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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.

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

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

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."

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

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.

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.

Watch: The Hui investigates a hidden threat to the Hauraki Gulf

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England & Wales pubs open late if England or Scotland hit semi-finals

The semi-finals for the 2024 UEFA European Football Championships take place on July 9 and 10, with the final on Sunday, July 14. All three kick-offs are at 8pm.

Wolff sees “no relevance” to Mintzlaff’s Verstappen pursuit criticisms

Toto Wolff says Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff’s criticisms of him over his pursuit of Max Verstappen has “no relevance”, as he denies “playing chess” with Formula 1 drivers.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Russia issues arrest warrant for former chess champion Garry Kasparov

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 to leave West Ham with next manager already lined up to replace him

David Moyes to leave West Ham with next manager already lined up to replace him - The 61-year-old agreed to depart the club this summer at the end of his existing contract

The biggest surprises from the first month of the MLB season

Ten Hag rues managing Man Utd's 'worst defeat' but vows to fight on

Erik ten Hag acknowledged Manchester United's 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace was the lowest point of their season so far but insisted he remained the right man to turn around the fortunes of the club.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Unsuspecting Americans braced for T20 World Cup cricket culture shock

One billion viewers around the world have US marketers seeing dollar signs.

New combination ride into New Zealand Paralympic team

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Young Kiwi Kobori earns 'unexpected' entry to first Major 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.