The Editorial Team

Matthew joined news.com.au in 2021 as a sports reporter after completing a Journalism and International Studies degree at UTS. He is a self-professed sports nerd and has a particular interest in Formula One, AFL, NBA, tennis and swimming. When he’s not watching sport, you’ll find Matthew shanking balls on the golf course and spending too much time tinkering with his AFL Fantasy team.

Latest

Footage of Max Verstappen's collision with George Russell.

New footage exposes F1 champ’s dirty act

Max Verstappen is on the verge of being banned from an F1 race as new footage emerged of his fiery blow-up at the Spanish Grand Prix.

NRL

Ian Roberts wants the Run It Straight trend banned.

NRL world saddened by icon’s diagnosis

One of rugby league’s toughest players has revealed a sad health diagnosis as he called for a violent footy trend to be banned.

NRL

Angus Crichton took a cheeky dig at Gus Gould.

Roosters star says it straight to Gould’s face

A Sydney Roosters star said what everyone was thinking when Bulldogs Phil Gould asked him a pointed question on a TV footy show.

Tennis

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 01: Cruz Hewitt of Australia plays a backhand against Pierluigi Basile of Italy in the Boy's Singles First Round match on Day Eight of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 01, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Cruz Hewitt ‘valiant’ in French Open stunner

Cruz Hewitt has impressed in a tough match at the French Open, showing shades of his dad Lleyton in a valiant performance.

Swimming

James Magnussen got seriously bulked up for his world record attempt.

Sad truth behind ‘massive’ Magnussen photo

James Magnussen has spilled details about his “massive” bulked up physique and the brutal moment he was beaten to his world record dream.

NRL

‘Not the coach’: Real Broncos problem exposed

The Broncos have been told to “harden up” after their latest loss as a theory about their coach Michael Maguire just won’t go away.

AFL

The Swans got hammered at the SCG by the Crows.

Swans ‘humiliated’, fans stage SCG walk-out

The Sydney Swans have been labelled a “rabble” by a rival player after an “embarrassing” loss that had fans walking out of the SCG.

Lando Norris tried to get a tow from Oscar Piastri.

McLaren drama, Piastri’s message says it all

Oscar Piastri got the last laugh in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix after his McLaren teammate attempted a brazen move on him.

ExclusiveF1

F1 has a big problem, it's nearly impossible to overtake.

‘Gimmick’ threatens F1’s $36bn juggernaut

A motorsport legend has dropped a truth bomb on F1 as the glamour sport grapples with a massive problem with no obvious solution.

NRL

Payne Haas was named player of the match in Game 1.

‘Joke’: Fans fume at post-match Origin image

Rugby league fans were left scratching their heads and crying foul after a NSW star was “robbed” of an honour in the Origin series opener.

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