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Black Ferns lean on backline variety in World Cup preparations
23 Apr 2025A logjam of outside back options are a feature of coach Alan Bunting's 49-player Black Ferns squad to begin preparing for the World Cup.
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Late Nunes goal lifts Man City to thrilling win over Villa
23 Apr 2025Manchester City's Matheus Nunes has scored deep in injury time to salvage a crucial 2-1 English Premier League win over Aston Villa.
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England record-holder Youngs to retire at end of season
23 Apr 2025Former England halfback Ben Youngs, the country's most-capped men's player, will retire at the end of the season.
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Trump's Turnberry considered as venue for The Open
23 Apr 2025US President Donald Trump's Turnberry course in Scotland could return as host of The Open but must pass a feasibility test.
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Former Australia batter Slater sentenced for domestic violence
23 Apr 2025The player turned commentator was sentenced to four years' prison after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges but will walk free.
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NRL: Nicoll-Klokstad, Berry return from injury, suspension for Warriors against Knights
22 Apr 2025Their inclusions force a reshuffle among the backs and forwards, despite the win over Brisbane Broncos.
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Blues going to 'dark places' to save season
22 Apr 2025The Blues are drawing inspiration from the Anzacs ahead of their trans-Tasman clash on Friday night.
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Black Caps Mitchell Santner recognised by 'the Bible of Cricket' trophy
22 Apr 2025New Zealand cricketer Mitchell Santner has been awarded the Wisden Trophy for the year's most outstanding performance.
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Aotearoa Waka Ama champs set for Porirua
22 Apr 2025The meet doubles as a qualifying event for the upcoming 2025 International Va'a Federation World Distance Championship
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Olivia Podmore inquest: Whistleblowing 'a burden' for young athlete
22 Apr 2025Olivia Podmore's experiences as a whistleblower was the "dominant feature" in her deteriorating mental state in the lead-up to her death, a forensic psychiatrist has told an inquest.
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'Scary' England excites Woodman-Wickliffe as World Cup beckons
22 Apr 2025The Black Ferns legend has come out of retirement and signed an eight-month contract with New Zealand Rugby.
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Wood on target as Forest jump to third in EPL
22 Apr 2025The Kiwi striker's goal against Tottenham helped Forest move above Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle United on the table.
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Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards
22 Apr 2025The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid.
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Black Ferns legend comes out of retirement for World Cup
22 Apr 2025Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has signed an eight-month contract with NZ Rugby and is set to join the Black Ferns in their first assembly this weekend.
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Burnley, Leeds promoted to Premier League
22 Apr 2025Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the Premier League with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them.
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Angry Vardy slams relegated Leicester's 'miserable' season
22 Apr 2025Jamie Vardy has criticised himself and his teammates following their relegation from the Premier League, saying his performance in the campaign had been an "embarrassment".
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Why Stars' Australian imports made the move to the New Zealand league
22 Apr 2025The Stars' new Australian recruit says she has no regrets about taking on what she sees as the 'netball establishment' across the Tasman.
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'Exciting': Young world champ wants to spread croquet appeal
22 Apr 2025"It puts you in high pressure situations," Levi Franks from Christchurch says. Audio
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Unseeded Ostapenko shocks world No 1 Sabalenka in Stuttgart final
22 Apr 2025Unseeded Jelena Ostapenko has crushed world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 to win the claycourt title in Stuttgart for her first singles trophy of the year.
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Grace Nweke stamps her mark on Australia's netball league
21 Apr 2025The 23-year-old now has a winning streak of three games with her new Sydney-based team.
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Aussie Piastri wins Saudi Arabian GP, Lawson 12th after penalty
21 Apr 2025The Kiwi matched his best result of the Formula 1 season so far.
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Liverpool edge closer to EPL title, send Leicester down
21 Apr 2025The Reds' dominant campaign continues with their 24th win of the season.
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'Luke Time': Warriors star steals another celebration in Golden Point thriller
21 Apr 2025Halfback Luke Metcalf embraced the mentality of an NBA shooter to kick his team home over Brisbane.
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Routliffe's hot doubles streak continues on WTA Tour
21 Apr 2025The Kiwi has claimed her 10th tournament victory at Stuttgart.
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