Andrew McMurtry

Sydney

Senior Sports Reporter at News.com.au

Sports reporter @newscomauHQ, hockey lover and @AIHL historian. Father of 3 sleep deprivers. All views are my own.

Articles

WhatsApp’s shock ‘no ads’ backflip leaves users fuming

1 week ago | news.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

WhatsApp announced Monday it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift for the messaging platform that has largely remained ad-free since its launch. The move is a sensitive one for WhatsApp, whose chief firmly denied a report in 2023 that said the Meta-owned app was exploring advertisements as it sought to boost revenue.
NSW Police annihilate Queensland in just three words after Origin beat down

1 month ago | news.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

Queenslanders are licking their wounds after another NSW ambush at Suncorp Stadium, but south of the border, Blues fans are more than happy to stick the boot in. While the scoreline appeared close at 18-6, it was a near complete capitulation from the Maroons, who hardly looked like scoring, only taking advantage of a Brian To’o sin bin on the stroke of halftime to boot a penalty goal, before Xavier Coates scored in the 45th minute against 12 Blues.
$13 billion Universal Epic Universe theme park is the biggest, most expensive theme park ever

2 months ago | news.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

One of the largest and most expensive theme parks in history is set to open its doors on May 22 when Universal Orlando Resort opens its third theme park Epic Universe. Built over 750 acres at a cost of $US 7.7 billion ($A13bn), Epic Universe is set to be a must-visit for kids young and old. Photo: Universal Epic Universe
‘Haunts every PC gamer’s dreams’: Microsoft kills off blue screen of death

2 months ago | news.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

It may well be one of the most anger inducing sights in all of technology but the blue screen of death’s reign of terror is almost over. For anyone who’s ever used a PC, Microsoft’s error message has been a source of frustration, despair or pure unadulterated rage for as long as the tech giant has been around. The company recently dropped a bombshell, announcing it was getting rid of the iconic blue screen of death — or BSOD.
‘Living in fear’: Tesla abuse has officially spiralled out of control

2 months ago | news.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

Rising protests against Elon Musk and his Tesla brand across the US have had a human cost with one woman revealing how she is “living in fear” after her car was attacked. Last week, a man in a four-wheel ATV crashed into the side of Virita Carstaffin’s red Tesla which was sitting in a carpark in Texas. Footage showed 33-year-old Demarqeyun Marquize Cox ramming into the Tesla’s front driver-side door which was parked outside a Chinese restaurant Carstaffin was visiting. “I was stunned.
‘Hard to watch’: Matildas obliterated in SheBelieves Cup nightmare

Feb 20, 2025 | cairnspost.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

The Matildas have been demolished 4-0 by Japan in an absolute humiliation in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup. In a match between the world No. 8 Japanese and No. 15 Aussies, it looked like it would have been a close match as the Matildas look to put a dire 2024 behind them. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.
‘Hard to watch’: Matildas obliterated in SheBelieves Cup nightmare

Feb 20, 2025 | news.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

The Matildas have been demolished 4-0 by Japan in an absolute humiliation in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup. In a match between the world No. 8 Japanese and No. 15 Aussies, it looked like it would have been a close match as the Matildas look to put a dire 2024 behind them. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.
‘Where is the crowd?’: Farcical Champions Trophy scenes slammed

Feb 19, 2025 | news.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

A classic catch, twin centuries and runs galore have kicked off the 2025 Champions Trophy with a bang as New Zealand stole host Pakistan’s thunder in the tournament opener. But while the match may have seemed like it had everything, one question that popped up was about the fans for the match. Watch every match of the 2025 Indian Premier League LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.
‘Too sick’: Global music superstar Drake’s private Aussie show stuns

Feb 1, 2025 | news.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

Music superstar Drake has stunned fans with a private karaoke show in Melbourne as he warms up for the start of his national tour. The 38-year-old Canadian rapper played an intimate 90-minute surprise set in front of a room full of fans screaming his lyrics ahead of the start of his Anita Max Win Tour, which kicks off in Perth on Tuesday February 4. Drake took the stage at Bourke St venue Maison Batard’s Le Club in a set that included unreleased songs, and deep cuts for a 100-person crowd.
‘Never see anyone better’: Nikola Jokic’s 66-foot shot blows NBA world away

Jan 24, 2025 | news.com.au | Andrew McMurtry

Is there a better basketballer on the planet than Nikola Jokic right now? The 211cm Serbian superstar is already a three-time NBA MVP, has an NBA championship ring and is a walk-up starter for the All-Star game every season — having already tallied seven All-Star berths — but somehow, he keeps getting better. Average of 9 LIVE Regular Season games per week plus the best of the NBA Playoffs, including every game of the NBA Conference Finals & NBA Finals LIVE on ESPN, available via Kayo New to Kayo?