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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

‘Are you f***ing kidding’: AFL error slammed

The AFL has been slammed after conceding umpires missed a huge call that robbed the Adelaide Crows of the chance for a crucial win.

NRL

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 30: Jaxson Paulo of the Roosters looks on during the round nine NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Sydney Roosters at Mt Smart Stadium on April 30, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Manly raid NRL rivals in $6m signing spree

Manly have confirmed they have recruited Luke Brooks and the signings of several other players in an impressive signing spree.

Ryan Reynolds joins F1 in mega $325m deal

A trio of Hollwood A-listers are investing in a Formula One team in a deal worth $325 million, adding to their portfolio of sporting teams.

NRL

Bob Geldof chats to Craig Bellamy in the Storm rooms.

NRL loses it over shock celeb sighting

Rugby league fans couldn’t believe their eyes when an all-time rock music legend was spotted in the stands at an NRL game on Saturday.

Tennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Alex De Minaur of Australia celebrates winning match point against Holger Rune of Denmark during the Men's Singles Semi-Final match on Day Six of the cinch Championships at The Queen's Club on June 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Aussie tennis star sends Wimbledon warning

Alex de Minaur is into the final of a key lead-in tournament for Wimbledon in a sign he’s Australia’s best hope this year.

NRL

NRL hardman slaps opponent in brain snap

A Newcastle Knights enforcer was sin binned yet again after slapping a Panthers opponent in a total brain explosion.

NRL

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Will Penisini of the Eels is congratulated by team mates Sean Russell and Bryce Cartwright of the Eels after scoring a try during the round 17 NRL match between the Dolphins and Parramatta Eels at Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 24, 2023 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Eels shatter NRL records in 77-year first

Parramatta shattered all sorts of records on Saturday in a scintillating demolition of the NRL’s newcomers that made history

AFL

Jason Dunstall's tribute to Danny Frawley.

‘What a speech’: AFL tribute is heartbreaking

Jason Dunstall has paid tribute to a late AFL legend in a touching tribute, as the footy world rallied around an important message.

Cricket

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 23: Annabel Sutherland of Australia celebrates reaching her century during day two of the LV= Insurance Women's Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Trent Bridge on June 23, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Aussie makes cricket history in 39-year first

Australia’s Annabel Sutherland has made cricket history with a superb innings in the women’s Ashes that rewrote the record books.

NBA

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 24: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on October 24, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Proof NBA has forgotten about Ben Simmons

A comment by one of Ben Simmons’ ex-teammates during the NBA Draft has proved the basketball world has moved on from the Aussie.

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