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Robin Goomes gunning for glory at Red Bull Rampage
2 Oct 2024The Kiwi mountain biker will line up in the first ever women's Rampage field in Utah. Video
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LeBron James says legacy secure as he enters 22nd NBA season
2 Oct 2024LeBron James says he has nothing left to prove on the basketball court but is still excited about the upcoming NBA season.
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'It's now Tom's time': Tim Southee's test captaincy ends
2 Oct 2024Southee said resigning as test captain was not something he considered prior to series defeat in Sri Lanka.
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Tim Southee to stand down as Black Caps test captain
2 Oct 2024Tim Southee has stepped down as Black Caps test captain, with Tom Latham taking up the role full-time.
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White Ferns all good despite another loss to England
2 Oct 2024The White Ferns are confident they got what they needed from their T20 World Cup warmup games despite falling to another loss to England in Dubai.
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India conjure own 'Bazball' to squeeze win from rain-hit Bangladesh test
2 Oct 2024India produced their own version of 'Bazball' to squeeze out a remarkable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh from a seemingly dead test match en route to a 2-0 series sweep.
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Luna Rossa level America's Cup challenger series
2 Oct 2024Luna Rossa recovered from a dramatic, high-speed nosedive during the first race against Britannia, bouncing back in the second.
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Tall Blacks appoint champion coach Judd Flavell
1 Oct 2024Tall Blacks turn down international interest in favour of local talent as Judd Flavell is named next head coach.
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Silver Ferns seek redemption against Roses in must-win second test
1 Oct 2024New Zealand dropped the opening game of the Taini Jamison Trophy to the England Roses 59-58, and need victory in Porirua to keep the three test series alive.
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Steven Adams is ready to rocket into another NBA season
1 Oct 2024Steven Adams is back in the NBA with a new team following a lengthy stint on the sidelines.
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Baseball legend Pete Rose dies at 83
1 Oct 2024Pete Rose, the all-time major league leader in hits and games played who was banned for life for betting on baseball, has died. He was 83.
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Former Kiwis coach Michael Maguire gets Broncos job
1 Oct 2024Former Kiwis coach Michael Maguire has been confirmed as the new coach of NRL side the Brisbane Broncos on a three-year deal.
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F1 star Lewis Hamilton reveals long battle with depression
1 Oct 2024The seven-time Formula One champion battled with depression from an early age as he dealt with the pressure of pursuing a motor racing career.
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Chris Wood and Liberato Cacace among All Whites named for October internationals
1 Oct 2024Premier League striker Chris Wood headlines the All Whites squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifier while Storm Roux is back in the mix.
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Britannia and Luna Rossa remain all square in America's Cup challenger clash
1 Oct 2024Britannia and Luna Rossa fought out two closely-contested races leaving the first-to-seven event finely poised at 3-3 as they bid to take on defenders New Zealand for the 'Auld Mug'.
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League: Storm lose Kiwi prop to suspension ahead of grand final
1 Oct 2024The Melbourne Storm have been dealt a blow ahead of the NRL grand final with their Kiwi prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona ruled out through suspension.
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Shot-blocking NBA great Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58
1 Oct 2024Mutombo was selected as an NBA All-Star eight times, using his tremendous 2.1m frame to become one of the league's most fearsome shot-blockers.
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'Ruthless' Ireland upset Black Ferns in momentous occasion
30 Sep 2024The Black Ferns knew Ireland were ready to cause an upset - and the Irish are calling it one of their best days in women's rugby.
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Black Ferns suffer shock loss to Ireland
30 Sep 2024The Black Ferns led with just a minute to go when Ireland scored to level it, before slotting the conversion to seal the win.
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WXV1 rugby live updates: Ireland defeats Black Ferns
30 Sep 2024Follow all the action from BC Place, Vancouver.
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Attack on rugby referee caught on camera
30 Sep 2024Auckland Rugby Union has referred an alleged incident of referee abuse to the police.
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Blues to host Chiefs in repeat of final for opening round of Super Rugby
30 Sep 2024The competition will kick off in Christchurch on 14 February.
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Black Caps out of the frying pan, into the fire
30 Sep 2024Analysis - Take stock and move on is all the Black Caps can do after their humbling in Sri Lanka.
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Americans secure 10th consecutive Presidents Cup
30 Sep 2024Keegan Bradley has helped secure a 10th consecutive Presidents Cup triumph for the United States against the International Team.
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