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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

‘Wow’: NRL world blown away by star’s act

Rugby league fans have been blown away by a surprise performance from a hard-nosed NRL star at the Dally M awards.

Sergio Perez watching on from the Red Bull garage.

Cruel image of F1 star as brutal as it gets

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate’s season is turning into a nightmare, and his all-time shocker didn’t go unnoticed by his rivals.

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SUZUKA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 24: Third placed Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on September 24, 2023 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Aussie rookie claims huge six-year F1 first

Aussie rookie Oscar Piastri has claimed his maiden F1 podium, breaking through for a major milestone at the Japanese Grand Prix.

NRL

NRL 2023 PF Brisbane Broncos v New Zealand Warriors - Johnathan Thurston with Australian Basketball royalty Patty Mills Picture NRL photos

JT teased over ‘bromance’ with Aussie star

An Aussie sporting star was spotted cheering the Brisbane Broncos on to victory before striking up a “bromance” with an NRL legend.

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NRL a laughing stock over ‘absolute howler’

The Broncos’ preliminary final win has been marred by a shocking forward pass no-call that has fans calling the NRL a laughing stock.

McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri (L), Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (C) and McLaren's British driver Lando Norris pose after taking the pool in the qualifying session for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit, Mie prefecture on September 23, 2023. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP)

Piastri makes history in huge F1 milestone

Aussie rookie Oscar Piastri has claimed a slice of F1 history, impressing in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix and beating his teammate.

American Sports

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Jacob Doty of the LA Kings fighs with Josh Brown of the Arizona Coyotes during the NHL Global Series match between Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings at Rod Laver Arena on September 23, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

America loses it at wild Aussie fist fight

In the first ever NHL game played on Australian soil, fans were treated to a wild fist fight, much to the delight of American fans.

NRL

Walsh’s cheeky reply to elephant in the room

The Brisbane Broncos are one of the favourites to win the NRL premiership, but a bizarre 14-year hoodoo is standing in their way.

MONZA, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren attends the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on August 31, 2023 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

McLaren’s ‘barely contained fury’ at Piastri

A scrappy race from Aussie F1 rookie Oscar Piastri has prompted a change at McLaren as his teammate starts to “feel the heat”.

NRL

Andrew Abdo is getting roasted for his bizarre stats.

‘Who advised him? NRL chief roasted

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has been roasted by rugby league legends for a hilarious gaffe that is sure to haunt him for years to come.

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