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Kiwi basketball prodigy Leger-Walker confirms move to US college powerhouse

The guard will play her final year with the UCLA Bruins, before declaring for the WNBA Draft.

WADA fires back at critics over Chinese swimming scandal

WADA says it stood by its decisions and given circumstances and evidence would do the same again.

Unbeaten Mystics, Tactix still adjusting to new contact rules in ANZ Premiership

Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson has been an early victim of netball's sin bin.

Highlanders win nervy bottom-of-table battle against Force to enter Super Rugby playoff picture

The southerners snapped a five-game losing streak and now sit in the top eight.

Sheffield United relegated to Championship after heavy defeat at Newcastle

Sheffield United relegated to Championship after heavy defeat at Newcastle - Alexander Isak struck either side of half-time as the Magpies fought back to send the Blades to the Championship

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed - The Dutchman is now set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after impressing in the Eredivisie

Pulse stretch unbeaten start to ANZ Premiership with comeback win against Steel

But the Wellingtonians lost Silver Ferns midcourt Maddy Gordon to injury.

Daughter of NFL star Will Smith confronts her father’s road rage killer as he’s jailed for 25 years: ‘You ruined my life’

Daughter of NFL star Will Smith confronts her father’s road rage killer as he’s jailed for 25 years: ‘You ruined my life’ - The shooting occurred after Cardell Hayes rear-ended Smith’s SUV

Luton’s hopes of avoiding relegation further hit following Wolves loss

Luton’s hopes of avoiding relegation further hit following Wolves loss - The Hatters remain a point behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest

Phoenix maul Macarthur 3-0 in final regular season game

The Wellington Phoenix have ended their regular season with a big win over Macarthur FC.

Phoenix A-League premiership hopes fuelled by dire pre-season predictions of doom

The Wellington side can claim the silverware with victory over Macarthur FC.

We are building something - Erik ten Hag pleads for patience from Man Utd fans

Under-fire Erik ten Hag pleaded for fans to stay patient after misfiring Manchester United blew a late lead against relegation-threatened Burnley at an unhappy Old Trafford. Things have gone off the boil since United won the Carabao Cup, reached the FA Cup final and finished third in the Premier League during a promising first season under the Dutchman. United are scrapping for Europa League qualification having already blown their Champions League hopes, with May's FA Cup final against Manchester City offering a chance to end a poor campaign on a high.

Phoenix forced to wait for A-League premiership fate, despite win over Macarthur

Victory was not enough to clinch the silverware, with Central Coast Mariners also winning across the Tasman.

IndyCar Barber: McLaughlin takes pole in Penske 1-2

Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin took pole position for the third round of the IndyCar Series at Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday.

Crusaders ruthlessly put down Rebels in Christchurch

Signs of life from the defending champions as they cruise to a 39-0 victory.

Watch: Veteran prop Franks scores first try in 14 years, as Crusaders savour morale-boosting win

Last time Owen Franks crossed the chalk, Richie McCaw and Zac Guildford were also on the tryscoring sheet.

Quartararo hit with penalty in Jerez MotoGP sprint; Pedrosa inherits podium

Fabio Quartararo has lost his third-place finish in the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix due to a tyre pressure penalty, promoting Dani Pedrosa to his first rostrum since 2017.

'Gutted' Webster cites defensive shortcomings in Warriors' upset defeat to Titans

Andrew Webster admits his team were completely outplayed against previously winless Gold Coast.

Kiwi high jumper Kerr makes Olympics statement with Diamond League win in China

Hamish Kerr has backed up his world indoor championships triumph with another major victory.

Emma Hayes blames Chelsea's loss on 'shocking official decision'

Chelsea's hopes of winning a first Women's Champions League title were ended as Barcelona overturned a first-leg deficit to win 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and progress to the final.

The career and heartbreaking death of Olympic silver medallist Ivo Van Damme

Understrength Blackcaps fall short in final T20 against Pakistan, series drawn

New Zealand have lost the fifth and final match by nine runs.

WADA's credibility dented, former NZ boss says

The former New Zealand boss of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) says the organisation's credibility has been dented just months out from the Paris Olympics.

Bob Baffert’s horse racing legacy: Unbridled success and swirling controversy

The plot twist that gave Arrow McLaren’s Ward his first IndyCar win as team principal

Although it didn’t happen how Gavin Ward envisioned, he officially took his first IndyCar victory as Arrow McLaren’s team principal following Team Penske’s disqualifications from the St. Petersburg race.

Blues back calls for annual Anzac Day clash with Reds after heartstopper at Brisbane

Coach Vern Cotter praised his team's grit in one of the season's best games to date.

Series squared after Black Caps lose fifth T20 in Pakistan

The Black Caps have gone down by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Pakistan to leave the series squared 2-2.

Recap: Brumbies v Hurricanes

The Hurricanes end an unbeaten run in Canberra falling to the Brumbies 27-19.

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder actually win the 2024 NBA title?

Sainz: Leclerc start battle "cost us a lot" in F1 Chinese GP

Carlos Sainz says his fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them both valuable ground in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

Moana Pasifika tackle Fijian Drua as they aim for top eight finish

Moana Pasifika forwards coach Tom Coventry reckons playing Fijian Drua in Lautoka is as demanding a gig as you can get in rugby.

Vinales: Jerez MotoGP sprint should have been red-flagged amid crash chaos

Aprilia's Maverick Vinales says MotoGP race direction should have stopped the Spanish Grand Prix sprint to inspect the track after a spate of crashes late on.

Penske's IndyCar explanation 'doesn't stack up', accuses McLaren's Brown

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he’s “disappointed in the various excuses” from Penske over the St. Petersburg IndyCar push-to-pass scandal.

'This must be called out!': NRL Anzac Day social media omission outrages Kiwis

"Delete this post and recognise our friends across the Tasman."

Warriors juniors make history with victory over Magpies in Harold Matthews Cup final

They became the first team to take the U17 title in their debut season.

Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp in heated exchange as Liverpool drop out of title race

Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp in heated exchange as Liverpool drop out of title race - Klopp exchanged words with forward Salah during the 2-2 draw at the London Stadium

Manchester United self-destruct again as recurring theme leaves Erik ten Hag doomed

Manchester United self-destruct again as recurring theme leaves Erik ten Hag doomed - Manchester United 1-1 Burnley: Erik Ten Hag’s side slumped to a draw against the relegation-threatened side

Watch: Thunderous hit from Chiefs enforcer Finau against Waratahs sparks tackle debate

The All Blacks loose forward has forged a reputation for his heavy hits on first-fives, but some believe he's pushing the limits too far.

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders overwhelm Force to rekindle title defence - As it happened

The defending champions have picked themselves up off the bottom of the competition table.

Kiwi McLaughlin wins IndyCar shootout for pole position at Alabama Grand Prix

The three-time Aussie Supercars champion was stripped of podium points by this week.

ANZ Premiership netball: Magic clinch close win over Stars

The Bay of Plenty/Waikato Magic have held on for a thrilling 52-49 win over the Northern Stars.

Blues snatch comeback Super Rugby Pacific win after siren to break Reds hearts

The Aucklanders had to overcome an 11-point second-half deficit for victory.

Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs

Damian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.

Late VAR drama denies spirited Chelsea wild comeback win at Aston Villa

Late VAR drama denies spirited Chelsea wild comeback win at Aston Villa - Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea: The Blues thought they had come from two goals down to claim a thrilling win but VAR had other ideas

RB plans Miami upgrade to keep "surfing on the top" of midfield fight

The RB Formula 1 team is preparing an upgrade for the Miami Grand Prix that it hopes will keep it "surfing on the top" of the midfield pack battle.

Blues make it six straight wins after thriller in Brisbane

The Blues have pulled off a memorable win over the Reds to climb within a point of the Super Rugby Pacific lead.

Mea Motu dominates Thai opponent

Mea Motu has made light work of her Thai opponent in her latest bout.

Hurricanes face hooking crisis, after first Super Rugby Pacific defeat against Brumbies

The Wellingtonians have now lost three specialist No.2s to injury.

Kiwi golfer Fox, South African Higgo fall off pace at Zurich Classic teams event

The pair sit in a share of 27th with a round to play at New Orleans.