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Hockey: Privately owned league answers Black Sticks' wishes
16 Apr 2024Why is hockey turning to private ownership and what will it mean for New Zealand's best players?
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Sunrisers Hyderabad smash IPL record - again
16 Apr 2024Sunrisers Hyderabad have broken the record for the highest Indian Premier League total for the second time this season by posting 287-3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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Everton lodge appeal against second points deduction
16 Apr 2024Everton's appeal against their second points deduction for breaching the Premier League's financial rules will be heard "urgently" and a decision made before the end of the season.
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Netball: ANZ Round 1 wrap - Next generation of defenders on show
16 Apr 2024Analysis - The first round of netball's ANZ Premiership gave a glimpse into the next generation of defenders and the Silver Ferns coach might need to fast-track some of them.
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Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater facing stalking, strangulation charges
16 Apr 2024The former batsman is being held in custody after being arrested on eight charges.
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England's highest wicket-taking spinner Derek Underwood dies at 78
16 Apr 2024Former England bowler Derek Underwood has died at the age of 78, his former team Kent County Cricket Club said on Monday.
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Tactix power past Steel in ANZ Netball Premiership derby
15 Apr 2024Tactix: 52 Steel: 35 Led by new centurion Kimiora Poi, the Tactix have beaten the Steel 52-35 in the first Southern derby of the 2024 ANZ Premiership. The result...
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Longest standing record in men's athletics broken
15 Apr 2024The world record for the men's discus had stood since 1986.
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Scottie Scheffler storms to second US Masters crown
15 Apr 2024The American world number one has bagged a second Masters title in three years, holding firm while his biggest challengers self-destructed.
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Ellesse Andrews wins gold at Nations Cup track cycling meet
15 Apr 2024New Zealand's Ellesse Andrews has completed a triumphant return from injury, winning gold at the Nations Cup track cycling meet in Canada.
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Conor McGregor to end three-year UFC absence
15 Apr 2024Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to UFC action will come on 29 June against Michael Chandler in Las Vegas.
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Black Sticks women secure series win over Japan
15 Apr 2024New Zealand rebounded from their Olympic qualifying disappointment by beating Japan 1-0 in a women's hockey series in Albany.
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Masters magic eludes fading Tiger Woods
15 Apr 2024Tiger Woods has produced countless magical moments at Augusta National but looked a shadow of his former self during the final round of the Masters.
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Advantage Man City as Arsenal and Liverpool crash to defeats
15 Apr 2024Defeats have stymied the Premier League push of both Arsenal and Liverpool, handing the initiative to defending champions Manchester City.
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Understrength Pulse hold off Stars to open their season with a 7-goal win
14 Apr 2024With a rusty performance from tall target Amelia Walmsley, the Central Pulse opened their ANZ Premiership campaign with a nervy 58-51 win over the Northern Stars.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders blow it big time in a round to remember
14 Apr 2024Jamie Wall reflects on a highly entertaining round of Super Rugby Pacific. Video
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Ryan Fox slumps from contention at US Masters
14 Apr 2024The New Zealand golfer shot a triple bogey late in his third round at Augusta National.
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The dramatic events that led to the Warriors' draw with the Sea Eagles
14 Apr 2024The 22-all draw saw the Warriors score a converted try and penalty goal in the last two minutes of regulation time.
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Swimming NZ hails national champs as success
14 Apr 2024Lewis Clareburt pulled the curtain down on the national championships with an Olympic-qualifying performance in Hastings.
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Fast-finishing Blues clinch Super Rugby Aupiki crown
14 Apr 2024The Blues Women are Super Rugby Aupiki champions, after scoring three late tries to beat Chiefs Manawa 24-18 in the final.
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Rebels notch six-try win over struggling Highlanders
14 Apr 2024The Highlanders crashed to a fourth successive Super Rugby Pacific defeat, conceding six tries in a 47-31 loss to the in-form Rebels in Melbourne.
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Manchester City thrash Luton Town
14 Apr 2024Champions Manchester City turned up the heat on their Premier League title rivals with a 5-1 home win over Luton Town.
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Steel stalwart takes wait-and-see approach on Silver Ferns availability
14 Apr 2024The Southern Steel are determined to return to winning ways this year with the help of old faces, including stalwart and former Silver Fern Shannon Saunders.
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Hurricanes maintain unbeaten run in dominant win over Chiefs
13 Apr 2024The Hurricanes have had their seventh straight win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating the Chiefs 36-23 in Wellington.
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