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Gatland for Super Rugby? video

Warren Galtland with his family after the Provincial Barbarians v Lions tour match in Whangerei.

11:26 AM  The Kiwi will finish up with Wales after the Rugby World Cup, and is eyeing coaching roles back home.

Booed off after bag-throw video

Pablo Carreno Busta shows his frustration after losing his fourth round match against Kei Nishikori.

10:35 AM  Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta threw his bag across court and screamed at the umpire after a critical line call.

Hunt's drug test revelation

Karmichael Hunt in action for Brisbane City last September.

10:31 AM  New Waratahs recruit is currently sleeping in Daryl Gibson's garage as he tries get career back on track.

Adams rolls past Kanter

Former team-mates Enes Kanter and Steven Adams had a 'Stache Brothers reunion in New York.

10 min ago  The 'Stache Brothers reunion ended in a convincing victory for the Kiwi's OKC Thunder side in New York.

When India saw red over green

Daryl Tuffey and the New Zealand bowlers dictated terms when India toured in 2002/03.

New Zealand once found the perfect way to beat a star-studded India at home – green wickets and win the toss.

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Breakers' final hopes dashed

Jarrad Weeks and the New Zealand Breakers won't feature in the NBL playoffs this season.

Lowly Cairns Taipans virtually eliminate NZ Breakers from NBL finals contention after winning overtime thriller.

Huddersfield hire Siewet as boss video

New Huddersfield Town boss Jan Siewert succeeds fellow German David Wagner at the EPL strugglers.

Struggling EPL club return to German giants' reserve team to find next boss, hiring Jan Siewert to succeed David Wagner.

PN to host world softball tournament

A Black Sox catcher snares a pitch on a 2010 visit to Palmerston North's Colquhoun Park, which will host the world ...

PN mayor plans to show 'how a regional city can support an international sports event'.

Djokovic too good for Medvedev

Novak Djokovic of Serbia is edging closer to the Australian Open final (file picture).

World number one took a tumble during the third set and was clearly running on empty after a match full of baseline rallies.

Serena Williams ousts Simona Halep

United States' Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Romania's Simona Halep.

"Welcome world number one …. ": After an awkward start for Serena Williams, it was a contest worthy of a final.

The wrath of Todd

"We need to be better," said NRL CEO Todd Greenberg.

The NRL head honcho has given the players a spray after an embarrassing off-season.

Angry Zverev out of Open video

Germany's Alexander Zverev smashes his racket in frustration during his fourth round loss against Canada's Milos Raonic.

The best smash the young German made was without a ball in a straight-sets loss.

Taylor defies injury scare video

After batting in the Napier nets Ross Taylor pronounced himself fit to play India after suffering a double dislocation ...

Batsmen can't wait for a McLean Park return, not so much the bowlers, as an ODI runfest beckons.

Pope reveals test ambitions

Lloyd Pope celebrates a wicket with his Sixers teammates.

The conqueror of Brendon McCullum has big plans.

Pamment sharpens Black Caps

Black Caps Matt Henry, left, and Tim Southee take some fielding advice from former Knights coach James Pamment at Nelson ...

After some catching blunders against Sri Lanka the Black Caps have summoned extra assistance.

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opinion

Lads being lads no crime

Highly-rated India allrounder Hardik Pandya has been suspended and had his contract with Gillette terminated over his ...

OPINION: India cricket and Gillette need to stop sweating the small stuff, writes Mark Reason.

Please don't go away Andy Murray

OPINION: I have plans for Any Murray's retirement, and it involves using his death stares and common sense, Emma Keeling writes.

Why ABs will win 2019 World Cup

Sex, lines and videotape

Rugby

Jones: I don't spy anymore

Eddie Jones says he used to send out costumed spies to keep an eye on rival sides.

England rugby coach lifts the lid on his past clandestine tactics but says times have changed in the sport now.

Bok quits after concussions

Pat Lambie says two neurologists advised him to quit rugby.

Former Springbok Pat Lambie forced to retire from rugby at 28 after battling concussion problems for three years.

Elite schools devotion 'feeble'

Mako Vunipola is one of the few England forwards who can match their Ireland counterparts, claims critic Stephen Jones.

Rugby critic Stephen Jones says the English game has been hamstrung by "feeble devotion" to elite schools.

Cruden's injuries disappoint

Former All Black Aaron Cruden has had a frustrating injury run in France this season (file photo).

Former All Black pivot has been "injured four times" this season, president of French club Montpellier complains.

Cricket

Taylor defies injury scare video

After batting in the Napier nets Ross Taylor pronounced himself fit to play India after suffering a double dislocation ...

Batsmen can't wait for a McLean Park return, not so much the bowlers, as an ODI runfest beckons.

Pope reveals test ambitions

Lloyd Pope celebrates a wicket with his Sixers teammates.

The conqueror of Brendon McCullum has big plans.

Pamment sharpens Black Caps

Black Caps Matt Henry, left, and Tim Southee take some fielding advice from former Knights coach James Pamment at Nelson ...

After some catching blunders against Sri Lanka the Black Caps have summoned extra assistance.

NZ Cricket to address pay gap

The women's contracts for the domestic game will be looked at in July by New Zealand Cricket.

New Zealand Cricket vows to look at pay disparity at the end of season.

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Gatland for Super Rugby?

The Kiwi will finish up with Wales after the Rugby World Cup.

Football

Huddersfield hire Siewet as boss video

New Huddersfield Town boss Jan Siewert succeeds fellow German David Wagner at the EPL strugglers.

Struggling EPL club return to German giants' reserve team to find next boss, hiring Jan Siewert to succeed David Wagner.

Marinovic has Rangers trial

New Zealand goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic is trialling with Glasgow Rangers.

Kiwi keeper continues search for new football club.

Ferns coach supports sacked Australian

Australian women's football coach Alen Stajcic talks with his team during a 2018 training camp in Missouri.

Support growing among Australia Matildas as Alen Stajcic prepares legal action.

Contrasting wins for City and Spurs

Harry Winks of Tottenham celebrates his match winning goal in the London derby with Fulham.

Dele Alli injury costly for Spurs while Pep Guardiola demands more from City.

League

The wrath of Todd

"We need to be better," said NRL CEO Todd Greenberg.

The NRL head honcho has given the players a spray after an embarrassing off-season.

Sharks hunt new coach

"This was obviously one of the toughest decisions of my 36-year rugby league career," said resigning Sharks coach Shane ...

Shane Flanagan's resignation leaves the Sharks in a hurry for a new mentor.

SJ can inspire Sharks: Fifita

Shaun Johnson can lead the Sharks around the park, says Andrew Fifita.

Andrew Fifita's kids love house guest Shaun Johnson, and the Cronulla club captain rates him highly.

Warrior back where it began

Leeson Ah Mau made his NRL debut for the Warriors in 2009.

Almost a decade after leaving Mt Smart, returning enforcer Leeson Ah Mau is ready to make his presence felt at Warriors.

Basketball

Breakers' final hopes dashed

Jarrad Weeks and the New Zealand Breakers won't feature in the NBL playoffs this season.

Lowly Cairns Taipans virtually eliminate NZ Breakers from NBL finals contention after winning overtime thriller.

Steven Adams ringside at UFC

Steven Adams, right, with his Oklahoma City Thunder team-mates at UFC Brooklyn at the Barclays Center in New York on Sunday.

The OKC Thunder played a game in Philly on Sunday, but made it to New York in time for UFC Brooklyn.

Adams' Thunder halt losing run

Steven Adams throws dunk a dunk during Oklahoma City Thunder's clash with Philadelphia on Sunday (NZ time).

 Steven Adams falls one rebound shy of 20th double-double, but OKC Thunder return to winning ways.

Breakers collapse in crunch time

Tom Abercrombie of the Breakers and Brian Conklin of the Hawks compete for the ball.

NZ Breakers were firmly on course for their ninth win before Illawarra Hawks staged stunning comeback victory.

Golf

Long game prevails

PGA Tour rookie Adam Long came up big when it mattered at the Desert Classic in California.

PGA Tour rookie outduels Phil Mickelson in the desert to claim breakthrough victory.

Ko fades in final round

Lydia Ko in action during the final round of the LPGA's Tournament of Champions in Orlando.

Kiwi's hopes for victory blown away at opening tournament of the LPGA season in Florida.

Recap: Lydia Ko chases LPGA win

Lydia Ko  has made a solid start to the LPGA Season.

Lydia Ko starts to struggle at LPGA Tour's Tournament of Champions.

Lydia Ko on verge of win video

Lydia Ko is tied for the lead going into the final round of the Tournament of Champions.

Kiwi hunting down just her second victory in two and a half years.

Netball

Taurua's grand plan for Ferns

Noeline Taurua will be closely involved with the Silver Ferns, while she is coaching the Sunshine Coast Lightning again ...

Even though she's living on the Sunshine Coast, Silver Ferns coach has it all mapped out for her players over next few months.

Ferns' World Cup race on video

Noeline Taurua was thrilled with the way Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Karin Burger stepped up in the Quad Series. She says ...

Noeline Taurua calls for Kiwi netballers to play so well in domestic competition, she has to pick them for World Cup.

Ferns pip South Africa in extra time video

Laura Langman looks to get a pass away during their clash with South Africa in the Quad Series in London.

Silver Ferns finish Quad Series with nailbiting extra time win to avoid winless Quad Series tournament.

Ferns find shooting duo video

Ameliaranne Ekenasio has stepped up for the Silver Ferns in the shooting end in the Northern Quad Series in England.

It's been the problem area of court for Silver Ferns, but they may have found their best two shooters at last.

Tennis

Djokovic too good for Medvedev

Novak Djokovic of Serbia is edging closer to the Australian Open final (file picture).

World number one took a tumble during the third set and was clearly running on empty after a match full of baseline rallies.

Serena Williams ousts Simona Halep

United States' Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Romania's Simona Halep.

"Welcome world number one …. ": After an awkward start for Serena Williams, it was a contest worthy of a final.

Angry Zverev out of Open video

Germany's Alexander Zverev smashes his racket in frustration during his fourth round loss against Canada's Milos Raonic.

The best smash the young German made was without a ball in a straight-sets loss.

Osaka into quarterfinals

Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova during their fourth round match at the ...

The US Open champ took inspiration from Roger Federer's conqueror.

combat sports

Fury keen on NZ fight video

Tyson Fury after his WBC world boxing heavyweight title rumble with champion Deontay Wilder.

Big British heavyweight prepared to fight in Joseph Parker's homeland.

Pacquiao eyes Mayweather after win

Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Adrien Broner by unanimous decision on Sunday.

Pacquiao dominates in retaining welterweight title against Adrien Broner. Now he wants a rematch against Money Mayweather.

Steven Adams ringside at UFC

Steven Adams, right, with his Oklahoma City Thunder team-mates at UFC Brooklyn at the Barclays Center in New York on Sunday.

The OKC Thunder played a game in Philly on Sunday, but made it to New York in time for UFC Brooklyn.

Joseph Parker and the stars

Joseph Parker and Roman Reigns.

Joseph Parker has been mixing it with some big names in entertainment on holiday in the Pacific.

Racing

Rooftop antics broadcast video

Two Marlborough acted out 'affectionate acts' on the roof of a house during the last two races at Blenheim's Waterlea ...

Horse racing punters were treated to an unexpected rooftop display of affection.

Gorbachev wins Wellington Cup

Gorbachev, inner, and Ryan Elliot win the 2019 Wellington Cup.

Lightweight contender hauls in Dee And Gee in the final few strides at Trentham.

Long recovery ahead for jockeys

Gosen Jogoo has escaped a scary fall at Hokitika with just a broken tibia and bruising.

Two horror falls lead to races being abandoned but jockeys expected to make full recovery.

'He looked like he was gone'

Apprentice Zubair Bholah is attended to after taking a heavy fall at Kumara Racecourse on Saturday.

Horse trainer speaks of "dreadful feeling" watching his apprentice jockey being attended to by paramedics after a horror fall.

Motorsport

Tweaks needed to secure more wins

Nick Ross was happy with his podium finishes but says his Nissan Altima still needs some fine tuning.

We'll take the car home, pull it apart and see if we're missing something.

Wind cancels racing

Conditions were fine for racing on Saturday, but strong winds forced the cancellation of the Sunday session in the ...

Strong winds see organisers pull the plug on Sunday session of Toyota Racing Series in Invercargill.

Following in uncle's tyre marks

Austrian driver Lucas Auer, nephew of former Formula 1 star Gerhard Berger, will line up in the Toyota Racing Series at ...

Nephew of former Formula 1 star Gerhard Berger to take to Invercargill's Teretonga Park track.

Dixon's major motivator video

New Zealand IndyCar star Scott Dixon wants to make the numbers stack up for his title defence in 2019.

Kiwi star has done just about everything in IndyCar racing but he's driven by one elusive goal in 2019.

Other sports

PN to host world softball tournament

A Black Sox catcher snares a pitch on a 2010 visit to Palmerston North's Colquhoun Park, which will host the world ...

PN mayor plans to show 'how a regional city can support an international sports event'.

Brave Bevin goes down video

Patrick Bevin fought bravely at the Tour Down Under final stage on Sunday after injuries picked up on Saturday (pictured).

The Kiwi rode on through injuries picked up on Saturday, but was unable to defend his Tour Down Under lead.

Hager's exit causes division

The departure of long-serving Black Sticks coach Mark Hager has been met with widespread disappointment in the hockey ...

The departure of Mark Hager has caused further division in the Black Sticks squad.

Tuatara finish in style

Jimmy Boyce was instrumental in the Auckland Tuatara signing off their debut season with their first series win.

Auckland baseball side sign off debut season by claiming first series win.

aims games

Diver bows out a winner

Tauranga Intermediate principal Brian Diver watches on as his school’s basketball perform a haka in his honour during ...

Aims Games co-founder couldn't have scripted a better farewell with Tauranga Intermediate capturing basketball gold.

Watch: Day six highlights

Final day highlights from the AIMS Games in Tauranga.

All the action from the final day of the big event in Tauranga, which has drawn more than 10,000 competitors.

Limo ride for winners

Kamo Intermediate kids enjoy a limo ride, shouted by their parents, after their hockey win at the AIMS Games

Just a small school, so Piopio College students overjoyed with bronze medal.

Twins win gold medals

Kiana Stevenson, who helped Murray's Bay to the Anchor AIMS Games netball title, with her twin brother Bailey who won ...

Twins Kiana and Bailey win gold, as Murray's Bay Intermediate has great day at AIMS Games

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The Fumble

Curry now believes moon landing video

Steph Curry says he doesn't think people ever landed on the moon.

"I'm genuinely sorry for how that came across," NBA star Steph Curry says.

Curry's conspiracy theory video

Stephen Curry is the latest NBA player with conspiracy theories.

Warriors star Steph Curry joins long list of NBA conspiracy theorists.

Warriors give Green 'some time off'

Draymond Green Dared Kevin Durant To Leave Warriors! ” We Don’t Need You To Win”

Spat with Kevin Durant on ice as team-mate rival rested with a "lingering" toe injury.

Durant done with Warriors? video

Warriors star Kevin Durant was calling for the ball, but Draymond Green thought it better to go it alone. Trigger the spat.

NBA star "trying to move on" from altercation with team-mate Draymond Green, but they're still not talking.

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