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Canoe Racing NZ head coach resigns
22 Dec 2025Gordon Walker, one of New Zealand's most successful coaches, has resigned as head coach for Canoe Racing New Zealand.
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Australia defeats words with actions to complete rapid Ashes romp
22 Dec 2025Anaylsis: In the pre-series furore, with England crowing and injury concerns mounting, Australia stayed quiet. Its response was emphatic.
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White Ferns star out of action for three months
22 Dec 2025White Ferns batter Suzie Bates has sustained a quadricep tear which has ruled her of all cricket until March.
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Phoenix secure third win of A-League season
21 Dec 2025The much-needed victory raised Wellington off the bottom of the competition ladder.
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England crumble to Ashes defeat at Adelaide
21 Dec 2025The result gifts Australia the series victory with two matches to spare, after they won the first three tests.
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Arsenal top EPL for Christmas; Manchester City stay close
21 Dec 2025Arsenal have taken back the Premier League top spot with 1-0 win over Everton
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Anthony Joshua leaves Jake Paul with broken jaw in sixth-round KO
21 Dec 2025Paul managed to evade the heavily favoured Briton through a lacklustre first four rounds before Joshua found his range.
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Phoenix women claim record win against Sydney FC
20 Dec 2025Wellington languished in ninth place on the A-League table before the match.
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Former world champ Joshua knocks out surprisingly tough Paul
20 Dec 2025The underdog was felled repeatedly, but showed courage to keep bouncing back up.
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Lyon's massive wickets end England's Ashes hopes of record run chase
20 Dec 2025The English have just four wickets in hand, entering the last day against Australia at Adelaide.
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Depleted West Indies avoid third-test follow-on against Black Caps
20 Dec 2025The tourists ended the third day at Mt Maunganui just 194 runs behind, with four wickets in hand.
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Black Fern Sae faces extended time out with knee injury
20 Dec 2025The blockbusting loose forward suffered an ACL injury, while playing for England club Harlequins.
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Teammate reveals Mohamed Salah apology as Liverpool close ranks
20 Dec 2025Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah apologised to his Liverpool teammates following his recent explosive interview, a teammate reveals.
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Auckland-bound Wawrinka to end 24-year pro tennis career
20 Dec 2025The Swiss star's appearance at the ASB Classic next month will kickstart the final year of his decorated career.
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Breakers sunk by big-scoring Taipans NBL star Jack McVeigh
20 Dec 2025Scoring wizard Jack McVeigh proves unstoppable as the Breakers crash to a 99-95 loss to the Taipans in Cairns.
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Auckland FC win in Western Sydney to go top
20 Dec 2025Two second-half strikes from Sam Cosgrove and Lachlan Brook hands the Black Knights a third straight victory.
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Clayton Lewis among four football players banned for spot-fixing
20 Dec 2025The former All White is suspended from all football-related activity for five years.
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Family business: Whitney Hansen’s time has arrived
19 Dec 2025Watch: The new Black Ferns coach couldn't speak highly enough of the support and guidance of father Sir Steve, who coached the All Blacks from 2012-2019.
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Ashes: Head scores another century, as Australia bat England out of third test
19 Dec 2025The tourists face a massive fun chase over the closing days, if they are to salvage their series hopes at Adelaide.
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West Indies show resistance in chase of big Black Caps score
19 Dec 2025The Bay Oval pitch is proving batter friendly in the third test of the series.
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Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua: what you need to know
19 Dec 2025Farce or fight? We're going to find out on Saturday afternoon when an internet personality takes on a former world heavyweight champion. Video
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'Best interests to step down': NZ cricket boss Weenink resigns
19 Dec 2025Scott Weenink says his differences with key stakeholders was irreconcilable.
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Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns head coach
19 Dec 2025Hansen will take charge on a two-year deal which includes next year's series against the British and Irish Lions.
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'Snicko' technology under fire again in Ashes test
19 Dec 2025England's Jamie Smith is dismissed caught behind despite the ball not appearing to have touched his bat.
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