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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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Cricket

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Travis Head of Australia speaks with Ben Stokes of England after Jonny Bairstow of England was run out by Alex Carey of Australia during Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 2, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Secret conversation exposes England as liars

As the cricket world continues to debate Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal, Aussie Travis Head has accused his rival of being a hypocrite.

UpdatedAFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Jack Williams of the Eagles celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 16 match between the West Coast Eagles and the St Kilda Saints at Optus Stadium on July 2, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Team’s stunning response to AFL massacre

A week after they were belted by a record 171 points, the West Coast Eagles have produced a stunning turnaround in form.

NBA

Aussie NBA star gets mega $48m payday

A forgotten Aussie basketballer is returning to the NBA, while a string of Aussies have switched teams in a frenetic day of moves.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Dan Houston of the Power celebrates a goal with teammates after the siren to win the match siren during the 2023 AFL Round 16 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 1, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL erupts over ‘unbelievable’ matchwinner

Port Adelaide’s winning streak is alive after Dan Houston sealed victory after the siren with a monster kick that’s being called the goal of the year.

Netball

‘Take a bow’: Champs stunned in finals epic

The NSW Swifts are into the Super Netball Grand Final after their teen sensation helped them pull off a miracle comeback victory.

UpdatedNRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Murray Taulagi of the Cowboys celebrates after scoring a try during the round 18 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers at Qld Country Bank Stadium on July 01, 2023 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

88-year massacre rewrites NRL record books

The North Queensland Cowboys have exacted revenge on the Wests Tigers with the “most lopsided, one-way traffic” games ever seen.

NRL

‘Unbelievable’: Bunker now a laughing stock

The Bunker has done it again, this time robbing the Titans of a crucial try with a decision that turned the game and had fans fuming.

Tennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Nick Kyrgios of Australia looks on during a practice session ahead of The Championships - Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Kyrgios cops nightmare Wimbledon draw

Nick Kyrgios could face Novak Djokovic in a tantalising rematch, but the Aussie men have a tough road ahead at Wimbledon.

AFL

‘Yuck’: AFL in ‘shock’ at all-time misses

The Sydney Swans have put on one of the worst displays of goalkicking ever seen in an “extraordinary” result at the SCG.

Cycling

Aussie champ banned from Tour de France

An Australian cycling team boss will miss the entire Tour de France after being accused of sending an unsolicited photo to a woman.

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