A Lions finale few imagined
4:11 PM Few Lions tours deliver a climax that feels like a World Cup final but this one will be remembered.
Gatland won't replace Hansen
Lions coach will be overlooked for All Blacks job even if he masterminds an historic series victory in NZ.
Will ABs 'choke' in decider?
ABs could 'choke' against Lions and the axe could fall on Hansen's head, says former Lions back.
Gatland treatment 'disgrace'
Lions assistant backs Gatland for All Blacks job after labelling his treatment on tour as "an absolute disgrace".
French snub TNZ after capsize
Team France reportedly considered charging Kiwis $468,500 for help but Oracle might have intervened.
Fiji qualifies for Rugby World Cup
Fiji's comeback victory against Tonga mean's they've secured a spot at the next world cup in 2019.
Hewitt staying out of Tomic firestorm
Lleyton Hewitt's steering clear of the trouble Bernard Tomic caused by saying he was "bored" during a Wimbledon match
Lee bounces back after horror start
Kiwi golfer tied fourth at halfway mark of Greenbrier Classic after recovering from early double bogey.
Kittel's third stage win
The finish of the Tour de France's seventh stage was so close you could hardly pick a difference in the photo finish.
Mehrtens wouldn't risk Jordie
All Blacks great wouldn't have thrown "a kid" like Jordie Barrett to the Lions for deciding test.
Carter's royal Wimbledon treatment
Rugby great Dan Carter has rubbed shoulders with David Beckham and Sergio Garcia, among others, at Wimbledon.
Black Sox softball clinic
The Black Sox have helped Turks with the finer points of softball after thrashing them 22-0.
Lions tour diary
Warren Gatland treatment "an absolute disgrace", no to becoming next All Blacks coach, and the red army heads home.
Sooners heading to NZ
Kiwi Matt Freeman will make a return to NZ with his University of Oklahoma basketball side in August.
Sprinter positive for banned substance
Commonwealth Games 200-metres bronze medallist Jason Livermore could face a four-year ban.
22-year wait for America's Cup-cake
Timaru woman has been saving "lucky red socks" cupcake after buying it at 1995 America's Cup victory parade.
Story behind the Barrett brothers
With three former students playing for the All Blacks in the Lions tour, a small Taranaki high school is punching well above its weight.
Reason: Quit the dramatics
OPINION: The exaggerated acting by players is making life impossible for referees, writes Mark Reason.
Super cut for Cheetahs, Kings
The Cheetahs and Southern Kings will explore "other international competition opportunities" for next season.
Kieran Read: centurymaker
OPINION: Kieran Read surely won't have forgotten lessons from the 2011 RWC final.
Warriors road to playoffs
Marvin France looks at the equation facing the Warriors as they fight to make the finals.
Kieran Read: centurymaker
OPINION: Kieran Read surely won't have forgotten lessons from the 2011 RWC final.
O'Brien: ABs 'out to hurt us'
Lions flanker warns team-mates the All Blacks are coming to hurt them in deciding test at Eden Park.
Singing the Lions' praises
OPINION: I'm OK if the ABs lose. I'd prefer them not to. And I don't think they will.
Time for ABs to be ABs
It may not be the end of the world, but Steve Hansen's men must revert to type to beat Lions.
Heavy rain won't hit rugby
It's good news for rugby fans as the MetService says heavy rain now won't arrive till after the match.
Foul-mouthed cricketer banned
South African fast bowler will miss second test after swearing at England's Ben Stokes following his dismissal.
England in control of first test
Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad take two wickets each to leave South Africa reeling in reply.
An old-fashioned dispute
OPINION: Australia's top cricketers are putting on a united front against their bosses.
Pollard, McEwan farewell Firebirds
Arnel, Pollard, McEwan depart, Bracewell and van Beek in for Firebirds.
Heavy rain won't hit rugby
It's good news for rugby fans as the MetService says heavy rain now won't arrive till after the match.
Ferns to face world champs
NZ coach says two-match tour of USA just what his side needs to kick-start progress towards two major goals.
Boxall on hunt for new club
Could the All Whites defender be keen on a move back to the capital with Phoenix?
Man United agree Lukaku fee
Manchester United reportedly agree to £75 million fee (NZ$133m) to sign striker Romelu Lukaku from EPL rivals Everton.
All Whites plummet in rankings
New Zealand's FIFA ranking slips back into triple figures after three defeats at the Confederations Cup.
Warriors road to playoffs
Marvin France looks at the equation facing the Warriors as they fight to make the finals.
Friend stars in Roosters win
Jake Friend leads from the front as Sydney Roosters defeat NRL arch-rivals South Sydney.
Recap: Roosters v Rabbitohs
Sydney Roosters hold off South Sydney to move into second on the NRL ladder.
Manly deny salary cap issues
Manly coach says the club have "nothing to worry about" in salary cap probe.
Be a saint, travel smart
Wellington Saints team up with carpooling app to get fans travelling smarter
Taranaki, Canterbury set for WBC final
Will the Wildcats repeat, or can the Thunder shock their hosts?
Canty power into WBC semifinals
The Canterbury Wildcats are two wins away from defending their WBC title.
Flavell re-signing 'no-brainer'
Southland Sharks general manager Jill Bolger is delighted to retain Judd Flavell.
Lee bounces back after horror start
Kiwi golfer tied fourth at halfway mark of Greenbrier Classic after recovering from early double bogey.
Fox sizzles, McIlroy fizzles
Ryan Fox leaps into contention at the Irish Open as defending champion Rory McIlroy misses cut.
Lee's title defence starts well
Defending champion produces impressive opening round at Greenbrier Classic.
NNZ satisfied with first Super Club
Netball NZ happy with their inaugural Super Club netball competition, despite absence of the top Aussie and UK teams.
Steel win Super Club final
Southern Steel complete already perfect season by adding Super Club title.
Gray relishing Steel experience
Midcourter Dani Gray has been relishing the chance to immerse herself in the elite ranks of the Southern Steel this season.
Super Club needs top teams
OPINION: The Super Club netball tournament needs the top teams from Australia and the UK, writes Scott Donaldson.
Erakovic's ranking to plummet
It was a good grass court season from Erakovic, but it won't save her world ranking.
Nadal through to fourth round
Rafa Nadal into fourth round at Wimbledon, and three matches away from taking over as world No 1.
Sitak, Daniell win again
With their partners, Sitak and Daniell both had straight-set second round wins at Wimbledon.
Shot clocks, courtside coaching trial
US Open to experiment during qualifying with changes likely for main draw in 2018.
Sprinter positive for banned substance
Commonwealth Games 200-metres bronze medallist Jason Livermore could face a four-year ban.
Visually impaired athletes banned
Ten visually impaired Russian athletes in powerlifting could lose medals after doping.
WBO to re-score Pacman-Horn
The result will stand in contentious world title fight won by Aussie Jeff Horn.
22-year wait for America's Cup-cake
Timaru woman has been saving "lucky red socks" cupcake after buying it at 1995 America's Cup victory parade.
Hamilton leads in both practices
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time in both practice sessions for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.
Kiwis close to Supercars leader
Scott McLaughlin and Shane van Gisbergen second and third in Supercars practice lap.
Dixon has rivals worried
Defending IndyCar champion says 'super good' and series-leading Kiwi is in the box seat for 2017 title.
NZ's top-selling utes to race
Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and other popular ute makers are set to hit the racetrack in 2018, but not in New Zealand.
Dunn deal for Dexter
The perfect race. Harness racing star sets new season record and achieves a magical milestone.
Harris a star in Logan and Gibbs show
Ruakaka trainers Logan and Gibbs dominate local meeting with support from Troy Harris.
Is McGregor in over his head?
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
This MMA fight lasted only 9 seconds, but the groin kick could be felt around the world.
LeBron testy after second loss
If anyone needs LeBron James, he will be in his trailer. Actually, he will be at his locker.
Curry calls out 'dirty play'
Warriors v Spurs NBA conference finals series heats up as star lashes rivals over undetected foul.