Luke Pentony
Luke is a Melbourne-based digital sports reporter and producer with the ABC.
He covered the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the 2013 and 2015 world track and field championships in Moscow and Beijing respectively, and has reported on three Commonwealth Games.
Luke also worked as a member of ABC Sport's rugby union broadcast team from 2011 to 2018.
He has been ABC Sport's digital reporter at several Australian Opens.
Latest by Luke Pentony
Afghanistan posts historic win as Australia's T20 World Cup hopes take a blow
By Luke Pentony and AAP
Australia records a shock 21-run defeat to Afghanistan that throws its semifinal chances into jeopardy at the men's T20 World Cup.
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AFL Round-Up — Blues teach Bombers a lesson, Hawks continue rising as Demons flounder again
By Dean Bilton, Chris De Silva and Luke Pentony
Carlton reasserts itself as a premiership contender, Hawthorn continues an incredible run of form, and alarm bells continue ringing for Melbourne. Here are the talking points from Round 13 in the AFL.
'She'd be very proud': Zac Williams dedicates goal to his late sister in Blues' win over Bombers
By Chris De Silva, Luke Pentony and AAP
Zac Williams pays tribute to his late sister Sam following his first goal in Carlton's 26-point triumph over Essendon at the MCG, while the ladder-leading Swans defeat Geelong in Sydney.
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Hardwick labels late free kick 'unwarranted' in Suns' loss to Saints, controversy erupts in Roos' win
By Chris De Silva, Dean Bilton, Luke Pentony and AAP
Umpiring decisions are under the microscope again after the Saints edge the Suns by three points, the Kangaroos record their first victory of the season and the Hawks extend their winning run.
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Five quick hits — Sua'ali'i cops month-long ban as Hunt stands tall for Maroons in Origin I
By Luke Pentony and Simon Smale
The Maroons claim bragging rights after defeating the Blues 38-10 in the State of Origin opener, but their win didn't come without a spot of controversy. Here are five quick hits from State of Origin I in Sydney.
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'There's nothing in it': Harley Reid faces potential ban as Eagles coach defends young star
By Dean Bilton, Luke Pentony and AAP
Harley Reid's hopes of winning the AFL Rising star award hang in the balance following West Coast's 14-point defeat to St Kilda, while Geelong snaps a four-match losing streak with its win over a gallant Richmond.
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Analysis
analysis:Melbourne Rebels' axing comes as no surprise but the ramifications may not be felt for some time
By Luke Pentony
Rugby Australia can justify cutting the Rebels from Super Rugby Pacific on financial grounds, but it must remain mindful of the impact made by diminishing the sport's footprint in a non-traditional market, writes Luke Pentony.
AFL Round-Up: Swans show no signs of slowing down, Cats stumble again and Eagles cop reality check
By Chris De Silva, Luke Pentony and Mick Doyle
The Swans keep winning, the Dockers snatch a draw against the Magpies, the Cats slump to another loss, and the Eagles come crashing back to earth. We wrap up round 11 in the AFL.
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Crows put on a clinic against Eagles as Demons, Hawks celebrate wins
By Chris De Silva, Luke Pentony and AAP
West Coast is left embarrassed after being handed a 99-point thrashing by Adelaide, while Melbourne and Hawthorn enjoy their respective victories.
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Bombers hold off tenacious Tigers to win tense Dreamtime at the 'G
By Chris De Silva, Luke Pentony and AAP
A late challenge from Richmond isn't enough to deny Essendon a deserved two-goal victory in the Dreamtime at the 'G fixture, as GWS celebrates a pulsating four-point win over Geelong at Kardinia Park.
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'Cam would kick this': Pearce pays tribute to former teammate as Dockers snatch dramatic draw with Magpies
By Luke Pentony, Alexander Darling and AAP
Walyalup/Fremantle captain Alex Pearce reveals he was thinking of his former Dockers teammate Cam McCarthy, who died earlier this month, as he took his shot on goal that helped the hosts salvage a draw with Collingwood in Perth.
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AFL Round-Up — A 90s throwback, a burglary in Adelaide and a Swans sensation stars again
By Dean Bilton, Luke Pentony and Kyle Pollard
A goalscoring free-for-all in Darwin brings the nostalgia, a Sydney star stakes his claim as the game's best and a Hawthorn tactical switch has devastating results. We wrap up round 10 in the AFL.
Dockers keep touch with top eight with win over Saints, Lions enjoy record-breaking win over Tigers
By Dean Bilton and Luke Pentony
Walyalup/Fremantle prevail over Euro-Yroke/St Kilda despite a wayward night in front of goals, while Brisbane utterly demolish Richmond by 119 points at the Gabba.
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AFL Round-Up: Giants answer critics, relentless Cats charge on, Swans set up epic 'battle'
By Andrew McGarry, Chris De Silva and Luke Pentony
The Giants brush aside the grand finalists to stake a claim, Geelong's on-field steel breaks Blues hearts, and the Swans' ruthless performance has set the stage for an epic encounter next week. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of round seven.
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Freo coach hails 'outstanding and exceptional' midfielder after clearance masterclass in win over Bulldogs
By Andrew McGarry and Luke Pentony, AAP
Fremantle kick clear late to beat the Western Bulldogs in Perth and secure a spot in the top eight, after the Cats overcome a key injury to hold on and beat Carlton at the MCG.
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'Horrified' Olympic great Kieran Perkins condemns equestrian's mankini incident
By Luke Pentony
Australian Sports Commission chief executive Kieran Perkins finds no humour in the sight of three-time Olympic equestrian Shane Rose appearing in a mankini, describing the incident as setting a poor example.
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Aussie teen Myers beats ex-world champion as race for Paris Olympics selection heats up
By Luke Pentony
Regarded as one of the best young middle-distance athletes in the world, 17-year-old Cameron Myers continues to show his great promise at a meet in Sydney.
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Olympic legend Carl Lewis likens World Athletics' radical long jump idea to April Fools' joke
By Luke Pentony
Carl Lewis, arguably the greatest long jumper of all time, slams World Athletics following the revelation it's considering a change to one of the sport's oldest events.
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The Canberra teenager who's emerged as one of Australia's brightest athletics prospects in years
By Luke Pentony
At just 17, Paris Olympics aspirant Cameron Myers displays maturity that is just as impressive as his outstanding performances on the track have been during the past 12 months.
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How Torrie Lewis is being guided by Olympic great Dawn Fraser as she chases Paris dream
By Luke Pentony at Lakeside Stadium
A growing friendship with four-time swimming gold medallist Dawn Fraser is helping rising track and field star Torrie Lewis in her pursuit of a berth on the Australian team at the Paris Olympics.
Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner couldn't have done it without his parents
By Luke Pentony at Melbourne Park
After claiming his first major with his Australian Open triumph, Jannik Sinner pays tribute to the role his parents played in supporting his career and encouraging him as a child.
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'We are trying to get better every day': Sinner's tribute to his team after breakthrough Australian Open win
By Jon Healy and Luke Pentony
Jannik Sinner fights back from two sets to love down to defeat Daniil Medvedev in the men's final and capture his first major title at Melbourne Park.
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Why Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka refused to quit when she thought she'd never win a major
By Luke Pentony at Melbourne Park
Amid the many "ups and downs" of Aryna Sabalenka's career, there are several reasons she perseveres and now finds herself a two-time winner at Melbourne Park.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Qinwen Zheng to win Australian Open
By Jon Healy and Luke Pentony
Aryna Sabalenka becomes the first back-to-back winner of the women's championship in 11 years following a straight-sets victory over Qinwen Zheng in the final.
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Dutch great de Groot claims sixth Australian Open and 21st major to extend winning streak to 135 matches
By Luke Pentony at Melbourne Park
Diede de Groot says she still has room for improvement after winning yet another Australian Open women's wheelchair singles title at Melbourne Park.
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