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Wellington Phoenix becoming world leader when it comes to late drama

When it comes to late drama, the Wellington Phoenix are becoming a world leader this season.

The best Premier League managers of all time

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" for podium fight at F1 Chinese GP

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix to fight at the front, reckons team boss Fred Vasseur.

Mystics ride strong fourth quarter to defeat Southern Steel in ANZ Premiership

A late run of five consecutive goals helped the visitors secure the victory.

Scott Dixon dedicates latest Indycar win to benefactor Sir Colin Giltrap

New Zealand motor racing driver Scott Dixon has shown he remains a contender in the Indycars series after winning the latest round in California.

Ex-All Black Joseph's daughter one of five new players to earn fulltime Black Ferns contract

A 40-strong group has been announced by NZ Rugby.

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named Sportswoman of the Year while Serbia's Novak Djokovic picked up his fifth Laureus award.

That 3-wood in your bag is more a problem than a solution

A 3-wood is a staple in the high majority of everyday golfers’ bags. It’s almost a default choice. Driver/3-wood/5-wood is a setup as common as a three-jack from 70 feet. But as Julia Roberts said in Pretty Woman, “Big mistake. Huge!” Although conventional thinking among golfers is to carry a 3-wood because you want to hit your fairway woods as far...

Calls for greater WADA accountability after Chinese swimming scandal rocks Olympics build-up

"We want WADA to stand in and take responsibility."

Johnson admits Fisher-Harris signing provides another strong lure to return to Warriors

Shaun Johnson is currently off contract at the end of this year - a situation which may not last much longer.

Jurgen Klopp 'happy' with Liverpool performance after win at Fulham

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has siad he is 'happy' with his team's performance following a 3-1 win against Fulham. The win at Craven Cottage leaves Liverpool level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.

Champman onslaught guides Blackcaps to bounce back win over Pakistan

The result comes just a day after the Blackcaps were bowled out for just 90 runs.

'Country bumpkin' Bell finds identity, success in discus circle before Paris Olympics

The athlete has found self confidence tossing "2kg dinner plates".

Sibling rivalry and Dad's wise words help propel Maama Vaipulu into Black Ferns

The 21-year-old lock is one of five players to secure their first Black Ferns' contract and join the squad announced today.

Chelsea legend Ruud Gullit sends warning to Cole Palmer following Man City reality check

Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit has been impressed with Cole Palmer but has warned the Manchester City academy product that he is still in his honeymoon period at Stamford Bridge

MLB tragedy: Former Red Sox World Series winner dies

Kiwi Payne wins shootout, grabs pole for Supercars Race Eight at Taupō 400

The home favourite had a day to forget on Saturday, as the rain ruled.

Nottingham Forest claim VAR is a Luton fan after defeat at Everton

Nottingham Forest have accused VAR Stuart Attwell of being a Luton fan after feeling they were on the wrong end of "three extremely poor decisions" during Sunday's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Everton. Forest posted on X, formerly Twitter, soon after full-time that they were considering their options, having "warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn't change him", adding that their patience had now been "tested multiple times" this season.

Phoenix may have to wait to learn premiership fate

There are still plenty of ways the chips could fall in the final days of the season.

Sargeant baffled about not being told of illegal F1 safety car overtake

Logan Sargeant does not understand why the FIA gave him no feedback that he had illegally overtaken Nico Hulkenberg behind the safety car in Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix.

Scottie Scheffler is earning an average of $375K a day, report reveals

He has made more than $16 million in the last 43 days alone, with nearly half of that coming on consecutive weekends thanks to victory at The Masters ($3.6m) and RBC Heritage ($3.6m).

Arsenal v Chelsea: Mikel Arteta pre-match press conference

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks ahead of his team's Premier League match against London rivals Chelsea. The Gunners currently top the league on goal difference, and hope another win will add pressure on their rivals to get a result.

Scheffler wins RBC Heritage adding another $3.6M to his earnings

He had three holes to negotiate on Monday in order to collect another $3.6million before heading home to his wife Meredith, who is due to give birth to their first child in the coming days.

Who is American heptathlon star Annie Kunz?

Farewell Kelly Slater: the 11-time World Champion retires from surfing

Walker in, Capewell out for Warriors against Titans on Anzac Day

Jacob Laban will make his first NRL start against Gold Coast on Thursday.

Scheffler's caddie earns another $360K after latest PGA Tour win

Scheffler took home $3.6million for finishing in first place at the RBC Heritage on Monday morning, adding to the $3.5m he secured after winning The Masters last week.

'It's a great honour': Novak Djokovic named Sportsman of the Year

Tennis player Novak Djokovic says 'it's a great honour' after being crowned as Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time.

Euros sticker wars: Fans face £122 on Topps or £77 on Panini versions

Panini's 47-year dominance in holding the rights for the official European Football Championship sticker book came to an end when rival Topps won the contract for 2024 and 2028.

From tweaked headrests to new floors: China’s F1 updates in full

The intensity of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are reluctant to bring major upgrades because there is a lack of time to properly test them.

Why everyone is talking about Mexican referee Katia Itzel García

Hurricanes hooker Aumua sidelined with long-term injury

Asafo Aumua will be out of action for the next 6-8 weeks.

British football mourns the death of Leighton James

Mock Draft 12.0 picks 17-32: Decision time

'I was pretty tempted': Ex-All Black Cruden rejects pre-season SOS from embattled Crusaders

The 50-test international has revealed he received an offer to join the Super Rugby Pacific wooden-spooners.

Erik Ten Hag brands reaction to win over Coventry a 'disgrace'

Erik Ten Hag tells journalists the reaction to Manchester United's penalty shoot-out victory over Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final is a 'disgrace'

'Hasn't been himself': Panthers coach Cleary philosophical over losing Fisher-Harris to Warriors

The NZ Kiwis captain will cross the Tasman on compassionate grounds.

Trampolinist Dylan Schmidt named for third Olympics

Dylan Schmidt, the first Kiwi to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics, hopes to carry his current good form into the Paris Olympics.

'As bad as we've had': Crusaders coach counts mental toll of abysmal season after new low against Force

Rob Penney admits his young squad are struggling with the pressure of persistent losing.

Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill speaks on being a mum in sport

The former Olympic heptathlon champion touches on the challenges she faced returning to sport after having a child and also gives credit to her son for competing at the top.

Laureus Sports Awards: Usain Bolt on learning from mistakes

Usain Bolt held a press conference at the Laureus World Sports Awards where he talked about 'determination and learning from your mistakes'.

NRL: Johnson 'open-minded' for another year at the Warriors

Despite the disappointment of a big loss on the weekend, Shaun Johnson isn't ruling out spending another season at Mt Smart.

Erik ten Hag calls FA Cup final reach 'huge achievement'

Erik ten Hag claimed that stumbling into the FA Cup Final was a 'huge achievement' for Manchester United, even though they nearly faced humiliation by Coventry after a 3-3 draw in the FA Cup semi-final.

'Retiring on my own terms my proudest achievement', says Stuart Broad

Former cricketer Stuart Broad, who received a CBE for his services to cricket from the Princess Royal during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, said retiring after leading England to a win in the last Ashes series was his proudest achievement.

Ko finishes in a tie for 17th after poor final day at Chevron Championship

Ko is still needs one more tour title to automatically qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame.

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.

Booted! North American cities that lost sports franchises

Fans of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes are still hurting after the team they've followed with dedication for nearly three decades is being relocated to Salt Lake City ahead of the 2024-2025 season. Of course, it's not the first time sports fans have had to deal with the news that their favorite team is no longer to be based in their home city. In fact, since the 1940s, dozens of sports franchises across North America have made the decision to relocate, usually to be rebranded as a result. But what are some of the more high-profile and controversial moves that have taken place over the last several decades or so? Click through and discover the cities that lost sports franchises.

Schmidt leads New Zealand trampoline team for Paris Olympics

The Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist has his sights set on another podium in France.

How a running joke turned into Black Ferns recall for veteran Parkes

Parkes changed from loose forward to loosehead prop midway through 2023.

What happened to Dutch footballing legend Frank Rijkaard?