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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

Jokic with one of the least enthusiastic celebrations ever.

World loses it at NBA champ’s celebration

The Denver Nuggets have been crowned NBA champions but their star player’s underwhelming celebrations had fans in stitches.

NBA

Jack White is Australia's next NBA champion.

Unknown Aussie wins NBA championship

The Denver Nuggets’ droughtbreaking NBA title win has seen a seventh Australian player reach the summit of world basketball.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Brodie Grundy of the Demons kicks the ball during the 2023 AFL Round 13 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 12, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Forced out’: Pies fans embarrass themselves

In his first game against his old team, a former Collingwood fan favourite was bizarrely booed by the black and white faithful at the MCG.

AFL

Aussie stars went down the Big Freeze slide.

AFL loses it at Hollywood actor’s cameo

Aussie Hollywood royalty has stolen the show at the Fight MND ‘Big Freeze’ slide ahead of Collingwood’s clash with Melbourne.

AFL

Carlton and Essendon's premiership cups.

‘A lot of posturing’: AFL erupts over MCG act

Carlton and Essendon have been roasted for a pre-game act that had footy fans accusing the two AFL clubs of living in the past.

NRL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: NicholasÃÂ Hynes of the Sharks runs with the ball during the round 15 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park on June 11, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Massacre’: Origin twist as NSW star flops

As the race heats up for NSW’s halfback spot, one contender hasn’t helped his case with a shocker against some Queensland stars.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Joseph Manu of the Roosters passes the ball during the round 10 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on May 07, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘Never thought I’d see it’: Roosters truth hurts

The Sydney Roosters’ underwhelming season is at a crossroads and an NRL great says one key move just hasn’t worked.

NBA

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 07: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the second quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Three of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center on June 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NBA star does something never done before

Nikola Jokic has once again left the basketball world in awe as he smashed several NBA Finals records, leading his team to a crucial win.

ExclusiveNRL

‘It hurts me’: NRL great’s brutal Luai call

There are growing calls for NSW to select an untried halves pairing for Origin II, even if it means ditching a Panthers star.

Cricket

Australia's Travis Head and Australia's Steve Smith walk back to the pavilion after the end of play during day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and India at The Oval, in London, on June 7, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB

Aussie star’s nickname should scare England

Travis Head’s blistering century in the WTC Final has sent a huge Ashes warning, and his nickname should have the Poms worried.

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