Tuipulotu's 'one in 10,000' case

Patrick Tuipulotu on the charge.

5:47 PM  Patrick Tuipulotu is free to play for the Blues after doping all-clear, called a "one in 10,000" incident.

Who did Spieth call 'scum'? video

The 23-year-old has won the Masters and US Open.

6:15 PM  The two-time Major winner doesn't appreciate one particular group of people.

Gibbins targeted by Glasgow

Callum Gibbins has played 25 games for the Hurricanes since his debut against the Lions in 2015.

4:59 PM  Scottish club linked with Hurricanes and Manawatu flanker Callum Gibbins.

Heat causes A-League shuffle

Andrew Nabbout of the Jets celebrates scoring against Melbourne City at Coffs Harbour .

Game between Newcastle and Victory on Saturday moved due to expected high temps.

NBA great ejected, arrested video

The argument escalates between Oakley and a security guard.

4:48 PM  Knicks legend Charles Oakley charged with 3 counts of assault after being thrown out of game.

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Blood, sweat and tears

Brando "Wildboy" Yelavich is tackling the two-day Coast to Coast race.

Hundreds of people will attempt to traverse across the South Island over the next couple of days.

Canes relaxed about Tens prep

Coach Chris Boyd hasn't put any focus in training on the Tens.

Don't expect a slick Hurricanes outfit at the Tens. They are focusing on Super Rugby and little else.

Security guard denies AB bug link

Security consultant Adrian Gard's high profile clients include former US President Bill Clinton as well as sports teams ...

"I don't know anything about this ­stupid bloody bug," Adrian Gard says ahead of court appearance.

Yankees make NZ movie video

Didi Gregorius left a lasting impression on the New Zealand baseball community.

Baseball fans around the world can watch Didi Gregorius' recent trip to New Zealand.

McCall's cruel mistake

Gore golfer Vaughan McCall.

Golfer Vaughan McCall ready to move on after a China Tour Qualifying School mistake started what was a tough 2016 season.

Matt Taylor emerges as threat

Matt Taylor hits out against Canterbury before Wellington advanced to the Super Smash T20 final last month.

Young and old present threat to Canterbury's Ford Trophy aspirations

Mountain Airs sign homegrown two-guard

Alonzo Burton, right, has signed with the Taranaki Mountain Airs.

After spending some time with the Hawke's Bay Hawks, Taranaki-born Alonzo Burton is coming home.

RTS relaxed over return

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will make his long-awaited return from injury against the Storm this weekend.

Tuivasa-Sheck taking return from injury - and captaincy debut - in his stride.

Australia's Lynn out of T20 series

Brendon McCullum of the Heat (L) and Chris Lynn during the recent Big Bash.

The aggressive batsman has a neck injury and won't face Sri Lanka later this month.

Feilding to host NZ Grand Prix

Europe-based teenager Marcus Armstrong has earned three TRS victories in his rookie season.

Benjamin Carrell wraps up another week of motorsport in New Zealand.

Wood voted player of the month

Chris Wood on the attack for Leeds United against Nottingham Forest.

All White striker's hot form for Leeds sees him score January award.

Long term view of life on Australian PGA Tour

Michael Long is one of 11 former NZ Open champions lining up for this year's tournament in Queenstown next month.

NZ Open features 11 players who know what it takes to win the title

Benji Marshall misses UK trip

Benji Marshall picked up the knock at the Auckland Nines.

The former Kiwis skipper not joining the Broncos as he overcomes an Achilles injury.

Jordan's golden burn

Michael Jordan, pictured receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama, didn't think much of the ...

Basketball legend puts Warriors owner in his place.

Manchester appeal grows for Parker

Joseph parker's handlers believe he has the talent and experience to take his WBO belt on the road if necessary.

There are risks involved but beating Hughie Fury in his home town could set Kiwi heavyweight up for a massive fight.

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7s, 9s, 10s - irrelevant or fun?

South African players Justin Geduld and Rosko Specman celebrate after winning the Cup final match between Fiji and South ...

Logan Savory and Hamish Bidwell debate the value of shortened rugby tournaments.

A written apology to Australia video

OPINION: Sorry cobbers. Now that wasn't so hard, was it?

Say sorry NZ, we're waiting video

Beckham's 'crime'? Playing fame game

Rugby

Heat goes on Global Tens

Chiefs captain Liam Messam will be putting his hand up to come off when he's had enough.

Players brace themselves as soaring temperatures predicted for Tens in Brisbane.

Aussie rugby's Origin plan

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika and captain Stephen Moore see merit in Australian rugby pursuing a State of Origin match.

Wallabies heavyweights back State of Origin clash as Aussie rugby looks at ways to regain popularity.

'I'm not made of glass'

A frustrated Gareth Anscombe is eager to get back into action with Wales.

Injury-prone Kiwi import frustrated as he sits out another Wales test campaign.

'England as good as ABs'

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and Wales star Sam Warburton chat after New Zealand wrapped up their test series last year.

That's the claim from a current star who has lined up against the heavyweights of both hemispheres.

Cricket

Positive signs for McLean Park

You're saying what? Umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Chris Brown talk to captains Aaron Finch of Australia and Kane ...

 NZ Cricket reluctant to shift South Africa ODI from Napier unless washout risk is too great.

International cricket for Qtwn?

Corey Anderson celebrates scoring the fastest one-day century in history in Queenstown on January 1, 2014.

New Zealand's most scenic cricket ground is getting an upgrade in the hope the Black Caps will be back.

Suburbs New Lynn T20 champions

Suburbs' Michael Barry was run out second ball, on one run, but replied with 1 wicket for 22 in his bowling spell.

After missing out in last year's competition, Suburbs New Lynn are the T20 champions of Auckland.

Du Plessis heads powerful lineup

AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis ensured South Africa extended their ODI winning streak to 10 against Sri Lanka at ...

South Africa stacked with batting quality for Twenty20 and ODI series in New Zealand.

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Yankees make NZ movie

Baseball fans around the world can watch Didi Gregorius' recent trip to New Zealand.

Football

Goalkeeper coach departs Tasman

Tasman United goalkeeper Tom Fawdry waves to the crowd after saving a late penalty in their 1-1 draw with the Wellington ...

Tasman United's goalkeeper coach resigns with four games left in the season.

Heading for the big fields

Josh Rogerson, left, and Elijah Just  have made the New Zealand Under-17 football side.

Elijah Just and Josh Rogerson can't wait to pull on New Zealand football colours

Wood voted player of the month

Chris Wood on the attack for Leeds United against Nottingham Forest.

All White striker's hot form for Leeds sees him score January award.

Hudson happy with Belarus

Anthony Hudson and the All Whites will face hosts Russia, Mexico and Portugal at the Confederations Cup in June.

All Whites coach believes world No 74 will be good preparation for his team's opening game at Confederations Cup in Russia.

League

Benji Marshall misses UK trip

Benji Marshall picked up the knock at the Auckland Nines.

The former Kiwis skipper not joining the Broncos as he overcomes an Achilles injury.

From Kelston to the NRL

Malakai Houma during the NRL Nines match between the Cronulla Sharks and Penrith Panthers.

Malakai Houma was working in factories, now he's set to debut in the NRL.

Bradford sign Samoa's sevens star

Phoenix Hunapo-Nofoa is jumping codes to try his hand at league.

Phoenix Hunapo-Nofoa has been signed by English Championship club Bradford Bulls.

Matai out of Manly squad

Steve Matai on the attack against Newcastle last year, a week before he was sidelined with his latest shoulder injury.

Injury plagued former Kiwi faces an uncertain future with the Sea Eagles.

Basketball

KD man on a mission

Breakers import Kevin Dillard is not ready for this ANBL season to conclude just yet as his team chases one last win to ...

Breakers point guard Kevin Dillard says it's personal now as he looks to guide his team into the post-season.

Jordan's golden burn

Michael Jordan, pictured receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama, didn't think much of the ...

Basketball legend puts Warriors owner in his place.

Basketballer's 92 points 'a joke' video

LaMelo Ball scored 41 points in the fourth quarter as he scored 92 points in one game.

US high school player racks up 92 points in one game. But he's getting slammed for it.

Breaking point in ANBL

Kevin Dillard and the Breakers need to roll Melbourne, then hope the other cards fall their way as the ANBL regular ...

In a blanket finish to the Aussie league, the Breakers are firmly focused on the win they need to stay in the race.

Golf

McCall's cruel mistake

Gore golfer Vaughan McCall.

Golfer Vaughan McCall ready to move on after a China Tour Qualifying School mistake started what was a tough 2016 season.

Long term view of life on Australian PGA Tour

Michael Long is one of 11 former NZ Open champions lining up for this year's tournament in Queenstown next month.

NZ Open features 11 players who know what it takes to win the title

Judgeford move confirmed

Adam Church, in hat, with Wellington interprovincial teammates in 2010, when they won the national title at Paraparaumu.

It took three years of convincing, but Adam Church is finally in Judgeford Golf Club colours.

I'll never feel great again - Woods

Tiger Woods pulled out of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic due to injury.

After three back operations, there were times when Tiger Woods needed help getting out of bed.

Netball

Chch big winner in Silver Ferns' schedule

Maria Tutaia and the Silver Ferns will be in for a busy 2017 of international matches.

The Silver Ferns face a busy end to the year.

Moon boot does not stop Law

Kapiti College student Julia Law has been named in the New Zealand Secondary Schools' netball squad.

The midcourter is the first Kapiti College student to make the national secondary schools' squad.

Silver Ferns smash Wales

Te Paea Selby-Rickit had another strong showing as the Silver Ferns beat Wales in the final test in Cardiff.

Silver Ferns overcome sluggish start to complete Northern tour with a 72-39 victory.

Selby-Rickit steps up at GA video

Te Paea Selby-Rickit shot 40/44 in the Silver Ferns 92-27 drubbing of Wales.

Silver Ferns attacker takes the lead in the back line dance, dominating Wales for 40 goals in a 92-27 walloping.

Tennis

Sharapova set for May return

Maria Sharapova had her ban reduced to 15 months following her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Tennis star Maria Sharapova will return to the sport at the Madrid Masters after a 15-month doping ban.

Fined for striking umpire video

Denis Shapovalov has apologised for hitting chair umpire Arnaud Gabas in the eye with a ball.

Canadian Davis Cup player to pay $9500 after smashing ball away in anger, right into the umpire's face.

Canada blasts ball into umpire's face

Davis Cup umpire Arnaud Gabas holds an ice pack to his eye after being struck by a ball during a singles match between ...

That's gotta hurt - Canada lose to Britain in Davis Cup after player smashes tennis ball into umpire's face.

NZ fall to India in Davis Cup

Rubin Statham was beaten in his Davis Cup singles match on Monday morning.

Kiwi side stung by disappointing 4-1 loss - and another huge challenge awaits.

Other sports

Bowls set for mega Auckland event

Teams compete in the Aerobowls men's triples final at The Trusts New Zealand Open in 2015.

Outside of the nationals, The Trusts New Zealand Open is the biggest event on the bowls calendar.

French looks back on track

Cameron French racing at last year's Queensland Track Classic in Brisbane.

Hamilton hurdler welcomes new year after shaking off an achilles injury and missing the Olympics by a whisker.

Sam ready for Singapore showdown

Sam Rapira is about to fly to singapore to face Canadian Ryan Ford.

"As an amateur all my best performances were international fights."

Manchester appeal grows for Parker

Joseph parker's handlers believe he has the talent and experience to take his WBO belt on the road if necessary.

There are risks involved but beating Hughie Fury in his home town could set Kiwi heavyweight up for a massive fight.

Motorsport

Paddon looks ahead video

The 29-year-old from Geraldine finished fourth overall in 2016.

Kiwi rally driver will honour fallen spectator as he competes in the Rally Sweden.

Weather to impact NZGP favourites

Australian Thomas Randle is the Toyota Racing Series points leader heading into the final round at Manfeild this weekend.

Australian Thomas Randle favoured for the dry, Dutchman Richard Verschoor the best in the wet and Marcus Armstrong the Kiwi hope for the New Zealand Grand Prix at Manfeild.

16 and driving in Supercars

Alex Rullo has signed with Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport.

Alex Rullo will juggle school work and driving as he is set to be the youngest ever Supercars driver.

Dixon returning to Le Mans

Scott Dixon has plenty to contemplate as he eyes a new-look campaign for 2017.

Indycar star confirms second crack at famous French endurance race though he's got plenty on his mind right now.

Racing

Lost races cost big bucks

The Awapuni Racecourse shut-down saw the
 2016 Boxing Day Races shifted to Otaki. A significant loss to the track, the ...

The relocation of three Awapuni Racecourse meetings has cost racing organisers well over six figures.

Dubai nomination for Turn Me Loose

Turn Me Loose and Kerrin McEvoy are in action at Caulfield this weekend.

Sights on Dubai with Kiwi star Turn Me Loose.

Colgan key to Volkstok'n'barrell

Volkstok'n'barrell heads for victory in the Haunui Farm Classic at Otaki last summer and Vinnie Colgan reunites with him ...

Colgan key to unlocking Volkstok'n'barrell's Group I form.

Soldier Field ready for war

The New Zealand and Queensland Derbys remain possible targets for Soldier Field.

Trans-Tasman Derby options still open for Soldier Field.

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Thriller goes to quadruple OT video

New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings is fouled by Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney.

Hawks and Knicks out on their feet after an almost four-hour slug-fest in the NBA.

Adams strong but Thunder fall video

Steven Adams scored seven points with 10 rebounds but the Thunder fell to the Cavaliers.

Steven Adams shoots 75 per cent from the floor but the Thunder fall in Cleveland.

LeBron livid at the Cavs video

LeBron James drives for the key against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA.

Reigning NBA champs "top-heavy" with their front office failing to back up the team, superstar says.

Curry 'salsa' as sales run hot video

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry's jersey is the most popular in the NBA.

Circus shots and dance moves as NBA star tops the popularity stakes when fans vote with their wallets.

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