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

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

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

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.

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

Are LeBron James' NBA Playoff days with the Los Angeles Lakers numbered?

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.

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

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.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - Atlético Madrid and Chelsea legend

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.

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.

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.

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

The guard attended four World Cups for New Zealand.

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

Kiwi swimming great Dame Sophie Pascoe withdraws from Paris Paralympics

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

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

Barry, Barbarouses claim supreme honours at Wellington Phoenix awards

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

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.

'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.

Former boxing world champion dies aged 57

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.

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.

‘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.

The horrible accident that killed Spanish world champion Isaac Gálvez López

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

'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."

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.

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.

‘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

Fairweather, Clareburt headline strong NZ swimming team for Paris Olympics

Nine swimmers will take to the pool in France.

The Red Bull RB17 Hypercar Debuts at Goodwood This Year

Even with Adrian Newey leaving the Formula 1 team, he will finish the hypercar project.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

Afoa, Capewell return for NZ Warriors against Newcastle Knights

The two forwards are recovered and ready roll for Sunday.

Why playing Premier League games in the US is the last thing football needs

Why playing Premier League games in the US is the last thing football needs - Comment: As the Premier League’s American TV partner said it would ‘push’ for fixtures to be played in the US, the prospect of more global expansion is an insult to football fans and further proof of clubs detaching from their community roots

'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.

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.

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

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.

Dunedin leading the swim charge to the Olympics

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

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.

Black Ferns select three uncapped players for Pacific Four Series

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

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.

May sports highlights: What's coming up

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

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.