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Longest standing record in men's athletics broken
The world record for the men's discus had stood since 1986.
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Scottie Scheffler storms to second US Masters crown
12:04 pm todayThe 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
1:20 pm todayNew 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
9:48 am todayConor 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
7:50 am todayNew 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
7:39 am todayTiger 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
7:35 am todayDefeats 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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Recap: Hurricanes 36, Chiefs 23
13 Apr 2024The Hurricanes have continued their unbeaten streak, taking down the Chiefs 36-23 in Wellington.
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Recap: Blues Women win Super Rugby Aupiki final
13 Apr 2024The Blues Women went from 18-5 down to storm the gates and beat Chiefs Manawa at Eden Park.
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NRL recap: Warriors, Sea Eagles draw 22-22
13 Apr 2024It's a draw for the Warriors as they took on the Sea Eagles in Auckland. Here's how it all went down.
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Pay cuts for netballers likely after Sky TV's 'low-ball' deal
12 Apr 2024Millions of dollars have been cut from netball's broadcast deal amidst efforts to join Australian league.
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Blues forward Cameron Suafoa reveals cancer diagnosis
12:21 pm todayCameron Suafoa played two Super Rugby Pacific games for the Blues while undergoing radiation treatment for cancer. Video
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Northern Mystics survive send-off of their captain in ANZ Premiership opener
13 Apr 2024The defending champion Northern Mystics have fired a warning shot to the rest of the competition after rallying back to post a 12-goal win against the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in their ANZ…
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'No space for toxicity' - Inside NZ's rainbow-centric rugby club
13 Apr 2024The Falcons, a small rugby club in Auckland, has for over 10 years been a haven for queer people to find community, camaraderie and competition.
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NRL Warriors v Sea Eagles: What you need to know
13 Apr 2024The Warriors are looking to make it four wins in a row against Manly today, here is everything you need to know. Video
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Fox within sight of lead at US Masters midway point
13 Apr 2024The Kiwi sits poised five shots off the lead in a share of eighth place after two rounds of the US Masters.
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ANZ Premiership Netball: Can anyone knock over the Mystics?
13 Apr 2024Preview - The Mystics are looking to go back to back for the first time in the franchise's history and it will take a lot to stop them, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.
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Dunedin swimmer breaks 12-year-old national record for backstroke
13 Apr 2024Dunedin backstroker Kane Follows snuck under a national record and clocked an Olympic qualifying time at the national swimming championships.
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