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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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Jordan Silk could be the best fielder in Australia.

Aussie cricket’s ‘Superman’ strikes again

Jordan Silk did the unthinkable last week in the BBL season-opener and his red hot run in the field continued with an amazing catch.

Cody Simpson and Miley Cyrus. Picture: Instagram

Miley’s Aussie ex takes huge Olympic step

Miley Cyrus may soon be watching Cody Simpson compete in Tokyo as he takes a break from music to pursue his Olympic dream.

Lara Bingle changed everything in cricket.

Ponting’s wife: Lara changed WAGs forever

Ricky Ponting’s wife Rianna has revealed Lara Worthington’s major impact on Australia’s cricket WAGs while dating Michael Clarke.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers looks to pass the ball during the round 20 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Penrith Panthers at ANZ Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Australia reacts as NRL drops a bomb

The NRL has announced a radical overhaul for season 2021, confirming a number of major rule changes will shake-up the sport.

Now we've seen it all.

Cricket umpires kick up a stink in BBL

As is appropriate for 2020, cricket has gone to a weird place as the umpires in last night’s BBL clash sported a slightly different look.

This is brave from a GWS youngster.

Utter disrespect in AFL star’s text

A text message sent by 20-year-old AFL star Connor Idun to a teammate 11 years older than him shows how cocky young guns are.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 09: Tanner Bruhn celebrates after his name is read out during the NAB AFL Draft on December 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Truth behind AFL rookie’s viral death stare

Tanner Bruhn looked like the unhappiest man in Australia after being selected by GWS in the AFL Draft — now he’s explained why.

Surfing has been rocked by the tragic death.

Shark attack death rocks surfing

The surfing world is reeling and an event featuring Australia’s brightest stars has been cancelled after a fatal shark attack in Hawaii.

St George Illawarra's Jack Bird at Dragons training. Source - Dragons Digital

Brisbane reject’s stinging Broncos slap

Jack Bird has taken aim at the Broncos after his $4m gig in Brisbane ended in tears before he left to link up with St George.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06: Glenn Maxwell of Australia watches a six go over his head during game two of the Twenty20 International series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on December 06, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Cricket great shreds $2.2m Aussie flop

Glenn Maxwell is the flavour of the month after his stunning knocks for Australia — but a legend says they only expose a damning truth.

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