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Why McLaren won't gamble with F1 Imola GP strategy in Verstappen fight

McLaren insists it has no desire to “roll the dice” with strategy in Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in its bid to try to topple Max Verstappen.

Fury v Usyk: all you need to know

One man will walk away as the undisputed world heavyweight champion, here's all the news and live coverage details for Sunday morning.

Roberto De Zerbi sees potential new role denied after Brighton exit announcement

Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that he'll leave Brighton but a switch to Bayern Munich appears to be off the cards after the German club's chief spoke out against a move

Who won the Preakness Stakes in 2024? Full results, finish order & highlights from the race

Did Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan win the second leg of the Triple Crown, or did a competitor rise to take the prize?

Tyson Fury set to be stripped of world title immediately if he beats Oleksandr Usyk

Fury and Usyk clash tonight for all four heavyweight world titles - but with a mandatory challenge due, they won't hold on to them for long

Erik ten Hag in tug of war between two clubs as both believe he will soon face Man Utd axe

Erik ten Hag is looking for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to show his commitment by offering a new contract - but so far there have been no talks about an extension

What's behind the penalty confusion after Imola's chaotic F3 sprint?

Confusion reigned in the Formula 3 sprint race at Imola with top three Noel Leon, Oliver Goethe and Tim Tramnitz perplexed by the penalties and investigations surrounding them.

Fourth club enters race for Man Utd's Mason Greenwood as double transfer deal on cards

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Getafe, but is now expected to leave Old Trafford permanently over the summer

Tiger Woods blames one big factor for missing the cut at PGA Championship

Ultimately, the legendary golfer knows precisely why the two rounds were such a struggle for him.

Big bets landed as Poukawa wins maiden debut

A roundup of the week's racing.

Man Utd news: Jadon Sancho set for awkward Erik ten Hag reunion as United boss offered advice

Manchester United have one last Premier League match to go this season, and then attention will turn to the FA Cup final and a potentially busy summer transfer window

Sir Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88: former NZ Herald owner, Ireland rugby star and businessman

O'Reilly once directly and indirectly owned the NZ Herald.

Warriors Magic: Tuaupiki stars in upset win over NRL champion Panthers to snap slump

The makeshift line-up was missing many of its senior players, but their replacements stepped up.

Emma Raducanu withdraws from French Open qualifying

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from next week’s French Open qualifying event, in a decision which seems to be strategic rather than linked to any injury. Those training at the National Tennis Centre in recent days have reported that Raducanu has been hitting on hard courts, both indoors and outdoors, rather than the red clay. In the absence of any exp...

Klitschko and Shevchenko laud 'historical' win for Ukrainian Usyk

Usyk, who hails from Ukraine, was crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after a gruelling battle in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Two judges scored the bout 115-113 and 114-113 in Usyk's favour.

Police report reveals details of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest as bus crash victim identified

Police report reveals details of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest as bus crash victim identified - Scheffler faces one Class C felony, which carries a five to 10 year prison term and fines up to $10,000

Scottie Scheffler finally hit the wall

LOUISVILLE — Saturday was a long day for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Actually, they've all been long days recently. Exactly five weeks ago, Scottie Scheffler was sleeping on the 54-hole lead at the Masters. The last time Scheffler was in that situation, he woke up in tears, so nervous about the prospect of losing the green jacket he dreamed of w...

Tottenham ready to sell five stars as Ange Postecoglou identifies two transfer priorities

Ange Postecoglou is planning to make notable changes to his Tottenham squad in the summer transfer window and his budget will be supplemented by a series of first-team player sales

Tyson Fury ready for a rematch after losing against Usyk

Tyson Fury is ready for a rematch after losing against Oleksandr Usyk who downed Fury by split decision. The Gypsy King attributed the loss to the war between Ukraine and Russia, stating that the judges took the side Usyk supports into account.

Indy 500: Power leads Penske 1-2-3 with 233.758mph qualifying run

Will Power led an early Team Penske sweep after the initial qualifying attempts through the running order for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Fans Furious With CBS Broadcast Of PGA Championship

For the first two days of the PGA Championship, ESPN had nearly flawless coverage with very few commercials. Fast forward to Saturday afternoon, though and CBS is ruining that trend. Fans noticed early on during CBS' broadcast coverage that the network couldn't help but take a ridiculous amount of ...

Indoor sports centre ‘dead in water’ without council support

Indoor centre could host multiple sports and boost local economy.

Boxing fans forced to pay £25 to watch Fury v Usyk on pay-per-view

Furious boxing fans have labelled the lack of radio coverage for the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight a 'tradegy' as supporters are forced to cough up £25 to watch the clash on pay-per-view.

Supercars Perth: Mostert ends Ford's victory drought

Chaz Mostert has taken his maiden win of the 2024 Supercars season after a dominant drive at Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia.

All Blacks legend Sid Going remembered by teammate as 'real hero'

When Sir Bryan Williams first saw Sid Going on the field, he was just a schoolboy. The pair would go on to make history together.

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders’ playoff hopes all but gone with reigning champions’ 10th defeat of 2024

The seven-time reigning champions appear certain to miss the playoffs.

Football: Oskar Zawada headed for new club as Phoenix confirm he has played his last game

Wellington Phoenix striker Oskar Zawada is leaving the club because he does not fit with coach Giancarlo Italiano's plans for the future.

Crusaders' playoff hopes hang by thread, after penalty try costs dearly against Brumbies

The defending champions need a lot of things to fall their way in the next two weeks.

Tsunoda's Imola speed shows Red Bull is right to wait on Perez's F1 future

Red Bull is clear that Sergio Perez holds his Formula 1 destiny post-2024, but his contrasting Imola fortunes so far compared to stable-mate Yuki Tsunoda show why it's waiting.

Extra-time heartbreak, as Phoenix fall short of first A-League final against Victory

The Wellingtonians could not cap a recordbreaking season in front of their biggest-ever crowd.

Max Verstappen explains run-in with Imola fan during qualifying - 'So I gave him the finger'

Most fans at Imola this weekend are cheering on Ferrari and, after qualifying on pole, Red Bull racer Max Verstappen detailed a funny interaction he had with one Tifoso

Fury vs Usyk: Joseph Parker to keep keen eye on undisputed title fight; how to watch in NZ

The heavyweight titles haven't been unified since Lennox Lewis did so in 2000.

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day - Both Arsenal and Man City will be shown live as the title is decided

Real Madrid's locker room 'revolution': Florentino Perez's future top signings for 2024/25

'Remember all that he has given to our game': All Blacks great Going dies, aged 80

The proud Northlander redefined halfback play.

'Lit up people's hearts': Tributes flow after death of legendary All Blacks halfback Going

'Super Sid' played 29 tests for New Zealand between 1967-77.

Jurgen Klopp breaks silence on Arne Slot and new Liverpool arrivals - "I liked the signings"

Klopp admits quitting Anfield has been much harder than when he stepped down as coach of Mainz and Borussia Dortmund. He also reiterated that he will never manage another club in England

NRL: Warriors shock defending champions Penrith at 'Magic Round' - As it happened

An injury-plagued Auckland outfit have snapped their four-game losing streak.

Usyk crowned undisputed heavyweight world champion with win over Fury

The Ukrainian is the first lineal champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

PGA Championship 2024 prize money payout fails to compete with LIV Golf prize

The LIV Golf Tour offers a staggering $25 million purse per event, overshadowing the PGA Championship's $17.5 million, signaling a new era in golf's financial landscape.

Motorsport: Kiwi Jaxon Evans coming to terms with Supercars switch after Porsche successes

The 27-year-old has traded endurance racing for Supercars this year.

Kiwi Ramsden smashes national 1500m mark, Stedman strikes para gold

Maia Ramsden's performance was still eight-hundredths of a second outside Paris Olympics qualifying.

Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament?

Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament? - Golfer is known by fans as a family man who regularly discusses his Christian faith and loved ones

What to know about Seize the Grey: Trainer, owner, name origin and more for 2024 Preakness Stakes winner

Seize the Grey came into the 2024 Preakness Stakes as an underdog but dominated in wire-to-wire fashion.

Terry Serepisos on losing the Wellington Phoenix, their success in 2024, Auckland FC and David Beckham

Despite bankruptcy, the proud ex-owner praises their remarkable journey to the semifinals.

Lynch: Scottie Scheffler’s scandal shows why the PGA Tour has to look elsewhere for much-needed spice

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was during the 82nd PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club a couple dozen years ago that Stuart Appleby was asked what he’d need to shoot to have a chance to win. “Tiger Woods,” he replied. Most of those competing at the 106th edition t

The F1 driver market dominoes about to fall

Formula 1’s driver market dominoes are on the verge of falling down, with decisions set to be taken imminently that could finalise some key seats.

Pacific Four: Canada shock Black Ferns for first-ever test win - As it happened

The world champions will slip to No. 3 ranking, as a result.

Chelsea agree £56m transfer deal after blowing Barcelona and Bayern Munich out of water

Chelsea are finalising the finer details of an agreement with Palmeiras for 17-year-old Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, who would not join the Blues until after his 18th birthday

Scottie Scheffler sinks 167-yard eagle at PGA Championship

On the eve of this week's major in Kentucky, Scheffler, 27, announced in a heartfelt post on Instagram that he and wife Meredith have welcomed their first child together.