Football

Luke Littler names darts hero he wants to emulate as he destroys Austrian Open home favourite

Luke Littler is darts’ breakout star of 2024 but has ambitions of matching one of the sport’s best as his career progresses and his form suggests he could certainly do that

Recap: Brumbies v Hurricanes

The Hurricanes end an unbeaten run in Canberra falling to the Brumbies 27-19.

Highest score in NRL history: What is the most points scored in a National Rugby League game?

The Sporting News compiles the highest-scoring matches recorded in NRL history.

Kiwi basketball prodigy Leger-Walker confirms move to US college powerhouse

The guard will play her final year with the UCLA Bruins, before declaring for the WNBA Draft.

Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation "is finished"

Marc Marquez says that his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike has now “finished” and he can now “work on the small details”.

WADA's credibility dented, former NZ boss says

The former New Zealand boss of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) says the organisation's credibility has been dented just months out from the Paris Olympics.

Arne Slot vs Jose Mourinho: Inside 'disrespect' row between No.1 Liverpool target and long-time foe

Jose Mourinho enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Liverpool during his time in the Premier League and prospective new Reds boss Arne Slot has endured his own run-in with the former Chelsea manager

Howard Wilkinson retires after lifetime in football as Leeds legend and England visionary

His managerial career began with throwing pebbles from the roof of Notts County's main stand, but Howard Wilkinson became a rock in English football's era of change

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 ...

Phoenix within touching distance of A-League premiership against Macarthur

The Wellington side will receive the silverware afterwards - if results fall their way.

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...

Warriors juniors make history with victory over Magpies in Harold Matthews Cup final

They became the first team to take the U17 title in their debut season.

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.

Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs score bonus-point win over Waratahs - As it happened

The Hamilton-based side returned to winning ways after their bye.

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

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

Sainz: Leclerc start battle "cost us a lot" in F1 Chinese GP

Carlos Sainz says his fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them both valuable ground in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’ - Spurs face Arsenal on Sunday in a pivotal north London derby on the back of a 4-0 defeat at Newcastle two weeks ago

Arsenal top of league as Mikel Arteta preps for key Tottenham clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks at a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League match against Tottenham. The Gunners go into the game top of the league having played a game more than title favourites Manchester City.

Ange Postecoglou looks to 'embrace the challenge' as season draws to a close

Ange Postecoglou urged Tottenham to double down on their attacking philosophy despite facing an Arsenal team with the best defensive record in the league this season. He said: "It's just about making sure you embrace the challenge and try to tackle it in the way that got us into this position in the first place. "From our perspective we've had some inconsistencies and challenges this year, but when we've played well we've played a certain way and gone about things in a certain way. "There's no point now when you get to the most important part of the year to shy away from that or change your approach."

Atlanta United trying to protect leads, take aim at Fire

Atlanta United will try to rid themselves of a recent trend of giving back late leads on Saturday night when they visit a Chicago Fire side dealing with a pair of injuries to key midfielders.

Kentucky Derby post position draw 2024: Date, time, TV channel, horses for Churchill Downs race

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Kentucky Derby post position draw.

Jurgen Klopp has lost Liverpool’s greatest strength – just as time runs out

Jurgen Klopp has lost Liverpool’s greatest strength – just as time runs out - Liverpool have lost their fight in the Premier League title race as Jurgen Klopp bids farewell, leaving one last comeback beyond them

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.

Kentucky Derby draw 2024: Odds to win, top long-shot sleeper picks and best pole positions

Here's a closer look at the Kentucky Derby odds before Saturday's post position draw, examining the field, odds to win, best bets, and top sleepers.

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.

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

Man Utd ‘top contender emerges’ with Ratcliffe ‘set to move on’ from Ten Hag this summer

According to reports, Manchester United are 'set to move on' from Erik ten Hag and have identified a 'top contender' to replace the Dutch head coach.

Championship, League One and League Two permutations and who could go up or down today

There are potential promotions and relegations on the cards in the Championship, League One and League Two during a blockbuster Saturday worth of football action

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.

Liverpool ‘convinced’ by Slot as Romano claims FSG are making appointment for three reasons

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed the three main reasons behind Liverpool's decision to appoint Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement.

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

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

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...

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.

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

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

Highlanders win nervy bottom-of-table battle against Force to enter Super Rugby playoff picture

The southerners snapped a five-game losing streak and now sit in the top eight.

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post - The Man Utd and England forward has hit back after suffering more abuse from fans following a poor run of form

‘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

I snubbed Manchester United transfer despite Sir Alex Ferguson phoning me every week

Former Chelsea and England captain enjoyed a legendary career at Stamford Bridge - but things could have been very different had Sir Alex Ferguson got his way

Recap: Wellington Phoenix beat Macarthur FC 3-0

The Phoenix have beaten Macarthur - but the Premiers Plate won't be decided tonight thanks to Mariners scoring over the Jets. Here is all the action as it unfolded.

Forever young: The best sports for people over 70 years old

Martin Keown explains why he's concerned about Arsenal going into north London derby

Arsenal could take a major stride towards ending their long wait for a Premier League crown this weekend against Tottenham but former Gunner Martin Keown has a few worries

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

Arne Slot's feelings on Pep Guardiola are already clear ahead of dream Liverpool move

Arne Slot has been vocal in his admiration of Pep Guardiola - but the Liverpool target could soon be wrestling against the Manchester City chief for the game's top honours

‘They’ll be speaking to other clubs’: Liverpool told they face player exodus ahead of Klopp exit

Wayne Rooney has suggested that multiple Liverpool stars could now look at Jurgen Klopp’s impending exit as an opportunity to follow him out the door. There are a number of key questions to already be asked of players on expiring contracts; chiefly, Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah.

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge - Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s towering header wrapped up a first Merseyside derby win at Goodison Park in almost 14 years as the Reds were all but knocked out of the title race

Jurgen Klopp DROPS Mo Salah again after Liverpool star told he’s ‘been so far off it’

Mohamed Salah has been dropped to the substitutes' bench by Jurgen Klopp for Liverpool's must-win Premier League match against West Ham on Saturday afternoon

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.

Hull City v Ipswich Town: Glory not goodbye is motivation for Liam Rosenior as Tigers aim to keep play-off dream alive - with Leeds United watching

IN many final home games of the season at clubs across the country today, goodbyes will fill the air.