Crusaders grind down Chiefs
The Crusaders reasserted their status as New Zealand's premier Super 14 side when they manufactured a clever 26-19 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday night.Phoenix will not back down
By CHRIS BARCLAY - NZPA
Wellington Phoenix players will not cower should Sydney FC again try to outmuscle the A-League soccer playoff first-timers in tomorrow night's preliminary final.
Dragons upset Eels in NRL opener
By STEVE JANCETIC - AAP
12:19am St George Illawarra handed NRL premiership favourites Parramatta an early wake-up call as the Dragons prevailed 18-12 at Parramatta Stadium.
Waratahs trounce Lions
By ADRIAN WARREN - AAP
12:25am A newly shorn Drew Mitchell spearheaded a record-breaking NSW effort as the Waratahs answered their critics with a 73-12 thrashing of the Lions in the Super 14 at Sydney Football Stadium.
Greatbatch vows to attack
By DUNCAN JOHNSTONE - Stuff.co.nz
The series may be lost but the Black Caps have vowed to keep trying to attack Australia in the dead rubber in Wellington on Saturday.
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Self-belief Phoenix's big weapon
On paper, or at least on Vitezslav Lavicka's coaching whiteboard, Sydney FC should ease past the Wellington Phoenix.
Team-mates hurt McCullum
The New Zealand batsmen are responsible for getting their star player Brendon McCullum out as much as the Australian bowlers.
Don't feel sheepish about Phoenix
Clarke 'whipped' by Bingle
Canes look back to go forward
All Blacks lock Bryn Evans says the Hurricanes pack have put the onus on themselves to try and get their Super 14 campaign back on track this weekend.
Joseph to coach NZ Maori
Wellington rugby coach Jamie Joseph has been handed the New Zealand Maori job for their big centenary season.
Editor defends investigation
Ellison heading to Japan
Crusaders grind down Chiefs
The Crusaders reasserted their status as New Zealand's premier Super 14 side when they manufactured a clever 26-19 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday night.
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Phoenix dismiss bogey team talk
The Phoenix don't see Sydney FC as their bogey team, claiming they have improved much since their three regular-season losses to sky blues.
Cole sidelined for Phoenix clash
Sydney FC will again be without Socceroos defender Shannon Cole for Saturday night's A-League preliminary final against Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Something to shout about
Liverpool run into Hazard
Hectic departure, quiet arrival
The Phoenix touched down at Sydney Airport last night with as little fanfare as imaginable, a contrast from their send-off in Wellington.
Talk surrounds Black Caps No3
The troublesome No 3 batting spot was a key discussion point as New Zealand's cricket selectors met today to name a 13-man squad to face Australia in the two-test series starting in Wellington next Friday.
Patient Cook century paces England
Alastair Cook made a patient unbeaten century in his first test as England captain to lift his team to a commanding 374 for three on the opening day of the series against Bangladesh on Friday.
Northern Districts underline superiority
Central teenagers expose Wellington
Team-mates hurt McCullum
The New Zealand batsmen are responsible for getting their star player Brendon McCullum out as much as the Australian bowlers.
Warriors land blow in jerseys row
The Warriors have landed a blow in their row over jerseys with Gold Coast ahead of Sunday's NRL clash.
Broncos hold tight, down Cowboys
Exciting teenage rookie Corey Norman became an instant hit with Broncos fans before comeback winger Denan Kemp snatched a desperate 30-24 win for Brisbane over North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.
Infection sidelines McKinnon
Hohaia eyes open spaces
Dragons upset Eels in NRL opener
St George Illawarra handed NRL premiership favourites Parramatta an early wake-up call as the Dragons prevailed 18-12 at Parramatta Stadium.
Cameron starts coaching with W
Tall Blacks legend Pero Cameron began his coaching career with a big road win in the National Basketball League as his Wellington Saints defeated the Christchurch Cougars 85-72.
Carter leads Magic to 7th straight win
The Orlando Magic stormed to a season-high seventh consecutive win with a 111-82 rout of the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
30-year contribution receives recognition
Southland public shows outstanding support
Cougs battle against extra height
The loss of hard-working American forward Trent Wurtz to injury for the final quarter was too tough for the Christchurch Cougars to overcome.
Briatore excludes F1 return
Flavio Briatore has said he will never return to Formula One despite having a life ban overturned.
Renault accuse McLaren over rear wing
Renault have accused rivals McLaren of opening up a Formula One arms race with their controversial rear wing even though it has been ruled legal by the sport's governing body.
Baptism of fire for Formula One rookies
Whincup quickest in V8s practice
Dixon excited for new season
Scott Dixon feels the IndyCar Series title escaped from his hands in 2009. He knows what he needs to do to keep that from happening again in 2010.
Taurua cuts couple loose
Noeline Taurua is known for her wacky and wild coaching ideas and 2010 appears to be no different for the Waikato-Bay of Plenty netball coach.
Shooting circle in Naoupu's sights
Southern Steel shooter Julianna Naoupu realises that 2010 has got to be the year she translates promise into performance.
Steel better off in long run
Coach confident for Pulse
Bowden takes tactical step
Maree Bowden has always been a Canterbury netball pacesetter via her fitness, and is now leading the Tactix from the front as captain too.
Nadal to return on grass
Spaniard Rafa Nadal is set to play his first competitive match on grass since winning the 2008 Wimbledon title at the Queen's Club tournament in June.
Former No 1 Moya scrapes through
Former world number one Carlos Moya survived a shaky second set to scrape through 7-6 7-6 against American qualifier Tim Smyczek in the first round of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Thursday.
Leading players in exhibition to benefit Haiti
Henin continues comeback
Djokovic not focussing on Federer
Novak Djokovic climbed to a career-high second in the world rankings last month but the Serb is reluctant to dream about usurping Roger Federer at the top.
Tiger likely to return at Masters
Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans have told The Associated Press.
Unorthodox Italian leads
She converses with the golf course and spends much of her round upside down, to everyone's amusement, but Italian Giulia Sergas had the last laugh in the Women's Australian Open on Friday.
Davies leads Australian Open
Harrington to meet Obama
Schwartzel takes lead at Doral
Five birdies were enough to put Charl Schwartzel among the leaders at the CA Championship. No mistakes is what put him in the lead alone on a rough-and-tumble day at Doral.
Gold-medal stick, glove found
The stick and glove Sidney Crosby used to give Canada its Olympic gold medal are back where they belong.
Russian Olympic chief confirms resignation
The head of the Russian Olympic Committee says he resigned in the wake of Russia's worst performance at the Winter Games.
London wants to replicate Vancouver's vibe
Kiwi flagbearer not happy
Gaffe highlights sporting politics
It was a political gaffe for Chinese short track speedskater Zhou Yang - failing to thank her country and its government after winning two gold medals at the Vancouver Olympics.
Zavite wins $1m Auckland Cup
Manawatu breeder Gerald Fell is thankful Auckland Cup winner Zavite, who he labelled a "mongrel" as a yearling, found his way into Anthony Cummings' Sydney stable and not that of a less patient trainer.
Zavite primed for Auckland Cup
Tough front-running Australian stayer Zavite will look to add another chapter to his remarkable record when he contests Wednesday's $1 million Stella Artois Auckland Cup at Ellerslie.
Greenhorn buyer comes up red-hot
Monkey King's swift Evolution
Ritchie family triumph
Just like his dad before him, Shaune Ritchie "got square" when Military Move scored an upset win in yesterday's $2.2 million Telecom New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie.
High winds cancel racing
Racing in the Louis Vuitton Trophy sailing regatta was cancelled today because of high winds.
Contador seizes lead
Twice Tour de France champion Alberto Contador seized control of the Paris-Nice race when he snatched a solo win in the fourth stage to lead a Spanish 1-2-3.
Germany-Australia hockey final
Bolt, Williams win awards
Team NZ remain unbeaten
Team New Zealand maintained their unbeaten record today to go to the head of the fleet in the Louis Vuitton Trophy yachting regatta off Auckland.
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