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Breakers lure Tai Webster back
The Breakers have boosted their ranks for the upcoming Australian national basketball league season signing Tall Blacks point guard Tai Webster.
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NRL: Search for next Warriors coach intensifies
about 2 hours agoGiven the negative headlines that have plagued the Warriors in recent weeks, the interest in their vacant head coaching position is surprising - but also…
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Perth skipper Castro chooses camping over A-League
Perth Glory captain and star midfielder Diego Castro has opted out of the remainder of the A-League season, citing an "unacceptable health risk".
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Tokyo Olympics to be downsized, Tiger returns to golf but no one's there to watch and NBL wins for Auckland and Taranaki.
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City deserve an apology, says defiant Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team deserved an apology, after their two-year UEFA ban from European football was overturned.
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South Auckland base for planned Pasifika super rugby side
A Pacific Islands Super Rugby team based in South Auckland is gaining traction.
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Netball: Injuries hurting Southern Steel
The Southern Steel will be hoping for the best but bracing for the worst when the results of Jen O'Connell's scan comes back later this week.
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Kahui still a force to be reckoned with
The former All Blacks midfielder Richard Kahui is making a return to Super Rugby, signing with the Western Force to play in the Australian edition of the revamped competition.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - NRL revert back to biosecurity protocols, United drop points, Warriors players may have to stay in Australia and Chicago marathon canned.
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Phoenix to open return of A-League
The A-League football competition will start with Friday night's game between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix.
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Redskins drop name and logo
The NFL's Washington team has announced it will retire its Redskins name and logo, long criticised as racist by Native American rights groups.
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Another big week ahead for Warriors
The Warriors face the latest hurdle in their extraordinary National Rugby League season this week with the deadline approaching for their families to join them across the Tasman.
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Man City overturn two-year ban from European competition
Manchester City have successfully overturned their two-year ban from European club competitions.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Dixon down the field, big win for Bournemouth and two wins for Nuggets.
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Windies beat England in first Test in Southampton
West Indies beat England by four wickets on the final day of the first international test since the coronavirus break thanks to a 95-run knock by Jermaine Blackwood.
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Lewis Hamilton wins in Austria
Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton dominated the Styrian Grand Prix in a Mercedes one-two and move a step closer to Michael Schumacher's record of 91 victories.
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Hurricanes dig deep to hold out Highlanders
The Hurricanes have eased into third place on the Super Rugby Aotearoa table with a 17-11 win over the Highlanders at a windswept Sky Stadium in Wellington.
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Stars deliver gritty win, Tactix edge Mystics
The Northern Stars have won back-to-back netball premiership matches within 24 hours with a 45-43 win over the Magic in Auckland, while the Tactix recorded a 41-40 win over the Mystics.
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Red-hot Dixon does it again
New Zealand driver Scott Dixon's flying start to the IndyCar season has continued.
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Live Super Rugby: Hurricanes defeat Highlanders 17-11
Super Rugby Aotearoa: The Hurricanes have overcome the Highlanders at Sky Stadium in Wellington, winning 17-11. See how the action unfolded with Jamie Wall's live blog.
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Crusaders down Blues with barnstorming finish
The Crusaders have orchestrated a storming finish to beat the Blues 26-15 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Christchurch tonight.
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Former All Blacks target Hawaii pro team
A group of former All Blacks, including two-time World Cup winner Jerome Kaino, are behind a bid to establish the first professional rugby union team in Hawaii, a move they called a boost for Pacific…
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Liverpool held at home, no fairytale return for Force and Cleary calming Panthers hype.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Golden point in Super Rugby AU, club rugby back in England and Wimbledon dishes out 2020 prizemoney.
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Stars too accurate for injury-hit Steel
The Northern Stars have proven too strong for an injury-hit Southern Steel outfit, easing out to a 48-39 national netball premiership win in Auckland.
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Recap: Crusaders topple Blues 26-15
The Crusaders have pulled together a final 20 minute comeback to beat the Blues 26-15 in Christchurch. Look back at how the match unfolded here.
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Crusaders vs Blues: Top five talking points
Anticipation for the Super Rugby Aotearoa round five clash between the Crusaders and the Blues comes with good reason.
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Windies in box seat
West Indies hold a commanding 99-run lead over England at the end of the third day of the first test after posting 318 in their first innings at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
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