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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.

Black Ferns select three uncapped players for Pacific Four Series

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

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.

'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.

Phoenix fired up after missing out on minor premiership

Sam Sutton looms as a key figure in the Phoenix's finals run.

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.

Harry Kane: The best English striker ever?

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.

Are the All Blacks bound for Qatar? Nations Championship concept takes shape

NZR boss doesn't confirm but certainly doesn't deny a potential trip to cash in on the Middle East's expanding sporting investment.

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.

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.

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.

The tragic death of future Bundesliga star Junior Malanda

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

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

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

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes hold comfortable halftime lead over Waratahs - Live

The tabletoppers are trying to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.

'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.

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.

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.

‘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

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.

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.

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

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

The horrible accident that killed Spanish world champion Isaac Gálvez López

'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.

'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.

Black Ferns, All Blacks Sevens make shaky starts at Singapore against spirited Spain, Canada

Both teams had their hands full with their bottom-of-the-table rivals.

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

Former boxing world champion dies aged 57

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NRL: Capewell, Afoa named for Warriors clash with Knights

Injured duo to bolster line up as the 12th-placed Warriors head to Newcastle.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The guard attended four World Cups for New Zealand.

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".

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.