Dispelling the netball founding myth in New Zealand
A University of Auckland researcher is looking into the origins of netball in New Zealand, and the findings are more complicated than we previously thought....
Rugby: The All Blacks are nearing the end of their Northern tour.
Analysis - The All Blacks' biggest hurdle so far on their Northern Hemisphere tour is a little ironic. Beauden Barrett scores against Wales 2021. Photo:...
Covid worry in Ireland proved to be a false positive ahead of All Blacks encounter
After tests proved a previous alleged Covid-19 case to be a false positive, Ireland's roster to face the All Blacks has remained unaltered. Ireland...
Another Roman Holiday for the All Blacks, but there are some gloomy clouds in the horizon.
It's been 30 years since Italy came closest to the All Blacks in their history. It wasn't at Eden Park or Stadio Olimpico, but at...
Sean Wainui was killed in a car accident in McLaren Falls Park.
Sean Wainui, a Chiefs and Mori All Blacks player, was killed in a single-vehicle crash at McLaren Falls Park this morning. Sean Wainui. Photo: Photosport...
Anthony Joshua predicts a heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Anthony Joshua, the dethroned heavyweight champion, has stated that Deontay Wilder will knock out Tyson Fury in their third fight on Saturday night. In a...
Mike Tyson predicts a heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Iron Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight champion, has tipped Tyson Fury to defeat Deontay Wilder on Saturday night. In a highly anticipated trilogy fight, Fury...
Messi reveals his Ballon d’Or votes and claims he is not a favourite to win.
Record-breaking Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has revealed the nominees for this year's award that he will most likely vote for. In an interview with...
Cairns shares good news about its recovery.
Chris Cairns, a former New Zealand cricketer, has shared good news about his recovery from major heart surgery. Cairns, 51, was paralysed in both legs...
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder both make knockout threats ahead of their fight.
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder both threatened to land crushing knockouts as they arrived in Las Vegas for their heavyweight grudge match. Fury and Wilder...
Mbappe’s mother provides an update on her son’s future at PSG.
Despite Real Madrid's interest, Fayza Lamari, Kylian Mbappe's mother, has stated that contract extension talks are going well. This summer, Madrid saw two bids for...
West Ham wins again, while Leicester and Napoli fall short.
West Ham United made it two wins in a row in the Europa League after goals from Declan Rice and Said Benrahma secured a 2-0...
All Blacks vs. Springboks: The never-ending agony
Comment: It's very unsettling to bring up something that someone wants to forget. The unspoken story, the one that only appears after a few drinks...
UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has given up on his hopes of returning to New Zealand.
Israel Adesanya has stated that he will never fight again in New Zealand. On his official YouTube channel, the mixed martial arts star expressed his...
David Bell, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, has been given a two-year contract extension.
The Cincinnati Reds announced Wednesday that manager David Bell has been extended a two-year contract extension through the 2023 season. Bell was nearing the end...
As Foster prepares for the world champions’ match, the Pumas are set to be pummelling once more.
Opinion: If you want a Rugby Championship test with an aura of inevitability, go no further than Saturday night's match between the All Blacks and...
The All Black test takes a back seat to 12s talk.
Comment: The All Blacks have another Sunday evening test, but the focus this week has been on events far away from the Gold Coast, where...
Emma Raducanu’s dream victory at the US Open
Emma Raducanu of the United Kingdom has completed a Grand Slam fairytale, becoming the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title. Tennis player Emma...
Tennis: Novak Djokovic and Maria Sakkari advance to the semifinals of the US Open
Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2021 U.S. Open, moving one step closer to completing a rare calendar-year Grand Slam. Maria Sakkari advanced...
Leylah Fernandez stuns Aryna Sabalenka to reach the US Open final
Leylah Fernandez, a Canadian adolescent, defeated No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in three sets Thursday night to progress to the U.S. Open women's tennis final....
North Korea has been barred from competing in the 2022 Beijing Olympics by the International Olympic Committee.
North Korea was barred from competing in the 2022 Beijing Olympics by the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, following its boycott of the Tokyo Summer...
Patrick Cantlay defeats Jon Rahm to win the Tour Championship.
Patrick Cantlay defeated world No. 1 Jon Rahm on Sunday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta to win the FedEx Cup and the $15...
Holly Robinson basks in Paralympic triumph
Holly Robinson, a javelin thrower, is overjoyed after adding to New Zealand's gold medal total at the Tokyo Paralympics. Holly Robinson is a fictional character....
Tennis: Novak Djokovic and Ash Barty advance to the third round of the US Open
No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic cruised through Tallon Griekspoor and into the third round of the US Open tennis competition on Thursday in Flushing, New...
The Chiefs’ star safety Tyrann Mathieu has been added on the COVID-19 list following a positive test.
Tyrann Mathieu, the Kansas City Chiefs' Pro Bowl safety, has been assigned to the NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list, just 11 days before the start of the...
Fantasy football: Jackson, Cousins, Edmunds, and Moore are all strong places to start in the draught.
Quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Kirk Cousins, as well as running back Chase Edmunds and wide receiver D.J. Moore, are among my top targets for a...
The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton, and rookie Mac Jones is set to take his place.
Cam Newton was released by the New England Patriots on Tuesday, paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to take over as the team's starting...
Johnny Holland, the 49ers’ linebackers coach, is stepping down due to a cancer struggle.
Johnny Holland, the San Francisco 49ers' linebackers coach, is stepping down while he battles cancer for the second time in three years. Holland was diagnosed...
Adams wins gold at the Paralympics: ‘I’m in the best physical shape I’ve ever been in.’
Shot putter Lisa Adams Photo: Photosport Lisa Adams earned New Zealand's second gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympics by winning the F37 shot throw. Adams...
Lauri Markkanen of the Bulls has been acquired by the Cavaliers in a three-team trade.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired restricted free agency forwards Lauri Markkanen from the Chicago Bulls as part of a three-team sign-and-trade transaction. As part of...
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the 2021 US Open.
Serena Williams withdrew from the 2021 U.S. Open on Wednesday, citing a torn hamstring suffered at Wimbledon in June. "After careful thought and following the...
Sophie Pascoe feeling hunted in the pool
New Zealand's most decorated Paralympian Sophie Pascoe has experienced love and loss in the lead-up to Tokyo. Sophie Pascoe is at her fourth Paralympics. Photo:...
Nebraska and Illinois will kick off the 2021 season of college football.
Widespread COVID-19 attendance prohibitions in college football may be a thing of the past, but varied degrees of pandemic protection remain for the 2021 season,...
The Paralympic Games will begin in Tokyo with a record-breaking number of athletes.
The Paralympics will take centre stage in Japan on Tuesday, two weeks after the completion of the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. Paralympians Chuck Aoki...
The Paralympic Games will begin in Tokyo with a record-breaking number of athletes.
The Paralympics will take centre stage in Japan on Tuesday, two weeks after the completion of the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. Paralympians Chuck Aoki...
Foster has been re-appointed as All Blacks coach.
Ian Foster has been reappointed as All Blacks coach until the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Ian Foster will take the...
NFL: Vaccine advantage, 17-game schedule, and a one-of-a-kind 2021 season
The NFL's 32 teams will begin another memorable season next month, with the longest regular season in history and what some coaches and players believe...
The San Francisco Giants have signed SS Brandon Crawford to a two-year, $32 million contract extension.
The San Francisco Giants signed All-Star shortstop Brandon Crawford to a two-year, $32 million contract deal that will keep him with the team through the...
Chris Cairns on life support
Former New Zealand cricket all-rounder Chris Cairns is on life support at a Canberra hospital after recently collapsing with a heart problem. Chris Cairns arrives...
At the Olympic Closing Ceremony, Tokyo bids farewell to the Games.
A low-key Closing Ceremony marked the conclusion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as organisers, athletes, and delegations bid a sorrowful farewell to Games that were...
Olympic gold medalists Allyson Felix and Nelly Korda from the United States are among the five gold medalists on Day 15.
Allyson Felix earned her 11th career medal to become the most decorated American track athlete in Olympic history on Saturday in Tokyo, capping off a...
Nelly Korda won gold, completing Team USA’s Olympic golf sweep.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda shot a 2-under par 69 over her final 18 holes on Saturday in Saitama, Japan, to maintain her three-round lead...
‘It’s about striving to be better than I was the day before,’ says Lisa Carrington of her golden achievement.
Lisa Carrington, the Kayak Sprint champion, has just become New Zealand's most successful and decorated Olympian. She won three gold medals in Tokyo 2020, taking...
Malcom and Brazil upset Spain in extra time to win the men’s soccer gold medal.
Malcom outsprinted opponents to cap a Brazilian breakaway with a goal in extra time, leading Brazil to a stunning 2-1 win over Spain in the...
Japan defeats the United States and captures its first gold medal in baseball at the Olympics.
Japan defeated Team USA 2-0 on Saturday in Yokohama, Japan, to win its first-ever Olympic gold medal in baseball at the 2020 Summer Games. Masato...
The United States men’s basketball team defeats France to win Olympic gold.
Kevin Durant led Team USA to an 87-82 victory over France in the men's basketball final at Saitama Super Arena on Saturday, delivering the Americans...
Updated Tokayo Olympics 2020 medal count
Tol. United States 33 36 32 101 China 37 27 17 81 Russian Olympic Committee 17 24 22 63 Great Britain 18 20 20 58...
The United States makes karate history, and track stars contribute to the country’s Olympic medal total approaching 100.
Team USA topped the podium seven times on Friday in Tokyo, thanks to outstanding performances by track stars, wrestlers, and a karate expert. The Americans...
Allyson Felix of the United States wins bronze, tying Carl Lewis’ Olympic record.
Allyson Felix of the United States won a bronze medal in the 400-meter race on Friday in Tokyo, becoming the most decorated woman in Olympic...
Updated Tokyo Olympics 2020 medal count
Tol. United States 30 35 27 92 China 34 24 16 74 Russian Olympic Committee 16 22 20 58 Great Britain 16 18 18 52...