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Synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics

Team GB's synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics. The athletes performed in front of a mesmerized public to mrk 100 days before the Olympics in Paris this summer.

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

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.

The incredible rise of English Wunderkind, Phil Foden

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.

NFL Mock Draft 11.0 picks 1-16: Surely not?

'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 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.

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.

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

What happened to legendary Man United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy?

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.

Jontay Porter receives NBA suspension following major betting scandal

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.

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.

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.

Hapless Highlanders held scoreless in fifth straight defeat against Reds

Queensland had not beaten the southerners since 2016.

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.

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

A 15-strong group has been announced by NZOC.

Australian Chaz Mostert wins Supercars practice session

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

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.

Rain ruins Black Caps' opener in Pakistan

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

‘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.

Black Sticks leading scorer Merry retires from international hockey

Merry scored 128 goals in her 284 international caps.

V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rain washes out opening T20 international between Blackcaps, Pakistan

Just two balls were bowled at Rawalpindi.

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.

Matt Le Tissier - Footballing Genius

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.

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

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.

Klopp accepts lack of threat cost Liverpool dear in European exit

Despite an early Salah penalty, Liverpool couldn't push on to overcome the ginormous 3-0 deficit from the first leg against Atalanta.

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.

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.

NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers series preview

'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.

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.

Blues play down significance of blockbuster Brumbies clash at Eden Park

The two sides have each won six games in 2024.

Predicting All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams

Super Rugby Pacific teams: All Blacks winger Tele'a returns to Blues against Brumbies

All NZ team line-ups for week nine of the southern hemisphere competition.

Warriors slump to demoralising defeat against rampant Dragons at Wollongong

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

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.