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 Grandstand's rugby union broadcast team in Brisbane from 2011 to 2018.
Latest by Luke Pentony
Olympic legend Carl Lewis likens World Athletics' radical long jump idea to April Fools' joke
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.
The Canberra teenager who's emerged as one of Australia's brightest athletics prospects in years
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.
How Torrie Lewis is being guided by Olympic great Dawn Fraser as she chases Paris dream
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
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.
'We are trying to get better every day': Sinner's tribute to his team after breakthrough Australian Open win
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.
Why Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka refused to quit when she thought she'd never win a major
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
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.
Dutch great de Groot claims sixth Australian Open and 21st major to extend winning streak to 135 matches
Diede de Groot says she still has room for improvement after winning yet another Australian Open women's wheelchair singles title at Melbourne Park.
How an Aussie coaching great is helping Sinner chase Australian Open success
He guided Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Simona Halep to success at the majors, and now Darren Cahill is hoping to do the same with Jannik Sinner after the Italian reached the Australian Open final.
'One of the worst grand slam matches I've ever played': Djokovic's scathing assessment of Aus Open loss
Novak Djokovic doesn't hold back in critiquing his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, as his quest for a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park comes to an end.
Analysis
analysis:Djokovic's Australian Open exit at the hands of Sinner shouldn't come as a shock
Novak Djokovic's record at Melbourne Park is unmatched, but against Jannik Sinner he faced an opponent on the rise and who is not intimidated by the world number one, writes Luke Pentony.
How Aryna Sabalenka got 'revenge' against Coco Gauff to keep Australian Open defence alive
Having spent a lot of time reflecting on her loss to Coco Gauff in last year's US Open decider, Aryna Sabalenka reveals what was behind her straight-sets win over the American in the semifinals at Melbourne Park.
It's 10 years since a Chinese player won the Australian Open. Zheng Qinwen may soon join the roll call
Inspired by Li Na winning the Australian Open in 2014, Zheng Qinwen has given herself every chance to join her countrywoman as a champion at Melbourne Park after advancing to the semifinals.
Ukrainian qualifier on a 'mission' to do her family and besieged country proud
After advancing to the semifinals as a qualifier, Dayana Yastremska pays tribute to her mother, who has accompanied her daughter on her inspiring run at Melbourne Park.
'I've never seen it': Australian Open doubles match moved after 'bubbles' appear on court
Matt Ebden says he was left "a little bit" frustrated and surprised after his Australian Open doubles match was halted due to issues with the court surface at Melbourne Park.
'I pray for those guys': Australian Open schedule under spotlight as Sinner-Rublev match finishes after 1am
The scheduling of Australian Open matches sparks a rethink after the men's quarterfinal between Jannik Sinner and Andrey Rublev ends in another early-morning finish.
Coco Gauff hasn't read her coach's book Winning Ugly but its key theme kept Aus Open dream alive
Brad Gilbert's famous book may have gone unread, but his pupil Coco Gauff knows what he is talking about after grinding out a three-set victory to reach the Australian Open semifinals.
Gauff survives scare to advance to Australian Open semis for first time
After being on court for more than three hours, Coco Gauff reaches the last four at Melbourne Park, needing a gritty three-set win over unseeded Marta Kostyuk to advance.
Ukrainian tennis star reveals it's 'tough to play' Australian Open amid war with Russia
After qualifying for the quarterfinals in Melbourne, Dayana Yastremska says it has been emotionally challenging to play on the WTA Tour while her country is in the midst of the conflict with Russia.
'Absolutely devastated': De Minaur bows out as serve falters in five-set loss at Australian Open
After squandering a two-sets-to-one lead, Alex de Minaur is left to reflect on what might have been after going down in an epic clash with Andrey Rublev in the fourth round at Melbourne Park.
Djokovic may not be planning retirement but he knows when it will be time to call it quits
As he continues his pursuit of a staggering 11th Australian Open title at Melbourne Park, Novak Djokovic hints at when he will consider retiring.
Tennis great Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz makes Australian Open debut
With his legendary father watching on from the stands, 15-year-old Cruz Hewitt competes in the boys' singles tournament at the Australian Open for the first time.
How a 19-year-old Czech ranked 50 in the world pulled off the biggest upset of the Australian Open
Linda Nosková was one of very few who thought she had a chance of defeating world number one Iga Świątek in a result that has sent shock waves through the women's draw at Melbourne Park.
Analysis
analysis:De Minaur will need to conquer more than just Rublev's forehand if he wants to make the Aus Open quarterfinals
Pat Cash describes the public expectation on Australians playing at their home major as "crippling". This may prove to be Alex de Minaur's biggest challenge to keeping his tournament hopes alive, writes Luke Pentony.
Alcaraz rates himself 'seven or eight' out of 10 but is wary of next Australian Open opponent
Reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is satisfied with his form so far in Melbourne, but he is expecting a titanic battle against unseeded Miomir Kecmanović in the fourth round.