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Blackcaps rookies put hands up for T20 World Cup selection against Pakistan

The understrength NZ side have defied the odds to take a series lead over their hosts.

'This must be called out!': NRL Anzac Day social media omission outrages Kiwis

"Delete this post and recognise our friends across the Tasman."

Phil Foden reveals change that's sparked incredible Man City form after starring role in Brighton thrashing

Phil Foden revealed the subtle change Pep Guardiola made that has sparked his incredible form for Manchester City.

Chiefs bounce back with resounding Super Rugby Pacific defeat of Waratahs

All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa had two tries, as the Chiefs entered the top three on the table.

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

'A mistake was made': Kiwi McLaughlin stripped of third at IndyCar's St Petersburg GP

Fellow Kiwi Scott Dixon now leads the championship standings.

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

Super Rugby Pacific: ACT Brumbies v Hurricanes at Canberra's GIO Stadium - Live

Join us at 4:30pm for a grudge match between the teams from the NZ and Australian capitals.

Uncertainty with NBC’s golf broadcast team raises question: Who’ll be the lead analyst at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst?

Sometime in early March, Sam Flood, the executive producer and president of production at NBC Sports, told a few colleagues he needed to shake up the network’s golf coverage. Undoubtedly, eyes must have been rolling. Because the last thing NBC’s golf production needed was for Flood to shake things up further. The duration of an earthquake can range...

Erik ten Hag: Marcus Rashford abuse is wrong but he must accept share of blame for failings

Erik ten Hag has told Marcus Rashford he must take his share of the blame for Manchester United’s struggles despite offering the striker his full backing in the face of “months of abuse”. Rashford posted on social media in the early hours on Friday to condemn the “abuse” he says he has been subjected to “for months” and declare: “Enough is enough”....

Champion Crusaders break shackles with morale-boosting Super Rugby win over Rebels

The result moved them off the bottom of the table for now.

How a sportscar friendship prevailed over F1 rivalry

Formula 1 isn’t usually a category that can be associated with selflessness. But Manfred Winkelhock’s gesture in qualifying for the 1984 South African Grand Prix to a driver from a rival team he’d frequently collaborated with in sportscars underlines why Marc Surer picks him as his favourite team-mate

Ruthless Ratcliffe ready to sell Man Utd quartet if they refuse to accept pay cuts

A remarkable report has claimed Man Utd will entertain offers for four high profile first-team stars unless they sign contract extensions on reduced terms

Expert calls out ‘ludicrous’ transgender sports idea

Over the past couple of years, there has been a growing fear among some across the country and throughout the world that transgender women would threaten the sanctity of women’s sports and overrun women’s athletics with transgender women who dominate the competition. But one expert thinks even the thought of that happening is simply ridiculous. Joanna Harper, a leading researcher of trans athletes and a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon Health and...

Golf indulging LIV rebels with Ryder Cup carrot leaves sour taste

“That’s it, mate.” You had to admire the succinctness with which Sir Nick Faldo framed one of golf’s most intractable conundrums. Asked once whether Europe’s LIV rebels should ever represent the continent at a Ryder Cup again, the veteran of 11 such contests replied: “The bottom line is they knew what they were doing. They wanted to take the money ...

Chelsea could capitalise on Liverpool snub with Mauricio Pochettino replacement

Mauricio Pochettino has struggled for consistent results at Chelsea and the hierarchy have drawn up a shortlist of potential replacements, which includes the Liverpool-linked Roberto De Zerbi

Jurgen Klopp says Arne Slot set for 'best job in world' if he joins Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp believes Arne Slot will inherit the "best job in the world" if he is to succeed him as Liverpool manager. Liverpool are in talks with Feyenoord to secure the services of the Dutchman - who has said he would like to take over from Klopp - from this summer.

Crusaders ruthlessly put down Rebels in Christchurch

Signs of life from the defending champions as they cruise to a 39-0 victory.

Premier League CEO provides update on Man City charges as Liverpool watches on

Liverpool will be among those keen to learn the outcome of the Manchester City charges. The Premier League CEO has now given an update on their progress.

'It is abuse' - Marcus Rashford hits back at criticism as Man Utd star vows 'enough is enough'

Marcus Rashford claimed that he has faced "abuse" from disgruntled Manchester United fans "for months" and vowed that "enough is enough".

Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Burnley for April 27

Manchester United will look to make it two Premier League wins on the bounce when they host Burnley on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in a 3PM kick off. On Wednesday night, the Red Devils laboriously dispatched Sheffield United in a 4-2 win.

Jurgen Klopp points finger of blame for Liverpool's stumble and makes title admission

Liverpool's season has unravelled in April, with their Premier League title chances drifting away and no hope of winning the Europa League to mark Jurgen Klopp's final season as manager

A Ladies European Tour pro reveals one week’s expenses, illustrating just how hard it is to make a living

You didn't need to see the opulent practice facility and hyper-manicured turf to know players at the Masters operate on a different plane of reality than the rest of professional golf. But a post today by Ladies European Tour player Hannah Gregg drove that point home, at least financially. Gregg laid out her expenses for the week at the Women's New...

The career and heartbreaking death of Olympic silver medallist Ivo Van Damme

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton's Ryder Cup dream saved after LIV Golf gamble but Sergio Garcia left out

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are set to receive good news over their Ryder Cup eligibility - having ditched the PGA Tour and DP World Tour in favour of the riches on offer from LIV Golf

‘This is the end’: Jamie Carragher declares Liverpool’s title challenge over after Everton defeat

‘This is the end’: Jamie Carragher declares Liverpool’s title challenge over after Everton defeat - Liverpool were second best at Goodison Park as Virgil van Dijk questioned his team’s hunger to win the league

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed - The Dutchman is now set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after impressing in the Eredivisie

Kaizer Chiefs welcome back three important players

Kaizer Chiefs need all hands on deck for the remainder of a disappointing DStv Premiership campaign. The post Kaizer Chiefs welcome back three important players appeared first on SAPeople - Worldwide South African News.

Journalist makes Ruben Amorim point as Liverpool agreement imminent

Arne Slot appears to be nearing a move to Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season. With that piece of news in play, Viaplay’s Jan Aage Fjortoft cheekily pointed to prior reports surrounding Ruben Amorim on X (formerly Twitter).

Darwin Núñez among Liverpool stars ranked in Premier League's most wasteful finishers

Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez missed a big chance against Everton on Wednesday and it has been revealed he is one of the worst players in front of goal in the Premier League this season

From the next Messi to a fading star: Ansu Fati's descent into the depths of football

Stunning triple Ratcliffe deal to kickstart new Man Utd era with £130m trio wanted

Man Utd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to greenlight a triple swoop worth £130million this summer, according to reports

Depleted Blackcaps stun Pakistan in fourth T20 international to take series lead

The New Zealanders have defied the odds yet again with a four-run victory at Lahore.

St Helens' Morgan Knowles speaks out on Jake Connor spat and Jonny Lomax class

England loose forward, Morgan Knowles, 27, was at the centre of a big talking point in Thursday's thrilling 13-12 fightback win over Huddersfield Giants

Leicester promoted to Premier League at first time of asking after Leeds battered by QPR

After one year away, Leicester will play Premier League football next season having secured automatic promotion from the Championship after Leeds suffered a 4-0 thrashing at QPR

Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs

Damian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.

Jurgen Klopp ordered Liverpool to sign Darwin Nunez over £52m Chelsea star - report

Liverpool were interested in signing Christopher Nkunku in 2022 before Jurgen Klopp insisted on bringing in Darwin Nunez instead.

Bastian Schweinsteiger claims Louis van Gaal decision set Man Utd back "years"

Louis van Gaal took Germany icon Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich to Manchester United in 2015 and the former midfielder has now spoken out on the Dutchman’s sacking

Liverpool makes mockery of legendary defender's claim after major summer overhaul

Liverpool Women has recruited some promising young talent over the past 12 months and the policy has helped take the Reds to the next level in the Women's Super League (WSL) this season

Roy Keane slammed by Premier League star for 'dinosaur mentality' as unlikely feud escalates

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has copped some severe criticism for his comments about some players' extra-curricular activities away from thegame, with one Premier League star particularly outspoken

LIV Golf: Anthony Kim cleverly claps back at social media troll with hilarity

Kim gained attention on social media as he owned a LIV Golf troll with niceties with a sly response.

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders overwhelm Force to rekindle title defence - As it happened

The defending champions have picked themselves up off the bottom of the competition table.

Arsenal outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be set for fourth transfer in three years

Former Arsenal and Chelsea forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been back to his best this season at Marseille - but he could decide to move on again in the summer

Swimmer does everything and more to get to Paris

NZ records fall for butterfly swimmer Hazel Ouwehand as she goes under a fast qualifying time for the Paris Olympics. Now, the official wait. The post Swimmer does everything and more to get to Paris appeared first on Newsroom.

Emma Hayes: Chelsea not overthinking semi-final against 'world-class' Barcelona

Emma Hayes insists Chelsea have not overanalysed "world-class" Barcelona ahead of their Champions League clash on Saturday. Chelsea have travelled to Catalonia for the first leg of their semi-final 12 months on from the two clubs meeting at the same stage of the competition. Barcelona prevailed 2-1 on aggregate on that occasion before overcoming Wolfsburg in Eindhoven to lift the trophy for the second time in three years.

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Chelsea Handed Triple Injury Boost as ‘Amazing’ Defender Restarts Training

Chelsea welcomed back three players to team training ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa. In addition to Cole Palmer, two long-term absentees are now edging closer to full recovery.

Man Utd news: Red Devils expect to sign £70m 'top target' and offer fresh Old Trafford update

Manchester United are set to see a lot of changes this summer and could be busy in the transfer market in addition to Old Trafford, with decisions to be made on the stadium's future

Hulkenberg to join Sauber in 2025 ahead of Audi F1 entry

The Sauber Formula 1 team has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg is joining its team from 2025 onwards and into its Audi era.

Golf sensation, 15, sends warning shot to PGA Tour stars with ridiculous round on Korn Ferry Tour

Having impressed on Korn Ferry Tour debut, 15-year-old Miles Russell is at it again this week having impressed in his opening round of the Veritex Bank Championship