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Alonso: Newey exit doesn't mean Red Bull F1 team is imploding

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso doesn't believe Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull is a sign of Formula 1's dominant team imploding.

Voss reigns in 60th Rotorua Marathon

Local runner Michael Voss has won his fourth Rotorua marathon, while Debbie Donald took out the women's race.

Red Bull boss says Wolff’s efforts to lure Verstappen "not right"

Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff has said Toto Wolff’s public flirting with Max Verstappen “is not right” and points to a lack of “respect” from his Formula 1 rival.

Rona hattrick powers Chiefs over hapless Force, but All Blacks McKenzie, Finau leave injured

The win was their biggest over the Western Australians in Super Rugby.

Hurricanes whallop Waratahs in Wellington

The Hurricanes have scored a dominant victory over the Waratahs in Wellington.

Australia bounce back to dominate day one at SailGP Bermuda, NZ move to fourth

Tom Slingsby's crew have responded to their disastrous outing at Christchurch.

Black Ferns Sevens complete Singapore poolplay unbeaten with victory over Canada

But the All Blacks Sevens face a tall order just to progress to the quarter-finals.

Former Tottenham winger Terry Medwin dies aged 91: a look back at his career

End of an era: are LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry finished as champions?

NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium - Live

Join us at 4pm, as the Warriors try to break their three-game winless slump.

Rona bags treble as Chiefs crush the Force

The Chiefs have picked up a resounding win over the Western Force in Hamilton.

Mercedes shuts down early Antonelli F1 move: "It is not going to happen"

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has dismissed any suggestion that junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli is being lined up for a fast-track move into a Formula 1 seat.

Nowhere near good enough: Ange Postecoglou worried Spurs are losing the faith

Nowhere near good enough: Ange Postecoglou worried Spurs are losing the faith - Tottenham suffered a third consecutive defeat to watch their top-four hopes virtually end at Stamford Bridge.

New York Mets fan removed from stadium because people kept throwing hot dogs at him

New York Mets fan removed from stadium because people kept throwing hot dogs at him - The man was seen encouraging fans to toss the $1 ‘dogs his way

Nyika set for career defining fight

David Nyika says he is in the best condition of his career ahead of his biggest fight to date.

ANZ Premiership Netball: Central Pulse stun Northern Mystics with incredible second-half comeback

The Wellington team fought back from an 11-goal half-time deficit to beat the Northern Mystics 52-47 and remain at the top of netball's ANZ Premiership.

Williams in talks with Newey about F1 reunion

Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has said his team is in discussions with design legend Adrian Newey about trying to lure him back to the squad.

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes dominate Waratahs to stay atop table - As it happened

The tabletoppers were trying to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.

Russell: Mercedes went too far in trying to solve last year’s F1 problems

George Russell believes Mercedes’ struggles in Formula 1 this year are a consequence of it having gone too far and “overcompensated” for problems it faced with its 2023 car.

Ricciardo: No point in talking to unapologetic Stroll over China F1 clash

Daniel Ricciardo says Lance Stroll hasn't cleared the air with him over their Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix clash, but suggested there is little point if Stroll isn't actually sorry.

Highlanders overcome conditions, Moana Pasifika in historic Tonga debut

The game was played in torrential rain that made handling difficult.

Perenara's hilarious taunt after claiming Savea's Super Rugby tryscoring record

The veteran halfback claimed a record-setting 63rd try against the Waratahs.

NZ Rugby celebrates 'significant' increase in Super Rugby Pacific viewership

The numbers aren't as encouraging when it comes to fan attendance.

Erling Haaland shows Man City’s transformation from the recent past

Erling Haaland shows Man City’s transformation from the recent past - Man City 5-1 Wolves: Haaland’s four goals demonstrated how City have adapted since the days of the returning David Silva as they held serve in the Premier League title race

‘It’s a joke’: Erik ten Hag lashes out at Manchester United suggestion

‘It’s a joke’: Erik ten Hag lashes out at Manchester United suggestion - Rumours have been swirling about United’s summer atransfer activity and manager Ten Hag is not pleased

Ipswich complete remarkable rise to seal Premier League promotion after 22 years away

Ipswich complete remarkable rise to seal Premier League promotion after 22 years away - Ipswich 2-0 Huddersfield: Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson’s goals meant the Tractor Boys secured second spot in the Championship and relegated the Terriers to League One

Blues star Ioane faces sideline stint after nasty head knock against Rebels

The All Blacks midfielder has already been ruled out for next weekend's blockbuster against the Hurricanes.

World Rugby considers Qatar as controversial host of new Nations Championship format

The Middle East nation was severely criticised over its human rights shortcomings during the Football World Cup.

£12,000 for a ticket to see Scotland's opening game at the Euros!

Watching Scotland play at a major tournament has been a rare treat over the past three decades. But Scotland tickets for their Euro opening match are being offered by resale companies for £12,000

Blackcaps bowler Tickner, wife Sarah dealt 'bad hand' with leukemia diagnosis

Sarah Tickner is undergoing treatment during her husband's county cricket stint with Derbyshire.

Nottingham Forest land huge blow in relegation battle as Sheffield United claim unwanted record

Nottingham Forest land huge blow in relegation battle as Sheffield United claim unwanted record - Sheffield United 1-3 Nottingham Forest: Forest moved three points clear of the bottom three as the Blades conceded their 100th goal of the campaign

Netball: Steel's South African import Jeante Strydom realising potential

South African import player Jeante Strydom is relishing being able to focus 100 percent on netball for the first time in her life.

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

Havili reflects on maiden outing at first-five amid ongoing Crusaders' Super Rugby misery

"It's going to take a wee bit of time."

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.

Ukraine tells athletes to keep away from Russians and Belarusians at Paris Olympics

Ukraine tells athletes to keep away from Russians and Belarusians at Paris Olympics - Russians and Belarusians are participating in summer’s games as neutrals without flags, emblems or anthems

NRL considers divisive kickoff rule changes to reduce concussion risk in collision

Players and administrators protest that impact is an accepted part of the spectacle.

Blues stay in touch with Super Rugby leaders after win over Rebels

The Blues scored a bonus point 38-11 win over the Rebels in Melbourne.

Five key moments that cost the Phoenix their first ever trophy

Opinion - It seems preposterous to take a negative look at the Phoenix's season so far, but it's hard not to consider some pivotal moments, Mathew Nash writes.

Arsenal learn key title race lesson in nerve-shredding Bournemouth win

Arsenal learn key title race lesson in nerve-shredding Bournemouth win - Arsenal 3-0 Bournemouth: The Gunners were made to sweat by a stubborn Cherries side but ultimately held serve in the Premier League title race

Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes as Newcastle move closer to Europe

Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes as Newcastle move closer to Europe - Forest beat Sheffield United 3-1, while Newcastle comfortably downed Burnley

Jurgen Klopp reveals exactly how Liverpool are set up for success once he’s gone

Jurgen Klopp reveals exactly how Liverpool are set up for success once he’s gone - Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season but is confident his project won’t die once Arne Slot takes over

'Only see it as positive': NZ Rugby boss Robinson denies All Blacks tampering in Super Rugby

New national coach Scott Robertson has influenced the selection of his old Crusaders team.

'Definitely nerves': Wales centurion Halfpenny eyes long-awaited debut for Crusaders

The 35-year-old will be the sixth-oldest debutant in the history of the competition.

Warriors lose way against Knights, extend winless NRL slump to four games

Their record calls to three wins, five losses and a draw this season.

Late try earns NZ draw against South Africa in appalling conditions at U20 rugby championship

The opening match of the inaugural competition was played amid a deluge of rain on the Sunshine Coast.

Watch: US sailors tumble out of boat during frightening SailGP capsize in Bermuda

The F50 catamaran was tipped on its side during practice.

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him - As vacancies at Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have come and gone and as Brighton slipped into the bottom half, the Italian must instead focus on rebuilding his own reputation

F1 Miami GP Sprint race: Start time, how to watch, TV channel

Formula 1 will stage a standalone Sprint on Saturday in the US as part of the Miami Grand Prix. Here's how you can watch it on TV.

Crusaders lose All Blacks Blackadder, Barrett, slump to visiting Reds at Christchurch

The result is a major setback to the champions' hopes of making this season's playoffs.