Matthew Sullivan

Australia

Sports Reporter at News.com.au

Sports reporter 📝 @newscomauHQ Just waiting for the next Titmus vs Ledecky vs McIntosh 400m free 🏊‍♀️

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Articles

Rory McIlroy wins Masters, breaks down in tears after thrilling, legacy defining win

1 week ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan

He’s finally done it. Rory McIlroy’s golf legacy is complete after he survived a rollercoaster final round to win the Masters and complete a career grand slam - winning the Masters, Open Championship, U.S. Open and PGA Championship. The 35-year-old had the chance to win the green jacket on the final hole, but missed a five-foot putt on the 18th, sending the Masters to a playoff against England’s Justin Rose after they finished tied at 11-under.
‘Got a young girlfriend’: Golf icon Gary Player’s wild Masters monologue

1 week ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan

Gary Player has still got it. The South African golf legend was in fine form at the Masters on Friday (AEST) as he lined up for the ceremonial tee off to commence the tournament at Augusta National. FOX SPORTS, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch the 2025 Masters LIVE | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. As has been tradition in recent years, Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson are given the honour of teeing off to officially start the Masters.
AFL ‘sleeper’ club back from dead, set to unleash mammoth war chest

1 week ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan

St Kilda is set to unleash a massive war chest this off-season that one club great is hoping will allow the perennial battlers to recruit three gun players. The Saints have been the surprise packet early in the AFL season, claiming wins over Geelong and Port Adelaide in Adelaide despite missing captain Jack Steele and spearhead forward Max King.
Aussie Olympic champ Libby Trickett welcomes fifth child

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan

Olympic swimming great Libby Trickett is celebrating the birth of her fifth child, declaring “the shape of our family is complete”. Trickett announced over the weekend she had given birth to a baby boy named Archie Wilson Lightning Trickett last week via an elective caesarean birth. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.
‘Dumbest thing I’ve ever heard’: Debate erupts over bold Roosters ploy

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan

The Sydney Roosters are set to drop two players this week as the glamour club grapples with the possibility of missing finals, sparking debate over whether young gun Sam Walker should sit out the entire season. The Roosters pulled off an upset win over Penrith last month but losses to the Titans and Rabbitohs have the Chooks second last on the ladder heading into Friday’s clash against the Broncos in Brisbane.
Tim Tszyu defeats Joey Spencer in brutal four round bloodbath

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan |Ben Talintyre

It was D-Day for Tim Tszyu on Sunday and the Aussie boxing superstar did not disappoint with a devastating display. Tszyu (24-2) went up against American Joey Spencer (19-1) in Newcastle and wasted no time putting his opponent on the back foot. Tszyu vs Spencer | SUN 6 APRIL 11AM AEDT | Tim Tszyu makes his highly anticipated return to the ring as he looks to push himself back into world title contention against Joey Spencer.| Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.
‘Hearts are fuller’: Schumacher family announcement delights F1 world

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan

Michael Schumacher’s family are celebrating some happy news after the Formula One legend’s daughter Gina announced the first of her first child. Gina revealed she was expecting in December and she announced over the weekend she had given birth to the baby, a girl named Millie, on March 29. Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every qualifying session and race in the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™, LIVE in 4K with no ad-breaks during racing. New to Kayo?
‘You’ve been lied to’: Tensions explode between Tim Tszyu, US rival in fiery scenes

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan

Tensions have boiled over between Tim Tszyu and his American opponent Joey Spencer over allegations the judging panel for this weekend’s fight will favour the Australian. Tszyu (24-2) takes on Spencer (19-1) in Newcastle on Sunday afternoon as he looks to get his career back on track following a pair of disastrous losses to Sebastian Fundora and Bakram Murtazaliev last year.
Verstappen says damning Red Bull social media move ‘wasn’t a mistake’

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan

Max Verstappen is sticking up for Liam Lawson after the Kiwi was dropped from Red Bull and joined the long list of Verstappen’s ex-teammates. Lawson has been demoted to Racing Bulls ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after a dismal start to the season saw Red Bull pull the pin on the 23-year-old after just two races and promote Yuki Tsunoda.
‘He’s on the line’: Former NRL pest weighs in on Reed Mahoney antics

3 weeks ago | news.com.au | Matthew Sullivan

Michael Ennis has urged Reed Mahoney not to overstep the line after the Bulldogs hooker raised eyebrows with two feisty incidents last weekend. In the first half of the Bulldogs’ 20-6 win over Cronulla, he was placed on report after striking Sharks prop Toby Rudolf with a swinging forearm across the head while desperately trying to stop a try.