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Tennis legend calls out transgender athletes

This week, an Australian soccer tournament made headlines when five transgender women were permitted to play in a women’s tournament and ultimately led their team to victory and a substantial cash prize. And tennis legend Martina Navratilova is not at all happy about it. According to a report from The Daily Mail Australia, five transgender women competed in the pre-season Beryl Ackroyd Cup women’s soccer tournament in Sydney, Australia, where...


NZ Cricket ponders following Australia lead on playing Afghanistan

New Zealand Cricket is discussing what action, if any, it might take in relation to games against Afghanistan following Cricket Australia's decision to postpone an upcoming T20 series due to human rights concerns for women and girls in the Taliban cont...


Andy Murray set for 'extended period' on sidelines due to serious ankle injury

Andy Murray is set for an "extended spell" on the sidelines after he suffered a serious ankle injury during his defeat to Tomas Machac at the Miami Open. Murray lost a marathon encounter to the Czech player by a 5-7 7-5 7-6 (5) score, but has seemingly left America with a more significant issue. During the 10th game of the final set, Murray collapsed to the floor after he hurt his ankle when racing towards the net, having sealed the point which won the game. A medical time-out was initially called for the three-time major winner, but he picked himself up and continued, only to lose the decider on a tie-breaker. The 36-year-old, who is set to retire later this year, has now confirmed the severity of his injury with both his Anterior Talo-Fubular ligament (ATFL) and Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) ruptured.


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Gareth Southgate comments on design change of new England shirt

England gaffer Gareth Southgate has commented on the design change Nike made to the St George' Cross. A lot of England fans criticised the change in design.


We expect to be here - Emma Hayes says semi-finals are where Chelsea should be

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes believes her side have simply lived up to expectations by securing passage to the Champions League semi-finals after a 1-1 draw with Ajax at Stamford Bridge. Mayra Ramirez opened the scoring 33 minutes into in the first half of her Champions League debut for Chelsea and, while Chasity Grant netted a second-half consolation for the visitors, the Blues ultimately booked their place in the final four with a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.


Warriors women back in expanded NRLW

The Warriors will return to the NRLW in 2025 after a five-year absence.


Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders v Chiefs at Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium - Live

Join us at 7pm, with the defending champions still searching for their first win of the season in a Grand Final rematch.


Liverpool's two main candidates to succeed Jurgen Klopp emerge after Xabi Alonso blow

Xabi Alonso has been struck off the shortlist to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, leaving two other managers for Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes to consider


Young gun Khiarna Williams ready to reignite career after two-year injury-enforced absence

In 2021 Khiarna Williams emerged as one of the most exciting young shooters in New Zealand, but a serious car accident marked the start of a painstaking journey back to court.


Steph Houghton trains with England team mates ahead of World Cup

Steph Houghton trains with England team mates ahead of the women's World Cup, Georgia Stanway, Beth England, Hannah Hampton and Ella Toone were also training.


Warriors teammates excited to see RTS at fullback, coach Webster not so much

The Dally M Medal-winning No.1 is trying to make the switch to centre this time round.


WEC set to introduce minimum two-car manufacturer Hypercar rule

Manufacturers competing in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship are set to be required to enter two cars from next season.


White Ferns captain Devine injured out of T20 series finale against England

The star allrounder sustained a quad strain in the field during game four of the five-match series.


Carlos Alcaraz forced to accept brutal reality as he slumps to shock Miami Open defeat

Carlos Alcaraz could have no complaints as he was forced to accept the brutal reality that he was beaten by a better player.


Watch: Socceroos coach Arnold casts shade on Phoenix reign atop A-League

"It's banter... I don't want to see it as a headline tomorrow."


White Ferns not strong enough to hold off England in final T20 match at Basin Reserve

Brooke Halliday and Izzy Gaze hit a record 56-run 6th wicket partnership, but their efforts were in vain.


32 footballers who wore unusual shirt numbers

From the bizarre to the ridiculous, a look at some of the more unusual shirt number choices for footballers over the years...


'Insulting': NZ Rugby chair, board face resignation calls over future governance proposals

Newshub sources insist the game will go backwards, if the governance model is adopted.


Blackcaps assistant Ronchi denies rumours of looming Pakistan coaching appointment

The former wicketkeeper-batter is currently batting coach for the NZ men.


What happened to former American soccer sensation Freddy Adu?


'Kinda scared': NBL breaks new ground with live game coverage on TikTok platform

Reigning champions Canterbury Rams beat Nelson Giants in their season-opener on social media.


Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M

Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Wrexham, the Welsh team bought by Reynolds and fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney in 2021, released its accounts for the latest financial year on Thursday and reported that the amount owed to celebrities has risen to nearly 9 million pounds ($11.4 million). That was up from 3.7 million...


Red Bull junior Iwasa to contest F1 Japan FP1 for RB

Red Bull junior and Super Formula driver Ayumu Iwasa is set for his Formula 1 grand prix weekend debut at next week's Japanese Grand Prix, taking over Daniel Ricciardo's RB car for FP1.


How NZ Rugby’s board plans to rearrange the way the game is governed

Explainer: The NZ Rugby board wants to hand over power to a new, independent group within two years. Why are people so grumpy?


Truex looks to solve short track "challenge" at Richmond

Martin Truex Jr. has few complaints so far this season as he leads the NASCAR Cup standings for the first time but Sunday night’s race at Richmond seems a good place to add a missing victory to his resume.


Watch: All Blacks legend 'BeeGee' among first inducted to Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame

Seven rugby icons have been named in the inaugural group.


Women’s team with five transgender players ‘broke opponent’s leg’ and had parents fearing for girls’ safety

A women’s football competition has been branded misogynist after it was won by a team featuring five transgender players, amid accusations one had broken an opponent’s leg in two places. Flying Bats FC won every match they played during the four-week Beryl Ackroyd Cup, including a 10-0 victory in which one of their trans players scored a double hat...


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Warriors confirm 2025 return to NRLW Premiership after five-year absence

The Warriors women were withdrawn from the competition during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Phoenix likely without star striker Zawada for remainder of A-League season

With five games left in their schedule, the Wellington side are three points clear atop the table.


NZ Rugby proposes governance overhaul after independent review demands 'urgent' change

Board chair Dame Patsy Reddy has presented the new model to voting members.


NRL Warriors v Knights: What you need to know

The Warriors are back in action on Easter Sunday, here's everything you need to know about their game at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium.


2024 Masters field: Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods lead loaded group

The 2024 Masters will feature Jon Rahm attempting to repeat his title at Augusta against the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods.


'We’re in a better spot' – Johnson compares Warriors to this time last year

Shaun Johnson is pleased with the way the side is tracking as they head into their big Easter Sunday game with the Knights.


Watch: Blackcaps sensation Ravindra continues strong start to IPL with dazzling knock

Rachin Ravindra is making his mark early in his maiden IPL campaign.


Former England women's captain Steph Houghton announces retirement

The 35-year-old defender, who won 121 caps for the Lionesses, says she intends to retire at the end of the season. Houghton began playing for Sunderland in 2002 and also represented Leeds and Arsenal before moving to City 10 years ago.


Will Russia and Belarus be part of the 2024 Olympic Games?


Bee Gee, the grandfather of Pacific rugby in New Zealand honoured in Hall of Fame

Analysis - The impact of Sir Bryan Williams, who has just been inducted into the Pacific Rugby Hall of Fame, extends far beyond his sensational on-field exploits, Jonty Dine writes.


Rob Page insists he can take Wales forward after penalty heartbreak

Rob Page insisted he will take Wales forward after their Euro 2024 dream was ended by penalty shoot-out heartbreak. Daniel James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales lost 5-4 on penalties to Poland after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium.


Former Crusader defends under-pressure coach amid unprecedented losing streak

Chris Jack says placing the blame for the Crusaders' misfortunes solely at Rob Penney's feet is unjust.


Warriors welcome back trio as they seek second NRL win

The Warriors have been boosted by the return of three frontline players while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will move to fullback.


Veteran halfback Johnson poised to reclaim kicking tee for Warriors against Knights

Luke Metcalf has slotted 8/10 attempts at goal over the past two weeks.


The tragic death of former boxing world champion Alesia Graf at the age of 43


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'It's about dealing with the reality': Crusaders embrace unfamiliar underdog status

The winless champions find themselves in uncharted territory heading into Friday's clash with the Chiefs.


Coach Rob Penney insists Crusaders still a Super Rugby force

Crusaders coach Rob Penney is adamant they can still defend their Super Rugby crown.


Rocco Jamieson claims snowboard bronze at Junior World Champs

The 17-year-old from Wānaka won the snowboard slopestyle bronze medal at the Slopestyle and Big Air Junior World Championships in Italy.


Red Bull had no F1 tyre advantage at high-graining Melbourne - Stella

Red Bull “did not enjoy any advantage” with its tyres in the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, unlike previous races this season, according to McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella.


Rins "needs to do something different" to Quartararo on Yamaha MotoGP bike

Alex Rins feels he “needs to do something different” to speed up his adaptation to Yamaha’s MotoGP bike, as copying Fabio Quartararo’s set-up hasn’t yielded the desired results.