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Team New Zealand unveils name of boat for 2024 America's Cup defence

The boat will have its first competitive outing in August at a preliminary regatta in Barcelona.

10 reasons why hockey fans are the best sports fans

If there’s one thing that the pandemic has taught us about hockey, it’s that an NHL game just isn’t the same without fans in the stands. As Steven Ellis of The Hockey News writes, “Hockey relies on energy. It’s fast, loud and physical. It feeds on the excitement of fans losing their minds over a big hit or a crafty goal.” In that sense, it’s almost as if the fans are part of the action, capable of affecting the outcome of the game. Here are 10 more reasons why hockey fans are the best sports fans.

First-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at Pukekura Park

It was once described by cricketing bible Wisden as among the six best venues in the world - but its days may be numbered.

Preview: Unbeaten Hurricanes face partisan Drua crowd

Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne said the team will need to focus on their own game and do the basics right.

Hurricanes extend unbeaten record to eight games with win over Fijian Drua at Suva

The team from the capital stretched their margin atop the competition table.

‘We’ll just fight on’ – Warriors’ squad depth set to be tested

If there were any concerns about why Andrew Webster had insisted on keeping as many players as he did over the off-season, they should be put to rest now.

Rain ruins Black Caps' opener in Pakistan

The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi has been abandoned due to rain.

Former All Blacks coach Foster unsure where Kiwis star Manu fits after shock code switch

Two of NZ sport's biggest names are headed to the Japanese League One club.

Mauricio Pochettino has spat with journalist in press conference

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino had an argument with a journalist following the conclusion of the post-match Premier League press conference after his side thrashed Everton 6-0.

Kiwi petrolheads back homegrown heroes, as Supercars return across Tasman

Defending champion Brodie Kostecki has some ground to make up, after his controversial start to the season.

Norris: McLaren can win races in F1 2024 if it gets everything right

Lando Norris believes McLaren can win races in Formula 1 2024, albeit only with significant car improvement upgrades and “right place, right time” fortune against Red Bull and Ferrari.

Hapless Highlanders held scoreless in fifth straight defeat against Reds

Queensland had not beaten the southerners since 2016.

Newey: F1’s grid to close up even more before being ‘blown apart’ in 2026

Red Bull’s Adrian Newey predicts the fight at the front of Formula 1 is going to get even tighter, before the 2026 rules reset blows things apart once again.

Zawada expected to figure off the bench for Phoenix on Friday

Wellington Phoenix star striker Oskar Zawada is expected to get game time against the Newcastle Jets on Friday in a major boost as the side aims for their first A-League men's crown.

Are these the fastest bowlers in cricket history?

Cricket: Howzat? David Boon wins Boony's test shirt

David Boon has won a cricket club's raffle for David Boon's last Australian test shirt, but it's not what you're thinking.

Rain washes out opening T20 international between Blackcaps, Pakistan

Just two balls were bowled at Rawalpindi.

Warriors prepare to lose hooker Egan for NSW State of Origin duties

The in-form dummy half seems a logical selection for new coach Michael Maguire.

Warriors slump to demoralising defeat against rampant Dragons at Wollongong

The result ended a four-game unbeaten run in their NRL campaign.

The Black Power salute at Mexico’s 1968 Olympics that inspired generations

Phoenix keep A-League premiership hopes alive with draw against Jets

The result sees them back atop the competition table with one game left in the regular season.

Sainz will have to "survive with what we have" in China F1 sprint

Carlos Sainz says he will have to "survive with what we have" in Formula 1's China sprint race after not feeling comfortable with his Ferrari.

Watch: Kiwi sprinter Hobbs joins AM to celebrate 100 days until Paris Olympics

Roving reporter William Waiirua has a secret weapon in her quest to shave off time.

Australian Chaz Mostert wins Supercars practice session

Chaz Mostert has won the Supercars practice session at Taupō International Motorsport Park.

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes extend winning streak in Suva - As it happened

They had to do it the hard way, reduced to 13 men during the second half.

The incredible rise of English Wunderkind, Phil Foden

V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback

The historic first Supercars Championship at Taupō International Motorsport Park takes place this weekend.

Is Kevin De Bruyne the best Premier League player of all time?

Matt Le Tissier - Footballing Genius

Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders in deep trouble against Reds at halftime - Live

The southerners are trying to snap their four-game losing streak.

Predicting All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams

What Aston Martin’s curfew burn told us about its F1 upgrade trajectory

Formula 1 teams are always reluctant to burn through the two curfew jokers they get for a season.

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since tragedy struck

Nearly 30 years ago on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix. The death of the Brazilian F1 legend shocked the sport and provoked an outpouring of grief around the world. During an illustrious career, Senna clinched 41 Grand Prix wins and three Drivers' Championships. Three decades on since that fateful day at Imola, he is still considered one of the best F1 racing drivers of all time. To celebrate his extraordinary achievements behind the wheel, click through this gallery and take a commemorative look back at the life and times of Ayrton Senna.

Black Sticks leading scorer Merry retires from international hockey

Merry scored 128 goals in her 284 international caps.

Hurricanes turn up the heat ahead of clash with Fijian Drua

The Hurricanes have been doing their best to replicate the Fiji heat in Wellington.

Blues play down significance of blockbuster Brumbies clash at Eden Park

The two sides have each won six games in 2024.

'We lost it at home' says Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool loss to Atalanta

'We lost it at home' says Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool loss in Europa League. The reds were defeated 3-1 on aggregate in the quarter finals of the Europa League against Atalanta in Bergamo.

Fonua-Blake backs young Warriors to replace him

Addin Fonua-Blake joins the Sharks next year but has committed to seeing out the 2024 season.

Boxing world shocked: former British champion Willie Limond dies at the age of 45

Kiwi golfer Ko starts strongly at first LPGA Major of 2024, Chevron Championship

Lydia Ko shares fourth after her opening round at the Woodlands.

What happened to legendary Man United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy?

NRL: NZ Warriors v St George Dragons at Wollongong's WIN Stadium - Live

Join us at 8pm, as the Auckland side try to stretch their unbeaten run to five games.

Netball coming to grips with new rules after four suspensions

New rules saw more suspensions dished out in one round of netball's ANZ Premiership on the weekend, than across an entire typical season.

Williams may as well “go home” if spares situation changes its F1 approach, says Albon

Alex Albon says Williams may as well “go home” if it allows concerns over spare parts to start influencing how it goes racing in Formula 1.

Pole vaulter McCartney's return headlines NZ athletics team for Paris Olympics

A 15-strong group has been announced by NZOC.

Jordie Barrett's move to Ireland and the ripple effect it can cause

Analysis -There is more to Jordie Barrett's Irish shift than just an overseas experience, Jamie Wall writes.

Leclerc: Sainz simply doing a better job in recent F1 races

Charles Leclerc reckons his performance shortfall to Ferrari Formula 1 team-mate Carlos Sainz in recent races is simply down to the Spaniard's greater execution of weekends.

'There's a lot more fight in them' – Blues praise improved Australian showing

Blues coach Vern Cotter and skipper Patrick Tuipulotu have been impressed with what they've seen so far from across the ditch.

Hurricanes coach Laidlaw brings sevens experience to plotting Drua's Super Rugby downfall

The first-year coach spent seven in charge of the All Blacks Sevens.

Fisher-Harris signing may persuade veteran star Johnson to stay on at Warriors - Blair

The Penrith Panthers enforcer will be released early to return across the Tasman.