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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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Netball

Cath Cox said the players had decided to move on from the huddle. Photo: Fox Sports.

‘Awkward’ netball sight ditched for good

Super Netball has ditched a tradition seen across all levels of netball, with players deciding it was too “awkward” and not ideal for “optics”.

ExclusiveAFL

St Kilda are targeting Miles Bergman, Tom De Koning and Leek Aleer.

AFL club ‘in a hell of a lot of trouble’ right now

An often forgotten AFL team is preparing to unleash a massive war chest, while other clubs are “in a hell of a lot of trouble”.

AFL

AFL slammed as club makes call on banned star

The Victorian premier has slammed the handling of an ugly AFL situation as Richmond make a call amid debate around a banned player.

NRL

Devastating fallout from ‘nasty’ NRL feud

More details have emerged about the ugly fallout from the feud between Andrew Johns and Erin Molan, which turned “very nasty”.

Golf

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Cameron Smith of Australia prepares to play his shot from the third tee during a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Richard HEATHCOTE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

World stunned by Aussie star’s outfit

As the golf world gears up for the Masters, fans couldn’t believe their eyes when an Aussie contender turned up in a seriously bold look.

NBA

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) brings the ball up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Josh Giddey stuns America with ‘monster’ game

Josh Giddey’s NBA hot streak has continued with the Aussie young gun notching up a milestone that puts him in an exclusive club.

NRL

Shaun Johnson is impressing with his NRL commentary. Photo: Fox League.

Fans say same about new NRL commentator

Rugby league fans can’t get enough of a new NRL commentator who has blown punters away with his “refreshing” approach.

Golf

Tiger snubs event as 88-year tradition ruined

It may look like an innocent image, but one of the most iconic occasions in world sport has been overshadowed by one man’s return.

AFL

Grant Denyer ‘nightmare’ finally comes out

Popular footy commentator Mark Howard has shed light on a classic stitch-up from Grant Denyer when he was starting out in TV.

Athletics

Leah O'Brien broke Raelene Boyle's record.

Teenager wipes Aussie legend from history

Australia has another young gun sprinter after a teenager announced herself by breaking an Aussie legend’s longstanding record.

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