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'The most astonishing, fortuitous, preposterous climax to any match'
There is worldwide sympathy for New Zealand after they were beaten by England in an all-time classic Cricket World Cup final.
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Cricket World Cup final: Top moments
An exhilarating match between the Black Caps and England had sports fans all over the world on the edge of their seats. Here are the key moments that drove the Cricket World Cup final to reach a Super…
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The Super Over that delivered a cruel twist for Black Caps
New Zealand have cruelly lost the Cricket World Cup final after a Super Over - a decider more usually associated with the shorter Twenty20 format of the game.
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Djokovic beats Federer to win Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic again proved the toughest of nuts for Roger Federer to crack as he repelled everything the Swiss could throw at him to claim his fifth Wimbledon title.
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Halep crushes Williams in Wimbledon final
Casting sentiment and history aside, an inspired Simona Halep has crushed Serena Williams with the performance of her life to secure her maiden Wimbledon crown.
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Today's sports news - What you need to know
In today's sports news - Black Ferns win super series decider, Dixon on the podium in Toronto and six medals for NZ rowers in Rotterdam.
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More combinations tested as Silver Ferns hammer Singapore
The Silver Ferns have run rampant over minnows Singapore 89-21 at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool.
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How the Black Caps can win the world cup
Analysis - RNZ Sport editor Stephen Hewson ponders the strengths and weaknesses of the Black Caps and England.
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Calls from across the ditch to support 'fellow Australasians'
Opinion - Where once Australia might have patronised the Black Caps, it is now difficult not to cheer them on, writes the ABC's Richard Hinds.
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Cricket World Cup: Highlights, bad weather and good luck
Analysis - On the eve of the Cricket World Cup final between the Black Caps and England, RNZ looks back at the key moments that led to tonight's match. Video
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As it happened: England win Cricket World Cup final
They were so close to their first world cup title, but in the end the Black Caps lost to England. Look at how the astonishing match unfolded with commentary from Megan Whelan, Jeremy Rees and Matt…
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Silver Ferns make light work of Barbados
The Silver Ferns enjoyed a huge 78-25 win over Barbados in their second match of the Netball World Cup after another accurate shooting display.
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Black Caps admit England favourites, happy to play underdogs
Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has no problem that hosts England have been branded favourites for the Cricket World Cup final and says being underdogs suits them just fine.
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Today's sports news - What you need to know
In today's sports news - Warriors finals hopes up in the air after rare draw, Cane to captain All Blacks, and Dutchman wins seventh stage of Tour de France.
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Nearly-men New Zealand steeled for final
Too fragile, too slow and boasting too many popgun players to be a World Cup threat.
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Warriors finals hopes up in the air after rare draw
The finals hopes of the Warriors remain up in the air after they played out a rare NRL draw with Brisbane, after a 90 minute golden point thriller.
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Black Caps feel long-distance love
New Zealand coach Gary Stead says his team are tapping into the support they are getting from home.
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Fiji too good for NZ Maori
Fiji have powered their way to a resounding 27-10 win over New Zealand Maori in Suva.
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Milestone chasers in Wimbledon final
Serena Williams no longer wants to obsess about elusive Grand Slam "number 24" and Simona Halep is desperate to win Wimbledon more than to stop the American reaching that milestone but there will be…
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Federer stops Nadal in Wimbledon thriller
Roger Federer overcame Rafael Nadal in four enthralling sets to sweep into a record 12th Wimbledon final.
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Silver Ferns banish bad memories in World Cup opener
The Silver Ferns shut the door on last year's shock loss to Malawi with an emphatic 64-45 win over the African side in their opening Netball World Cup match in Liverpool.
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Sports Call: Williamson on verge of greatness
Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson earned the tag of world class batsman long before the almost-completed Cricket World Cup in England, writes Clay Wilson. Video
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Opinion: Black Caps have chance to create NZ cricket history
Opinion - England might be the best all-round side in the tournament, but the Black Caps won't fear them when they meet in Sunday's Cricket World Cup final at Lord's, Hamish Bidwell writes.
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Champion Djokovic roars to Wimbledon final
Top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic held off a spirited challenge from Spanish outsider Roberto Bautista Agut to advance to Sunday's Wimbledon final against either Roger Federer or Rafa…
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