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

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

Super Rugby Pacific: Queensland Reds v Blues at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium - Live

Join us at 9:30pm, as the Aucklanders try to move to the top of the competition ladder.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Amad Diallo's moment! Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag reveals plans for young winger ahead of run-in

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is ready to hand Amad Diallo a more prominent role in the business end of the campaign.

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.

South Yorkshire Police investigate video of man biting ear of boy at World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

South Yorkshire Police investigate video of man biting ear of boy at World Snooker Championship in Sheffield - Incident played out at the Crucible in Sheffield

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

Hurricanes' unbeaten Super Rugby start finally ends against top Aussies Brumbies

The Wellingtonians may lose their competition lead by the end of the night.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Liverpool squad to be ‘turned upside down’ by Arne Slot with first summer exit all but confirmed

Offloading players who aren't part of Slot's long-term plans is top of the list of priorities and he will reportedly be one of the first to depart the club this summer

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

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

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

‘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.

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

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.

‘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

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

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 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 ...

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...

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.

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

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

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.

Phoenix forced to wait for A-League premiership fate, despite win over Macarthur

Victory was not enough to clinch the silverware, with Central Coast Mariners also winning across the Tasman.

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.

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

Jurgen Klopp wanted to shout Dortmund chant at Liverpool players as title slipped away

Liverpool's defeat at Everton looks to have delivered the killer blow to their hopes of ending Jurgen Klopp's reign as Premier League title winners after a poor display at Goodison Park

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

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.

Recap: Brumbies v Hurricanes

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

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.

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.

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...

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”.