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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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NBA

Josh Giddey came up clutch with free throws.

Josh Giddey’s statement amid NBA rumours

Josh Giddey enjoyed his best game of the NBA season, starring in the OKC Thunder’s big win over the title favourites in a major statement.

Cricket

Cricket saga is ‘absolutely flabbergasting’

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke says the latest sign of Test cricket’s demise is “sad to see” and suggested a radical plan to save it.

Cricket

David Warner has paid tribute to Phillip Hughes.

‘Greatest ever’: Warner’s big Phil Hughes call

Ahead of his final Test, David Warner has given an emotional tribute to the late Phillip Hughes as a “sad and terrible” reality hit home.

Cricket

BBL star gets out three times in three balls

The Sydney Thunder’s Daniel Sams might want his time again as cricket fans roasted the BBL star for the worst DRS review ever.

NBA

‘Thank god’: Record NBA streak finally broken

The Detroit Pistons can breathe a sigh of relief after they finally broke the longest losing streak in NBA history, but not without a nervous moment.

Cricket

Warne proved right as Test disaster looms

Sydney’s brutal cricket curse is set to strike again, with dire conditions for the New Year’s Test match set to prove Shane Warne right.

More Sports

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Luke Littler of England celebrates winning his round four match against Raymond van Barneveld of Netherlands on day 13 of the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

16yo with a beard stuns sporting world

The sporting world has fallen in love with a 16-year-old darts sensation who pulled off an absurd upset and believes he can win the world title.

Cricket

Pakistan skipper Shan Masood thanked the MCG groundstaff.

‘Pure class’: Captain shows team how to lose

While Pakistan’s coach was fuming, the touring captain showed how to lose gracefully with a classy act that won over Aussie fans.

UpdatedCricket

Australia won with the help of a controversial dismissal.

‘Curse on the game’: Cricket furore explodes

Australia ripped through Pakistan’s lower order to escape with a win at the MCG after an almighty scare – but not before the run chase erupted in drama.

Cricket

Cummins breaks icon’s 24,041-day record

Pat Cummins has capped off a perfect year by leading Australia to a series victory with a feat that saw him break an Aussie icon’s record.

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