NZ into Sevens semis

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Super Bowl finale to epic season

One of the most tumultuous NFL seasons will climax when the New England Patriots and New York Giants meet in the 46th Super Bowl.

Black Sticks notch first win

New Zealand grabbed their first win at the Champions Trophy in Argentina with a 3-2 extra time thriller against China.

Phoenix winning run continues

The Phoenix have beaten Adelaide United 2-1 to create an unprecedented four-game winning streak.

Terry sacked as England captain

John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy by the FA for a second time.

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Plenty to work on for Black Caps despite win

Case closed on Lance Armstrong - no charge

Hosea Gear looms as key man for NZ sevens team

Ryan Crotty shaping up as SBW replacement

Adams competing for people of Christchurch

Doug Bracewell braces for bids at first IPL auction

Sebastien Chabal quits Racing Metro club

Chiefs hammer Rebels in pre-season match

Ellis 'outstanding' all round, says McCullum

Priestland, Roberts recover for Welsh opener

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First win at last for Black Sticks

Valerie competes for Christchurch

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Opinion

T20 almost unwatchable

It doesn't matter which form of cricket you are playing or watching, it should be recognised that they all require diverse qualities and an emphasis on some skills more than others.

Big boppers the norm at sevens

Once the domain of the dainty back, the current New Zealand sevens team smashes the stereotype.

Rough-edged Ryder is a Kiwi diamond

Rugby

Injury keeps Lowe on sidelines

Karl Lowe's wretched luck has continued, with the Hurricanes flanker ruled out of the preseason campaign with a knee injury.

Crotty to fill SBW void?

A 47-19 win and maybe some puzzles have been solved for Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder. | Chiefs thrash Rebels

Chiefs hammer Rebels in Melbourne

NZ keep Gear fresh for title push

Gordon Tietjens is a wily operator and appears to have kept plenty of powder dry ahead of today's quarterfinals at the Wellington Sevens.

League

Innovations add to All Star game

Indigenous All Stars coach Laurie Daley admits his side have not focused too heavily on the experimental rules that will feature in Saturday's encounter with the NRL All Stars.

Tate finally returns

Brent Tate wants NRL officials to crack down on the cannonball tackle this season after the controversial ploy almost ended his career.

Carney battling for Origin spot

Bluey names first Warriors lineup

Warriors primed for hit-out

On Saturday night in Auckland, the Warriors will take to the footy field for the first time under new coach Brian McClennan.

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Cricket

Plenty for Black Caps to work on

Brendon McCullum was betwixt and between in describing the Black Caps' 90-run win over a hapless Zimbabwe in the first ODI.

Bracewell eyes IPL cash

Doug Bracewell's stocks could soar further when he takes part in his first IPL auction.

India level T20 series in Melbourne

Wickets tumble in Dubai

Sixteen wickets tumbled on the opening day of the third and final test as England limped to 104 for six after skittling hosts Pakistan for 99.

Football

Nelsen's Spurs debut a biggie

Ryan Nelsen is expected to be named in the Tottenham squad for Tuesday's (NZT) match against Liverpool. | Rovers fans lament

Sydney FC coach walking away

Sydney FC are set to embark on a worldwide search for a new coach after the A-League club and Vitezslav Lavicka mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the season.

Affected Egypt players quit football

Phoenix winning run continues

The Phoenix have beaten Adelaide United 2-1 to create an unprecedented four-game winning streak.

Golf

Jason Dufner birdied two of his last five holes to join fellow-American Ryan Palmer in a tie for the lead when the frost-delayed opening round of the Phoenix Open was completed in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ko makes the cut

Lydia Ko's butterflies had been remedied as she reached her objective of making the cut at the Australian Ladies Masters.

Wind halts play at Qater Masters

Playing partner praises Ko

Fernandez-Castano trumps Daly

A late flurry of birdies helped Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano leapfrog American John Daly at the top of the first-round leaderboard on a windswept day in the desert at the Qatar Masters.

Basketball

Breakers ready for ANBL run

It's advantage Breakers as the Kiwi club steadies for the Australian NBL run home and a tilt at the all-important top qualifying spot for the playoffs.

Tilby to tip off for Sharks

The Southland Sharks have fleshed out the bulk of their 2012 squad with former Otago Nuggets shooting guard Shaun Tilby the latest addition.

Breakers top ANBL with win

Vukona wows the Wildcats

Tigers, Taipans lodge tight wins

Melbourne ended a six-game losing streak and recorded their first win of 2012 with a hard-fought Australian NBL home win over the struggling Adelaide 36ers 87-81.

Motorsport

Sponsor-Less WRC under threat

Rallying's flagship world championship sank deeper into trouble when the governing body said it had been unable to find either a global promoter or broadcaster for the series.

Paddon eager for the snow

Top Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard are looking forward to tackling the challenges of rallying on snow for the first time.

Ferrari unveil overhauled F1 car

Sato signs with IndyCar team

Karthikeyan completes HRT team

Indian Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan will join Pedro de la Rosa to complete the HRT line-up for the 2012 Formula One World Championship.

Netball

Williams keeps Ferns captaincy

Casey Williams will pick up her netball career where she left it – as Silver Ferns captain.

Newcomer learning from legends

Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic newcomer Jess Waitapu thought her opportunity to play in the ANZ Netball Championship would never arrive.

Silver Ferns face tough camp test

Shannon Francois keen to impress

De Bruin hoping for Magic results

This domestic netball season will be a far more comfortable ride for Leana de Bruin.

Tennis

Djokovic wins Epic Open final

Novak Djokovic wins his third Australian Open title, outlasting Rafael Nadal in a match lasting nearly six-hours.

Statham trounced by Istomin

Denis Istomin has struck the first blow ahead of next month's Davis Cup tennis tie, beating New Zealand's Rubin Statham 6-4 6-3 at the Challenger event in Australia.