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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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NRL’s final backflip after Storm fumes over clash

NRL’s final backflip after Storm fumes over clash

The Melbourne Storm’s preliminary final game was set to clash directly with the AFL grand final, and Storm officials weren’t happy.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles offloads the ball during the NRL Qualifying Final between the Melbourne Storm and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Sunshine Coast Stadium on September 10, 2021, in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

DCE dares Roosters to attack ‘achilles heel’

Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans has dismissed talk of a major weakness out wide and believes his side can hit back against the Sydney Roosters on Friday.

‘Let’s do this’: Coach’s vow to rebuild 36ers

‘Let’s do this’: Coach’s vow to rebuild 36ers

The Adelaide 36ers haven’t won an NBL championship since 2002, but the franchise has high hopes for the future after hiring a new head coach.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Rabbitohs Head Coach Wayne Bennett speaks to media during the round 24 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium, on August 27, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Bennett blasts ‘illegal’ Cleary tactic

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has set the scene for Saturday’s qualifying final against Penrith by accusing the Panthers of breaking the rules.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Sydney Kings huddle during the round three NBL match between the Adelaide 36ers and the Sydney Kings at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, on January 30, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Covid case shuts down Kings training

The Sydney Kings’ preparations for the 2021/2022 season have been thrown into disarray after a player tested positive to Covid, forcing the suspension of training.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles runs the ball during the round 25 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Manly Sea Eagles at QCB Stadium, on September 04, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

‘Amazing’: Hasler’s high praise for Turbo

Manly coach Des Hasler says the game’s best players share a common theme – and Sea Eagles star Tom Trbojevic possesses the quality in bucketloads.

The Aussie connection continues at San Antonio Spurs with Matt Nielsen named an assistant to legendary coach Gregg Popovich.

NBA club can’t get enough of Australia

Matt Nielsen’s rise to become an NBA assistant coach at San Antonio continues a proud Aussie connection at the Spurs.

June 16th 2004 SPORT-GCB, Journalist: Trad DETAILS: State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium , pic of Billy Slater try Pic by: Michael Ross

Gagai backs Slater for Maroons with one warning

Retired fullback Billy Slater is being tipped to become Queensland’s Origin coach, and he has the backing of one current Maroons star.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Benji Marshall of the Rabbitohs runs the ball during the round eight NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium, on April 29, 2021, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Will Benji continue his brilliant career?

Benji Marshall is 36, but the veteran playmaker says he feels like a teenager again coming off the bench for South Sydney.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 18: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls out a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 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)

Why Simmons holds upper hand in Sixers stoush

‘There are teams interested in Ben Simmons, they just don’t want to pay the steep price.’ It’s been a common refrain all the NBA off-season – and the man himself isn’t in the mood to help out.

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