CWC power rankings - week one
OPINION: Ahead of the looming 2015 World Cup, our cricket writers look at who's hot and who's not in a weekly Power Rankings column.
Nix can't afford to Burn cash
OPINION: The Wellington Phoenix should take the money and let Nathan Burns run, says Sam Worthington.
Hartley told to clean up his act
England’s Kiwi-born hooker faces dressing down about poor discipline from his coach ahead of the Six Nations.
White called-up for Ireland
Former Waikato and Chiefs prop given second chance to step up to test rugby with place in Six Nations squad.
Folau is the centre of attention
Israel Folau harbours ambitions for an audacious midfield switch on the eve of the Waratahs' title defence.
Iraq beat Iran to reach semis
11:11 PM Iraq beat Iran on penalties to reach the semifinals of the Asian Cup after an textraordinary match.
Hungry side host Hawke's Bay
After scintillating 4-3 win over Phoenix Reserves, Team Wellington enter next match still looking for more.
Burns is open to China move
Phoenix striker Nathan Burns has confirmed a move away from Wellington to Chinese league could be on the cards.
Double act inspires fightback
Records tumbled as New Zealand claimed an impressive 108-run victory over Sri Lanka in Dunedin.
Spiritual advisor helps Akmal
Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal opts for lucky number 3 to replace 96 on uniform for World Cup.
Fleming picks NZ v Aus final
Former skipper adds to growing pressure on national team, backing a Black Caps vs Australia World Cup final.
Strong Sea Eagles side for Nines
Former Warriors forward Feleti Mateo to join Kieran Foran and Peta Hiku at the Nines for Manly Sea Eagles.
Johnson favoured for top award
Kiwis half Shaun Johnson, Warriors captain and Melbourne Storm prop for rugby league award.
A deal worth crowing about
The Sydney Roosters believe fans will have seen nothing quite like exciting young English recruit Joe Burgess.
Kings put Breakers to the sword
The New Zealand Breakers' five-game winning streak comes to an end after a 101-81 thrashing by the Sydney Kings in Auckland.
Breakers' Steeden shooting
Breakers show some footy skills on court as they give the Warriors some tips ahead of the Auckland Nines.
Bryant to miss rest of season
Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant set to miss the rest of the season after tearing his rotator cuff in a game.
Allenby passed out and hit rock
Two homeless men in Hawaii say pro golfer injured face when he fell over rather than during violent abduction.
Three-way tie for lead in Qatar
Sparkling run of four birdie lifts Austrian into three-way tie for lead with South African duo after the second round.
Lee, Alker off to flying start
Kiwi golfers well placed after the opening round of PGA Tour's Humana Challenge event in California.
New Zealand too strong for Fiji
Silver Ferns finish the Oceania Tri Series in style with a satisfactory 76-34 win over Fiji in Suva tonight.
Jamaican brings support 'home'
It took a while but Southern Steel star player Jhaniele Fowler-Reid is finally back in Invercargill with her family.
Ferns hammer Samoa with ease
Samoa were the latest side taken to the cleaners at the Oceania Tri Series as New Zealand beat them 89-23.
Federer knocked out by Seppi
Swiss ace Roger Federer suffers shock third-round loss at the Australian Open, going down to Italy's world No 46 Andreas Seppi in four sets.
Murray sets up Dimitrov clash
Britain's Andy Murray destroys Portugal's Joao Sousa to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Tomic powers past Groth
Bernard Tomic upstaged Sam Groth in a high-quality serving duel to storm into the fourth round.
Winterbottom welcomes Kiwis
Top V8 Supercars driver Mark Winterbottom says Super Black Racing will fill a void in the championship.
Williams reveals 2015 car
Formula One team steal a march on racetrack rivals as first to reveal their new-look car for the 2015 season.
Munro proves he has talent
This season's Toyota Racing Series is already regarded as having the best driving talent we have seen in its history.
Scandal hangs over Super Bowl
A growing storm over the Patriots' alleged use of illegal balls last week threatens to overshadow the Super Bowl.
Port Taranaki Pro confirmed
Surfing Taranaki has confirmed another top-rated women's world qualifying tour event for March.
Armstrong 'deserves life ban'
If anyone deserves a life ban in sport it is Lance Armstrong, according to former cycling great Greg LeMond.
Zabeel: the prince of stallions
The last progeny of Sir Patrick Hogan's champion stallion Zabeel goes on sale on Monday.
Pondarosa Miss' dream run
It has been a bumpy ride for the Pondarosa Miss syndicate but the road is getting smoother by the day.
Justice League in Karaka
In a peculiar turn of events, The Justice League has made the Karaka Million field after an injury to Showboy.