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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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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Kouat Noi of the Kings in action during the NBL Blitz match between New Zealand Breakers and Sydney Kings at Darwin Basketball Association on September 23, 2022 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Dark spiral: Why Kings’ recruit ‘needed a new scene’

Kouat Noi lost his love for basketball at Cairns Taipans last year and is hoping a move to the reigning premier Sydney Kings will reinvigorate his career.

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Team Australia celebrates their victory during the Women's Basketball World Cup group B game between Australia and Japan in Sydney on September 27, 2022. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Opals avoid minor-round showdown with Team USA

Australia did a number on Japan to finish top of group B and avoid a potential match-up with Team USA until the gold medal match.

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Melbourne United has sought clarity from the NBL on how it can replace injured Next Star Ariel Hukporti.

Seeking clarity: How United will tackle loss of Next Star

Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles injury has rocked Melbourne United, putting it in a unique situation. The club has sought clarity from the NBL as it mulls a potential replacement.

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A fight browk out between two Mali teammates.

Mali’s basketball punch-up caught on camera

FIBA have responded after vision of a furious brawl during a live TV cross at the women’s Basketball World Cup was released. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Ezi Magbegor is having a big game for the Opals at both ends of the floor.

Ezi does it: Heroes everywhere but Magbegor is Opals’ saviour

Ezi Magbegor produced the most important performance of her international career as the Opals withstood a physical Canada to claim a vital win in a rollercoaster. HOW IT HAPPENED

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Bec Allen of Australia handles the ball during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Group B match between Australia and Serbia at Sydney Superdome, on September 25, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Extent of Opals star’s injury revealed

There were fears for Bec Allen after a hit to the ribs. Now Basketball Australia has revealed the extent of her injury.

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Lauren Jackson sparked the Opals and Ezi Magbegor led the scoring in a near-record demolition of Mali.

Opals urged to make big Jackson move after monster win

Australia has annihilated Mali, falling one point short of a national record score. But one glaring issue has sparked calls for the Opals to consider a big move involving Lauren Jackson.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘Killed me’: Simmons breaks silence on ugly NBA drama

Polarising NBA star Ben Simmons has opened up on a host of contentious issues that have impacted his career and life in the past 15 months.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Lauren Jackson of Australia takes possession of the ball after blocking Marine Fauthoux of France during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Group B match between Australia and France at Sydney Superdome, on September 22, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

‘We can rebound’: France ruins return but GOAT stays positive

Lauren Jackson sat on the bench for most of the second half before attempting to rescue the Opals in their time of need. The French had other ideas. How the GOAT fared in her return.

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Breanna Stewart and Team USA made an early statement and paid tribute to jailed teammate Brittney Griner.

Team USA’s touching tribute to jailed star

Team USA’s FIBA World Cup campaign is underway, the powerhouse handing out a hammering amid a touching tribute to star Brittney Griner, who has been jailed in Russia.

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