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IndyCar Indy GP: Herta pips Canapino, as engine issues spark concerns

Andretti Global’s Colton Herta led a frantic opening session for this weekend’s Indy Grand Prix, which endured multiple red flags and three cars suffered engine woes.

Ferrari's major F1 upgrade package revealed in Fiorano test

Ferrari debuted a significant upgrade package during a filming day at its Fiorano test circuit on Friday to introduce it in Formula 1's Emilia Romagna GP next week.

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

Oldies but goodies: Seniors to keep an eye on ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft

DS Penske drivers in the thick of the action

Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Éric Vergne are racing at a steady pace, dictated by the calendar of the various championships in which they are taking part, but Formula E and DS Penske remain their top priorities.

Dortmund vs. Real Madrid: the Champions League final's first major controversy

Pacific Four: Black Ferns cruise clear of USA in test opener - As it happened

Rookie fullback Mererangi Paul had a first-half hattrick of tries.

Hawke’s Bay Club Rugby: Taradale win Nash Cup with one match to play after dominant display

The battle for the Nash Cup is over after a stunning Taradale victory.

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.

'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.

Blow for Crusaders as Scott Barrett ruled out

There is more bad news for the defending champs as they enter must-win territory against the Highlanders on Saturday night.

'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.

Casemiro’s struggles reveal the toil of Manchester United’s concerning decline

Casemiro’s struggles reveal the toil of Manchester United’s concerning decline - A mistake from the 32-year-old allowed Arsenal to complete a double over the Red Devils with a 1-0 win at Old Trafford

Warriors unravel with fourth straight defeat against Roosters, injury to Johnson

The veteran half may face a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a shoulder complaint.

'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.

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

Highlanders score famous derby victory over fading Super Rugby champions Crusaders

The result has big playoff implications for both sides.

Highlanders heap more misery on Crusaders

The Highlanders have beaten a New Zealand side for the first time since 2021.

NRL Warriors v Roosters: What you need to know

Are the Warriors in must win territory already? Here's everything you need to know about today's game.

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.

Tuivasa-Sheck sidelined in injury blow for struggling Warriors, Montoya dropped

The star centre won't feature against Sydney Roosters this weekend - at the very least.

Hooker Taylor hopes to spark Crusaders' Super Rugby turnaround after six-month sabbatical

The All Blacks No.2 has missed his team's disastrous start to their title defence.

Former Freemantle Docker Cam McCarthy tragically dies aged 29

Black Ferns v USA: Ruby Tui on Warriors return to NRLW and what it means for sporting landscape

'All that league movement just makes us focus inward like our focus has been.'

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.

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

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

Masa Hashizume’s stellar season continues with Rotorua ITM Stakes win

Hashizume's season tally hits 53, includes seven stakes wins.

Mary Earps future unresolved despite Manchester United’s FA Cup final win

Mary Earps future unresolved despite Manchester United’s FA Cup final win - Earps is out of contract at the end of the season but helped United to their first piece of silverware as the club thrashed Tottenham 4-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Chiefs overwhelm Moana Pasifika for third straight win, top three on Super Rugby table

The result deals a blow to the Pacific Islanders' playoff changes.

Naive Burnley left counting cost of a season that has become a very expensive mistake

Naive Burnley left counting cost of a season that has become a very expensive mistake - PREMIER LEAGUE RELEGATION BATTLE: In its own way, Burnley’s failure under Vincent Kompany ranks as one of the Premier League’s worst-ever relegations, writes Richard Jolly, and leaves serious questions at every level of the club

Burnley have Premier League relegation confirmed after Tottenham comeback win

Burnley have Premier League relegation confirmed after Tottenham comeback win - Tottenham 2-1 Burnley: Micky van de Ven’s late winner confirmed Burnley’s fate as they immediately return to the Championship

Which NBA teams might actually consider drafting Bronny James?

'Show right level of respect': Warriors assigned underfire ref Badger for pivotal Roosters clash

Kasey Badger presided over an unruly affair between Wests Tiger and Canterbury Bulldogs last week.

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

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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.

Ferrucci "returning the favor" to Grosjean with Indy GP warm-up incident

Santino Ferrucci and Romain Grosjean had a close call in the morning’s warm-up session for today’s Indy Grand Prix, which resulted in some stern words from the former after an on-track middle finger salute.

Tactix channel NBA's 'Bad Boys' in pursuit of first ANZ Premiership crown

The notorious Detroit Pistons won back-to-back championships with a physical approach.

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.

Blues beat Hurricanes in absolute thriller

The Blues have beaten the Hurricanes in a nailbiter at Eden Park.

ANZ Premiership Netball: Pulse defeat Tactix by six goals to claim fifth straight win

The Central Pulse extended their winning run in the ANZ Premiership, beating the Tactix 36-30 in a gruelling top-of-the-table clash.

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.

How Palou managed the final restart to win the Indy GP

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou shared the tense moment of handling the restart that aided his path to victory in Saturday’s Indy Grand Prix.

NZ's Caroline Powell wins prestigious Badminton horse trials

Caroline Powell has become just the second New Zealand woman to win the event.

Ex-Red Bull F1 drivers pay tribute to "unique genius" Newey

"Unique genius" Adrian Newey received plaudits from drivers who formerly raced for Red Bull, as the Formula 1 engineering guru prepares for his departure from the team.

Never mind just the title – can anyone really stop Man City winning the double in second gear?

Never mind just the title – can anyone really stop Man City winning the double in second gear? - Fulham 0-4 Man City: Josko Gvardiol netted a brace either side of Phil Foden’s strike, before a late Julian Alvarez penalty

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