Top Aussie tennis star elects to enter voluntarily suspension for doping
Australian Grand Slam Champion Max Purcell has entered a voluntary provisional suspension after breaching tennis’ anti-doping rules. Nine's tennis expert Brett Phillips told Jason Matthews on 4BC Wide World of Sports, 'we see with the best players, these cases tend to get resolved very quickly.' …
'Pretty harsh call': Nathan McSweeney dropped from Australian Test team
Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Boxing Day Test squad against India. He has been replaced by 19-year-old rising star Sam Konstas. Head of Elite at the Brisbane Heat Joe Dawes told Jason Matthews on Summer Wide World of Sports, "I think this is pretty harsh call to be honest and I would…
Gold Coast Titans aim to bounce back in 2025
The Gold Coast Titans finished the NRL 2024 season in 14th position, but the team has high hopes for 2025. Sam Verrills played 24 games for the Titans after injury disrupted his 2023 season. Sam told Jason Matthews on Wide World of Sports, "We've had a great start to the pre-season and really…
UPDATE: Missing eight-year-old girl found
Queensland Police has confirmed the missing eight-year-old girl has been found safe. The child was located safe and well at Errah Vale at around 6pm. A 38-year-old man has also been located and is assisting police with enquires. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assi…
'Pathetic penalty': Mark Levy SLAMS Ezra Mam's punishment
Broncos star Ezra Mam has pleaded guilty in court after colliding head-on with an Uber. The five-eighth received an $850 fine and a six-month disqualification of his licence, but no conviction was recorded. 2GB Mornings presenter Mark Levy joined Jason Matthews on Wide World of Sports to discuss…
Jason Matthews warns: Travis Head’s injury could spell trouble for Boxing Day
In-form batsman Travis Head sustained a quad injury on day five at the Gabba. He is set to play in the Boxing Day Test. Jason Matthews said on Wide World of Sports, "If he's out of the Boxing Day Test we could be in trouble."
Different year, same Day at Wanda Beach
Reigning champion Ali Day took out Round 1 of the Shaw and Partners Iron Series at Wanda Beach on Sunday in a survival of the fittest, with the Eliminator format testing competitors’ endurance, speed and power. Jason Matthews caught up with Ali Day on Wide World Of Sports
'More ready than ever': Jack Wildermuth likely to start for Brisbane Heat
The Brisbane Heat begin their campaign in the KFC BBL14 on Wednesday night. The squad has lost two key players to injury, creating an opportunity for Jack Wildermuth to play after two years on the sidelines. Jack Wildermuth told Jason Matthews on Wide World of Sports, "I've been sitting on the …
'Best job in the world': Queensland's Joe Burns named captain of Italy's T20 cricket team
Queensland's Joe Burns has been named captain of Italy's T20 cricket team. Joe will lead the team in June for qualification games to secure a sport in the Cricket World Cup. He told Jason Matthews on Wide World of Sports, "As a player, you hear people say all the time, you want to leave the game …
'We're experienced': Andrew Abdo downplays safety concerns in PNG
The NRL has announced Australia's $600 million deal to enter Papa New Guinea into the NRL in 2028. However, there have been concerns over safety in PNG. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo told Jason Matthews on Wide World of Sports, "We've had the Prime Minister's games, we've had the Pacific Championships bein…