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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

Piers goes nuclear at NRL’s Ashes mockery

Piers Morgan has taken aim at the Canberra Raiders after they celebrated a try by taking the mickey out of England’s Ashes villain.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies in action during the 2023 AFL Round 17 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Marvel Stadium on July 7, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Magpies star breaks 15-year AFL record

Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has broken a longstanding AFL record in more proof the silky Magpie is ageing like a fine wine.

UFC

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: Robert Whittaker of Australia punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their middleweight championship fight during UFC 271 at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

Aussie UFC star’s last wish for his career

One man has proved a roadblock in UFC star Rob Whittaker’s career, but the Aussie wants another crack at beating his fiercest rival.

AFL

Debut breaks AFL record in 78-sec nightmare

A youngster’s AFL debut ended is just over a minute, breaking an unwanted record as commentators were left “shattered” at the sad scenes.

UFC

Aussie champ’s ‘nightmare’ training mishap

Just days out from his latest UFC blockbuster, Aussie Alex Volkanovski has had a training mishap he feared would turn into a “nightmare”

Netball

Netball star’s injury scare before Grand Final

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are out to end a 10-year drought, but they suffered a scare when one of their star players went down at training.

Brad Pitt image sends F1 into meltdown

Brad Pitt is set to take over Formula One this weekend, with the Hollywood actor to film his new movie right in the thick of the F1 action.

UpdatedTennis

Ash Barty gives birth to first child

Nearly 18 months after she shocked the world by retiring from tennis, Ash Barty has delighted fans by announcing the birth of her first child.

Cricket

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Alex Carey of Australia looks oduring Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Maligned Aussie given Ashes promotion

Alex Carey has been at the centre of one of the biggest Ashes controversies ever, and he’s now been given a huge team honour.

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.

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