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Jontay Porter receives NBA suspension following major betting scandal

Jurgen Klopp accepts lack of threat cost Liverpool dear in European exit

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted their lack of goal threat failed to put enough pressure on Atalanta to help turn their Europa League quarter-final back in their favour. Mohamed Salah's seventh-minute penalty had raised hopes of a Barcelona 2019-style comeback but the Egypt international missed a relatively straightforward lob to make it 2-0 towards the end of the first half and they faded badly after the break as they exited the competition 3-1 on aggregate. That meant for only the third time in the 21st century, England have no teams in the semi-finals of the Champions League or Europa League/UEFA Cup.

Blues play down significance of blockbuster Brumbies clash at Eden Park

The two sides have each won six games in 2024.

Preview: Unbeaten Hurricanes face partisan Drua crowd

Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne said the team will need to focus on their own game and do the basics right.

Williams may as well “go home” if spares situation changes its F1 approach, says Albon

Alex Albon says Williams may as well “go home” if it allows concerns over spare parts to start influencing how it goes racing in Formula 1.

Matt Le Tissier - Footballing Genius

Arteta on Bayern Munich knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League

Here's what Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had to say about being knocked out of the Champions League at the hands of Thomas Tuchel's Bayern Munich.

'There's a lot more fight in them' – Blues praise improved Australian showing

Blues coach Vern Cotter and skipper Patrick Tuipulotu have been impressed with what they've seen so far from across the ditch.

NRL: NZ Warriors v St George Dragons at Wollongong's WIN Stadium - Live

Join us at 8pm, as the Auckland side try to stretch their unbeaten run to five games.

Black Sticks leading scorer Merry retires from international hockey

Merry scored 128 goals in her 284 international caps.

Is Kevin De Bruyne the best Premier League player of all time?

Norris: McLaren can win races in F1 2024 if it gets everything right

Lando Norris believes McLaren can win races in Formula 1 2024, albeit only with significant car improvement upgrades and “right place, right time” fortune against Red Bull and Ferrari.

Zawada expected to figure off the bench for Phoenix on Friday

Wellington Phoenix star striker Oskar Zawada is expected to get game time against the Newcastle Jets on Friday in a major boost as the side aims for their first A-League men's crown.

The Black Power salute at Mexico’s 1968 Olympics that inspired generations

Hurricanes turn up the heat ahead of clash with Fijian Drua

The Hurricanes have been doing their best to replicate the Fiji heat in Wellington.

Long Beach IMSA: Bourdais spins then tops FP2 for Cadillac

Cadillac Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais set the pace in second practice for the third round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on the streets of Long Beach.

Ethiopian runners join British runners for the London Marathon

Ethiopian marathon runners joined British runners Marc Scott and Emile Cairess at the London Marathon. The Group posed for pictures and shares their excitement for the Olympics. Athlete Kenenisa Bekele added 'of course a big goal is to qualify'.

Australian Chaz Mostert wins Supercars practice session

Chaz Mostert has won the Supercars practice session at Taupō International Motorsport Park.

Netball: Pulse import player grateful for opportunities

After four years as a training partner in the Australian domestic competition, a fairy tale run with the Tongan netball team gave Pulse import Kelea Iongi the boost she needed.

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes extend winning streak in Suva - As it happened

They had to do it the hard way, reduced to 13 men during the second half.

Erling Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi-final

Erling Haaland is a doubt for Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday. The Norwegian striker was surprisingly substituted prior to extra time of the Champions League quarter-final loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday. Manager Pep Guardiola revealed after the game the 23-year-old asked to be withdrawn but did not give a reason why. Speaking on Friday, Guardiola confirmed the forward had suffered an injury but still gave little indication as to how serious.

Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders in deep trouble against Reds at halftime - Live

The southerners are trying to snap their four-game losing streak.

Leclerc: Sainz simply doing a better job in recent F1 races

Charles Leclerc reckons his performance shortfall to Ferrari Formula 1 team-mate Carlos Sainz in recent races is simply down to the Spaniard's greater execution of weekends.

10 reasons why hockey fans are the best sports fans

If there’s one thing that the pandemic has taught us about hockey, it’s that an NHL game just isn’t the same without fans in the stands. As Steven Ellis of The Hockey News writes, “Hockey relies on energy. It’s fast, loud and physical. It feeds on the excitement of fans losing their minds over a big hit or a crafty goal.” In that sense, it’s almost as if the fans are part of the action, capable of affecting the outcome of the game. Here are 10 more reasons why hockey fans are the best sports fans.

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

Kiwi petrolheads back homegrown heroes, as Supercars return across Tasman

Defending champion Brodie Kostecki has some ground to make up, after his controversial start to the season.

'We lost it at home' says Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool loss to Atalanta

'We lost it at home' says Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool loss in Europa League. The reds were defeated 3-1 on aggregate in the quarter finals of the Europa League against Atalanta in Bergamo.

Former All Blacks coach Foster unsure where Kiwis star Manu fits after shock code switch

Two of NZ sport's biggest names are headed to the Japanese League One club.

NFL Mock Draft 11.0 picks 17-32: A different perspective

Phoenix keep A-League premiership hopes alive with draw against Jets

The result sees them back atop the competition table with one game left in the regular season.

Kiwi golfer Ko starts strongly at first LPGA Major of 2024, Chevron Championship

Lydia Ko shares fourth after her opening round at the Woodlands.

Team New Zealand unveils name of boat for 2024 America's Cup defence

The boat will have its first competitive outing in August at a preliminary regatta in Barcelona.

Costly late penalty miss leaves Phoenix on back foot in race for A-League Premier's Plate

Captain Alex Rufer couldn't convert a 96th minute spot kick, putting Central Coast Mariners in the box seat to finish atop the table.

Hapless Highlanders held scoreless in fifth straight defeat against Reds

Queensland had not beaten the southerners since 2016.

Jordie Barrett's move to Ireland and the ripple effect it can cause

Analysis -There is more to Jordie Barrett's Irish shift than just an overseas experience, Jamie Wall writes.

Warriors slump to demoralising defeat against rampant Dragons at Wollongong

The result ended a four-game unbeaten run in their NRL campaign.

Sainz will have to "survive with what we have" in China F1 sprint

Carlos Sainz says he will have to "survive with what we have" in Formula 1's China sprint race after not feeling comfortable with his Ferrari.

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since tragedy struck

Nearly 30 years ago on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix. The death of the Brazilian F1 legend shocked the sport and provoked an outpouring of grief around the world. During an illustrious career, Senna clinched 41 Grand Prix wins and three Drivers' Championships. Three decades on since that fateful day at Imola, he is still considered one of the best F1 racing drivers of all time. To celebrate his extraordinary achievements behind the wheel, click through this gallery and take a commemorative look back at the life and times of Ayrton Senna.

Predicting All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams

Welcome to Wrexham Season 3 Official Trailer

In 2020, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds teamed up to purchase the 5th tier Wrexham Football Club in the hopes of creating an underdog story the whole world could root for. The world took notice and change is afoot. After 15 painful seasons in the National League, the Club finally achieved promotion back into the English Football League. Will Wrexham AFC stand up to the challenge and rise again?

Hurricanes extend unbeaten record to eight games with win over Fijian Drua at Suva

The team from the capital stretched their margin atop the competition table.

Red Bull 2025 F1 driver decision will be made "much later in the year"

Christian Horner reckons Red Bull is in no rush to announce its 2025 Formula 1 line-up, despite Sergio Perez's hopes a decision will be made "in the coming weeks".

David Moyes praises West Ham's 'brilliant' effort despite European exit

Hammers boss David Moyes was not keen to be drawn on the officiating, but he did say: "I watch a lot of Spanish football but if that's the way it is you wouldn't want to watch too many Spanish matches." On his side's performance, he added: "It was a brilliant team performance, I have to say over the two games. In the first half Leverkusen looked as though they may have celebrated their first Bundesliga crown on Sunday a little too much, and Alonso admitted they needed to improve after the break.

Pole vaulter McCartney's return headlines NZ athletics team for Paris Olympics

A 15-strong group has been announced by NZOC.

Black Caps youngsters urged to step up against Pakistan

The Black Caps' T20 tour of Pakistan gives young players outside the regular team a big chance to shine in the international arena, batter Mark Chapman says.

Hurricanes coach Laidlaw brings sevens experience to plotting Drua's Super Rugby downfall

The first-year coach spent seven in charge of the All Blacks Sevens.

NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers series preview

V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback

The historic first Supercars Championship at Taupō International Motorsport Park takes place this weekend.

Multi-sport champ Simone Maier on how sport helped her through her darkest days

Having beaten the odds, the multi-sport champ’s teaching others how to overcome dark times The post Multi-sport champ Simone Maier on how sport helped her through her darkest days appeared first on Now to Love - New Zealand.

Rain washes out opening T20 international between Blackcaps, Pakistan

Just two balls were bowled at Rawalpindi.