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Ten Hag 'disappointed' after Man U thumped 4-0 by Crystal Palace

Reaction from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag as they were thumped 4-0 by Crystal Palace on Monday night in the Premier League.

'Faboulous': All Blacks Williams, Taylor bolster Crusaders' Super Rugby Pacific title defence

At 2-8, the champions can use all the help they can get.

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

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

NRL: Kiwis star Joseph Manu outlines All Blacks hopes after sealing Japanese rugby union switch

The 27-year-old is trading the NRL for Japan in 2025.

Verstappen: Norris’s F1 Miami GP win won’t be his last

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen believes that Lando Norris’s maiden grand prix victory in Miami ‘won’t be his last’ after the McLaren star inflicted the world champion’s second defeat of 2024.

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."

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

World champion Humphries, teen superstar Littler confirmed for NZ Darts Masters

Littler, 17, will make his first appearance at Hamilton, after winning in Bahrain in January.

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.

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 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."

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.

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.

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

Crystal Palace v Manchester United referee to wear camera for first time in Premier League

Crystal Palace v Manchester United referee to wear camera for first time in Premier League - Referee Jarred Gillett will wear a bodycam at Selhurst Park, though fans will not have access to the footage

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

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.

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.

'Not where we want to be' - Warriors enter big period across Tasman

Andrew Webster is urging the Warriors to focus on themselves as they prepare for this weekend's match against the Roosters.

PSG boss: 'It's a sad feeling' as side exits Champions League

Sancho played a pivotal role as his side ousted Kylian Mbappe and Co in the second leg of their semi final against PSG on Tuesday evening, the visitors winning 1-0 thanks to a header from veteran defender Mats Hummels

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.

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

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.

England goalkeeper Mary Earps receives MBE at Windsor Castle

Manchester United and England goalkeeper Mary Earps was made MBE for her services to football at the investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. She was honoured by the Prince of Wales.

New combination ride into New Zealand Paralympic team

Podium finishes in Australia have secured a Paralympic Games berth for equestrian rider Louise Duncan.

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

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Invictus Games will last 'as long as it's serving a purpose' - Duke of Sussex

The duke, who was joined onstage by Sir Keith Mills, the former Invictus Games Foundation chairman, said whenever he was asked how long Invictus will last, his reply was "as long as it's serving a purpose". He added: "The root cause of the problem is conflict and I can't fix that.

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

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.

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.

WRC Sardinia schedule sheds light on part-time driver programmes

Rally Sardinia has released its entry list revealing further details of 2024 programmes for part-time World Rally Championship drivers Sebastien Ogier and Dani Sordo.

Biden awards trophy to Army and asks 'Where are you, 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.

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

Entire NZ Rugby board would be forced to reapply for jobs under governance proposal

NZR's governance structure will be voted on at a special general meeting this month.

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.

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.

Super Rugby Pacific teams: Rieko Ioane out, brother Akira returns for Blues

All five New Zealand Super Rugby teams are playing in round 12.

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

Everton fan board calls on 777 to abandon their attempts to buy the Premier League club

Everton fan board calls on 777 to abandon their attempts to buy the Premier League club -

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

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.

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.

Young Kiwi Kobori earns 'unexpected' Major debut at US PGA Championship

The Japanese-born Cantabrian won his spot with early success on the PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit.

Russia issues arrest warrant for former chess champion Garry Kasparov

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.

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.

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.

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.