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'See it, be it': Trailblazer embraces role as first female SailGP driver
15 Jan 2025The two-time Olympic champion is now jockeying for position on the water against her male rivals.
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'Reality check': Aussie Langford slips to back of SailGP fleet with newbies Italy
16 Jan 2025The former world and America's Cup champion is starting from scratch with the pro sailing rookies.
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'Humbling': All Black David Havili named new Crusaders captain
15 Jan 2025All Blacks utility back David Havili is the new Crusaders Super Rugby captain.
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US basketball star's alleged stalker says he's guilty
15 Jan 2025The 55-year-old Texas man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark also says he wants to stay in jail.
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International Cricket Council grapples with Afghanistan dilemma
15 Jan 2025The pressure is increasing on cricket's governing body to do something about Afghanistan.
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Lulu Sun beaten in Australian Open first round
15 Jan 2025Tough start to 2025 continues for Kiwi number one.
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'I've dreamed about this' - Surfing champ Daniel Farr defends title on home surf
15 Jan 2025Surfing champ Daniel Farr is relishing the prospect of defending his title on home surf in Taranaki this week.
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Former finalist just survives at Australian Open
15 Jan 2025Medvedev advances after meltdown, Fonseca dazzles on debut at Australian Open.
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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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