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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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NRL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: NicholasÃÂ Hynes of the Sharks runs with the ball during the round 15 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park on June 11, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Massacre’: Origin twist as NSW star flops

As the race heats up for NSW’s halfback spot, one contender hasn’t helped his case with a shocker against some Queensland stars.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Joseph Manu of the Roosters passes the ball during the round 10 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on May 07, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘Never thought I’d see it’: Roosters truth hurts

The Sydney Roosters’ underwhelming season is at a crossroads and an NRL great says one key move just hasn’t worked.

NBA

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 07: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the second quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Three of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center on June 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NBA star does something never done before

Nikola Jokic has once again left the basketball world in awe as he smashed several NBA Finals records, leading his team to a crucial win.

ExclusiveNRL

‘It hurts me’: NRL great’s brutal Luai call

There are growing calls for NSW to select an untried halves pairing for Origin II, even if it means ditching a Panthers star.

Cricket

Australia's Travis Head and Australia's Steve Smith walk back to the pavilion after the end of play during day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and India at The Oval, in London, on June 7, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB

Aussie star’s nickname should scare England

Travis Head’s blistering century in the WTC Final has sent a huge Ashes warning, and his nickname should have the Poms worried.

Netball

Legend ‘nervous’ about ‘hardest World Cup’

Australia will go in as favourites to win this year’s Netball World Cup, but Diamonds legend Cath Cox is “nervous” about their chances.

Tennis

Entire tennis world suddenly loves Aussie

Aussie player Ellen Perez is the toast of the tennis world after she got the last laugh over the villains of the French Open.

Tennis

Nick Kyrgios weighed in on the ballkid furore.

‘You hit a kid’: Kyrgios destroyed over tweet

Tennis fans have turned on Nick Kyrgios after the Aussie weighed in on the French Open disqualification drama with a controversial comment.

F1 world erupts over Hollywood couple’s act

Fans have praised a Hollywood power couple after they went out of their way to give a touching tribute to a Formula One icon.

NRL

The contenders to replace Nathan Cleary.

Big loser from NSW’s State of Origin carnage

Nathan Cleary’s injury has thrown a spanner in the works for NSW and choosing his replacement is set to be a selection nightmare.

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