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Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain
15 Jan 2025England rugby coach Steve Borthwick's sprung a surprise naming lock Maro Itoje his new captain in place of Jamie George for the Six Nations, though the hooker was still included in the 36-man training…
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'We're right there' - Aussie Slingsby plots SailGP revival in Auckland
14 Jan 2025After three years ruling the waves, the Australians have been knocked off their perch.
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Shooting off: Stevenson heading to Japan
14 Jan 2025The one-time All Black will head to Kubota Spears but will return for the Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Burling braced for faster SailGP racing off Auckland waterfront
14 Jan 2025New Zealand's America's Cup hero leads the professional sailing circuit after victory off Dubai in November.
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Football club sacks falconer for posting picture of his 'penile implant'
14 Jan 2025Italian football club Lazio have parted ways with their falconer, after local media reported that he had shared images of his penile implant on social media.
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Mea Motu on world title fight: 'I'm willing to die'
14 Jan 2025Mea Motu will meet Britain's Ellie Scotney for the WBO, IBF, and Ringside Magazine Super Bantamweight World Titles on 26 January in Nottingham.
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Williamson among nine Kiwis signed for Pakistan Super League
14 Jan 2025The former Black Caps captain will play in Pakistan, having missed out on the Indian Premier League.
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'Two-time world champion sounds beautiful' - Parker eyes victory
14 Jan 2025Despite a year of inactivity, the Kiwi is confident for what could be another big win.
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Big names survive on second night of Australian Open
14 Jan 2025Rattled Djokovic wins at Australian Open as young rivals advance.
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Naomi Osaka has LA wildfires on her mind at Australian Open
14 Jan 2025Osaka said she was distracted by the fires near her home as she secures a first-round win in Melbourne.
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Tyson Fury retires from boxing... again
14 Jan 2025The Gypsy King hangs up his gloves for the third time.
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Breakers go down in thriller as Melbourne snatch victory from jaws of defeat
14 Jan 2025A three pointer in the final seconds has helped Melbourne United snatch a 91-89 win over the Breakers.
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Faster foils to test SailGP crews in New Zealand
14 Jan 2025SailGP boats set to go faster than ever in Auckland this weekend.
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Canada appoints new coach after Football Ferns' spying scandal
14 Jan 2025A former England captain has been named head coach of the Canadian women's football team, following the drone spying scandal involving the Football Ferns, ahead of last year's Paris Olympics.
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Q&A: Former NZ Olympic sailor Jan Shearer
14 Jan 2025Sailing opportunities have improved since Jan Shearer competed in the 1980s and 90s, but the former Olympian is not sure she would like to compete in today's era.
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Forward David Ball terminates Phoenix contract
13 Jan 2025Wellington Phoenix and seasoned forward David Ball have agreed to part ways, freeing up a spot ahead of the A-League's transfer window.
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Football round-up: Losses highlight transfer must-haves
13 Jan 2025New Zealand's A-League men's teams both came up short this weekend and there's a transfer window coming up, writes Mathew Nash.
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Lulu Sun looks to snap losing streak at Australian Open
13 Jan 2025The Kiwi hasn't won a match since she pulled out of the US Open in August last year.
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Teen surprised to become one of two new chess champions
13 Jan 2025Felix Xie studies chess for up to seven hours a day in his quest to become a Grandmaster. Audio
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Man United win on penalties after hectic FA Cup clash against Arsenal
13 Jan 2025Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning penalty for 10-man Manchester United against Arsenal after their hectic FA Cup third round tie finished 1-1 after extra time at the Emirates Stadium on Monday.
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World number 219 puts Lebanon on the map at Australian Open
13 Jan 2025Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib broke new ground for the strife-torn nation on Sunday as he beat China's Bu Yunchaokete 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(6) to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
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Could Black Caps take back Champions Trophy?
13 Jan 2025Win five times in 19 days, and the Black Caps will once again lift the trophy.
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Sabalenka, Zverev shine after rain stops play in Melbourne
13 Jan 2025Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at…
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