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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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Jayco Australian Opals 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women Team Announcement Liz Cambage at the Opals training in action at MSAC Picture: Norm Oorloff

Cambage facing bombshell Olympics ban

Liz Cambage is facing potentially being stood down from Australia’s Tokyo Olympics campaign following multiple alleged incidents.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 27: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts after an official's call on an out-of-bounds play near the end of the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 27, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Storm 95-92 in overtime. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Coach’s Olympic wish for Cambage

The Tokyo Olympics could be Liz Cambage’s final Games, and if that’s the case, her coach Sandy Brondello wants to send her off a winner.

Could Tokyo bring curtain down on great career?

Could Tokyo bring curtain down on great career?

She may be only 29 but Liz Cambage is thinking of life beyond basketball – and if Tokyo proves to be her national swan song then the Opals are hoping ‘to send her out with a bang’.

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30/08/2018: Australian sprinter Anneliese Rubie training at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen.Pic by James Croucher

‘Double standards’: Olympian fires up over NRL exemptions

The Queensland government has come in for some serious flak for giving NRL players Covid-19 exemptions while denying eight Olympians on the verge of heading to Tokyo the same benefits.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Nathan Sobey #2 of the Australia Men's National Team drives to the basket against the Nigeria Men's National Team on July 13, 2021 Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rejuvenated Sobey big boost for Boomers

Nathan Sobey looked tentative in his opening displays for the Boomers, but he returned to his brilliant best in a big win over Nigeria.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk speaking at a press conference at 1 William Street in Brisbane. Pics Tara Croser.

‘Double standards’: Olympian slams Qld government over NRL exemptions

A dual Olympian has blasted the Queensland government for giving NRL players Covid-19 exemptions but not Olympic athletes.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Josh Giddey #6 of the Australia Men's National Team passes the ball against the Nigeria Men's National Team on July 13, 2021 Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

Teen’s big statement in Boomers thrashing

A teenager has given coach Brian Goorjian a late Tokyo Olympics headache after he put on a clinic in the Boomers’ huge victory on Wednesday.

The Australian Boomers were far too good for Nigeria.

‘These guys can play’: Boomers sit stars … still thrash hyped giant-killers in Olympics statement

Just a day after dealing with Team USA in convincing fashion, an understrength Australian team made easy work of a hyped Nigeria outfit in a thumping win.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Josh Giddey #6 of the Australia Men's National Team handles the ball against the Nigeria Men's National Team on July 13, 2021 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boomers B-team dominates giant-killers

A day after a momentous victory over Team USA, an understrength Australian team made light work of a hyped Nigeria outfit in a thumping win.

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Boomers ease fears over key big man

Boomers ease fears over key big man

Australia’s Tokyo Olympic medal hopes have received a boost with Boomers officials confident big man Aron Baynes hasn’t suffered a serious knee injury.

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