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Olympics 2024: What you need to know about dates, tickets, sports, the schedule and opening ceremony

When are the Olympics, how much do tickets cost and where can I watch? We've got all the answers to these questions - and more - here.

Mother wants charges in mysterious case of Kansas City Chiefs fans found frozen to death

Mother wants charges in mysterious case of Kansas City Chiefs fans found frozen to death - More than three months have now passed since David Harrington, 37, Clayton McGeeney, 36 and Ricky Johnson, 38, were found dead in the backyard of a friend’s home in Kansas City

Cricket: Tim Southee chosen for his seventh T20 World Cup

Veteran Black Caps pace bowler Tim Southee has been named for his seventh T20 World Cup in a squad with the accent on experience.

Kiwi high jumper Kerr makes Olympics statement with Diamond League win in China

Hamish Kerr has backed up his world indoor championships triumph with another major victory.

Quartararo felt "massive change" on new Yamaha M1's first MotoGP test

Fabio Quartararo says he could feel a “massive change” after Yamaha’s revamped M1 made its first public appearance at the Jerez MotoGP test on Monday.

Understrength Blackcaps fall short in final T20 against Pakistan, series drawn

New Zealand have lost the fifth and final match by nine runs.

Mohamed Salah’s latest touchline tantrum symbolises deeper Liverpool split

Mohamed Salah’s latest touchline tantrum symbolises deeper Liverpool split - Liverpool have been a picture of unity under Jurgen Klopp but cracks are appearing as the German prepares to wave goodbye to Anfield

Spain's ex-football chief Rubiales arrives at court to testify

A Madrid court has been investigating since June 2022 whether Rubiales committed a crime of improper management when the RFEF agreed with former Barcelona player Gerard Pique's Kosmos firm to relocate the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.

Kiwi basketball prodigy Leger-Walker confirms move to US college powerhouse

The guard will play her final year with the UCLA Bruins, before declaring for the WNBA Draft.

Highlanders win nervy bottom-of-table battle against Force to enter Super Rugby playoff picture

The southerners snapped a five-game losing streak and now sit in the top eight.

Ange Postecoglou: 'I don't celebrate goals any more.'

The fact a VAR intervention was then required to award Tottenham's second-half spot-kick after Declan Rice kicked Ben Davies only added to the complaint. "It doesn't matter how I saw it," said Postecoglou. "What matters is what I've said all along, games are not refereed in the stadium any more. They are refereed somewhere else and no one will convince me otherwise.

Recap: Wellington Phoenix beat Macarthur FC 3-0

The Phoenix have beaten Macarthur - but the Premiers Plate won't be decided tonight thanks to Mariners scoring over the Jets. Here is all the action as it unfolded.

Warriors juniors make history with victory over Magpies in Harold Matthews Cup final

They became the first team to take the U17 title in their debut season.

Tottenham blow chance to dent Arsenal’s dream and they only have themselves to blame

Tottenham blow chance to dent Arsenal’s dream and they only have themselves to blame - Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal: Ange Postecoglou’s side went missing in the big moments and lost their focus as the Gunners held on to extend their lead in the title race

Vinales: Jerez MotoGP sprint should have been red-flagged amid crash chaos

Aprilia's Maverick Vinales says MotoGP race direction should have stopped the Spanish Grand Prix sprint to inspect the track after a spate of crashes late on.

Man City can eclipse Manchester United thanks to Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous habit

Man City can eclipse Manchester United thanks to Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous habit - The champions have extended their unbeaten streak and remain poised to clinch a fourth successive title, despite still trailing Arsenal, in a feat that would outdo Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United

Watch: Veteran prop Franks scores first try in 14 years, as Crusaders savour morale-boosting win

Last time Owen Franks crossed the chalk, Richie McCaw and Zac Guildford were also on the tryscoring sheet.

Netball round-up: Tactix flip the script on Mystics

The Tactix completely turned the tables on the Mystics in the second half to upset the ANZ Premiership defending champions 62-59 in Auckland last night.

Coach Webster embraces challenge of helping slumping Warriors rediscover identity

"That's why I wanted to be head coach, to enjoy these moments and go after it, and I feel really good about it."

Unbeaten Mystics, Tactix still adjusting to new contact rules in ANZ Premiership

Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson has been an early victim of netball's sin bin.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - Atlético Madrid and Chelsea legend

Scott McLaughlin rebounds emphatically with win in Alabama

McLaughlin has put a tough week behind him by winning in Alabama.

Kiwi McLaughlin wins IndyCar shootout for pole position at Alabama Grand Prix

The three-time Aussie Supercars champion was stripped of podium points by this week.

Series squared after Black Caps lose fifth T20 in Pakistan

The Black Caps have gone down by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Pakistan to leave the series squared 2-2.

Joey Barton: Football’s most controversial figure?

Trophy-starved Blackcaps veterans hungry to break World Cup duck

"Winning a world tournament is probably the only reason I still play for New Zealand," said Jimmy Neesham.

Antonis Nikopolidis: Greece's George Clooney goalkeeper fallen from grace

Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer says

Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer says - The father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen has been charged with abusing one of his other children, his lawyer says

Arrow McLaren releases David Malukas from IndyCar contract

David Malukas has been released from his contract by Arrow McLaren, the IndyCar team announced on Monday morning.

Are Tiger Woods' days as a professional golfer numbered?

Police charge man with tragedy chanting during Burnley’s draw at Man Utd

Police charge man with tragedy chanting during Burnley’s draw at Man Utd - Burnley said they were informed about ‘offensive footage’ on social media showing an individual in the away end at Old Trafford.

Kevin de Bruyne’s latest double act makes Man City the unconvincing unstoppables

Kevin de Bruyne’s latest double act makes Man City the unconvincing unstoppables - Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City: Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland score to keep title fight on track

Kiwi swimming great Dame Sophie Pascoe withdraws from Paris Paralympics

The swimming star wants to focus on being a mother to her newborn son.

Zarco slams MotoGP chief steward Spencer as "not good for this job"

Johann Zarco has slammed chief FIM MotoGP steward Freddie Spencer as “not good for this job” following an incident with Aleix Espargaro in the Spanish Grand Prix.

Erik ten Hag is out of excuses – Manchester United are just a mid-table team

Erik ten Hag is out of excuses – Manchester United are just a mid-table team - The statistics confirm what has long been apparent about Ten Hag’s struggling team and his time at Old Trafford may soon be at an end

Pulse stretch unbeaten start to ANZ Premiership with comeback win against Steel

But the Wellingtonians lost Silver Ferns midcourt Maddy Gordon to injury.

Blues back calls for annual Anzac Day clash with Reds after heartstopper at Brisbane

Coach Vern Cotter praised his team's grit in one of the season's best games to date.

I understand if Mohamed Salah has got the hump with Jurgen Klopp, says Alan Shearer

I understand if Mohamed Salah has got the hump with Jurgen Klopp, says Alan Shearer - Salah argued with manager Jurgen Klopp before coming on as a substitute in Liverpool’s draw with West Ham.

The career and heartbreaking death of Olympic silver medallist Ivo Van Damme

Kiwi golfer Fox, South African Higgo fall off pace at Zurich Classic teams event

The pair sit in a share of 27th with a round to play at New Orleans.

Tough period looms for Warriors: 'People expect more of us'

It's one game at a time for Webster's men on the hard road leading to the NRL Magic Round.

Watch: NZ Wars - Stories of Tauranga Moana

Stories of Tauranga Moana recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far reaching consequences for future generations.

Daughter of NFL star Will Smith confronts her father’s road rage killer as he’s jailed for 25 years: ‘You ruined my life’

Daughter of NFL star Will Smith confronts her father’s road rage killer as he’s jailed for 25 years: ‘You ruined my life’ - The shooting occurred after Cardell Hayes rear-ended Smith’s SUV

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed - The Dutchman is now set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after impressing in the Eredivisie

Blues make it six straight wins after thriller in Brisbane

The Blues have pulled off a memorable win over the Reds to climb within a point of the Super Rugby Pacific lead.

How a Premier League spending cap can stop the destructive race of the richest clubs

How a Premier League spending cap can stop the destructive race of the richest clubs - ANALYSIS: As the English top flight moves to vote on a rare measure to safeguard its future, Miguel Delaney explains why such a drastic change to the framework of the league is needed

Phoenix celebrate recordbreaking A-League season before 'weird' wait for premiership fate

Wellington upheld their end of the bargain, but must now wait to see if they'll take home their first Premiers Plate.

Hurricanes face hooking crisis, after first Super Rugby Pacific defeat against Brumbies

The Wellingtonians have now lost three specialist No.2s to injury.

Bournemouth set Premier League points record after big win over fading Brighton

Bournemouth set Premier League points record after big win over fading Brighton - Bournemouth 3-0 Brighton: The Cherries are into the top half while the Seagulls have faded badly at the end of the campaign

Thiago Silva confirms Chelsea exit and hints at future return to club

Thiago Silva confirms Chelsea exit and hints at future return to club - The Brazilian defender has hinted that he could return to the club in a different capacity in the future