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.

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Verstappen’s humiliating Red Bull claim

A damning claim made by Max Verstappen says it all about Red Bull amid the team’s stunning decision to sack his teammate after two races.

NRL

Braith Anasta's theory about the DCE saga.

DCE’s club becomes clear as rumour erupts

An explosive conspiracy theory has emerged about a “war” behind the scenes surrounding Daly Cherry-Evans’ departure from Manly.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Adam Simpson, Senior Coach of the Eagles looks on after losing the round 15 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium, on June 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

AFL discard becomes most wanted man

Footy fans have been blown away by an AFL commentator after a sensational move that suggests his coaching career isn’t over just yet.

Olympics

‘Toughest ever’: New Olympic sport revealed

As Brisbane announced its plans for the 2032 Olympics this week, Aussies are getting a taste of a new sport set to enter the Games.

AFL

Zach Merrett is leading the way for Essendon.

‘Feeling sick’: AFL star wasting his career

An AFL club has been labelled a “one-man” team and an “excuse factory” after a horror loss left the struggling team reeling.

Athletics

Superhuman Gout image the world missed

A mind-blowing detail about Gout Gout’s most recent record-breaking run has emerged, blowing the minds of athletics experts.

Red Bull Racing's New Zealand driver Liam Lawson walks back to his team garage after getting out of his car at the end of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on March 23, 2025. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

F1 rocked in most brutal sacking seen

Red Bull have reportedly dropped the axe on their under siege driver after holding emergency crisis talks following a dire start to the year.

UpdatedNRL

NRL mascot speaks out over 9yo incident

The man behind the Reggie Rabbit mascot has spoken out for the first time after he landed himself in hot water on the weekend.

More Sports

The wing on Australia's SailGP boat fell to pieces.

‘Disaster for Australia’ in shocking crash

Australia’s SailGP boat has exploded in a seriously scary crash that ruined their hopes in San Francisco in “heartbreaking” scenes.

AFL

Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

AFL powerhouse ‘in box seat’ for troubled star

A rival AFL club is “in the box seat” to land a troubled Bulldogs star, who has come under fire for an “unacceptable” act.

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