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Olympics 2024: Kiwi Billy Stairmand to take on one of the world's most feared surf breaks

Billy Stairmand is heading to Tahiti as part of the two-athlete NZ team.

Football round-up: Best of rivals for Phoenix finals adventure

The Nix now know who stands between them and their first-ever A-League grand final, and it couldn't be a more perfect rival, Mathew Nash writes.

NRL referees boss rules on controversial non-call, as struggling Warriors search for answers

Graham Annesley has given his two cents on the DWZ incident, while a former Warrior makes his own assessments on where the team is going wrong.

A long road back to a very long jump

Phoebe Edwards took years out from athletics but, almost accidentally, has come back to a personal best and win the national long jump title The post A long road back to a very long jump appeared first on Newsroom.

One player, one club: Who is every current Premier League club’s best-ever player?

Why peaky F1 tyres caused 'acts of desperation' in Miami GP qualifying

Qualifying for Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix saw the rare phenomenon of certain drivers attempting to complete Q3 on mediums amid question marks over Pirelli's tyre behaviour.

Russia issues arrest warrant for former chess champion Garry Kasparov

Angry Jamie Carragher tells ‘awful’ Antony to ‘just get off the pitch’ after Manchester United debacle

Angry Jamie Carragher tells ‘awful’ Antony to ‘just get off the pitch’ after Manchester United debacle - Erik ten Hag’s side were thrashed 4-0 at Selhurst Park

Warriors lose way against Knights, extend winless NRL slump to four games

Their record calls to three wins, five losses and a draw this season.

Notable People who died in 2024

Nottingham Forest points penalty upheld in Premier League survival blow

Nottingham Forest points penalty upheld in Premier League survival blow - Forest remain three points clear of Luton Town and the relegation zone with two games of the season remaining

The 'Dream Team' that has revolutionized women's basketball

NZ men's and women's sevens do double in Singapore

The New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams have won the Singapore leg of the World Series with the Black Ferns Sevens crowned regular season winners.

Manchester United’s season hits new low after Crystal Palace humiliation

Manchester United’s season hits new low after Crystal Palace humiliation - Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd: European qualification now at risk as Erik ten Hag’s side were dismantled at Selhurst Park

Hamish Kerr to compete in star-studded Doha high jump event

Kerr has been invited along with 11 other of the world's finest high jumpers including the reigning world and Olympic champions.

Black Ferns Sevens defend world series crown with victory in Singapore final

Meanwhile, the All Blacks Sevens also won their final against Ireland.

McLaren defends itself over “lucky charm” Trump F1 appearance

McLaren has clarified that a garage visit by former US president Donald Trump ahead of Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix was not a show of support for his political ambitions.

Phoenix coach relishes challenge of AAMI Park hoodoo in A-League semi with Victory

The Phoenix haven't won at the Victory's home ground since 2017.

Carlos 'The Black Jag' Ulberg finally back in the octagon to fight Alonzo Menifield

Kiwi UFC star Carlos Ulberg returns to the octagon this Sunday, after a string of cancellations.

Melbourne Victory lose key player ahead of Phoenix clash

Melbourne Victory will be without their influential midfielder Zinédine Machach for the A-League semi-final series against the Wellington Phoenix.

NZR back down and side with Governance Review, board to potentially reapply

After originally fighting for a modified version of the review findings, NZR have indicated they intend to adopt them in full.

Warriors coach baffled by bunker's decision not to award penalty try in loss to Knights

"It looked like he was going to deadset score for all money."

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final - Michael Owen spoke out about Erik Ten Hag and makes damning FA Cup final prediciton

David Moyes to leave West Ham with next manager already lined up to replace him

David Moyes to leave West Ham with next manager already lined up to replace him - The 61-year-old agreed to depart the club this summer at the end of his existing contract

Cricket world shocked by death of Worcestershire's 20-year-old Josh Baker

Unsuspecting Americans braced for T20 World Cup cricket culture shock

One billion viewers around the world have US marketers seeing dollar signs.

Coach Webster keeps faith with Warriors line-up to face Roosters at Sydney

Injury has forced the only change to the Warriors run-on side for Sunday.

The 20 Super Bowls that made history

Every year, casual and die-hard football fans alike gear up for the Super Bowl, and for all its spectacle and secondary festivities, the game itself is often quite exciting. Here’s our selection of the most memorable and noteworthy Super Bowls in history.

Waka ama world champ Kacey Ngataki chasing path to Olympic dream

After years competing in waka ama, the talented athlete is turning to canoe sprinting.

PGA Championship: Kazuma Kobori set to make first major start at Valhalla Golf Club

'We’re going into the deep end so let’s do it.'

Netball: Comebacks and close games light up quarter-way mark of ANZ Premiership

The Magic nearly pulled off the third comeback of the round before the unbeaten Tactix hung on 54-53 in Hamilton last night.

Shared pain of personal loss powers Kiwi surfers for Paris Olympics bid

"Sometimes you think that they are sending you good waves to do well in and I'll keep believing that."

Adam Wharton: The Crystal Palace star who has gone from the Championship to an outside bet for Euro 2024

Adam Wharton: The Crystal Palace star who has gone from the Championship to an outside bet for Euro 2024 - Wharton has been a star since moving from Blackburn to Crystal Palace and he could be an underrated option for Gareth Southgate this summer

Blues, Hurricanes prepare for heavyweight Super Rugby Pacific showdown

The teams will square off for the No.1 spot atop the standings at Eden park this weekend.

Ukrainian Olympic hero killed in action fighting Putin’s invasion force

Biden fumbles again while awarding trophy to Army football coach

Coach Jeff Monken was standing a few feet away in the White House East Room when Biden asked, 'Where are you, coach' during his remarks. Biden was awarding a football trophy to Army.

Stairmand, Vette named to New Zealand surfing team for Paris Olympics

The duo have recently returned from Tahiti, where they've been training at the Olympic surf venue of Teahupo'o.

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’ - Casemiro is one of the ‘modern greats’ but was a shadow of his former self in the 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park

Big stars to headline World Series of Darts in New Zealand

World Champion Luke Humphries and teenage superstar Luke Littler will headline a star-studded line-up when the World Series of Darts returns to New Zealand in August.

Wolff sees “no relevance” to Mintzlaff’s Verstappen pursuit criticisms

Toto Wolff says Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff’s criticisms of him over his pursuit of Max Verstappen has “no relevance”, as he denies “playing chess” with Formula 1 drivers.

The biggest surprises from the first month of the MLB season

Virgil van Dijk committed to Liverpool and ‘excited’ for transition after Jurgen Klopp exit

Virgil van Dijk committed to Liverpool and ‘excited’ for transition after Jurgen Klopp exit - Van Dijk has just a year left on his contract at Anfield but insists he will stay at the club

McLaren surprised upgraded F1 car had Red Bull-beating pace

McLaren boss Andrea Stella knew his team’s upgraded Formula 1 car was fast, but was surprised Max Verstappen had no answer for Lando Norris’s pace in the Miami Grand Prix.

The 10 most overrated NBA players right now, including one big surprise

Penske suspends Cindric and other senior staff over IndyCar scandal

Legendary team boss Roger Penske has suspended four senior members of his IndyCar team operation and apologized for the “errors that were made” in the recent push-to-pass scandal.

Football Ferns to play Olympics warm-up matches against Japan in Spain

New Zealand will play two games against the world No. 7-ranked Japanese.

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.

Watch: The Hui investigates a hidden threat to the Hauraki Gulf

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David Moyes gave West Ham their greatest night but leaves them with just one concern

David Moyes gave West Ham their greatest night but leaves them with just one concern - Moyes lifted West Ham’s first trophy in 43 years but, now his departure at the end of the season is confirmed, there is no guarantee that his replacement will be an upgrade

New Zealand extends SailGP lead after second place finish in Bermuda final

Spain won the final to claim their second SailGP victory, with New Zealand second and Australia third.