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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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Daniel Ricciardo takes a moment to soak it all in.

Ricciardo’s sad final act in brutal footage

Footage has emerged of what could well be Daniel Ricciardo’s last moments in an F1 car as the beloved Aussie appeared to bid farewell.

Paralympics

’Invisible’ disability powering Aussie to gold

As sports fans come down from the high of the Olympics, an Aussie swim star has a message for them as he chases a historic milestone.

NRL

Mitchell Pearce says the person who took the photo of Latrell Mitchell should be punished.

‘It’s bulls***’: NRL bad boys furious at pic

Two former NRL bad boys stars who were caught doing the wrong thing have hit out at the Latrell Mitchell photo scandal.

Olympics

Rachael Gunn's family have defended her. She's coached by her family.

Raygun defended as husband’s role revealed

Raygun’s family have come out in support of the Aussie breaking sensation and delivered a subtle swipe at the Olympic judges.

Olympics

Sinead Diver pulled out of the marathon 1.2km into the marathon.

‘Vitriol’ caused Aussie’s 1.2km marathon act

Australia’s Sinead Diver has claimed “online vitriol” contributed to her pulling out of the Olympic marathon just a kilometre into the race.

Olympics

New Zealand couldn't get a gig on the world map stage.

‘Never stop insulting us’: Nation furious

One country was left fuming after being brutally snubbed in the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, prompting jokes around the world.

More Sports

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Luke Littler of England reacts after getting a 9 dart finish in the Final against Luke Humphries of England at the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts Play-Offs at The O2 Arena on May 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Darts prodigy is ‘here to win’ in Australia

Luke Littler has taken the darts world by storm this year and the teenager is in Australia this week, determined to continue his red hot form.

Olympics

Nina Kennedy won gold in the pole vault.

Pole vault final rocked by ‘staggering’ drama

Nina Kennedy is a national hero after her historic pole vault gold in a tense final that was nearly derailed by “staggering” scenes.

Olympics

Noemie and Jess Fox celebrate another gold medal.

‘I’m in shock’: Wild scenes as Fox wins gold

Noemie Fox has won a thrilling gold, celebrating with her family in jubilant scenes as she finally got the chance to step out of her sister’s shadow.

Swimming

‘Suckas’: US mocks Aus, gets last laugh

Australia’s swimming team is licking their wounds after the USA ripped Olympic history from their grasp, as American fans delight in our pain.

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