Football

Barry, Barbarouses claim supreme honours at Wellington Phoenix awards

Both sides enjoyed their most successful regular seasons in club history.

Black Caps to play Afghanistan despite Australia's human rights move

NZ Cricket has decided against following Australia, which has called off a series against Afghanistan citing a deteriorating human rights situation.

Paralympics trailblazer Eve Rimmer posthumously recognised for service

Eve Rimmer found freedom in sport, initially in swimming and kayaking, but it was in field athletics that she excelled.

Black Ferns select three uncapped players for Pacific Four Series

"We have seen these players perform strongly during Super Rugby Aupiki."

Call from All Blacks coach prompts Crusaders backline reshuffle

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is considering midfielder David Havili as a back up first five, urging the Crusaders to play him there.

F1 Miami GP: How to watch, ESPN and ABC Formula 1 TV times

The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship continues this weekend with the Miami Grand Prix, and here’s how you can watch the action in the United States.

Netball round-up: Tactix flip the script on Mystics

The Tactix completely turned the tables on the Mystics in the second half to upset the ANZ Premiership defending champions 62-59 in Auckland last night.

Cricket: Tim Southee chosen for his seventh T20 World Cup

Veteran Black Caps pace bowler Tim Southee has been named for his seventh T20 World Cup in a squad with the accent on experience.

Man City can eclipse Manchester United thanks to Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous habit

Man City can eclipse Manchester United thanks to Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous habit - The champions have extended their unbeaten streak and remain poised to clinch a fourth successive title, despite still trailing Arsenal, in a feat that would outdo Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United

The horrible accident that killed Spanish world champion Isaac Gálvez López

Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer says

Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer says - The father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen has been charged with abusing one of his other children, his lawyer says

Demetriou sacked by Rabbitohs after horror start to 2024 NRL season

Veteran coach Wayne Bennett has been rumoured to take over the club in 2025.

NZ great Carter insists All Blacks eligibility rules shouldn't be changed

The two-time World Cup winner believes off-shore players - including "best No. 10 in the world" Richie Mo'unga - should remain ineligible for All Blacks selection.

Former boxing world champion dies aged 57

Bezzecchi credits Rossi for resolving "stupid" clutch issues in MotoGP

VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi has hailed his mentor Valentino Rossi for helping him find a solution for the “stupid” clutch issues that have plagued him throughout his MotoGP career.

Mauricio Pochettino identifies reason behind Chelsea injury crisis with 14 players out vs Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino identifies reason behind Chelsea injury crisis with 14 players out vs Tottenham - Pochettino is without a wealth of first-team players for their clash against Tottenham and is aiming for his youngsters to rise to the occasion

Tall Blacks, Breakers sharpshooter Penney admitted to FIBA Hall of Fame

The guard attended four World Cups for New Zealand.

TV giant NBC wants Premier League games played in US

TV giant NBC wants Premier League games played in US - The Premeir League’s chief executive Richard Masters has said the ‘door looks ajar’ after plans to play games abroad were previously ditched in 2008

Joey Barton: Football’s most controversial figure?

‘That’s crap’: Republican Senators on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary

‘That’s crap’: Republican Senators on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary - ‘I don’t think there’ll ever be too many women athletes who will make like the stars,’ said Senator Tommy Tuberville

Super Rugby Pacific teams: Kereru-Symes answers Hurricanes hooker shortage

All five New Zealand Super Rugby teams are playing in round 11.

Football round-up: Party at Chiefy’s? Phoenix sweating on final A-League fixture

Analysis - We're on the brink of the biggest game in their history - but not a single 'Nix player will kick a ball in anger, Mathew Nash writes.

Mother wants charges in mysterious case of Kansas City Chiefs fans found frozen to death

Mother wants charges in mysterious case of Kansas City Chiefs fans found frozen to death - More than three months have now passed since David Harrington, 37, Clayton McGeeney, 36 and Ricky Johnson, 38, were found dead in the backyard of a friend’s home in Kansas City

‘It’s my happy place’ - Dan Carter kicking goals for kids in the Pacific

The All Black legend and now UNICEF ambassador launches the Beat Dan Carter kicking challenge.

Why Arne Slot is the perfect manager to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Pro-Palestinian protesters call on Olympic officials to limit Israel's participation in Paris Games

Pro-Palestinian protesters call on Olympic officials to limit Israel's participation in Paris Games - Pro-Palestinian protesters have called on Olympic officials to limit Israel’s participation at the Summer Games in the French capital

Are Tiger Woods' days as a professional golfer numbered?

'Up The Bars' or Ma Te Wah'? Fans score as Warriors look to name new pub

The team are thirsty for a name for their new bar - and the fans are here for it.

Fairweather, Clareburt headline strong NZ swimming team for Paris Olympics

Nine swimmers will take to the pool in France.

Camille Laus: Belgium's relay captain chasing her Olympic dream

Ex-England cricketer Monty Panesar to stand as MP for George Galloway's party

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar said he wanted to stand up for the working-class by running for Parliament for George Galloway's political party. Mr Panesar appeared alongside the Workers Party of Britain leader in Westminster, arguing for plans including a wealth tax and curbs on foreign ownership of sports teams. Mr Galloway said he had 500 candidates already lined up to fight a general election and he wanted his party to put pressure on Labour in the same way Nigel Farage was able to target the Conservatives.

Mariners clinch A-League premiership, deprive Phoenix with win over Adelaide

The Wellington side needed their rivals to lose their final game to snatch the regular season crown.

'They've let us down': Clareburt's fears for fair Paris Olympics after Chinese swimming scandal

"A an athlete in New Zealand, we feel like we have different treatment compared to the Chinese."

Scottie Scheffler net worth as World number one continues dominant run

Scottie Scheffler, 27, currently ranked world number one golfer has earned an incredible amount of money throughout the Masters.

Bagnaia thinks “Marquez would adapt well” to factory Ducati MotoGP team

Marc Marquez would "adapt well" to Ducati's factory MotoGP team should he be promoted after this year, according to world champion Francesco Bagnaia.

Kiwi swimming great Dame Sophie Pascoe withdraws from Paris Paralympics

The swimming star wants to focus on being a mother to her newborn son.

Iconic moments in the 14 years of F1’s Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore hosted F1’s first ever night race in 2008 when the venue arrived on the calendar and since then, it has been a mainstay, only missing two seasons during the pandemic.

Rafael Nadal says an emotional goodbye to his home tournament, the Madrid Open

Tennis great Rafael Nadal says an emotional goodbye to his home tournament, the Madrid Open, for one last time. The Spaniard was presented with a commemorative trophy and had five banners to celebrate each of his five Madrid Open title wins in his career.

What Renault’s F1 struggles have exposed about works team failures

Alpine’s drop to the bottom of the Formula 1 field at the start of this year was one of the biggest surprises we have had so far in 2024.

Brittney Griner reflects on ‘mental lapse’ over cannabis vape cartridges that left her in Russia jail

Brittney Griner reflects on ‘mental lapse’ over cannabis vape cartridges that left her in Russia jail - ‘I could just visualise everything I worked so hard for just crumbling and going away,’ Olympic gold medallist says

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - Atlético Madrid and Chelsea legend

TNA Wrestling legend Matt Hardy breaks down major changes to Broken characte

WWE's Matt Hardy is best known for his time as one half of The Hardy Boyz tag team with his brother Jeff Hardy. He also played as Broken, which went on to be one of the most talked about WWE characters of all time.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues Manchester United clearout as more senior figures depart

Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues Manchester United clearout as more senior figures depart - interim CEO Patrick Stewart and Chief Financial Officer Cliff Baty will both leave Old Trafford at the end of the season

Tensions may have got worse at Red Bull between Christian Horner & Helmut Marko

The power struggle between Christian Horner and Helmut Marko has been tested once again after Red Bull's team principal has publicly dismissed some of Marko's claims.

Tottenham hit by injury blow ahead of Chelsea visit with two ruled out for rest of season

Tottenham hit by injury blow ahead of Chelsea visit with two ruled out for rest of season - Timo Werner has been denied a reunion with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Afoa, Capewell return for NZ Warriors against Newcastle Knights

The two forwards are recovered and ready roll for Sunday.

Vettel to drive Senna's 1993 McLaren in F1 Imola tribute

Sebastian Vettel will demo Ayrton Senna's 1993 McLaren at Imola's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as a tribute to the Brazilian Formula 1 icon.

Why Cardiff City demands £100 million from Nantes after the death of Emiliano Sala

Dunedin leading the swim charge to the Olympics

New Zealand swimming is on the rise and Dunedin is leading the way.

'Very appreciative': All Blacks nudge Crusaders towards Havili's first-five selection against Reds

The talented utility has already played at fullback and midfield for the national team.