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Waka ama world champ Kacey Ngataki chasing path to Olympic dream

After years competing in waka ama, the talented athlete is turning to canoe sprinting.

Watch: The Hui investigates a hidden threat to the Hauraki Gulf

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NRL referees boss rules on controversial non-call, as struggling Warriors search for answers

Graham Annesley has given his two cents on the DWZ incident, while a former Warrior makes his own assessments on where the team is going wrong.

Red Bull boss says Wolff’s efforts to lure Verstappen "not right"

Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff has said Toto Wolff’s public flirting with Max Verstappen “is not right” and points to a lack of “respect” from his Formula 1 rival.

Stairmand, Vette named to New Zealand surfing team for Paris Olympics

The duo have recently returned from Tahiti, where they've been training at the Olympic surf venue of Teahupo'o.

Russia issues arrest warrant for former chess champion Garry Kasparov

Ukrainian Olympic hero killed in action fighting Putin’s invasion force

Penske suspends Cindric and other senior staff over IndyCar scandal

Legendary team boss Roger Penske has suspended four senior members of his IndyCar team operation and apologized for the “errors that were made” in the recent push-to-pass scandal.

'It wasn't easy': David Beckham talks bringing Lionel Messi to US

David Beckham reflects on bringing Lionel Messi to US team in Miami. Beckham said it 'wasn't easy', but that the contract has been a success thus far.

Netball: Comebacks and close games light up quarter-way mark of ANZ Premiership

The Magic nearly pulled off the third comeback of the round before the unbeaten Tactix hung on 54-53 in Hamilton last night.

Football round-up: Best of rivals for Phoenix finals adventure

The Nix now know who stands between them and their first-ever A-League grand final, and it couldn't be a more perfect rival, Mathew Nash writes.

Tottenham find a new way of being dismal – Angeball is missing one obvious quality

Tottenham find a new way of being dismal – Angeball is missing one obvious quality - Spurs collapsed again on Sunday, this time allowing Liverpool to race into a 4-0 lead, with the subsequent defeat extending an alarming trend that hints at a bleak future next season under Ange Postecoglou

Ranked! The 43 greatest Barcelona players of all time

Barcelona are more than a club, according to the motto – and this half-century of legends have written their names into Camp Nou folklore

Angry Jamie Carragher tells ‘awful’ Antony to ‘just get off the pitch’ after Manchester United debacle

Angry Jamie Carragher tells ‘awful’ Antony to ‘just get off the pitch’ after Manchester United debacle - Erik ten Hag’s side were thrashed 4-0 at Selhurst Park

NZ men's and women's sevens do double in Singapore

The New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams have won the Singapore leg of the World Series with the Black Ferns Sevens crowned regular season winners.

Shared pain of personal loss powers Kiwi surfers for Paris Olympics bid

"Sometimes you think that they are sending you good waves to do well in and I'll keep believing that."

McLaren surprised upgraded F1 car had Red Bull-beating pace

McLaren boss Andrea Stella knew his team’s upgraded Formula 1 car was fast, but was surprised Max Verstappen had no answer for Lando Norris’s pace in the Miami Grand Prix.

Coach Webster keeps the faith with Warriors line-up to face Roosters in Sydney

Injury has forced the only change to the Warriors' run-on side for Sunday.

Cricketer Josh Baker, 20, was found dead in his flat by a friend

Josh Baker, a talented Worcestershire spinner, had been playing in his county's second XI just yesterday, and was due back on the field in Bromsgrove today.

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final - Michael Owen spoke out about Erik Ten Hag and makes damning FA Cup final prediciton

Ten Hag 'disappointed' after Man U thumped 4-0 by Crystal Palace

Reaction from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag as they were thumped 4-0 by Crystal Palace on Monday night in the Premier League.

McLaren defends itself over “lucky charm” Trump F1 appearance

McLaren has clarified that a garage visit by former US president Donald Trump ahead of Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix was not a show of support for his political ambitions.

David Moyes gave West Ham their greatest night but leaves them with just one concern

David Moyes gave West Ham their greatest night but leaves them with just one concern - Moyes lifted West Ham’s first trophy in 43 years but, now his departure at the end of the season is confirmed, there is no guarantee that his replacement will be an upgrade

Black Ferns Sevens defend world series crown with victory in Singapore final

Meanwhile, the All Blacks Sevens also won their final against Ireland.

A long road back to a very long jump

Phoebe Edwards took years out from athletics but, almost accidentally, has come back to a personal best and win the national long jump title The post A long road back to a very long jump appeared first on Newsroom.

Biden fumbles again while awarding trophy to Army football coach

Coach Jeff Monken was standing a few feet away in the White House East Room when Biden asked, 'Where are you, coach' during his remarks. Biden was awarding a football trophy to Army.

One player, one club: Who is every current Premier League club’s best-ever player?

Can Belgium win Euro 2024?

Manchester United’s season hits new low after Crystal Palace humiliation

Manchester United’s season hits new low after Crystal Palace humiliation - Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd: European qualification now at risk as Erik ten Hag’s side were dismantled at Selhurst Park

History in the making as Brit driver Lando Norris, nails first F1 win

The Bristol-born 24-year-old stormed ahead of the Red Bull star in the final moments of the race on Sunday securing a narrow win for the McLaren team.

Perez averted "disaster" with Verstappen in "optimistic" Miami GP F1 start

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez was "lucky" not to hit team-mate Max Verstappen after an "optimistic" start in Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, according to team principal Christian Horner.

Injury blow to Pulse with Maddy Gordon ruled out for up to 12 weeks

Scans show Gordon has a significant ligament sprain to her ankle after being injured in a game against the Steel on 28 April.

Australia bounce back to dominate day one at SailGP Bermuda, NZ move to fourth

Tom Slingsby's crew have responded to their disastrous outing at Christchurch.

F1 Miami GP: Norris takes advantage of safety car for maiden win

Lando Norris scored his first Formula 1 race win in the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, a mid-event safety car stop jumping the McLaren driver by Red Bull’s long-time leader Max Verstappen.

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’ - Casemiro is one of the ‘modern greats’ but was a shadow of his former self in the 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park

The 10 most overrated NBA players right now, including one big surprise

Cricket world shocked by death of Worcestershire's 20-year-old Josh Baker

Warriors coach baffled by bunker's decision not to award penalty try in loss to Knights

"It looked like he was going to deadset score for all money and the only reason he didn't was because he got tackled in the air."

NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium - Live

Join us at 4pm, as the Warriors try to break their three-game winless slump.

New Zealand extends SailGP lead after second place finish in Bermuda final

Spain won the final to claim their second SailGP victory, with New Zealand second and Australia third.

If this was Liverpool’s last great game under Jurgen Klopp, it told the story of his thrilling era

If this was Liverpool’s last great game under Jurgen Klopp, it told the story of his thrilling era - Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham: Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson, Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott all scored in a rampant display before Spurs created some late drama

Wolff sees “no relevance” to Mintzlaff’s Verstappen pursuit criticisms

Toto Wolff says Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff’s criticisms of him over his pursuit of Max Verstappen has “no relevance”, as he denies “playing chess” with Formula 1 drivers.

Football Ferns to play Olympics warm-up matches against Japan in Spain

New Zealand will play two games against the world No. 7-ranked Japanese.

David Moyes to leave West Ham with next manager already lined up to replace him

David Moyes to leave West Ham with next manager already lined up to replace him - The 61-year-old agreed to depart the club this summer at the end of his existing contract

Melbourne Victory lose key player ahead of Phoenix clash

Melbourne Victory will be without their influential midfielder Zinédine Machach for the A-League semi-final series against the Wellington Phoenix.

Blues, Hurricanes prepare for heavyweight Super Rugby Pacific showdown

The teams will square off for the No.1 spot atop the standings at Eden park this weekend.

Nottingham Forest points penalty upheld in Premier League survival blow

Nottingham Forest points penalty upheld in Premier League survival blow - Forest remain three points clear of Luton Town and the relegation zone with two games of the season remaining

Are these the biggest steals of the 2024 NFL Draft?

Phoenix coach welcomes challenge of breaking AAMI Park hoodoo in A-League semi-final with Victory

The Phoenix haven't won at the Victory's home ground since 2017.

The 'Dream Team' that has revolutionized women's basketball