Emily Patterson
Sports Journalist
Emily Patterson is a sports journalist for the Wide World of Sports digital and editorial team.
After graduating from La Trobe University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Media and Communication, Emily officially joined the WWOS team shortly after to kickstart her career in sports media.
Emily is a passionate sports watcher who is interested in championing women’s sport and storytelling.
In her role, Emily covers every sport under the sun through breaking news, match reports, features, live blogs and social media.
West Coast Eagles fail to have Tom Barrass' one-match suspension overturned at tribunal
Tom Barrass has had his one-match ban upheld after losing his appeal at the AFL tribunal on Wednesday afternoon.
Lyon 'emotional' discussing late AFL player after death included in illicit drug policy investigation
Ross Lyon became visibly emotional when asked about late AFL player Harley Balic and his experience with the AFL's controversial illicit drugs policy.
'Designed to create noise': Christian Horner rips Toto Wolff's commentary around 'unavailable' Max Verstappen
Christian Horner has delivered a stunning takedown of rival team boss Toto Wolff after he again suggested Max Verstappen could depart Red Bull.
Sharks playmaker Braydon Trindall stood down after failing roadside alcohol and illicit drug tests
Braydon Trindall will sit out games and training "for the short term" after he failed roadside alcohol and illicit drug tests earlier this week.
Carlos Sainz concedes battle with teammate during Chinese GP 'cost' Ferrari
Ferrari are in damage control after Carlos Sainz admitted his battle with teammate Charles Leclerc in China cost the team dearly.
Cricket Australia taking no chances with injured Mitchell Marsh as T20 World Cup approaches
Mitchell Marsh's recovery from a hamstring injury is taking "a little bit longer" than hoped, causing Cricket Australia to intervene.
'Come on': Kane Cornes fires back at claims criticism of Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is 'personal'
Kane Cornes has given a blunt take on claims made by the boss of the Western Bulldogs that criticism of the club's coach had become "personal".
EXCLUSIVE: McGuire, Bartel quiz AFL over Toby Greene ruling after 'natural human reaction'
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel have called on the league to explain how players should defend themselves in aerial contests.
EXCLUSIVE: Astonishing story behind weightlifting star's defection to chase gold for Australia
Disrespected and unsupported, weightlifting star Eileen Cikamatana abandoned her home country to compete for Australia.
EXCLUSIVE: Billy Slater doubles down on 'unnecessary' interpretations of contentious kick disruptor rule
Billy Slater has doubled down on his criticism of the league's revised kick disruptor rule after another weekend of controversial calls.
'Everyone else didn't crash': Oscar Piastri joins pile-on following rival's Daniel Ricciardo crash
Oscar Piastri has refuted Lance Stroll's claim that the domino effect crash at the Chinese Grand Prix was caused by the field unexpectedly bunching up.
Aussie teen Torrie Lewis upsets world champ in stunning Diamond League victory
Torrie Lewis has made a huge statement on the international stage just three months out from Paris 2024 with a stunning upset victory.
Knights firebrand Jack Hetherington handed suspension for ugly tunnel altercation
Newcastle firebrand Jack Hetherington is facing a suspension for an ugly confrontation with Reed Mahoney in the tunnel on Sunday.
'Jumped on his back': The 'fundamental rule' Leigh Matthews believes absolves Sam Draper 'pancake'
Leigh Matthews has shared a differing view on the controversial umpiring decision that overshadowed Essendon's win over Adelaide on Friday.
'Very disappointing': Cronulla Sharks thrash Cowboys in 'training gallop'
The Cronulla Sharks have shot to the top of the NRL ladder after a dominant 42-6 victory over the Cowboys at Shark Park.
Jamal Fogarty suffers suspected ruptured bicep as Broncos thrash Raiders in 'nightmare' showing
The Canberra Raiders' 34-10 loss to the Brisbane Broncos was soured further by a potential season-ending injury to Jamal Fogarty.
Titans pipped by Sea Eagles in seesawing affair as Des Hasler loses 13th straight game
The Manly Sea Eagles have handed the Gold Coast Titans a crushing 34-30 loss at CBUS Super Stadium on Saturday night.
'We're a part-time footy team at the moment': Brad Arthur unloads on Eels for 'picking and choosing'
Eels coach Brad Arthur has unloaded on his side following their 44-16 loss to the Dolphins, labelling them "a part time football team."
Depleted Dolphins secure upset victory over Eels in 'horror movie' showing
An under-strength Dolphins side has piled on the points in hot and humid conditions at TIO Stadium in Darwin to defeat the Eels.
Fast-starting Warriors crumble as Dragons pull off surprise victory
In Zac Lomax's 100th match, the Dragons have pulled off an unlikely 30-12 victory over the Warriors at WIN Stadium in Wollongong.
Trackside fire halts long-awaited Chinese Grand Prix return as Pierre Gasly sees red
The first practice session at the reinstated Chinese Grand Prix was stopped after a grass fire broke out on the edge of the track.
Our best Olympics in 20 years? Data projections put Australia in strong position for Paris 2024
The numbers have been crunched by the data analysts and the results are in - Australia should have its best Olympics in 20 years.
'It kind of sucked': Kyle Chalmers reveals the question from an Olympic great that turned him off poolside interviews
Kyle Chalmers says he no longer wants to do poolside interviews after an unpleasant exchange with an Australian commentator.
Jason Dunstall to be elevated to legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame
Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall will be elevated to legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame, the AFL has announced.