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James Matthey has been a sports journalist at news.com.au for more than five years. While completing a double degree in Journalism and International Studies at the University of Technology, Sydney, he wrote for Rugby League Player Magazine, football website Goal.com and worked at AFL NSW/ACT. James has been on the ground to report on major international sporting events such as The Ashes, Wimbledon and the 2019 Cricket World Cup in the UK, as well as the 2019 Women’s Football World Cup in France. He has also covered the likes of Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios at the 2018 Australian Open and 2020 ATP Cup.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Tim Paine of Australia watches on as Ravichandran Ashwin of India embraces his captain Ajinkya Rahane of India as they celebrate securing a draw during day five of the Third Test match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 11, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

‘Classless’ Paine owns up: ‘I look like a fool’

Tim Paine has responded after his sledging outburst at the SCG lost the Australian captain plenty of respect among cricket lovers.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 10: Steve Smith of Australia leaves the ground after being dismissed my Ravichandran Ashwin of India during day four of the Test match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 10, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

‘Plain cheating’: Cricket condemns Smith

An English cricket icon has accused Steve Smith of cheating as the rest of the world was bewildered by the Aussie’s odd act.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Rishabh Pant of India reacts after being struck by a delivery from Pat Cummins of Australia during day three of the 3rd Test match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 09, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Dodgy Indian move infuriates Aussies

Rishabh Pant was in awful form with the gloves and too injured to keep wicket – then he came out and smashed Australia’s bowlers.

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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick and wife Danielle pose for photos on the red carpet at the Brownlow Medal awards in Melbourne, Monday, Sept. 22, 2014. The Brownlow Medal is the AFL's best and fairest award. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING

Coach addresses stars about marriage split

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick spoke to his players about his marriage breakdown but the Tigers won’t be distracted by his personal life.

Australia's wicketkeeper Tim Paine drops a catch from India's Rishabh Pant (L) during day five of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 11, 2021. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Aussies in pain after skipper’s big blunders

Tim Paine is usually flawless with the gloves but the Australian captain endured a nightmare first session behind the stumps in Sydney.

Mike Hussey snubbed Steve Smith.

Sorry Huss, Smith is the real top dog

Mike Hussey believes Virat Kohli is better than Steve Smith — but a look at the numbers shows Mr Cricket is losing this debate.

Paine’s sledge karma after 42-year stand

Paine’s sledge karma after 42-year stand

Australia’s frustration boiled over in a verbal clash but skipper Tim Paine has been left red-faced as fans called out the next over “karma”.

Steve Smith wasn't a happy man when he walked off.

Furious Smith storms off after costly call

Steve Smith couldn’t stop shaking his head as he walked off the SCG, absolutely fuming after DRS robbed him of a second century.

Jack Hale is as quick as they come.

Jack Hale runs fastest 100 in Aussie history

Aussie sprint sensation Jack Hale smashed a 55-year-old record by blitzing his rivals with a lightning fast 100-yard dash in Victoria.

Umpire Paul Reiffel was not impressed.

Umpire death stares star after childish act

Umpire Paul Reiffel looked like an angry schoolteacher when Jasprit Bumrah lost his cool and lashed out in the most petulant way.

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