Super Rugby: Tipped to win
Six Stuff rugby writers make their picks for the Super Rugby round ahead.
Leitch wants Chiefs future
Chiefs No 8 wants to stay put after learning lessons on rest and recovery ahead of Japan's World Cup in 2019.
Carlton Redcliffs tough this season
Who to watch out for this season in the Canterbury hockey men's and women's premiership competitions.
Crusaders go strong for Tahs
The Crusaders have serious business to attend to in Sydney, a place they haven't won since 2012.
Murray eyes three-peat
South African Richard Murray will be looking to defend his title on Sunday in New Plymouth.
Rollercoaster round for Lee
Kiwi men's No 1 mixes seven birdies with four bogeys to get underway at Houston Open on PGA Tour.
'Slap in face' gives Tactix motivation
Mainland Tactix have carried out plenty of soul searching this week after poor start to campaign.
Milestone match for Chris Eves
A late developer will be looking to hold the Hurricanes' scrum up in Brisbane.
Injuries never got Hames down
Chiefs prop and one-cap All Black always prepared himself for the top despite injury nightmares.
Collins sticks as Blues 'glue guy'
New fullback emerging as a key figure for Tana Umaga's side in Super Rugby.
Oracle enlist Navy Seals help
America's Cup defenders get military help for their sailors to cope with mental and physical stress of new catamarans.
'Doesn't have friends' on tour
World No 20 says returning tennis star Maria Sharapova doesn't talk to fellow WTA players.
Hamilton rain costs Aussies $400k
Rain's denial of an almost-certain NZ victory in the final test against the Proteas costs the world No 3.
Elliott pens Kolpak deal
Full international retirement confirmed with NZ all-rounder signing on to play in English T20 competition.
Super Rugby's hot topics
OPINION: From Aaron Smith's mea culpa to Otere Black's mooted move, Marc Hinton investigates.
Williamson v Smith, who wins?
OPINION: Both have topped 5000 test runs but who can maintain it longer?
Reihana to link up with Lam
Former All Blacks utility to join former Blues coach at English club Bristol for 2017-18 campaign.
Collins sticks as Blues 'glue guy'
New fullback emerging as a key figure for Tana Umaga's side in Super Rugby.
Big drive to push repairs over line
A rocked rugby club in south Marlborough is hoping a pre-season Makos game will help pay for quake repairs.
Concrete cricket pitch controversy
Onehunga Cricket Association is hitting back at Auckland Cricket's plans to replace its grass wickets with concrete.
Khan 4-14 cripples Windies
Pakistan legspinner bamboozles the Windies for the visitors to claim an unassailable lead in their T20 series in the Caribbean.
Elliott pens Kolpak deal
Full international retirement confirmed with NZ all-rounder signing on to play in English T20 competition.
Hamilton rain costs Aussies $400k
Rain's denial of an almost-certain NZ victory in the final test against the Proteas costs the world No 3.
Family first for Casey Kopua
Silver Ferns great retires from international netball out of fairness to her baby, husband and self.
Team Wellington out to defend title
The defending champions will have their hands full with a classy Auckland City opposition on Sunday.
Phoenix out to attack
With a slim mathematical chance of making the A-League playoffs, the Wellington Phoenix want to put on a show on Sunday.
EPL clubs fear Brexit own-goal
Concerned club owners urge politicians to protect their access to talent from Europe.
Ronaldo 'liked what he saw': sculptor
Star footballer's only quibble with bronze bust was the wrinkles, says self-taught artist.
Warriors go back to basics
'If we can hold onto the ball we can go a long way', says David Fusitu'a.
Hasler, Bulldogs both win
Des Hasler scores a double victory, with win over Broncos and impending contract extension.
Recap: Bulldogs v Broncos
Canterbury Bulldogs hold Brisbane Broncos scoreless in second half to claim victory.
Foran back in black?
Aussie coach Mal Meninga is planning for Kieran Foran to be back in the Kiwis this year.
Mountain Airs v Sharks delayed
Friday night's NBL match between the Taranaki Mountain Airs and the Southland Sharks has been pushed back by 30 minutes.
Rams import lighting up NBL
Once told he was too small for basketball, Canterbury Rams guard Jeremy Kendle is an early National Basketball League MVP candidate.
Westbrook provides the magic
Steven Adams was quiet, but his team-mate Russell Westbrook certainly wasn't as the Thunder clinched a playoff spot in Orlando.
Rollercoaster round for Lee
Kiwi men's No 1 mixes seven birdies with four bogeys to get underway at Houston Open on PGA Tour.
Ko starts well in major
Kiwi world No 1 begins title defence with two birdies before winds sees play abandoned.
Jutanugarn in hot pursuit of Ko
Lydia Ko is world No 1 for now, but how long can she stave off her Thai pursuer?
Pullar helping Southland team
Southland's Robyn Pullar is hoping to continue some good form to help Southland claim the NZ Women's Masters golf tournament.
Family first for Casey Kopua
Silver Ferns great retires from international netball out of fairness to her baby, husband and self.
Taurua enjoying 'intense' Aussie comp
The even nature of the new look Australian netball competition is exciting for former Southern Steel coach Noeline Taurua.
Magic show early maturity
They may have the lowest average age of any ANZ Premiership team, but the Magic's early maturity has pleased their coach.
Magic far too strong for Stars
The Waikato-BOP Magic notched a second 20-goal win in as many days against the Stars.
'Doesn't have friends' on tour
World No 20 says returning tennis star Maria Sharapova doesn't talk to fellow WTA players.
Wozniacki in smashing comeback
Danish tennis star roars back from a set down to claim an emphatic victory in the Miami Open semifinals.
Pro tennis set for seismic shift
Pro circuit player numbers to be slashed from 14,000 to 1500 in a bid to boost earning potential.
Girdlestone returns to elite racing
Christchurch cyclist Keagan Girdlestone's comeback continues - this time with his first elite race since horrific smash.
Triple threat Taylors
Kawhia triplets each aiming for gold at junior Muaythai championships in Thailand.
Oracle enlist Navy Seals help
America's Cup defenders get military help for their sailors to cope with mental and physical stress of new catamarans.
Leitch's US dream a reality
Excitement builds as humbled Kiwi driver Brendon Leitch gets ready for stint racing in United States.
Hart hoping to be the boss
"It's like a being baked bean being shaken in a 20 litre can" - Raymond Hart on driving The Boss.
Plot to steal Ferrari's body foiled
Sardinia police say gang planned to demand ransom for return of body of F1 racing pioneer.
Wyndham Cup up for grabs at Ascot
Patrick Erin looks capable of bridging the step to open ranks in the Wyndham Cup at Ascot Park in Invercargill on Saturday.
Madden helps player pick NFL team
NFL player Tony Jefferson was eyeing up a big day when he hit free agency, but it was more than just money that swayed his choice.
Warriors treat young fan
Isaiah Simpson and his mother were flown out to a Warriors game after his $600 tickets turned out to be fake.
LeBron dunks get the job done
NBA star takes charge as the Cleveland Cavaliers' injury-ravaged season takes a strange twist.
Killer goalie signing anger
Brazilian football club hires a goalie while he appeals a 22-year sentence for killing his ex.