Hi-tech glasses boost Cup info
BMW Oracle Racing helmsman James Spithill has revealed what goes on when he dons his game face for the US-challenger ahead of the rescheduled first race for the 33rd America's Cup tonight (NZT).Williams sees positives
By DUNCAN JOHNSTONE - Stuff.co.nz
8:56pm Ali Williams believes his latest Achilles tendon injury can extend his career rather than end it and he has vowed to fight his way back, hoping to fulfil his World Cup dream.
Rugby has to change - ref
By DUNCAN JOHNSTONE - Stuff.co.nz
Top New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence warns not to expect instant miracles from the new law interpretations for this week's Super 14 kickoff.
Flynn pays selection price
Daniel Flynn paid the penalty when the New Zealand cricket selectors shuffled their batting cards for the one-off test against Bangladesh next week.
Brett, Mathewson named for Blues
8:18pm Blues coach Pat Lam expressed excitement about his team, their preparation and their desire as he named the side to host the Hurricanes in the Super 14 season-opener in Albany on Friday night.
Terry hits a skanky low
It's the great thing about the Premier League innit? You get your dose of sports and celebrity gossip at the same time.
Bok block to free-flowing rugby?
At the risk of being cynical, don't bet your house on South Africa joining the party when it comes to the Super 14 being instantly transformed into a free-flowing spectacle.
When does sport stop being sport?
Time for better spectacle
All Blacks tossed in
Crusader's coach Todd Blackadder has hinted that his All Blacks would be pitched straight into battle and told to cop it sweet.
Willie Ripia to start for Hurricanes
Willie Ripia will start at 10 for the Hurricanes with rising star Aaron Cruden on the bench for Friday night's Super 14 opener against the Blues at Albany.
Don't forget about Whoppa
Infection slows Lauaki
Williams sees positives
Ali Williams believes his latest Achilles tendon injury can extend his career rather than end it and he has vowed to fight his way back, hoping to fulfil his World Cup dream.
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New blood for All Whites
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert is taking a fearless selection policy into the World Cup campaign, insisting young players will be picked with an eye to future tilts.
Ferdinand drops appeal over appeal
New England captain Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against a one-match ban handed down after what the FA termed a "frivolous" appeal against a violent conduct charge, Manchester United said.
All Whites team named
Blood clot wrecks cup dream
Suspended player claims assault
Cory Chettleburgh has admitted he should have kept his mouth shut during a bizarre, heated incident in YoungHeart Manawatu's NZFC loss to Canterbury United.
Australia dominate Rose Bowl series opener
Australia completely dominated New Zealand in the opening match of the women's one-day cricket Rose Bowl series at Adelaide Oval today.
Black Caps test changes inevitable
Cricket attention switches back to test cricket today when New Zealand selectors name a team likely to contain at least one new cap for the one-off test against Bangladesh.
Clinical South Africa thrash top-ranked India
NZ's loyal servants XI
Stags squander prime position
The Stags looked decidedly doe-faced as they trudged off New Plymouth's Pukekura Park yesterday.
Breakers keen to handle business
Point guard Paul Henare has few doubts the in-form New Zealand Breakers can fulfil their side of the bargain in their late bid to make the Australian National Basketball League (ANBL) playoffs.
Globetrotters play on ice
The Harlem Globetrotters have a new way to beat the Washington Generals - on ice.
Jeter 'destined' to join Jets
Sharks score coup in Iti signing
Farewell factor to boost Breakers
Breakers coach Andrej Lemanis is counting on the Tony Ronaldson farewell factor helping his team keep its slim Australian NBL playoff hopes alive at the NSEC tomorrow night.
Kiwi out to make an impact
Kiwi short-track speed skater Blake Skjellerup admits to being a little over-awed at his first Winter Olympics.
Snow dumped on Cypress Mountain
A clattering helicopter and a rumbling truck dumped more snow on Cypress Mountain, the warm weather-plagued venue where the first Winter Olympic event is just four days away.
Kiwis ready for Vancouver action
Kiwis settle in
Parents Vancouver-bound
The mother of a Winter Olympics competitor thinks her nerves will be worse.
Sacha exits in first round
New Zealand qualifier Sacha Jones went down in three sets in the first round of the Pattaya Open in Thailand overnight.
Safina still hurting
World number two Dinara Safina has pulled out of next week's Dubai tennis championships because of continuing problems with a back injury.
Sacha's tennis breakthrough
New Zealand fifth
Roddick's wife on SI cover
Model Brooklyn Decker, the wife of tennis star Andy Roddick, has landed the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover this year.
Swinging wrinklies defy the years
Miguel Angel Jimenez and Tom Watson, boasting a combined age of 106, silenced golf's young guns in the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Stricker pushes to No 2 in world
Steve Stricker's fourth win in his last 15 starts has moved him up to No. 2 in the world for the second time in his career.
Wilkinson in the money
Westwood beaten in play-off
Pro-Am seeks the pros
Any golfer expecting to win the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links should probably have committed to playing this week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Sailor show almost over
The Wendell Sailor show is over, no more comebacks says the flamboyant showman who entertained fans almost as much off the field as he did on it for 15 years.
Woe-po axed by Sky TV
Sky Tv has dropped league commentator Peter Ropati, known as Ropo, after 15 seasons fronting its NRL coverage.
Price to miss opener
Big USA money chasing Stacey Jones
Warriors new faces to get run
The Warriors will unveil their new stars in Saturday's opening pre-season trial against the Sydney Roosters in Rotorua.
Raikkonen to begin new career
Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen embarks on a new career in the World Rally Championship this weekend but the Finn is under no illusions about how difficult the season-opening event in Sweden might be.
New F1 teams permitted to miss early races
Formula One's new entrants will be allowed to miss the first three races of the season and avoid punishment, International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt said on Tuesday.
Perth V8 event scrapped
Patrick to make Nascar debut at Daytona
Danica 6th in stock car debut
Bobby Gerhart's record-setting sixth victory at Daytona International Speedway was overshadowed by the successful stock car debut of IndyCar star Danica Patrick.
Steel show their mettle to Tactix
The Southern Steel got their preseason preparations off to the best possible start at the weekend, winning all four of their matches in Christchurch.
Steel down Tactix in pre-season
The Southern Steel proved unbeatable in their first pre-season netball hit-out in Christchurch at the weekend, giving coach Robyn Broughton the perfect chance to test some new combinations.
Steel get back on court
Player levies to pay off Pulse debt
Steel rookie steps up
It's a gigantic leap from NPC netball to the toughest club competition in the world, but Southern Steel rookie Hayley Saunders isn't fazed – in fact, she's enjoying the ride.
Classy Zarzuela lives up to rating
Even before Derby favourite Zarzuela made it to the races last year, the country's top rider, James McDonald, knew she was one out of the box.
Mr Consistency eyes Rowe Cup mission
Stylish Monarch told trainer Murray Tapper what he wanted to know yesterday – now he's going to reward him with a mid-summer break at the beach.
Coup Align on track for $1m Singapore sprint
Moroney drug culture alleged
Monkey King rules roost
Monkey King was typically laid-back and Bailey's Dream typically keen as the stablemates stole the show at Addington, their last home hurrah before the Interdominion Championships.
SPCA steps in on injured dog standoff
Daily trivia quiz: February 10
Eva Longoria in porn Tweet mishap
'Very white' Australian rugby cops criticism
Andy Roddick's wife on SI swimsuit edition cover
SPCA steps in on injured dog standoff
Key confirms GST increase being considered
A pass for Key, but much more to do
King Kong ship meets watery grave
Sanzar, SKY decide it's time to titillate the fans
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