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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.

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

Williams plays down Antonelli talk despite F1 superlicence request

Williams says Logan Sargeant must hit “tough targets” in getting closer to Formula 1 team-mate Alex Albon, but has dismissed rumours it is lining up Andrea Kimi Antonelli as a replacement.

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.

Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders overcome torrential rain to edge Moana Pasifika - As it happened

The southerners consolidated their playoff hopes at Nuku'alofa.

Jurgen Klopp reveals exactly how Liverpool are set up for success once he’s gone

Jurgen Klopp reveals exactly how Liverpool are set up for success once he’s gone - Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season but is confident his project won’t die once Arne Slot takes over

Russell: Mercedes F1 team won’t be burned by “reaching for the stars” again

George Russell says Mercedes will not repeat the mistake it made in China of trying to “reach for the stars” with Formula 1’s new sprint race format.

What went wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers?

Hurricanes whallop Waratahs in Wellington

The Hurricanes have scored a dominant victory over the Waratahs in Wellington.

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.

NRL considers divisive kickoff rule changes to reduce concussion risk in collision

Players and administrators protest that impact is an accepted part of the spectacle.

How athletes are smashing records in a NASA-inspired 'super-material'

The NASA-inspired 'super-material' is developed by Rheon Labs, and has already helped a number of athletes including Alexander Munyao and Tamirat Tola to break records.

Alonso: Newey exit doesn't mean Red Bull F1 team is imploding

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso doesn't believe Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull is a sign of Formula 1's dominant team imploding.

Blues grind down Rebels to set up Super Rugby Pacific top-of-table showdown with Hurricanes

Winger Mark Tele'a and lock Sam Darry both had try doubles at Melbourne.

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.

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.

Lawyers for teen suing NBA star Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game withdraw from the case

Lawyers for teen suing NBA star Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game withdraw from the case - A Tennessee judge has ruled that lawyers for a teenager who is suing two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant over a fight during an offseason pickup game can withdraw from the case after citing irreconcilable conflicts with their client

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 in a bid to attract "a wider variety of fans".

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.

World Rugby considers Qatar as controversial host of new Nations Championship format

The Middle East nation was severely criticised over its human rights shortcomings during the Football World Cup.

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

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him - As vacancies at Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have come and gone and as Brighton slipped into the bottom half, the Italian must instead focus on rebuilding his own reputation

'Definitely nerves': Wales centurion Halfpenny eyes long-awaited debut for Crusaders

The 35-year-old will be the sixth-oldest debutant in the history of the competition.

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.

The horrible accident that killed Spanish world champion Isaac Gálvez López

Williams in talks with Newey about F1 reunion

Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has said his team is in discussions with design legend Adrian Newey about trying to lure him back to the squad.

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.

End of an era: are LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry finished as champions?

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.

Sainz: No assurance of future Audi F1 seat amid Hulkenberg deal

Carlos Sainz says he has no “assurance” of a future Formula 1 seat with Audi but feels it “makes complete sense” for the manufacturer to have signed Nico Hulkenberg.

Blues star Ioane faces sideline stint after nasty head knock against Rebels

The All Blacks midfielder has already been ruled out for next weekend's blockbuster against the Hurricanes.

£12,000 for a ticket to see Scotland's opening game at the Euros!

Watching Scotland play at a major tournament has been a rare treat over the past three decades. But Scotland tickets for their Euro opening match are being offered by resale companies for £12,000

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.

Cricket world shocked by death of Worcestershire's 20-year-old Josh Baker

Protestors block Bibby Stockholm barge coach

Police remove protesters blocking the transfer of migrants to the Bibby Stockholm. The arrests were for obstruction and a racially aggravated public order offence.

Dutch Olympic legend Sjoukje Dijkstra dies at 82

Williams finally has its spare F1 car ready for Miami

Williams finally has a spare car available from this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, having been without it so far this Formula 1 season.

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.

Black Ferns Sevens progress to Singapore quarter-finals, All Blacks Sevens fall to Argentina

The The NZ men now face a must-win match against Australia on day two.

Watch: US sailors tumble out of boat during frightening SailGP capsize in Bermuda

The F50 catamaran was tipped on its side during practice.

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

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

Hurricanes rebound from first Super Rugby defeat with resounding win over Waratahs

Winger Salesi Rayasi had a try double, as the Wellington side retained their lead atop the competition table.

The tragic death of future Bundesliga star Junior Malanda

Jurgen Klopp vows never to watch TNT Sports again as Liverpool manager takes parting shot at broadcaster

Jurgen Klopp vows never to watch TNT Sports again as Liverpool manager takes parting shot at broadcaster - Klopp offered ‘a little advice from an old man on the way out’ as he criticised the way TV companies schedule fixtures

'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.

Unrestricted NBA free agents who have earned huge raises

Mark Clattenburg resigns in wake of Nottingham Forest VAR controversy

Mark Clattenburg resigns in wake of Nottingham Forest VAR controversy - Clattenburg has walked away while the Premier League and Football Association investigate Forest’s extraordinary statement accusing VAR Stuart Attwell of bias

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.

Perenara's hilarious taunt after claiming Savea's Super Rugby tryscoring record

The veteran halfback claimed a record-setting 63rd try against the Waratahs.

Super Rugby Pacific - Crusaders v Queensland Reds at Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium:

Join us at 4:30pm, as the defending champions chase back-to-back wins for the first time this season.