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Milestone for New Zealand cyclist on world stage

Auckland professional rider Dion Smith becomes just the eighth New Zealander to compete in all three cycling Grand Tours when the Giro d'Italia begins in Turin this weekend.

Football Ferns Stott, Fraser voted onto A-League Women's Team of Season

Defender Rebekah Stott makes her second appearance in the all-star selection.

Black Ferns select three uncapped players for Pacific Four Series

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

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.

'100 percent ready to go': Blues forward Suafoa eyes return against Rebels after cancer scare

The Māori All Black was diagnosed with high grade sarcoma last November.

Medical emergency halts restart of Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos

Medical emergency halts restart of Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos - A fan was attended in the stands after suffering a cardiac arrest

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.

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

Anton Ferdinand sends message to John Terry over alleged racial abuse: ‘We’ll look at footage unblurred’

Anton Ferdinand sends message to John Terry over alleged racial abuse: ‘We’ll look at footage unblurred’ - Ferdinand tagged Terry in a tweet after the former Chelsea captain commented on the 2011 incident in a podcast with Simon Jordan last week

Barbarouses, Barry sweep Phoenix season awards

Mackenzie Barry and Kosta Barbarouses have claimed the supreme honours at the Wellington Phoenix awards.

Young Stars align as defections, injuries, maternity leave rock ANZ Premiership campaign

The two-time runners-up are still chasing their first win of the season.

'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.

Late try earns New Zealand 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.

The horrible accident that killed Spanish world champion Isaac Gálvez López

Phoenix fired up after missing out on minor premiership

Sam Sutton looms as a key figure in the Phoenix's finals run.

How Fittipaldi helped guide Senna on his path to F1 glory

Twice a Formula 1 world champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, Emerson Fittipaldi was a guiding light for a young Ayrton Senna and later became one of his closest friends in racing. Senna tested his IndyCar, and even shared a set-up tip that helped Emmo win at Detroit

'Trying not to get emotional': Highlanders' Tongan stars brace for historic return to Nuku'alofa

Prop Saula Ma'u and halfback Folau Fakatava have already been inundated with family requests for tickets.

Black Ferns book blockbuster test against archrivals England Roses at Twickenham

The stadium capacity of 82,000 would smash the world record crowd for women' rugby.

RB reveals “chameleon” F1 Miami GP livery

The RB Formula 1 team has unveiled a multi-coloured one-off livery for the Miami Grand Prix.

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

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

Newest Mystics defender learning from the best

The Mystics newest defender Catherine Hall says she's in a good place to be learning on and off the court as she juggles a fledgling netball career with a degree in medicine.

Football: Phoenix miss out on Premiers Plate as Mariners beat Adelaide

The Phoenix have finished in second place in the A-league minor premiership, after the Central Coast Mariners beat Adelaide United 2-0 tonight.

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.

Former boxing world champion dies aged 57

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.

Graeme Souness hits out at Liverpool after their late season collapse

Graeme Souness tells Liverpool's stars to 'look themselves in the mirror' after their late season collapse as the Reds legend claims it is 'not a healthy situation' for Jurgen Klopp's successor to walk in to.

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.

Hurricanes star Roigard targets All Blacks return from season-ending knee injury

The halfback seemed destined to claim the black No.9 jersey this year.

‘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.

Bailley Unahi’s Paralympic goals: 'I couldn't ask for a better lifestyle'

She has just returned from three months in Europe, honing her talent in the paraskiing sit-ski discipline.

Phoenix fear no one in A-League play-offs

Wellington Phoenix's David Dome says his side fears no one going into the A-League men's play-offs.

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.

Breakers confirm addition of former NBA forward Bolden for 2024/25 ANBL

The Australian-born big man was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers in 2017.

Inaugural Rotorua Marathon winner takes home a suitcase and a barometer

Dave Heine will return to the Rotorua marathon this weekend with the event a far cry from when he won the inaugural race in 1965.

May sports highlights: What's coming up

Everything you need to know about the upcoming month's action.

'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.

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

The guard attended four World Cups for New Zealand.

Unexpected Black Ferns call-up puts scare through rookie King's family

The Hurricanes Poua first-five was minding the farm, when she got the call.

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.

Hurricanes hooking stocks thin as team's defence in the spotlight

Coach Clark Laidlaw is demanding his team responds after last week's "poor performance".

NFL stadium architect releases images of potential new Chiefs arena

Renderings for a new Kansas City Chiefs stadium have been released, but the Kansas state legislature did not put a bill approving bonds for the project up for a vote before adjourning.

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.

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.

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.

US congressman accuses F1 owners of 'cartel-like behavior'

The bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Rep. John James, claimed the mass media conglomerate was engaging in 'cartel-like behavior' by preventing the Indiana-based team from entering the sport.

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.

Unrestricted NBA free agents who have earned huge raises

'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."

Phoenix put A-League premiership disappointment behind to chase bigger target

Wellington watched Central Coast Mariners clinch the regular season crown in the last game of the schedule.

‘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