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Swimmer does everything and more to get to Paris

NZ records fall for butterfly swimmer Hazel Ouwehand as she goes under a fast qualifying time for the Paris Olympics. Now, the official wait. The post Swimmer does everything and more to get to Paris appeared first on Newsroom.

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders overwhelm Force to rekindle title defence - As it happened

The defending champions have picked themselves up off the bottom of the competition table.

Highlanders win nervy bottom-of-table battle against Force to enter Super Rugby playoff picture

The southerners snapped a five-game losing streak and now sit in the top eight.

Kiwi basketball prodigy Leger-Walker confirms move to US college powerhouse

The guard will play her final year with the UCLA Bruins, before declaring for the WNBA Draft.

Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid: the hidden details behind a possible agreement

Warriors juniors make history with victory over Magpies in Harold Matthews Cup final

They became the first team to take the U17 title in their debut season.

Arsenal top of league as Mikel Arteta preps for key Tottenham clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks at a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League match against Tottenham. The Gunners go into the game top of the league having played a game more than title favourites Manchester City.

Luke Littler names darts hero he wants to emulate as he destroys Austrian Open home favourite

Luke Littler is darts’ breakout star of 2024 but has ambitions of matching one of the sport’s best as his career progresses and his form suggests he could certainly do that

Crusaders ruthlessly put down Rebels in Christchurch

Signs of life from the defending champions as they cruise to a 39-0 victory.

Ange Postecoglou looks to 'embrace the challenge' as season draws to a close

Ange Postecoglou urged Tottenham to double down on their attacking philosophy despite facing an Arsenal team with the best defensive record in the league this season. He said: "It's just about making sure you embrace the challenge and try to tackle it in the way that got us into this position in the first place. "From our perspective we've had some inconsistencies and challenges this year, but when we've played well we've played a certain way and gone about things in a certain way. "There's no point now when you get to the most important part of the year to shy away from that or change your approach."

Man Utd ‘top contender emerges’ with Ratcliffe ‘set to move on’ from Ten Hag this summer

According to reports, Manchester United are 'set to move on' from Erik ten Hag and have identified a 'top contender' to replace the Dutch head coach.

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

Sheffield Wednesday vs West Bromwich Albion LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture

Sheffield Wednesday vs West Bromwich Albion LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture - Follow all the action from Hillsborough

Hulkenberg to join Sauber in 2025 ahead of Audi F1 entry

The Sauber Formula 1 team has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg is joining its team from 2025 onwards and into its Audi era.

Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation "is finished"

Marc Marquez says that his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike has now “finished” and he can now “work on the small details”.

Champion Crusaders break shackles with morale-boosting Super Rugby win over Rebels

The result moved them off the bottom of the table for now.

Expert calls out ‘ludicrous’ transgender sports idea

Over the past couple of years, there has been a growing fear among some across the country and throughout the world that transgender women would threaten the sanctity of women’s sports and overrun women’s athletics with transgender women who dominate the competition. But one expert thinks even the thought of that happening is simply ridiculous. Joanna Harper, a leading researcher of trans athletes and a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon Health and...

Rory McIlroy gets last laugh in Ryder Cup debate as LIV Golf stars discover fate

Rory McIlroy is set to have Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton by his side as Europe defends the Ryder Cup at Bethpage next year after confirmation from DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’ - Spurs face Arsenal on Sunday in a pivotal north London derby on the back of a 4-0 defeat at Newcastle two weeks ago

‘They’ll be speaking to other clubs’: Liverpool told they face player exodus ahead of Klopp exit

Wayne Rooney has suggested that multiple Liverpool stars could now look at Jurgen Klopp’s impending exit as an opportunity to follow him out the door. There are a number of key questions to already be asked of players on expiring contracts; chiefly, Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah.

From the next Messi to a fading star: Ansu Fati's descent into the depths of football

Phoenix A-League premiership hopes fuelled by dire pre-season predictions of doom

The Wellington side can claim the silverware with victory over Macarthur FC.

'This must be called out!': NRL Anzac Day social media omission outrages Kiwis

"Delete this post and recognise our friends across the Tasman."

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

WADA's credibility dented, former NZ boss says

The former New Zealand boss of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) says the organisation's credibility has been dented just months out from the Paris Olympics.

Phoenix within touching distance of A-League premiership against Macarthur

The Wellington side will receive the silverware afterwards - if results fall their way.

Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs

Damian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.

Blackcaps rookies put hands up for T20 World Cup selection against Pakistan

The understrength NZ side have defied the odds to take a series lead over their hosts.

Kentucky Derby post position draw 2024: Date, time, TV channel, horses for Churchill Downs race

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Kentucky Derby post position draw.

Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp in touchline row with Liverpool star forced to intervene

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was seen arguing with his manager Jurgen Klopp, moments before he came off the bench during the clash with West Ham at the London Stadium which all but killed the Reds' title hopes

Jurgen Klopp has lost Liverpool’s greatest strength – just as time runs out

Jurgen Klopp has lost Liverpool’s greatest strength – just as time runs out - Liverpool have lost their fight in the Premier League title race as Jurgen Klopp bids farewell, leaving one last comeback beyond them

All Blacks dress rehearsal looms for Ratima, when Chiefs meet Waratahs

The NZ No.9 jersey is up for grabs and Ratima can prove his worth against Wallabies halfback Jake Gordon.

Golf sensation, 15, sends warning shot to PGA Tour stars with ridiculous round on Korn Ferry Tour

Having impressed on Korn Ferry Tour debut, 15-year-old Miles Russell is at it again this week having impressed in his opening round of the Veritex Bank Championship

The career and heartbreaking death of Olympic silver medallist Ivo Van Damme

Depleted Blackcaps stun Pakistan in fourth T20 international to take series lead

The New Zealanders have defied the odds yet again with a four-run victory at Lahore.

Bob Baffert’s horse racing legacy: Unbridled success and swirling controversy

Penske’s IndyCar explanation ‘doesn’t stack up’, accuses McLaren’s Brown

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he’s “disappointed in the various excuses” from Penske over the St. Petersburg IndyCar push-to-pash scandal.

Liverpool title hopes end as Mo Salah frustration boils over at West Ham - 5 talking points

WEST HAM 2-2 LIVERPOOL: Michail Antonio's header sees the Hammers fight back and put an end to Liverpool's fading Premier League title challenge in the early kick-off

Chiefs bounce back with resounding Super Rugby Pacific defeat of Waratahs

All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa had two tries, as the Chiefs entered the top three on the table.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City’s remaining games as Jurgen Klopp's side stumble again

The Premier League title race is edging closer to a conclusion but not before more twists and turns as Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City battle it out for the status of champions

Arne Slot vs Jose Mourinho: Inside 'disrespect' row between No.1 Liverpool target and long-time foe

Jose Mourinho enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Liverpool during his time in the Premier League and prospective new Reds boss Arne Slot has endured his own run-in with the former Chelsea manager

How a sportscar friendship prevailed over F1 rivalry

Formula 1 isn’t usually a category that can be associated with selflessness. But Manfred Winkelhock’s gesture in qualifying for the 1984 South African Grand Prix to a driver from a rival team he’d frequently collaborated with in sportscars underlines why Marc Surer picks him as his favourite team-mate

Forever young: The best sports for people over 70 years old

Recap: Brumbies v Hurricanes

The Hurricanes end an unbeaten run in Canberra falling to the Brumbies 27-19.

Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs West Ham as Cody Gakpo good but Reds toil

Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs West Ham as Cody Gakpo did alright but most were quiet. Mohamed Salah and others only came off the bench.

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post - The Man Utd and England forward has hit back after suffering more abuse from fans following a poor run of form

'A mistake was made': Kiwi McLaughlin stripped of third at IndyCar's St Petersburg GP

Fellow Kiwi Scott Dixon now leads the championship standings.

Hurricanes' unbeaten Super Rugby start finally ends against top Aussies Brumbies

The Wellingtonians may lose their competition lead by the end of the night.

Sainz: Leclerc start battle "cost us a lot" in F1 Chinese GP

Carlos Sainz says his fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them both valuable ground in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

I snubbed Manchester United transfer despite Sir Alex Ferguson phoning me every week

Former Chelsea and England captain enjoyed a legendary career at Stamford Bridge - but things could have been very different had Sir Alex Ferguson got his way