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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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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 27: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after scoring against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at AT&T Center on January 27, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. 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. Tom Pennington/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Basketball’s vow to act on ‘white boys’ club’

Basketball Australia says it will be proactive in the cultural inclusion space to address a lack of black and Indigenous players and administrators.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Dejan Vasiljevic of the Kings dribbles the ball during the NBL Cup match between Melbourne United and the Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena on February 27, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

NBL rookie race a two-way battle: Gaze

The 2021 NBL’s Rookie of Year field is one of the best in recent seasons, according to the league’s greatest player Andrew Gaze.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: James Roberts of the Tigers in action during the round one NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium, on March 14, 2021, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

‘You are also paid to pass’: Bennett’s Roberts gibe

James Roberts can thank his former coach Wayne Bennett if he ends up forming the NRL’s best backline partnership with David Nofoaluma.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Josh Mansour of the Rabbitohs loses the ball during the round one NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at AAMI Park, on March 11, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Bunnies back Bennett’s swinging axe

Former Panthers flyer Josh Mansour struggled on debut for Souths, making several crucial errors while he only ran for 59 metres and made three tackles.

Adam Doueihi of the Tigers during the Round 5 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, June 13, 2020. (AAP Image/Brendon Thorne) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Doueihi to ‘spark’ Tigers from five-eighth

Adam Doueihi is inexperienced at five-eighth at the NRL level, but his Wests Tigers teammates believe he is the man to ignite the Tigers’ attack.

Ryan Matterson of Parramatta EelsPicture: NRL Imagery

Arthur ‘comfortable’ Matterson wants to stay

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur expects backrower Ryan Matterson to stay at the Eels long term despite feelers being sent out to rival clubs.

Lamar Patterson of the Bullets in action to score points during the Round 20 NBL match between the Brisbane Bullets and Cairns Taipans at Nissan Arena in Brisbane, Saturday, February 15, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bullets hail Patterson’s return

If Lamar Patterson can recapture his fitness and form, he can help the Brisbane Bullets win the NBL championship this season.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Nat Butcher of the Roosters celebrates with James Tedesco of the Roosters after scoring a try 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)

Underrated Rooster ready to fire without stars

Nat Butcher doesn’t attract big headlines, but he is reliable and that is exactly what the Sydney Roosters need in the absence of a trio of stars.

Jason Cadee of the Kings evades Rotnei Clarke of the Hawks. Picture: DANIEL MUNOZ

Hawks put more misery on Kings

Andrew Gaze’s men fall short in another tight derby.

Jeremy Kendle will replace the injured Kevin Lisch for the Kings. Picture: Zhong Zhi

Kings get Kendle for Lisch replacement

THE Sydney Kings have confirmed the signing of import guard Jeremy Kendle as a replacement for injured skipper Kevin Lisch.

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