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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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Dr. Paul Bloomfield NRL chief medical officer

NRL set up Medical Advisory Panel

Dr Paul Bloomfield will leave the NRL following six seasons, including a key role in creating and expanding the NRL’s head injury surveillance and concussion protocols.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Maika Sivo of the Eels celebrates after scoring a try during the round two NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Melbourne Storm at Bankwest Stadium on March 18, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Eels fend off French poaching raid to keep star

They may not have won a premiership since 1986 but Parramatta are doing everything in their power to return to the top as another big gun re-signs with the club.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats looks to pass the ball against Brandon Paul and Daniel Johnson of the 36ers during the round 10 NBL match between the Perth Wildcats and the Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena on March 22, 2021, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

NBL returns to Tasmania for Easter

A return to Tasmania and two Good Friday games will highlight a big Easter round of NBL basketball.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Adam Reynolds of the Rabbitohs scores a try during the round two NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Lottoland, on March 20, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

NRL admits Manly star should have been binned for brutal hit that left Bennett fuming

NRL head of football Graham Annesley concedes Manly’s Sean Keppie warranted a sin bin and being referred to the judiciary for his high hit that left Adam Reynolds concussed.

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Jake Averillo of the Bulldogs makes a break during the round three NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Central Coast Stadium on May 31, 2020 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Averillo unfazed about Burton move

Canterbury five-eighth Jake Averillo is determined to be positive despite Canterbury’s continued pursuit of Penrith playmaker Matt Burton.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 15: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets loses the ball while guarded by De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter game at Spectrum Center on March 15, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A foul was not called on the play. 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. Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

LaMelo’s rookie of year hopes cop a blow

LaMelo Ball was charging towards the NBA rookie of the year award until he fractured his right wrist.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors high fives Jordan Poole #3 during the second quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on March 17, 2021 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Aussie agent joins Giannis and Curry stable

An Australian player agent has signed with the management team that looks after NBA stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Steph Curry.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Jordan Hunter of the Kings controls the ball during the NBL match between the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United at Qudos Bank Arena on March 19, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Sydney Kings smash substandard United

The Sydney Kings’ season isn’t over just yet following a dominant win over a poor Melbourne United.

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.

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