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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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Collingwood President Eddie McGuire leaves Collingwood. Collingwood players and officials in the press conference. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Collingwood announces new Eddie

Two months after Eddie McGuire resigned as President of the Collingwood Football Club, a replacement has finally been announced.

UpdatedCricket

Cricket stars dumped in cold move

Less than five months after captaining his country for the first time, the rapid downfall of Matthew Wade has taken another turn.

NRL

George Piggins wearing his South Sydney rugby league gear at his Coogee home in Sydney, ahead of the 2014 NRL Grand Final. Pic Brett Costello

South Sydney great rushed to hospital

South Sydney icon George Piggins was reportedly taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on Wednesday and remains in intensive care.

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: Mick Schumacher of Germany and Haas F1 looks on during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Mick Schumacher reveals F1 ‘torture’

Two races into his Formula 1 career, the son of German legend Michael Schumacher has described the experience as “torture”.

Cricket

Kohli in awe of ‘unbelievable’ $2.5m Aussie

Indian superstar Virat Kohli was in awe of Australian sensation Glenn Maxwell as he smacked his highest score in the IPL since 2014.

Olympics

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Nicola McDermott celebrates a cleared jump in the Women's High Jump Final during the Australian Track & Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 18, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Unbelievable’: Aussie Olympian’s crazy feat

Ahead of her maiden Olympic Games, Nicola McDermott has achieved something no other Australian woman managed before her.

Boxing

Does wife’s reaction show bout was rigged?

Footage of MMA veteran Ben Askren and his wife following Sunday’s loss to Jake Paul has raised eyebrows within the boxing community.

UFC

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 17: In this handout photo, (L-R) Robert Whittaker of Australia punches Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on April 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

‘Masterclass’: Aussie star obliterates rival

Two years after withdrawing from their first encounter, Australia’s Robert Whittaker has utterly outclassed American rival Kelvin Gastelum.

UpdatedBoxing

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 17: Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Ben Askren in their cruiserweight bout during Triller Fight Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Triller)

‘Insane’: YouTuber KOs former MMA champ

YouTube sensation Jake Paul has proven his doubters wrong, convincingly trumping MMA veteran Ben Askren in the opening round.

AFL

AFL Round 5. 17/04/2021. Carlton vs Port Adelaide at the MCG, Melbourne. Carltons players walk off the MCG after losing to Port Adelaide . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Horrendous’: Carlton booed off by fans

An injury-riddled Port Adelaide outfit secured a comfortable victory over Carlton on Saturday, with pressure mounting on the Blues.

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