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'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.

Pochettino insists side are focused on beating City after penalty row

Head gaffer Mauricio Pochettino spoke to reporters as his side take on Manchester City in the FA Cup Semi-Final. He spoke about how Chelsea have moved past the penalty row after a team meeting.

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.

Klopp accepts lack of threat cost Liverpool dear in European exit

Despite an early Salah penalty, Liverpool couldn't push on to overcome the ginormous 3-0 deficit from the first leg against Atalanta.

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.

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.

Predicting All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams

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.

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 Manager Pep Guardiola revealed after the game the 23-year-old asked to be withdrawn but did not give a reason why.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.

The greatest boxers in history

Of all the boxers to step into the ring, these are our picks for the greatest of all time. Some of them are heavyweights who used pure power to earn titles; others are craftier, more defensive fighters. Every boxing fan has their preference, of course, but we’ve gone ahead and deemed these men to be worthy of a spot on this list.

Coach Webster: Where Warriors went wrong in shock hammering by Dragons

The Warriors put forward their most lacklustre display of the season in an upset loss in Wollongong.

David Moyes praises side for three years of European football

West Ham boss David Moyes spoke to reporters following his side's exit of the Europa League after drawing to Bayer Leverkusen. He said: 'Three years in Europe has been fabulous, three quarter-finals and we have won two. Supporters have been treated'.

Jontay Porter receives NBA suspension following major betting scandal

Rain washes out opening T20 international between Blackcaps, Pakistan

Just two balls were bowled at Rawalpindi.

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

Blues blow Brumbies away in Auckland

The Blues have hammered the Brumbies 46-7 at Eden Park.

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.

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".

The incredible rise of English Wunderkind, Phil Foden

V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback

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

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.

Blues play down significance of blockbuster Brumbies clash at Eden Park

The two sides have each won six games in 2024.

Super Rugby Pacific: Western Force v Crusaders at Perth's HBF Park - Live

Join us at 9:30pm, as the defending champs try to rekindle their title hopes, after a woeful start to their season.

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'.

Matt Le Tissier - Footballing Genius

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.

Hapless Highlanders held scoreless in fifth straight defeat against Reds

Queensland had not beaten the southerners since 2016.

'Over the moon': Kiwi Heimgartner survives early carnage for Supercars victory at Taupō

The rain proved a leveller among grid frontrunners.

NBA Playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers series preview

Waters wins pole for Saturday's Taupō 400 Supercars race

Kiwi Matt Payne's efforts were spoiled increasingly poor weather in the Top 10 Shootout.

Kiwi golfer Ko keeps pace at Chevron Championship in Texas

Lydia Ko has carded another solid round at the first LPGA Major of the year.

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.

Rain ruins Black Caps' opener in Pakistan

The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi has been abandoned due to rain.

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.

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.

'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.

Rock bottom: Champion Crusaders eye Super Rugby wooden spoon after resounding loss to Force

The Christchurch-based side could not capitalise on their chances against the competition's next worst team.

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues dominate Brumbies for record win - As it happened

The battle between second and third turned into a mismatch at Eden Park.

Postponed Mariners fixture adds twist to Phoenix pursuit of A-League premiership

Their regular season rivals have been waylaid by Middle East weather conditions.

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

A 15-strong group has been announced by NZOC.

Synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics

Team GB's synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics. The athletes performed in front of a mesmerized public to mrk 100 days before the Olympics in Paris this summer.

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?

Pulse prove too strong for Magic

The Central Pulse are two from two to start their ANZ Premiership campaign.

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.

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.

Warriors slump to demoralising defeat against rampant Dragons at Wollongong

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

Australian Chaz Mostert wins Supercars practice session

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

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

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.

Heimgartner wins Taupō Super400

Kiwi driver Andre Heimgartner has won the first Taupō Super400 in a wet day at the track.