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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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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 14: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 14, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The only way wantaway Simmons can help himself

Stuck in Philadelphia until a trade can be activated, Aussie NBA superstar Ben Simmons has been urged by a Boomers legend to show ‘he isn’t scared to shoot’.

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Women's Basketball

Jacqui Dover hasl become the first female indigenous referee in NBL history, officiating the NBL Indigenous round match between the Cairns Taipans and the Brisbane Bullets, held at the Snag Pit, Cairns. Picture: Brendan Radke

Indigenous trailblazer to realise NBA dream

There’s another Australian heading to the USA to pursue their NBA ambitions – but rather than conceding fouls – Jacqui Dover will be calling them.

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SAITAMA, JAPAN - JULY 28: Matthew Dellavedova #8 of Team Australia looks to pass against Italy during the second half of a Men's Preliminary Round Group B game on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on July 28, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Tip off set as NBL turns back clock to get in full season

Blockbuster Delly v Kings clash to headline NBL season opening round as conference system introduced to navigate pandemic border issues. GET EVERY TEAM’S DRAW HERE.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 20: Southside Flyers celebrate after their victory during the WNBL Grand Final match between the Southside Flyers and the Townsville Fire at the Townsville Stadium, on December 20, 2020, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

WNBL set to reach record audience

The WNBL is set to reach more eyeballs this season, with the league penning a broadcast deal to air every game of the 2021/2022 season.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 06: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after a three-point shot against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half in Game Four of the 2021 WNBA semifinals at Footprint Center on October 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Aces defeated the Mercury 93-76. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Investigation orders Cambage to face hearing

Basketball star Liz Cambage is set to face more scrutiny over her involvement in an Las Vegas incident before the Olympics which led to her shock withdrawal from the Tokyo Games.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Moses Suli of the Sea Eagles celebrates after scoring a try during the round 13 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the New Zealand Warriors at Lottoland on August 07, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Suli salutes Sea Eagles on exit to Dragons

Moses Suli has signed a three-year deal with St George Illawarra, but he will never forget how the Manly Sea Eagles saved his career.

Former Melbourne Storm star Josh Addo-Carr in Canterbury Bulldogs colours as he prepares for the 2022 NRL season

Bulldogs unveil prized signing

Premiership-winning Canterbury captain Andrew Ryan is pumped about the Bulldogs’ star backline additions.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards during Game Four of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Big financial reality sets in for Simmons

Ben Simmons’ NBA career remains in limbo as his trade standoff with Philadelphia reaches a new low.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 03: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers waves to the crowd as he celebrates victory in the 2021 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium on October 03, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Cleary responds to photo allegations

Nathan Cleary has been forced to explain that white marks seen on his phone during the Panthers’ premiership party were caused by a faulty screen.

Aussie rookie ‘a wizard with the basketball’

Aussie rookie ‘a wizard with the basketball’

Two Aussies impressed on debut in NBA pre-season clashes, with Josh Giddey and Jock Landale standing out for Oklahoma City and San Antonio.

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