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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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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.

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.

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