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Jon Healy
Jon Healy joined ABC News Digital as a sport reporter and producer in 2013.
Jon also spent a year as a journalist in Canberra's Northbourne newsroom from 2017 to 2018 before returning to the national news room.
Twitter: @JonHealy
Latest by Jon Healy
Analysis
analysis:The Boomers' Paris Olympics preparation has unsettling similarities to the last dark ages
By Jon Healy
Australia's first men's basketball Olympic medal was an historic moment for the sport in this country, but the Boomers are in a precarious position heading into Paris 2024 after flunking their next big test, writes Jon Healy.
'Patty is Joe's brother': The beating heart of the Boomers for the past 15 years is about to stop
By Jon Healy
It's not often that a third place is celebrated in Australian sport, but when the Boomers finally broke through for their first men's basketball medal at the Tokyo Olympics, it really felt like gold.
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Matildas on the hunt for 'the biggest stadiums available' for final Olympic qualifier, but MCG might be booked
By Jon Healy
The Matildas are in a great spot heading into an Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan after topping their group, and now the search is on for a stadium big enough that isn't hosting a global pop star at the same time.
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Jordan and Egypt unwilling to accept Palestinian refugees as organisations call for urgent access to deliver aid to Gaza — as it happened
By Leonie Thorne, Lara Smit, Audrey Courty, John Lyons, Liana Walker, Debra Killalea, Jon Healy, Jade Macmillan, and Riley Stuart
Look back on the latest updates as King Abdullah II of Jordan says neither Jordan nor Egypt are willing to accept any Palestinian refugees.
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Egypt-Gaza border to reopen, Australians 'strongly encouraged' to move quickly — as it happened
By Brianna Morris-Grant, Debra Killalea, Lara Smit, Tessa Flemming, John Lyons, Jon Healy, and Riley Stuart
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza will be reopened to allow foreign nationals out of the embattled Palestinian city, according to the US Secretary of State.
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Analysis
analysis:The Broncos are young, but one key piece is on a different time line and the clock is ticking after the grand final
By Jon Healy
Coming so close to winning the NRL premiership and missing out has proven hard to overcome for some sides, and the most brutal but effective teacher for others. Now we will see how the Broncos handle it, writes Jon Healy.
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Late Cleary magic leads stunning Panthers comeback over Broncos to win third straight NRL premiership
By Jon Healy
Panthers star Nathan Cleary has scored a stunning late try to give Penrith their third premiership in a row, after Broncos young gun Ezra Mam earlier scored three tries. Re-live the blog here.
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Double Dally M Medals for Newcastle as Ponga and Upton sweep top league awards
By Simon Smale and Jon Healy
Newcastle fullbacks Kalyn Ponga and Tamika Upton win the top NRL and NRLW awards at the Dally M awards night.
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Five quick hits — Newcastle falls apart on kick-off and Shaun Johnson twists the knife
By Jon Healy and Nick Campton
Shaun Johnson returns to ignite his Warriors, aided by a shocking start that left the Knights unable to pull off a second straight miracle. Here are five things you may have missed from Saturday night's second semifinal.
Warriors storm past Knights and into NRL grand final qualifier
By Jon Healy
The Warriors power into the NRL preliminary finals for the first time since 2011 with a huge 40-10 win over the Knights at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
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The high-flying, AFL-playing, Kiwi Olympian who saved the Melbourne Storm's NRL season
By Jon Healy
Will Warbrick caps a stellar rookie NRL season with a stunning try to win the Melbourne Storm's semifinal against the Roosters, and it was all part of the plan.
Spectacular aerial try in 79th minute keeps Storm's season alive in remarkable finals finish against Roosters
By Jon Healy
Cameron Munster and Will Warbrick combine in the final minutes of the match to deliver Melbourne an incredible finals win over the Roosters.
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Jack Wighton reported for alleged bite as Raiders knocked out in extra time by Knights
By Jon Healy and Nick Campton
Kalyn Ponga's 89th-minute penalty goal is the difference in Newcastle, as the Knights win 30-28 in the second period of extra time to end the Canberra Raiders' season.
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'It got really wild': Sin-bins, injuries and last-gasp heroics as Roosters end Cronulla's NRL season
By Jon Healy
Despite losing several key men to injury and ill-discipline, the Roosters score an incredible finals win over Cronulla in the Shire.
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Bittersweet night at Lang Park as Broncos' historic win over Storm marred by horror injury to Ryan Papenhuyzen
By Jon Healy
The Brisbane Broncos will host a preliminary final after beating Melbourne 26-0 at Lang Park — their first win at home over the Storm since 2009.
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No more Australians in the US Open singles as Alex de Minaur dumped out by former champion
By Jon Healy
Former world number one Daniil Medvedev takes down Alex de Minaur in four sets to prevent the Australian 13th seed from making back-to-back quarterfinals in New York.
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Analysis
analysis:'That ain't the world': Why this US sprint star is copping flak from NBA stars who call themselves 'world champions'
By Jon Healy
After more than a century, US athletics superstar Noah Lyles is within his rights to be sick of teams being dubbed "world champions" for winning American sporting leagues, writes Jon Healy.
Injuries, suspensions and a tight top eight set up massive final round of NRL season
By Jon Healy
No-one's spot in the finals is guaranteed heading into the last round of the NRL 2023 and the penultimate weekend of the regular season dramatically shifted the fortunes for the top sides. Here's how everyone's looking and what they need to do.
'I haven't heard noise like that for a while': After more than a year, Ryan Papenhuyzen is finally back in the NRL
By Jon Healy
The Melbourne Storm celebrate the return of fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen after 405 days sidelined by a shattered knee, but an injury to another star could throw a monkey wrench in their plans for a staged comeback.
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How to keep getting your Matildas fix after the Women's World Cup
By Jon Healy
It's normal to feel some symptoms of football withdrawal after the Matildas' run and the joy of the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. So, here's how to keep riding that train.
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Five quick hits — Spain's classy gesture and what was scribbled on that shirt in the World Cup final
By Jon Healy
One of England's best makes a costly blunder, Spain's captain shows off a hidden message and La Roja give the Lionesses a bit of love after the match. Here are five things you might have missed in the Women's World Cup final.
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Five quick hits — Gorry gets angry in push and shove as Gustavsson finally looks to his subs
By Jon Healy
Katrina Gorry's temper boils over against Sweden, while Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson finally looked to use his bench — these are the five quick hits from the Matildas final World Cup match,
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Tired and frustrated Matildas fall short in third-place playoff with Sweden to end World Cup run
By Jon Healy at Brisbane Stadium
The Matildas fall 2-0 to Sweden in the third-place playoff at the FIFA Women's World Cup, bringing to an end comfortably Australia greatest showing at football's global showpiece tournament.
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'Three sitters in a row': Matildas bemoan missed opportunities late in semifinal loss
By Jon Healy and Simon Smale
The Matildas miss their chance to make the Women's World Cup final, going down 3-1 to England in the semifinal at Stadium Australia.
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Five quick hits — Lionesses learn from loss to Matildas as Sweden cries more 'championship tears'
By Jon Healy and Simon Smale
Spain is the first team into the Women's World Cup final after a frantic finish in the semi against Sweden, which just can't stop losing heartbreakers. Here are five quick hits before we find out if the Matildas will join La Roja in the decider.