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Blues call for more afternoon kickoffs after Eden Park blockbuster against Hurricanes

"Hopefully, we get that ball rolling and we can have it more, because we certainly felt that energy."

Ardie Savea and Scott Barrett frontrunners for All Blacks captain but Scott Robertson coy on announcing

Scott Robertson indicates he has selected his All Blacks captain but won't reveal him yet.

Johnson to miss next two matches as injuries force makeshift Warriors side to face Panthers

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will shift to No. 6 against the defending champs during Magic Round.

UFC St Louis: Carlos Ulberg knocks out Alonzo Menifield in stunning fashion

Carlos Ulberg has recorded the third-fastest UFC light heavyweight finish ever.

Netball: ANZ Premiership players Ameliaranne Ekenasio, Erena Mikaere support move back to Australian competition

The Magic stars believe a transtasman competition is better for the game.

Super Rugby Pacific wrap: Blues, Hurricanes play final preview, clueless Crusaders not done yet

Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie surveys who's hot and who's not...

WNBA's Connecticut Sun home opener sells out thanks to Caitlin Clark

All 8,910 seats at Mohegan Sun Arena are expected to be filled when Clark hits the court Tuesday. The last time the Suns' inaugural game sold out was the 2003 home opener.

Arsenal’s tense victory sets up complicated conclusion to Premier League title race

Arsenal’s tense victory sets up complicated conclusion to Premier League title race - Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal: Leandro Trossard’s early goal ensured the Premier League title race will go down to the final day as the Gunners returned to the top of the table

Football round-up: Phoenix create a verb as Rufer rises from ashes

If they can put in another performance like he did on Sunday night, it is hard to see how the Victory will break down the staunch Phoenix defensive unit, writes Mathew Nash.

Watch out for these 3 G-League prospects heading into the 2024 NBA Draft

Mick on Monday: Leading Kiwi stables target Queensland Winter Carnival

Two of New Zealand’s biggest stables have triple threats heading to Queensland.

Wayne Rooney accuses Manchester United players of using injuries to avoid playing

Wayne Rooney accuses Manchester United players of using injuries to avoid playing - The former Red Devils captain voiced his opinion during Sky Sports punditry for United’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal

A-League semi, first leg: Phoenix, Victory deadlocked scoreless at halftime - Live

The team from the capital try to make their first Grand Final.

'The time is right to step aside': England great Anderson announces retirement from test cricket

The third-highest wicket-taker in tests will step aside after the first match against West Indies at Lord's in July.

NRL: Warriors plucked by Roosters, lose fourth straight

Things are going from bad to much worse for the Warriors after they cop a hiding in Sydney and Shaun Johnson leaves injured.

Why Jurgen Klopp could get a touchline ban and miss Liverpool goodbye

Why Jurgen Klopp could get a touchline ban and miss Liverpool goodbye - Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nearly nine years at the helm but faces missing out on his Anfield farewell

Pep Guardiola’s latest feat would make history – not even Sir Alex Ferguson won four in a row

Pep Guardiola’s latest feat would make history – not even Sir Alex Ferguson won four in a row - City are hoping to win the Premier League title for a fourth year in a row – a feat never before achieved

'It's my liking for him to be there': Papali'i casts vote for next All Blacks captain

Sam Cane's likely successor in the No. 7 jersey has made it clear who he'd like to see take the skipper's armband.

Kiwi Fox closing on best solo PGA finish after three rounds at Myrtle Beach Classic

His only previous top-10 finish was at the Zurich Open of New Orleans team event.

Sayonara, Sam: All Blacks captain Cane to retire from international rugby

Sam Cane has been granted an early release from his NZR contract to take up a three-year deal in Japan.

Webster back in Tall Blacks for Olympic qualifiers

The Tall Blacks are recalling an experienced guard for the Olympic qualifiers.

Olympic champion Carrington beaten in Paris build-up

Fellow New Zealander Aimee Fisher pipped Olympic champion Lisa Carrington by 0.33 seconds to win the K1 500m at the World Cup in Hungary.

'It's up to me to pick him': Robertson offers no guarantees over departing Cane's All Blacks selection

Scott Robertson says Sam Cane will need to prove he's fit for test selection after a lengthy injury lay-off.

UCLA legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson passes away

Michael Jordan weeps during grand opening of his North Carolina clinic

The 61-year-old, six-time NBA champion partnered with healthcare company Novant Health to establish his latest Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic in Wilmington, last week.

Warriors vs Roosters: Bad run can’t mask NRL side’s long-term potential under Andrew Webster

It’s tough to crack the code early in your career – and harder to maintain it.

History says Manchester City will win the title – but one statistic gives Arsenal hope

History says Manchester City will win the title – but one statistic gives Arsenal hope - The Champions League is on the line for Spurs while City have silverware in their sights

'Can't believe it': Kiwi rider Powell savours remarkable win at prestigious Badminton horse trials

Caroline Powell may have put her name in the hat for Paris Olympics selection

Is Aston Villa v Liverpool on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture

Is Aston Villa v Liverpool on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture - Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League fixture

Full stadium would give Phoenix 'the extra half a goal that we need'

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano says they go into the second leg of the A-league semi-final with "destiny in our own hands" after his side's big defensive effort last night.

Bang for buck: The 10 best bargain transfers of all time

John McGinn ready to cheer on Man City as Aston Villa close in on top-four spot

John McGinn ready to cheer on Man City as Aston Villa close in on top-four spot - Jhon Duran scored twice in the final 10 minutes as Villa came from 3-1 down to earn a vital point.

Fox records second top-10 finish as Alker goes top of money winners

Auckland golfer Ryan Fox has fired four birdies on the back nine to shoot up the leader board in the final round of the PGA's Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina.

ANZ Premiership 2025 cut to two rounds as Netball NZ sign one-year extension with Sky

The change is designed to ensure an engaging and exciting competition in response to feedback, says Netball New Zealand.

'We're lacking confidence': Webster plays down Johnson injury as Warriors try to rediscover self-belief

The head coach weighed in on Shaun Johnson's latest ailment after a demoralising defeat to the Roosters.

WSL’s record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema to leave Arsenal at end of season

WSL’s record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema to leave Arsenal at end of season - The 27-year-old Netherlands international has scored 125 goals and provided 50 assists in 172 appearances for the Gunners

The most overrated players in Premier League history

Egan re-signs with Warriors for two more seasons

Egan has been one of the standouts in an up and down Warriors effort in 2024.

Netball: Mystics get the job done without their star shooter

The Mystics have overcome a major mental block after beating the Stars 56-51 in Auckland without Silver Fern shooter Grace Nweke.

Tom Hanks cheers on Aston Villa in chaotic 3-3 draw against Liverpool

Tom Hanks cheers on Aston Villa in chaotic 3-3 draw against Liverpool -

Former Freemantle Docker Cam McCarthy tragically dies aged 29

Power “knocking on the door” after another runner-up finish in Indy GP

Will Power continued the early theme of his season after scoring another runner-up result, with the latest coming in yesterday’s Indy Grand Prix on the Indianapolis road course.

Mikel Arteta says ‘box of dreams’ is open as Arsenal take title race to last day

Mikel Arteta says ‘box of dreams’ is open as Arsenal take title race to last day - Leandro Trossard scored the only goal to lift the Gunners back above Manchester City in the table

'Want to play the game with myself': Kiwi UFC star Ulberg stuns rival, calls out EA Sports

The light-heavyweight needed just 12 seconds to knock out 11th-ranked Alonzo Menifield.

Motorsport: Kiwi Courtney Duncan excited by WMX team switch, results still to come

New Zealander is seventh in championship after two of seven WMX rounds.

All Blacks captaincy: Who is in the hot seat next?

We have a look at the main contenders to replace Sam Cane.

Klopp fights back tears as Liverpool fans serenade him at final away game

Klopp fights back tears as Liverpool fans serenade him at final away game -

Pep Guardiola adamant Manchester United ‘should have won all the titles’ for one clear reason

Pep Guardiola adamant Manchester United ‘should have won all the titles’ for one clear reason - The Spaniard has hit back at Man City critics by pointing the finger at his rivals, insisting his side’s success is not ‘boring’

American-Kiwi ring announcer Lt Dan Hennessey declares wrong winner in boxing championship fight

The boxing community is up in arms over the botched announcement.

Football A-League Wellington Phoenix draw 0-0 v Melbourne Victory - as it happened

The Wellington Phoenix have drawn 0-0 with Melbourne Victory in their first leg A-League semi-final in Melbourne.