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Team Parker bury hatchet
![David Higgins was not best pleased when Hughie Fury made a late withdrawal from his title fight with Joseph Parker in ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/o/p/k/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k504e.11gojm.png/1498869046603.jpg)
Joseph Parker's promoter back on good terms with Hughie Fury camp for rescheduled WBO heavyweight bout.
America's Cup win leaves me cold
![If Emirates Team New Zealand's win over billionaire-backed Oracle speaks to you, then go ahead, live the dream.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/3/a/q/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k3li6.11gojm.png/1498879279491.jpg)
OPINION: If ever there was a pastime exclusive to the ultra-rich and decadent, it's the race for the Auld Mug.
Kings edge Jaguares
![The Southern Kings have scored a hard-fought victory.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/5/3/6/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k53cj.11gojm.png/1498886814034.jpg)
Southern Kings chalk up the narrowest of the victories, winning with a one-point lead.
Hingano makes most of Foran
![Ata Hingano re-signed with the Warriors last month for another three seasons.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/5/1/v/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k51xp.11gojm.png/1498881761639.jpg)
Warriors young gun taking nothing for granted in bid to replace Kieran Foran in 2018.
Hudson 'convinced' on Reid's return
![All Whites captain Winston Reid last played for the national team on their tour of the US in October last year.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/8/s/4/6/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k5235.11gojm.png/1498879733116.jpg)
All Whites coach confident captain and Premier League star will be involved for final phase of quest to qualify for World Cup.
Adams boost after Thunder trade
![Steven Adams is stepping up in the OKC Thunder.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/5/1/v/w/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k52am.11gojm.png/1498880484493.jpg)
Kiwi Steven Adams' standing in OKC Thunder boosted as the team makes a major deal.
Lions: Excitement builds in capital
![Warm raincoats are in order, with light showers forecast throughout the 13C day.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/u/r/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4y6i.11gojm.png/1498883925104.jpg)
Fans are out and about on the morning of the most awaited test match in years.
Team NZ's risks rewarded
![Team NZ skipper Glenn Ashby says their aggressive approach was they key to their success.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/1/s/a/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4zek.11gojm.png/1498883986559.jpg)
Skipper Glenn Ashby says they were going to be a laughing stock or the winners, and he's glad it was the latter.
Ko on charge in second major
![A birdie on the 18th in her second round ensured Lydia Ko kept touch with the leaders at the Women's PGA Championship.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/w/f/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4xaz.11gojm.png/1498876668154.jpg)
Lydia Ko finishes her second round with a birdie at the PGA Championship, to sit three shots behind the leaders.
White Ferns seek 'good feeling'
![Amy Satterthwaite says a win over Australia would set a benchmark for the White Ferns.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/y/g/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4yl7.11gojm.png/1498859755826.jpg)
A win over Australia on Sunday would set a good benchmark for the White Ferns at the World Cup.
Lions to kick high and often
![All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen, left, and New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew catch up on Friday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/r/g/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4cem.11gojm.png/1498869236070.jpg)
All Blacks and Lions relishing the moment that awaits them at Westpac Stadium.
Venus sued over fatal car crash
![Venus Williams caused a car crash that killed an elderly man, US police say.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/7/3/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4xc7.11gojm.png/1498869087149.jpg)
US police say the tennis star caused a fatal crash. The dead man's family now want her to pay.
Can blood sport survive?
![Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn will fight this weekend in Brisbane for the WBO World Welterweight Championship.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/3/d/9/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4xz8.11gojm.png/1498855549147.jpg)
OPINION: How long will boxing continue? Peter FitzSimons gives it 10 more years.
Lingmerth extends lead
![David Lingmerth's lead at the Quicken Loans National has doubled after the second round.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/y/g/u/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4zv9.11gojm.png/1498865599966.jpg)
Sweden's David Lingmerth remains in the lead on the latest stop of the PGA Tour, while Danny Lee has moved up to 10th.
Enjoy the moment
![The sweetest moment: Grant Dalton celebrates redemption.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/3/8/m/6/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k38xz.11gojm.png/1498831026847.jpg)
OPINION: Let's not rain on the America's Cup parade until we have had a good wallow in the joy of winning.
Give Gatland a break
![Flanker Sam Cane is humble.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/3/q/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4pni.png/1498873779497.jpg)
OPINION: Holding a coach up for ridicule when the series is still alive isn't fair.
Can blood sport survive?
OPINION: How long will boxing continue? Peter FitzSimons gives it 10 more years.
Lions to kick high and often
![All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen, left, and New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew catch up on Friday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/r/g/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4cem.11ik9e.png/1498869236070.jpg)
All Blacks and Lions relishing the moment that awaits them at Westpac Stadium.
Legends saddle up for battle
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L-R:
Rodger Arneil, former Scottish representative, and All Black legend Ian ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/5/0/3/8/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k516v.png/1498879797511.jpg)
Two former rugby foes will join forces to become charity cycling heroes.
Give Gatland a break
![Flanker Sam Cane is humble.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/3/q/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4pni.png/1498873779497.jpg)
OPINION: Holding a coach up for ridicule when the series is still alive isn't fair.
India hammer Windies
![MS Dhoni of India hit 78 not out.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/5/0/2/q/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k507j.png/1498867165922.jpg)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni top-scores with an unbeaten 78 as Inida take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
White Ferns seek 'good feeling'
![Amy Satterthwaite says a win over Australia would set a benchmark for the White Ferns.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/y/g/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4yl7.png/1498859755826.jpg)
A win over Australia on Sunday would set a good benchmark for the White Ferns at the World Cup.
Aussie cricketers out of a job?
![Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood says it will be odd feeling waking up unemployed on Saturday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/u/r/f/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4vbd.png/1498812105606.jpg)
Australia's top players in deadlock with Cricket Australia over pay dispute, with the deadline - and unemployment - looming.
One-cap Mathieson retires
![Andrew Mathieson celebrates his wicket of England's Jason Roy with his first delivery in ODI cricket, in 2015.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/d/g/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4cag.png/1498803530851.jpg)
He took a wicket with his first ever ODI delivery for the Black Caps. Now, after a single cap for the side, Andrew Mathieson's retiring.
Rugby's talent machine churns on
Canes coach Chris Boyd highlights remarkable system that continues to unearth the gems in New Zealand rugby.
Hudson: We paid the price
![All Whites coach Anthony Hudson was left with plenty to ponder after his team's participation in the Confederations Cup.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/o/g/c/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4ng2.png/1498797786357.jpg)
"Proud but absolutely gutted"Â All Whites coach pinpoints fitness as biggest barrier between team and qualification for 2018 World Cup.
Germany in Confederations Cup final
![Germany's Leon Goretzka scores their second goal against Mexico in Russia.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/2/q/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k42t5.png/1498771157340.jpg)
Leon Goretzka double in the first eight minutes helps Germany to thumping win against Mexico.
Ronaldo leaves cup to be with sons
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo heads at goal during a match against the All Whites at the Confederations Cup.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/z/v/d/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k41ao.png/1498763427105.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo's left Portugal at the Confederations Cup in Russia to be with his newly-born twin sons.
Phoenix sign Aussie fullback
![Scott Galloway has joined the Wellington Phoenix on a one-year deal.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/3/5/w/v/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k36bb.png/1498713121041.jpg)
The Wellington Phoenix's new coaching regime have made an impressive first signing.
Live: Roosters v Sharks
![Jayden Brailey of the Sharks runs with the ball.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/1/1/6/u/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k2s7b.png/1498620645330.jpg)
Sharks are yet to lose away from home but face high-flying Roosters at Central Coast Stadium.
Storm extend Brisbane streak
![Curtis Scott (centre) was one of three Storm players to score twice in Melbourne's rout of the Broncos.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/w/f/f/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4wpf.png/1498830854762.jpg)
History almost repeats as Melbourne run out 42-12 winners over depleted Broncos.
NSW pair hurt as Titans win
![Anthony Don (centre) is sandwiched by teammates after one of his three tries in the Gold Coast Titans' 20-10 win over St ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/w/f/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4wqg.png/1498829684513.jpg)
St George Illawarra's defeat to Gold Coast isn't just bad news for Dragons fans, but also NSW.
Tall Blacks open v Kazakhstan
![Coach Paul Henare will take a largely developmental Tall Blacks team to Lebanon for the Fiba Asia Cup in August.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/2/t/p/n/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4x8r.png/1498844965421.jpg)
Tall Blacks to play tournament's opener in first appearance at Fiba Asia Cup in Lebanon.
Beard grabbing mutual
![Corey Webster and his partner of two years Tanya Mackintosh both testified for the defence at the North Shore District ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/x/t/9/f/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k36mp.png/1498718101397.jpg)
Corey Webster says a beard pulling incident that led to his court appearance was a mutual joke.
JTBs eye shot at hoops glory
![Tai Wynyard](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/b/y/m/a/m/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k3ug3.png/1498711705545.jpg)
Daryl Cartwright's under-19 Kiwi basketballers have wrapped up preparations for their world cup in promising fashion,
Curry to tee it up against pros
![Stephen Curry will show off his shooting skills with a golf club.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/3/8/l/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k38ca.png/1498691845783.jpg)
Star point guard will show off his shooting skills with a golf club.
Ko on charge in second major
![A birdie on the 18th in her second round ensured Lydia Ko kept touch with the leaders at the Women's PGA Championship.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/w/f/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4xaz.png/1498876668154.jpg)
Lydia Ko finishes her second round with a birdie at the PGA Championship, to sit three shots behind the leaders.
Lingmerth extends lead
![David Lingmerth's lead at the Quicken Loans National has doubled after the second round.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/y/g/u/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4zv9.png/1498865599966.jpg)
Sweden's David Lingmerth remains in the lead on the latest stop of the PGA Tour, while Danny Lee has moved up to 10th.
Ko off the pace
![Kiwi Lydia Ko watches her tee shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship in caption](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/8/z/g/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k49w2.png/1498783780460.jpg)
Kiwi Lydia Ko trails the leaders of the women's PGA Championship by four shots after the opening round.
Netball nirvana in Nelson
![Netball team coaches and captains of six out of the eight teams participating in Super Club Netball at the opening ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/5/1/v/m/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k518x.png/1498883957070.jpg)
The overseas contingent for the Super Club netball competition have shaken off the jet lag and are ready for their global showdown.
No trial spot for Tuivaiti
![Pulse shooter Cathrine Tuivaiti has been overlooked for the Silver Ferns trials.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/i/o/f/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4fao.png/1498804630709.jpg)
Recall for Steel skipper Wendy Frew, but no place for experienced shooter in Silver Ferns triallists.
Wendy Frew, Woman of Steel
![Southern Steel netball captain Wendy Frew tells of her remarkable 16 days.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/n/e/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k3z1g.png/1498803207823.jpg)
A van crash, surgery, 70 stitches, and a national netball league grand final win - all in 16 days.
SA side undaunted by Super challenge
![Gauteng Jaguars netballers from left; Tshina Mdau, Shadine van der Merwe and Rozanne Matthyse pictured at training ahead ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/k/a/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4d96.png/1498793833343.jpg)
Semi-pro South Africans to square off with NZ champions on Super Club opening night.
Novak Djokovic in Eastbourne final
![Novak Djokovic has won all 13 of his ATP matches against Gael Monfils.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/x/e/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4xjt.png/1498850533268.jpg)
Top seed advances to his third final of 2017 by beating Daniil Medvedev.
Williams sued by crash victim's family
![Venus Williams caused a car crash that killed an elderly man, US police say.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/7/3/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4xc7.png/1498869087149.jpg)
US police say the tennis star caused a fatal crash. The dead man's family now want her to pay.
Erakovic drawn against Halep
![Marina Erakovic outplayed Destanee Aiava in the final round of qualifying.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/0/h/a/g/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4wlo.png/1498851561075.jpg)
After coming through qualifying, Kiwi No 1 will play the world No 2 in first round at Wimbledon.
Burling: Plans 'up in the air'
![Blair Tuke and Peter Burling have had a magical year with Olympics gold and America's Cup success.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/5/l/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4ync.png/1498863918062.jpg)
Young Team NZ helmsman wants to keep sailing for his country but is not yet sure what form that will take.
Can blood sport survive?
![Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn will fight this weekend in Brisbane for the WBO World Welterweight Championship.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/3/d/9/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4xz8.png/1498855549147.jpg)
OPINION: How long will boxing continue? Peter FitzSimons gives it 10 more years.
Sink public cash into Cup defence
![Skipper Glenn Ashby, team principal Matteo de Nora, helmsman Peter Burling and CEO Grant Dalton celebrate Team New ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/3/g/b/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k3lf8.png/1498863288299.jpg)
OPINION: Against taxpayers' money for TNZ's Bermuda bid, I've fallen for the foils, writes Duncan Garner.
Cup glory at what price?
![Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling is bringing home the Auld Mug.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/0/o/c/f/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k40gu.png/1498837273964.jpg)
OPINION: Bermuda now has a special place in Kiwi hearts, but don't be surprised if the love's not reciprocated.
Paddon fifth in Poland
![Lunchtime changes helped Hayden Paddon move up the standings on day two of Rally Poland.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/1/m/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4xm8.png/1498852024414.jpg)
Lunchtime changes helped Hayden Paddon move up the standings on day two of Rally Poland.
Paddon seventh at Rally Poland
![Hayden Paddon during preparation for WRC Poland. He's 1.5 seconds off the pace after the opening stage.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/1/m/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k42h5.png/1498770279908.jpg)
Kiwi Hayden Paddon is just 1.5sec off the pace after the opening 2.5km super stage in Poland.
Brown does it for Black
![Nicci Brown rides Point Proven to an emotional victory at Wingatui on Friday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/t/8/0/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4rxg.png/1498811072960.jpg)
Close friend of fallen jockey Rebecca Black honours her death with an emotional victory.
Jockey heading to Sweden
![Danielle Johnson will begin the journey to Sweden just hours after riding at Te Rapa on Saturday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/4/g/7/6/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k4g18.png/1498788931303.jpg)
Jockey will ride at Te Rapa on Saturday and then just hours later will be on the plane to Sweden.
Is McGregor in over his head?
![Conor McGregor is taking a boxing crash course to prepare to meet Floyd Mayweather.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/t/j/d/1/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jtit2.png/1497570049510.jpg)
MMA star will never be able to out-box Mayweather. But he may be able to out-punch him.
Men, this will make you wince
![The kick that ended the fight.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170701060823im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/q/m/7/w/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jqm4i.png/1497312880349.jpg)
This MMA fight lasted only 9 seconds, but the groin kick could be felt around the world.
LeBron testy after second loss
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If anyone needs LeBron James, he will be in his trailer. Actually, he will be at his locker.
Curry calls out 'dirty play'
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Warriors v Spurs NBA conference finals series heats up as star lashes rivals over undetected foul.