NewsBite

Our Journalists

Matt LogueSports reporter

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.

Latest

‘Millions of eyeballs’ on Chinese NBA star

‘Millions of eyeballs’ on Chinese NBA star

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have signed a former Chinese NBA star with aspirations of returning to the world’s best league.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Connor Watson of the Knights runs with the ball during the round 23 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Newcastle Knights at Cbus Super Stadium, on August 21, 2021, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Watson reveals Knights’ ‘fire in the belly’

Connor Watson will rejoin the Sydney Roosters next season, but first he is focused on helping Newcastle extend their season.

The Brisbane Bullets have signed Chinese international Chuanxing Liu - the tallest player in NBL history standing at 7 foot 5.

2.26m giant to wreak havoc in Australia

The Brisbane Bullets will boast a sizeable advantage this season after the basketball franchise signed the tallest player in NBL history.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Kalyn Ponga of the Knights looks on during the round 25 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Newcastle Knights at Suncorp Stadium, on September 04, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Ponga lifts lid on ‘crazy’ mental toll

Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is fit and ready to fire in this year’s NRL finals after struggling mentally last season with a shoulder injury.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles looks on before the start of 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)

Turbo vows to maintain attacking rage

Manly star Tom Trbojevic is primed for the NRL finals after producing one of the finest regular seasons in rugby league history.

Pictured at Circular Quay in Sydney is former Australian basketball player Lauren Jackson who has been announced as an ambassador for the 2022 Womens Basketball World Championships which will take place in Sydney.Picture: Richard Dobson

Aussie great’s new WNBA honour

Australia’s Lauren Jackson has a chance to be crowned the WNBA’s greatest player, which would be a fitting reward given her stellar career.

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Kane Evans of the Warriors spits during the round 24 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Canberra Raiders at BB Print Stadium, on August 27, 2021, in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Firebrand forward faces big ban

The Warriors could be without forward Kane Evans for an extended period after he was hit with two charges from the 44-0 loss to the finals-bound Titans.

Elias urges Tigers to be ‘honest’ with Madge

Elias urges Tigers to be ‘honest’ with Madge

Michael Maguire faces an uncertain future as Wests Tigers coach despite having two seasons left on his contract.

Hard truth: Simmons’ big challenge to rebuild NBA career

Hard truth: Simmons’ big challenge to rebuild NBA career

Boomers great Chris Anstey is adamant Ben Simmons can bury his on-court demons and turn his career around by using the blueprint of one of the NBA’s biggest stars.

0

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers in action during the round 23 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium, on August 20, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Penrith’s one eye on premiership glory

Penrith players didn’t want to rest in the final round as they look to build valuable momentum heading into the finals.

1
…
89
90
91
92
93
…
160

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/matt-logue/page/91