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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 09: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is seen before the NAB AFL Draft on December 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Ridiculous’: AFL fans lose their minds

The AFL quickly became public enemy number one on Wednesday as footy fans across the country blasted its slow coverage.

2020 AFL draft kids Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Reef McInnes, Archie Perkins and Connor Downie at Brighton Beach in Melbourne. Picture: Alex Coppel.

What times does AFL Draft start?

The countdown is on to this year’s unqiue AFL Draft as young guns gear up to learn where they’ll pursue their professional careers.

Last day of the AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium. Adrian Dodoro, Essendons list manager, speaks to the media after the conclusion of the 2019 AFL trade period .Picture: Michael Klein.

AFL club’s fresh whiteboard conspiracy

It wouldn’t be Draft night without a conspiracy involving Essendon and whiteboards and the Bombers delivered again in 2020.

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Australia's David Warner injures himself fielding a ball during the One-Day International cricket match between Australia and India at the SCG. Picture: Brett Costello

Huge David Warner blow confirmed

The news cricket fans didn’t want to hear has been officially announced, leaving Australian cricket in limbo ahead of the first Test.

This is what cricket's all about.

Classy cricket photo is simply the best

A small but touching detail in a photo of India celebrating its T20 triumph over Australia reveals why two stars are simply class acts.

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Teammate makes F1 star look like a fool

Valtteri Bottas’ horror run of bad luck continued and he knows the way he was outgunned by a rookie F1 teammate wasn’t a good look.

Rachael Ostovich will no longer fight in the UFC.

Fighter axed as UFC braces for bloodbath

Rachael Ostovich is being shafted by the UFC and she won’t be the only one to lose her job with the promotion before the year is out.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Former Australian Captain Ian Chappell commentates on during day one of the Second Test match during the 2017/18 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 2, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Aussie cricketer slaps down Ian Chappell

A former NSW star has taken aim at Ian Chappell, telling him to “get with the times” after sparking furious debate over a divisive tactic.

Basketballer Michael Jordan (r) talking with Scottie Pippen. USA basketball - Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls third quarter of play-off match in Chicago 06 May 1997. /Basketball/Overseas

Pippen: Doco ‘backfired’ on Michael Jordan

Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan were like brothers at the Bulls, but events this year have sparked bad blood between the pair.

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The world has officially gone mad.

World in shock over Floyd’s announcement

Floyd Mayweather is planning to return to the ring early next year, announcing a “super exhibition” fight against YouTuber Logan Paul.

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