A-League

Five key moments that cost the Phoenix their first ever trophy

Opinion - It seems preposterous to take a negative look at the Phoenix's season so far, but it's hard not to consider some pivotal moments, Mathew Nash writes.

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.

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".

‘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

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.

NZ Rugby celebrates 'significant' increase in Super Rugby Pacific viewership

The numbers aren't as encouraging when it comes to fan attendance.

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.

'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.

Unai Emery meets his match as the Spanish conqueror of European football

Unai Emery meets his match as the Spanish conqueror of European football - Aston Villa 2-4 Olympiacos: A late missed penalty by Douglas Luiz could prove costly after Ayoub El Kaabi hit a hat-trick

Spurs boss speechless as Chelsea batter London rivals in 2-0 thriller

Spurs gaffer Ange Postecoglou did not have much to say after his side got battered by London rivals Chelsea. On the sidelines Postecoglou raged at plays for awful start to match.

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

Harry Kane: The best English striker ever?

Nowhere near good enough: Ange Postecoglou worried Spurs are losing the faith

Nowhere near good enough: Ange Postecoglou worried Spurs are losing the faith - Tottenham suffered a third consecutive defeat to watch their top-four hopes virtually end at Stamford Bridge.

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

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.

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.

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.

Chelsea punish Tottenham’s glaring weakness to leave Ange Postecoglou with his first Spurs crisis

Chelsea punish Tottenham’s glaring weakness to leave Ange Postecoglou with his first Spurs crisis - Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino completed the double over his former team as Spurs’ top-four hopes were dealt a blow

New York Mets fan removed from stadium because people kept throwing hot dogs at him

New York Mets fan removed from stadium because people kept throwing hot dogs at him - The man was seen encouraging fans to toss the $1 ‘dogs his way

Late try earns NZ 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.

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.

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.

Netball: Knee injury expected to keep star shooter Grace Nweke out of round four

The Northern Mystics expect to be without Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke this weekend, with the star shooter nursing a knee injury.

F1 to sell 10,000 "backpacker" tickets for 2024 Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 has altered its approach to ticket sales for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, issuing 10,000 “backpacker” tickets after realising it had isolated many existing fans.

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

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

'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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Former boxing world champion dies aged 57

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes v NSW Waratahs at Wellington's Sky Stadium - Live

Join us at 7pm, as the tabletoppers try to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.

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.

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.

Black Ferns Sevens make shaky start to Singapore tournament against spirited Spaniards

The series-leading NZ women had their hands full with their bottom-of-the-table rivals.

Nyika set for career defining fight

David Nyika says he is in the best condition of his career ahead of his biggest fight to date.

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.

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.

'Only see it as positive': NZ Rugby boss Robinson denies All Blacks tampering in Super Rugby

New national coach Scott Robertson has influenced the selection of his old Crusaders team.

Black Ferns select three uncapped players for Pacific Four Series

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

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.

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.

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.