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Midday Sports News for 9 August 2024
Ellesse Andrews keirin gold medal win on the velodrome in Paris is New Zealand's first Olympic gold on the track in 20 years. Audio
Sports Minister Chris Bishop on Olympic medals
It's been raining medals for the New Zealand Olympians in Paris. Sports minister Chris Bishop spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Even with the dreaded 'per capita', NZ isn't topping the medal table
There's more than one way to skin a cat, and tally medals. Let's pick the one that's best for us.
A-League shock as ex-Phoenix star joins Auckland FC
The former Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper has been put out on loan from AFC Bournemouth after A-League reviews rules.
Watch: Women's kayak fours take Olympic gold
The queen of kayaking, Dame Lisa Carrington, has added another crown to her collection.
Double gold in Paris in kayaking and track cycling
New Zealand wins double gold overnight, in the K4 500m on the water, and Ellesse Andrews dominated the women's keirin. Audio
Artem Sitak named as New Zealand's Davis Cup tennis captain
Sitak replaced Kelly Evernden ahead of their next tie against Luxembourg.
A look at the All Blacks’ horrible Wellington record
Sky Stadium is almost a reverse Eden Park for the All Blacks, who play in the capital this weekend. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 August
On today's episode, Ellesse Andrews won the women's Keirin at the velodrome in a dominant final performance, taking gold, and the K4 500m team also won gold overnight, Nathan Rarere brings us the… Audio
US to take on France in Paris dream basketball final after close call
The United States kept the dream alive by taming a feisty Serbia 95-91 and moving into the Olympic men's basketball final against France.
Olympics: Dutch win men's hockey gold with shootout out win over Germany
The win gave the Netherlands its third gold medal and 10th medal overall in hockey since 1928.
Pero Cameron stands down as Tall Blacks coach
Pero Cameron is standing down as Tall Blacks coach after five years in charge to take up a club coaching role in China.
Athletes to watch on day 14 of the Paris Olympics
Dame Lisa Carrington is back on the water and Maddi Wesche is going for NZ's first track and field medal of the Games. Here are all the details.
New Zealand given special role ahead of Chess Olympiad
New Zealand has been given a special role ahead of the Olympics of Chess, the Chess Olympiad.
Ben Strang with the best stories of the Olympic games
The Paris Olympics are almost at an end, with the closing ceremony coming up on Monday. Ben Strang looks back at all the best stories of the Olympic games. Audio
Red Bull employee loses appeal against F1 team boss Horner
An employee has lost her appeal against Red Bull Formula One team boss Christian Horner being cleared of accusations of inappropriate behaviour.
Gold medal winner wheeled off track, denied double over Covid diagnosis
Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claimed a surprise 200m gold medal after rival Noah Lyles positive following the 100m.
Paris Olympics: 'We know for sure people have become ill'
Swedish marathon swimmer Victor Johansson has pulled out of the Olympic 10km event, citing concerns about the water quality.
Hamish Carter recalls NZ one two at Athens games
Kiwi kayakers, Dame Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher, are set for a gold medal clash on Saturday night. But this isn't the first time two New Zealand athletes have competed head-to-head for gold at… Audio
Sri Lanka raise security concerns over England series amid UK riots
Sri Lanka have requested increased security ahead of their test series against England amid the ongoing anti-immigrant riots in Britain.