'It has been tough': Battling Blundell hits hundred in record home loss

Fighting for form – if not his spot – Tom Blundell struck a counter-attacking ton.

Caitlin Clark earns millions with her side gig after historic rookie WNBA season

Whisper it but England's Ashes jigsaw might just be falling into place, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH as Bazballers win first away series in two years

It is hard to imagine a more complete win than the 323-run drubbing which secured England's first series victory in New Zealand for over 16 years.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy makes decision on Ange Postecoglou after winning just one of their last seven games

Spurs have won one game in seven - their stirring 4-0 win at Manchester City - which has led to uncertainty over Postecoglou's future.

Mohamed Salah defends Darwin Nunez in front of fans as he compares him to Liverpool legend - and reveals what he likes about playing with the struggling striker

It has been a difficult season for Nunez who, despite his rampaging presence, has only managed three goals in 18 games.

Springboks return to Eden Park, targeting All Blacks' unbeaten run

All Blacks and Black Ferns will play a total of nine home tests in 2025.

Australia thump India to level series

India had no answer for the Australian pace attack in Adelaide.

Two Kiwi golfers chase a place on LIV Tour

Two New Zealand golfers will tee up in Saudi Arabia this week hoping to qualify for next year's LIV Golf Tour.

‘He needs to show more respect’: Auckland FC boss' swipe at Phoenix rival

Another layer was added to the rivalry post-game with verbal jousting between coaches.

Māori All Blacks to host Six Nations side in Whangārei

Scotland to face Māori All Blacks in Whangārei, their first meeting in 25 years.

Jadon Sancho is turning into one of the signings of the season under Enzo Maresca’s care at Chelsea

Jadon Sancho is turning into one of the signings of the season under Enzo Maresca’s care at Chelsea - Sancho was at the heart of a remarkable Chelsea comeback that extended their unbeaten run to eight

Four-time major winner Ernie Els revealed as the lead architect behind exclusive new Algarve golf course

The Els Club Vilamoura will be situated on the Dom Pedro Victoria course, which had hosted the Portugal Masters between 2007 and 2022.

Lando Norris is a CHAMPION after all as he evades the chaos to deliver first constructors' title for McLaren since 1998

JONATHAN McEVOY AT THE YAS MARINA CIRCUIT: He was not entirely recrimination-free, however, talking of how hard it was going up against Max Verstappen.

Stevenson's NZ Rugby future in balance, seeks early release for Japanese move

Reports the one-test All Black has already signed are premature.

Lulu Sun voted WTA’s newcomer of the year

Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has been awarded for her breakout year.

Antonelli, Bearman headline Super Formula Suzuka test as full entry list revealed

19 cars to take part in the traditional Suzuka test, where Bearman and Antonelli will get their first taste of Super Formula machinery

Tim Southee retains place in squad but will he play in Test swansong?

Whether veteran Black Caps bowler Tim Southee will be named in the side for what is meant to be his farewell Test, remains to be seen.

‘Didn’t get the results’: Barrett’s assessment of first year as All Blacks captain

'It was pleasing to see the group grow as the year wore on,' the skipper says.

Black Caps batsman to miss third test

Black Caps opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England.

Joe Root insists Harry Brook is 'the best player in the world' - despite leading the ICC Test batting rankings himself - after the England star's blistering 123 to change the course of New Zealand series

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Only Root had begun the Test ahead of Brook in the ICC rankings. Yet even after Root scored a century of his own in England's 323-run win, he took issue with the algorithm.

Google's most searched terms for 2024 in New Zealand

From All Blacks to US elections and Liam Payne, here's what Kiwis asked Google about this year.

Rugby: One-Test All Black Aidan Ross heads off to Queensland Reds

One-Test All Black prop Aidan Ross has signed with the Queensland Reds, but will play out one more season with the Chiefs before leaving New Zealand after next year's Super Rugby competition.

Ireland legend Ronan O'Gara puts England on red alert as he makes clear his coaching ambitions - with Steve Borthwick feeling the heat after five defeats in six

Ronan O'Gara has put England and Ireland on alert after he admitted he has ambitions to work at international level with one of both countries, or France, in the future.

Travis Kelce breaks another NFL record as he surpasses Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez again

Travis Kelce has set another record at the expense of Tony Gonzalez, as he helped the Chiefs survive against the Chargers on Sunday night.

Z Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skills

Tauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.

Hawke's Bay has first division Lotto win, $333,000 prize still unclaimed

Staff are prepped in case the winner comes back into the store.

Head century, bowlers, put Australia on brink of victory over India in Adelaide

India have lost half their side, 29 runs away from making Australia bat again.

Southee's final bow the last call for Black Caps selectors

The Black Caps avoided a couple of tricky decisions ahead of the dead rubber with England.

James McDonald leads Kiwi charge in Hong Kong

Everywhere you look tonight there will be Kiwis in the thick of it.

'I've given it everything': Liam Lawson on his F1 future

The New Zealander believes he's done all he can and now it is up to others to decide his fate.

'Hardest job in F1': Warning to Lawson over taking Red Bull seat

A former F1 technical director is worried the Kiwi faces a short career in the sport.

Why Athletics Australia want to 'temper' the rise of teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout

Athletics Australia president Jane Flemming has revealed why the sporting organisation will look to 'temper' the significant hype surrounding teenage sprinter Gout Gout.

Pit stop error costs Lawson dearly in Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale

The Kiwi was an outsider for a career-best finish, then disaster struck.

'I loved it': Barrett impresses in debut for Irish side

Jordie Barrett came of the bench to make an immediate impression.

Liverpool handed major injury boost as star man returns to matchday squad for Champions League trip to Girona

Liverpool have been boosted by a key player returning to fitness ahead of their midweek Champions League contest against Girona as Arne Slot named his matchday squad.

Australian youngster becomes the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m

Australian youngster Gout Gout became the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m after hitting a 20.07 during the Australian schools championships in Brisbane. Not only that, earlier in the week he ran the fourth-fastest 100m ever by an Australian.

'Like lining up winning kick for the All Blacks': Kiwi jockey wins $8.8m race in Hong Kong Cup

One of the world’s biggest meetings was turned into an exhibition of NZ talent.

Premier League referee David Coote sacked after leaked video

Premier League referee David Coote sacked after leaked video - The top-flight official had been suspended pending an investigation by refereeing body PGMOL

Maresca raves about 'not normal' Palmer after beating Spurs

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca raves about 'not normal player' Cole Palmer after the England star bagged two penalties to complete a 4-3 comeback win away at Tottenham Hotspur

Success at Whangamatā Classic for Gisborne surf lifesavers

Midway’s Ella Sutton and Yahni Brown were standouts.

Liverpool finally make a new contract offer to Mohamed Salah - but an agreement is NOT close - as Egyptian, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold weigh up their Anfield futures

SIMON JONES AND LEWIS STEELE: The Egyptian said he was 'more out than in' two weeks ago and talked of his disappointment in the club for a lack of progress in negotiations.

Still unbeaten: Auckland FC hold off Wellington Phoenix in Kiwi derby

If you wanted a recipe for the best rivalry in New Zealand sport, this is it.

David Warner reveals why he's 'still not convinced' over Marnus Labuschagne's Test form despite his half-century in Adelaide

The spotlight has been on the top-order batsman after he struggled to score runs during the first Test in Perth, hitting just five runs across both innings.

The Indiana Fever face immense pressure to keep Caitlin Clark happy long term

Aussie Test great Michael Clarke reveals the repeated act by fiery Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj that should get him 'fined every time'

Mohammed Siraj made himself public enemy No.1 last week after a heated clash with Travis Head - but he should be fined for another act, according to an Aussie cricket great.

Baseball superstar Juan Soto joining New York Mets on US$765m deal

It would be the richest contract in the history of North American sport if confirmed.

'One of the best races I’ve driven': Lawson let down in Abu Dhabi

The Kiwi said it was one of the best races he'd driven.

Black Ferns Sevens comeback to win Cape Town final

New Zealand recovered from a bumbling start to secure the title.

Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson and darts sensation Luke Littler lead the way as BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is revealed

DAVID COVERDALE: Olympic 800 metres gold medallist Hodgkinson has been nominated alongside teenage darts sensation Luke Littler and Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham.

'I'm not a matchmaker': UFC champ open to Kiwi's challenge - if UFC wants it

The two shared the cage in 2016, with the reigning champion winning an exhibition bout.