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Nic is a passionate sports reporter and cricket fanatic. He completed a Bachelor of Media at the University of New South Wales in 2018, and worked as a digital content creator at Fox Sports for several months before joining the team at news.com.au in October 2019.

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Cricket

Australia's Will Pucovski acknowledges his fifty during Day 1 of the Test match between Australia and India at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Reason for Aussie phenom’s cruel snub

Will Pucovski’s absence from the national contract list understandably caused uproar, but the chief selector has revealed why he was snubbed.

Boxing

Plot twist as Browne reveals injury

Paul Gallen dropped Lucas Browne in Wednesday’s showdown, Now the former heavyweight champion has revealed the injury he sustained.

NRL

NRL star allegedly made ‘unwanted advances’

Brisbane superstar Kotoni Staggs is being investigated over alleged drunken behaviour the day after an Eels player was embroiled in a sex tape scandal.

NRL

ONE TIME WEB USE FOR NEWS.COM.AU ONLY - FEES APPLY FOR REUSE - 21 APRIL 2021 NSW AUSTRALIA WWW.MATRIXPICTURES.COM.AU EXCLUSIVE PICTURES SAS Australia Season 2 filming gets underway with all contestants pictured being put through their paces at a waterhole in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. Each contestant was submerged whilst inside a Perentie having then to escape under the very close eye of crew and safety officers. Note: All editorial images subject to the following: For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial, wireless, internet or promotional use.Images may not be altered or modified. Matrix Media Group makes no representations or warranties regarding names, trademarks or logos appearing in the images.

Nude Sam Burgess snapped on SAS set

Former South Sydney Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess has been snapped during production of Season 2 of SAS Australia in the Blue Mountains.

AFL

Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield after the loss 2020 AFL Grand Final match between the. Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at the Gabba on October 24, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. Picture: Sarah Reed

Cats face ‘challenging times’ after major blow

An AFL great has cast doubt over Geelong’s premiership chances after the true extent of Patrick Dangerfield’s ankle injury was revealed.

Cricket

‘Brutal’: $3.1m Aussie destroys Ashes rival

Australian superstar Pat Cummins has joined an elite group of cricketers to smack 30 runs in a single over in the Indian Premier League.

Tennis

Barty’s incredible stat in clay opener

Australian tennis star Ash Barty proved she has one of the best serves in world tennis as she began the clay season by dishing out a bagel.

Boxing

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Paul Gallen celebrates defeating Lucas Browne by TKO during their bout at WIN Entertainment Centre on April 21, 2021 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

What’s next for boxing star Paul Gallen?

With Paul Gallen’s legitimacy as a boxing talent no longer in question, attention quickly shifts towards who will be his next opponent in the ring.

Boxing

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Paul Gallen punches Lucas Browne during their bout at WIN Entertainment Centre on April 21, 2021 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘Devastating’ Gallen KOs former champ

Paul Gallen has pulled off a huge upset, embarrassing former boxing champion Lucas Browne with a brutal first round knockout.

Cricket

Aussie $3.9m speedsters brutally snubbed

They were purchased for whopping seven-figure sums at the IPL Auction, but the Punjab Kings believe they’re best suited carrying the drinks.

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