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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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AFL

Tom Hickey's late holding the ball controversy.

AFL thriller ‘ruined’ by controversial call

Essendon fans are fuming after an umpiring decision in the dying moments of Thursday’s nailbiter sparked heated debate among AFL pundits.

UpdatedAFL

Jake Stringer's first goal of the night.

‘Stupid’ problem AFL hasn’t got right

The AFL introduced a series of rule changes during the recent off-season, but this “stupid” move suggests things may need to go further.

Football

Maradona’s kids accused of $108m robbery

Diego Maradona’s two daughters have been accused of robbing and abandoning the football icon in a new twist following his death.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Daniel Worrall of South Australia is bowled by Will Sutherland of Victoria during day 2 of the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and South Australia at Junction Oval on April 03, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Australian cricket’s worrying 35-year low

South Australia’s nightmare summer has finally drawn to a close, but the state side’s worrying downward trajectory looks set to continue.

UpdatedNRL

Jake Friend of the Roosters is seen during a warm up prior to the Round 4 NRL match the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Thursday, June 4, 2020. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Roosters veteran confirms retirement

Sydney Roosters veteran Jake Friend has confirmed his NRL career has come to an end after an unfortunate battle with concussion.

UFC

Eddie Alvarez disqualified after landing illegal strikes.

UFC champ disqualified for illegal move

A former UFC champion’s highly-anticipated return has ended in controversy, with the veteran disqualified for an illegal move.

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 12: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 and Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren F1 look on from the grid during Day One of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on March 12, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images)

Ricciardo’s teammate’s surprising admission

Lando Norris bettered new McLaren teammate Daniel Ricciardo in last weekend’s season opener, but that could prove a rarity this year.

AFL

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons celebrates kicking a goal during the round 3 AFL match between the GWS Giants and the Melbourne Demons at Manuka Oval on April 04, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

AFL goes berserk for teenage ‘machine’

Footy pundits are singing the praises of a “seriously talented” teen, who has cemented his status as one of the AFL’s most exciting young prospects.

Cricket

Marnus Labuschagne's controversial catch against New South Wales.

Marnus’ controversial move sparks debate

Cricket fans were frantically looking up the Laws of Cricket following this controversial moment involving Marnus Labuschagne.

UpdatedAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Eddie Betts (L) and Harry McKay of the Blues celebrate during the 2021 AFL Round 03 match between the Carlton Blues and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on April 04, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crowd erupts at cult hero’s ‘magic’ moment

The Melbourne crowd came to see Eddie Betts on Sunday and that’s exactly what they got, with the Carlton veteran winding back the clock.

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