the round 17 NBL match between Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers at Qudos Bank Arena, on May 09, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Giddey released to focus on NBA draft

Josh Giddey has been remarkable in his rookie NBL season, but the Adelaide 36ers have released him ahead of July’s NBA draft.

Pictured at Circular Quay in Sydney is former Australian basketball player Lauren Jackson who has been announced as an ambassador for the 2022 Womens Basketball World Championships which will take place in Sydney.Picture: Richard Dobson

Jordan, Kobe … Jackson: ‘Mind-blowing’ Aussie first

Lauren Jackson has joined hoops royalty like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in receiving basketball’s ultimate honour.

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EVERETT, WASHINGTON - MAY 15: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces handles the ball against Candice Dupree #4 of the Seattle Storm during the first quarter at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 15, 2021 in Everett, Washington. 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. Abbie Parr/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Why Cambage takes no prisoners in speaking her mind

The relentless verbal attacks in the schoolyard cut Liz Cambage to the core and instilled a strength and determination to fight for fairness that consumes the basketball star to this day.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Raiders coach Ricky Stuart looks on during the NRL Semi Final match between the Sydney Roosters and the Canberra Raiders at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 09, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Stuart apologies for ‘disrespectful’ netball comments

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart caused a stir when he said NRL coaches who can’t have tough conversations with their players might as well coach netball.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Roosters coach, Trent Robinson looks on during a Sydney Roosters NRL training session at Kippax Lake on May 11, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Unrepentant Robbo says: ‘I’m not going to change’

Trent Robinson is one of the NRL’s most articulate and honest coaches, and the game can’t afford to lose that if he opts to be silent out of the fear he could receive a fine.

International Basketball Series Australian Boomers V USA Basketball at Marvel Stadium, Saturday August 24, 2019. Matthew Dellavedova of the Boomers in action. Picture: Mark Stewart

Key man Delly will be ready for Tokyo

Matthew Dellavedova has been plagued by injuries this NBA season and missed a stack of games but he doesn’t want to miss the Olympics.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Adam Doueihi of the Tigers passes the ball during the round six NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Wests Tigers at Stadium Australia, on April 17, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Maguire defends shock Doueihi shift

Embattled Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire is looking to “spark” his inconsistent side, which is why he rolled the dice for Friday’s clash against Newcastle.

Kayln Ponga of the Knights during the Round 6 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Newcastle Knights at CBUS Stadium on the Gold Coast, Sunday, April 21, 2019. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Injury blow for Knights star

The Knights will have to play on without star fullback Kalyn Ponga for at least a fortnight after he suffered an adductor strain.

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