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The plot twist that gave Arrow McLaren’s Ward his first IndyCar win as team principal

Although it didn’t happen how Gavin Ward envisioned, he officially took his first IndyCar victory as Arrow McLaren’s team principal following Team Penske’s disqualifications from the St. Petersburg race.

Watch: Veteran prop Franks scores first try in 14 years, as Crusaders savour morale-boosting win

Last time Owen Franks crossed the chalk, Richie McCaw and Zac Guildford were also on the tryscoring sheet.

Phoenix maul Macarthur 3-0 in final regular season game

The Wellington Phoenix have ended their regular season with a big win over Macarthur FC.

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.

Series squared after Black Caps lose fifth T20 in Pakistan

The Black Caps have gone down by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Pakistan to leave the series squared 2-2.

IndyCar Barber: McLaughlin takes pole in Penske 1-2

Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin took pole position for the third round of the IndyCar Series at Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday.

Mea Motu dominates Thai opponent

Mea Motu has made light work of her Thai opponent in her latest bout.

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.

Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp in heated exchange as Liverpool drop out of title race

Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp in heated exchange as Liverpool drop out of title race - Klopp exchanged words with forward Salah during the 2-2 draw at the London Stadium

'Gutted' Webster cites defensive shortcomings in Warriors' upset defeat to Titans

Andrew Webster admits his team were completely outplayed against previously winless Gold Coast.

Blues back calls for annual Anzac Day clash with Reds after heartstopper at Brisbane

Coach Vern Cotter praised his team's grit in one of the season's best games to date.

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”.

Emma Hayes blames Chelsea's loss on 'shocking official decision'

Chelsea's hopes of winning a first Women's Champions League title were ended as Barcelona overturned a first-leg deficit to win 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and progress to the final.

Watch: Thunderous hit from Chiefs enforcer Finau against Waratahs sparks tackle debate

The All Blacks loose forward has forged a reputation for his heavy hits on first-fives, but some believe he's pushing the limits too far.

Luton’s hopes of avoiding relegation further hit following Wolves loss

Luton’s hopes of avoiding relegation further hit following Wolves loss - The Hatters remain a point behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest

Kiwi golfer Fox, South African Higgo fall off pace at Zurich Classic teams event

The pair sit in a share of 27th with a round to play at New Orleans.

Manchester United self-destruct again as recurring theme leaves Erik ten Hag doomed

Manchester United self-destruct again as recurring theme leaves Erik ten Hag doomed - Manchester United 1-1 Burnley: Erik Ten Hag’s side slumped to a draw against the relegation-threatened side

Sheffield United relegated to Championship after heavy defeat at Newcastle

Sheffield United relegated to Championship after heavy defeat at Newcastle - Alexander Isak struck either side of half-time as the Magpies fought back to send the Blades to the Championship

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-pass scandal.

WADA fires back at critics over Chinese swimming scandal

WADA says it stood by its decisions and given circumstances and evidence would do the same again.

Understrength Blackcaps fall short in final T20 against Pakistan, series drawn

New Zealand have lost the fifth and final match by nine runs.

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

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

Hurricanes suffer first loss of the season against Brumbies

The Hurricanes' unbeaten run has come to an end in Canberra after the Super Rugby Pacific leaders fell to the Brumbies 27-19.

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

Superstitious Phoenix coach worries about 'kryptonite' trophy being on sideline

Giancarlo Italiano does want the Premiers Plate to be at Saturday's match - but says it's 'almost like Kryptonite on us'.

Quartararo hit with penalty in Jerez MotoGP sprint; Pedrosa inherits podium

Fabio Quartararo has lost his third-place finish in the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix due to a tyre pressure penalty, promoting Dani Pedrosa to his first rostrum since 2017.

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.

‘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

WATCH: Phoenix strive for history with A-League premiership at stake against Macarthur

Newshub's Harry Bartle was sideline to preview the match with Wellington coach Giancarlo Italiano.

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.

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.

Late VAR drama denies spirited Chelsea wild comeback win at Aston Villa

Late VAR drama denies spirited Chelsea wild comeback win at Aston Villa - Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea: The Blues thought they had come from two goals down to claim a thrilling win but VAR had other ideas

Crusaders ruthlessly put down Rebels in Christchurch

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

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.

Daughter of NFL star Will Smith confronts her father’s road rage killer as he’s jailed for 25 years: ‘You ruined my life’

Daughter of NFL star Will Smith confronts her father’s road rage killer as he’s jailed for 25 years: ‘You ruined my life’ - The shooting occurred after Cardell Hayes rear-ended Smith’s SUV

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class - The former Blues skipper has revealed a stand-off between the club’s senior players and the Portuguese coach, who lasted less than a year in an ill-fated spell at Stamford Bridge

Phoenix celebrate recordbreaking A-League season before 'weird' wait for premiership fate

Wellington upheld their end of the bargain, but must now wait to see if they'll take home their first Premiers Plate.

Unbeaten Mystics, Tactix still adjusting to new contact rules in ANZ Premiership

Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson has been an early victim of netball's sin bin.

RB plans Miami upgrade to keep "surfing on the top" of midfield fight

The RB Formula 1 team is preparing an upgrade for the Miami Grand Prix that it hopes will keep it "surfing on the top" of the midfield pack battle.

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

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

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.

Kiwi high jumper Kerr makes Olympics statement with Diamond League win in China

Hamish Kerr has backed up his world indoor championships triumph with another major victory.

Blues snatch comeback Super Rugby Pacific win after siren to break Reds hearts

The Aucklanders had to overcome an 11-point second-half deficit for victory.

Blues make it six straight wins after thriller in Brisbane

The Blues have pulled off a memorable win over the Reds to climb within a point of the Super Rugby Pacific lead.

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.

Hulkenberg set for Audi F1 switch after Haas departure revealed

Nico Hulkenberg is set to join Audi in Formula 1, after his current Haas team revealed he is leaving the American-owned squad at the end of this season for Sauber.

Keith Gillespie's tragic journey from Premier League star to bankrupt gambler

Vinales: Jerez MotoGP sprint should have been red-flagged amid crash chaos

Aprilia's Maverick Vinales says MotoGP race direction should have stopped the Spanish Grand Prix sprint to inspect the track after a spate of crashes late on.

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.

ANZ Premiership netball: Magic clinch close win over Stars

The Bay of Plenty/Waikato Magic have held on for a thrilling 52-49 win over the Northern Stars.