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Bonus point system added to women's Super Smash
It's hoped an extra point for scoring 150 or achieving a run rate greater than 1.25 times that of the opposition in the second innings will encourage more "aggressive batting".
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Integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
11:23 am todayThe Sport Integrity Commission's first major investigation, triggered by dozens of complaints about Yachting NZ, remains unfinished a year on.
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Alinghi return as America's Cup names members of partnership
5:21 am todayOrganisers of the competition have confirmed the Swiss outfit will be one of at least five teams making up a new America's Cup Partnership.
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Breakers beaten by Bullets to fall to third straight loss
6:49 am todayThe New Zealand Breakers have been beaten 99-85 by the Bullets in their NBL clash in Brisbane.
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West Indies captain says he 'let the team down' in NZ
5:01 am todayThe Black Caps wrapped up the series victory with a 323-run win on the final day of the third Test at Mount Maunganui.
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UK rugby concussion case suffers blow
6:23 am todayThe former rugby players say repeated concussive and sub-concussive blows left them with serious neurological conditions
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McCullum wants to stay England coach despite Ashes drubbing
4:57 am todayThe New Zealander has a contract with England until the end of 2027 -- a period that includes the next home Ashes, earlier in the same year.
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Top of the table at Christmas, no place Auckland FC would rather be
22 Dec 2025Auckland FC's last A-League game of 2025 will cap off a calendar year many clubs could only dream of.
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Black Caps beat West Indies in third Test
22 Dec 2025The Black Caps have won the third Test against the West Indies by 323 runs, with the bowlers impressing on the final day at Mt Maunganui.
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Liam Lawson takes to the track for charity
22 Dec 2025The Formula 1 star will drive a V12 Aston Martin Vulcan as part of a fundraiser at Highlands Motor Park.
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Injury raises doubts over 'irreplaceable' Lyon for Boxing Day Ashes test
22 Dec 2025Australia captain Pat Cummins has cast doubt on Nathan Lyon's ability to recover in time for the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne.
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Superb Rogers double gives Villa win over Man United
22 Dec 2025Morgan Rogers struck two superb goals for Aston Villa as they beat Manchester United 2-1 at home to record their seventh straight Premier League victory.
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Who is backing the future of the America's Cup?
22 Dec 2025Challengers for next America's Cup become clearer after revelation of teams behind new partnership.
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Heads will roll?: McCullum under fire after Ashes defeat
22 Dec 2025England's Kiwi coach has faced a barrage of criticism from former players and captains after his team slumped to another crushing.
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Alice Robinson an Olympic podium contender after another impressive result
22 Dec 2025The Queenstown skier has followed up her historic Super G World Cup win last week by finishing second in the same discipline at the latest event in France.
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Canoe Racing NZ head coach resigns
22 Dec 2025Gordon Walker, one of New Zealand's most successful coaches, has resigned as head coach for Canoe Racing New Zealand.
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Australia defeats words with actions to complete rapid Ashes romp
22 Dec 2025Anaylsis: In the pre-series furore, with England crowing and injury concerns mounting, Australia stayed quiet. Its response was emphatic.
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White Ferns star out of action for three months
22 Dec 2025White Ferns batter Suzie Bates has sustained a quadricep tear which has ruled her of all cricket until March.
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Phoenix secure third win of A-League season
21 Dec 2025The much-needed victory raised Wellington off the bottom of the competition ladder.
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England crumble to Ashes defeat at Adelaide
21 Dec 2025The result gifts Australia the series victory with two matches to spare, after they won the first three tests.
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Arsenal top EPL for Christmas; Manchester City stay close
21 Dec 2025Arsenal have taken back the Premier League top spot with 1-0 win over Everton
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Anthony Joshua leaves Jake Paul with broken jaw in sixth-round KO
21 Dec 2025Paul managed to evade the heavily favoured Briton through a lacklustre first four rounds before Joshua found his range.
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Phoenix women claim record win against Sydney FC
20 Dec 2025Wellington languished in ninth place on the A-League table before the match.
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Former world champ Joshua knocks out surprisingly tough Paul
20 Dec 2025The underdog was felled repeatedly, but showed courage to keep bouncing back up.
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Lyon's massive wickets end England's Ashes hopes of record run chase
20 Dec 2025The English have just four wickets in hand, entering the last day against Australia at Adelaide.
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Depleted West Indies avoid third-test follow-on against Black Caps
20 Dec 2025The tourists ended the third day at Mt Maunganui just 194 runs behind, with four wickets in hand.
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Black Fern Sae faces extended time out with knee injury
20 Dec 2025The blockbusting loose forward suffered an ACL injury, while playing for England club Harlequins.
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Teammate reveals Mohamed Salah apology as Liverpool close ranks
20 Dec 2025Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah apologised to his Liverpool teammates following his recent explosive interview, a teammate reveals.
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