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Netball: Comebacks and close games light up quarter-way mark of ANZ Premiership

The Magic nearly pulled off the third comeback of the round before the unbeaten Tactix hung on 54-53 in Hamilton last night.

Football Ferns to play Olympics warm-up matches against Japan in Spain

New Zealand will play two games against the world No. 7-ranked Japanese.

Super Rugby Pacific teams: Rieko Ioane out, brother Akira returns for Blues

All five New Zealand Super Rugby teams are playing in round 12.

Melbourne Victory lose key player ahead of Phoenix clash

Melbourne Victory will be without their influential midfielder Zinédine Machach for the A-League semi-final series against the Wellington Phoenix.

New combination ride into New Zealand Paralympic team

Podium finishes in Australia have secured a Paralympic Games berth for equestrian rider Louise Duncan.

Hamish Kerr to compete in star-studded Doha high jump event

Kerr has been invited along with 11 other of the world's finest high jumpers including the reigning world and Olympic champions.

NZ men's and women's sevens do double in Singapore

The New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams have won the Singapore leg of the World Series with the Black Ferns Sevens crowned regular season winners.

NRL: Kiwis star Joseph Manu outlines All Blacks hopes after sealing Japanese rugby union switch

The 27-year-old is trading the NRL for Japan in 2025.

Young Kiwi Kobori earns 'unexpected' Major debut at US PGA Championship

The Japanese-born Cantabrian won his spot with early success on the PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit.

NZR back down and side with Governance Review, board to potentially reapply

After originally fighting for a modified version of the review findings, NZR have indicated they intend to adopt them in full.

'Not where we want to be' - Warriors enter big period across Tasman

Andrew Webster is urging the Warriors to focus on themselves as they prepare for this weekend's match against the Roosters.

Warriors coach baffled by bunker's decision not to award penalty try in loss to Knights

"It looked like he was going to deadset score for all money."

'Faboulous': All Blacks Williams, Taylor bolster Crusaders' Super Rugby Pacific title defence

At 2-8, the champions can use all the help they can get.

Why peaky F1 tyres caused 'acts of desperation' in Miami GP qualifying

Qualifying for Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix saw the rare phenomenon of certain drivers attempting to complete Q3 on mediums amid question marks over Pirelli's tyre behaviour.

Dortmund boss Edin Terzic: It's a beautiful evening for the club

Sancho played a pivotal role as his side ousted Kylian Mbappe and Co in the second leg of their semi final against PSG on Tuesday evening, the visitors winning 1-0 thanks to a header from veteran defender Mats Hummels.

Olympics 2024: Kiwi Billy Stairmand to take on one of the world's most feared surf breaks

Billy Stairmand is heading to Tahiti as part of the two-athlete NZ team.

The biggest surprises from the first month of the MLB season

McLaren surprised upgraded F1 car had Red Bull-beating pace

McLaren boss Andrea Stella knew his team’s upgraded Formula 1 car was fast, but was surprised Max Verstappen had no answer for Lando Norris’s pace in the Miami Grand Prix.

Crystal Palace v Manchester United referee to wear camera for first time in Premier League

Crystal Palace v Manchester United referee to wear camera for first time in Premier League - Referee Jarred Gillett will wear a bodycam at Selhurst Park, though fans will not have access to the footage

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’ - Casemiro is one of the ‘modern greats’ but was a shadow of his former self in the 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park

Phoenix coach relishes challenge of AAMI Park hoodoo in A-League semi with Victory

The Phoenix haven't won at the Victory's home ground since 2017.

Penske suspends Cindric and other senior staff over IndyCar scandal

Legendary team boss Roger Penske has suspended four senior members of his IndyCar team operation and apologized for the “errors that were made” in the recent push-to-pass scandal.

Coach Webster keeps faith with Warriors line-up to face Roosters at Sydney

Injury has forced the only change to the Warriors run-on side for Sunday.

Football round-up: Best of rivals for Phoenix finals adventure

The Nix now know who stands between them and their first-ever A-League grand final, and it couldn't be a more perfect rival, Mathew Nash writes.

Entire NZ Rugby board would be forced to reapply for jobs under governance proposal

NZR's governance structure will be voted on at a special general meeting this month.

Russia issues arrest warrant for former chess champion Garry Kasparov

Big stars to headline World Series of Darts in New Zealand

World Champion Luke Humphries and teenage superstar Luke Littler will headline a star-studded line-up when the World Series of Darts returns to New Zealand in August.

A long road back to a very long jump

Phoebe Edwards took years out from athletics but, almost accidentally, has come back to a personal best and win the national long jump title The post A long road back to a very long jump appeared first on Newsroom.

The 20 Super Bowls that made history

Every year, casual and die-hard football fans alike gear up for the Super Bowl, and for all its spectacle and secondary festivities, the game itself is often quite exciting. Here’s our selection of the most memorable and noteworthy Super Bowls in history.

McLaren defends itself over “lucky charm” Trump F1 appearance

McLaren has clarified that a garage visit by former US president Donald Trump ahead of Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix was not a show of support for his political ambitions.

David Moyes gave West Ham their greatest night but leaves them with just one concern

David Moyes gave West Ham their greatest night but leaves them with just one concern - Moyes lifted West Ham’s first trophy in 43 years but, now his departure at the end of the season is confirmed, there is no guarantee that his replacement will be an upgrade

NRL referees boss rules on controversial non-call, as struggling Warriors search for answers

Graham Annesley has given his two cents on the DWZ incident, while a former Warrior makes his own assessments on where the team is going wrong.

Black Ferns Sevens defend world series crown with victory in Singapore final

Meanwhile, the All Blacks Sevens also won their final against Ireland.

Verstappen: Norris’s F1 Miami GP win won’t be his last

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen believes that Lando Norris’s maiden grand prix victory in Miami ‘won’t be his last’ after the McLaren star inflicted the world champion’s second defeat of 2024.

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final - Michael Owen spoke out about Erik Ten Hag and makes damning FA Cup final prediciton

Virgil van Dijk committed to Liverpool and ‘excited’ for transition after Jurgen Klopp exit

Virgil van Dijk committed to Liverpool and ‘excited’ for transition after Jurgen Klopp exit - Van Dijk has just a year left on his contract at Anfield but insists he will stay at the club

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The 10 most overrated NBA players right now, including one big surprise

Nottingham Forest points penalty upheld in Premier League survival blow

Nottingham Forest points penalty upheld in Premier League survival blow - Forest remain three points clear of Luton Town and the relegation zone with two games of the season remaining

Adam Wharton: The Crystal Palace star who has gone from the Championship to an outside bet for Euro 2024

Adam Wharton: The Crystal Palace star who has gone from the Championship to an outside bet for Euro 2024 - Wharton has been a star since moving from Blackburn to Crystal Palace and he could be an underrated option for Gareth Southgate this summer

Biden fumbles again while awarding trophy to Army football coach

Coach Jeff Monken was standing a few feet away in the White House East Room when Biden asked, 'Where are you, coach' during his remarks. Biden was awarding a football trophy to Army.

Shared pain of personal loss powers Kiwi surfers for Paris Olympics bid

"Sometimes you think that they are sending you good waves to do well in and I'll keep believing that."

Cricket world shocked by death of Worcestershire's 20-year-old Josh Baker

Carlos 'The Black Jag' Ulberg finally back in the octagon to fight Alonzo Menifield

Kiwi UFC star Carlos Ulberg returns to the octagon this Sunday, after a string of cancellations.

Waka ama world champ Kacey Ngataki chasing path to Olympic dream

After years competing in waka ama, the talented athlete is turning to canoe sprinting.

One player, one club: Who is every current Premier League club’s best-ever player?

Angry Jamie Carragher tells ‘awful’ Antony to ‘just get off the pitch’ after Manchester United debacle

Angry Jamie Carragher tells ‘awful’ Antony to ‘just get off the pitch’ after Manchester United debacle - Erik ten Hag’s side were thrashed 4-0 at Selhurst Park

Cricketer Josh Baker, 20, was found dead in his flat by a friend

Josh Baker, a talented Worcestershire spinner, had been playing in his county's second XI just yesterday, and was due back on the field in Bromsgrove today.

Ukrainian Olympic hero killed in action fighting Putin’s invasion force

PSG boss: 'It's a sad feeling' as side exits Champions League

Sancho played a pivotal role as his side ousted Kylian Mbappe and Co in the second leg of their semi final against PSG on Tuesday evening, the visitors winning 1-0 thanks to a header from veteran defender Mats Hummels