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These are the world's highest-paid athletes
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes, but a new face has moved into second.
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All White Clayton Lewis reportedly arrested over betting scandal
17 May 2024The midfielder is reportedly among three A-League players arrested over an alleged betting scandal.
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Second-string Canes survive Moana scare
17 May 2024The Hurricanes have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika in Wellington.
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Brazil declared host of 2027 Women's World Cup at FIFA Congress
17 May 2024Brazil will be the first South American country to hold the tournament.
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Super Rugby Pacific recap: Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika
17 May 2024The Hurricanes have beaten Moana Pasifika 32-24 in a tough test in Wellington. Here's all the action as it happened.
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Black Ferns make change up front for Canada
17 May 2024The Black Ferns have made one change for Sunday's test against Canada in Christchurch.
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Former Phoenix captain arrested over alleged betting scandal
17 May 2024Ulises Dávila is one of three A-League players arrested in Australia over an alleged betting scandal.
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Sold-out stadium for Phoenix A-League semi-final
17 May 2024The 34,500-seat Sky Stadium has sold out as the Nix chase their first first-ever grand final berth.
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A Phoenix capacity crowd could make a difference
17 May 2024Phoenix captain Alex Rufer says his side deserves a full house for Saturday night's A-League semi-final second leg against Melbourne Victory.
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Inside Oleksandr Usyk's heavyweight transformation
17 May 2024Usyk will look to become the first ever four-belt heavyweight champion when he takes on Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia.
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Watene-Zelezniak to bring up 200 NRL games
17 May 2024The cult hero winger will reach the mark against one of his former clubs at NRL's Magic Round this weekend.
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Sizzling Schauffele grabs early lead at PGA Championship, Ryan Fox off the pace
17 May 2024Xander Schauffele set the early pace in the opening round of the PGA Championship, making the turn at Valhalla Golf Club with a sizzling five-under as the Olympic champion looked to atone for a shock…
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Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins Giro d'Italia stage 12
17 May 2024Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe's early break paid off and he bravely held off the chasers for his win.
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Injured Black Caps Allen, Conway on course for T20 World Cup
17 May 2024Black Caps coach Gary Stead is confident of having a fully fit squad when the team departs for the Caribbean for next month's Twenty20 World Cup.
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Swiatek reaches Italian Open final, Gauff, Routliffe to face Chinese pair in doubles
17 May 2024World number one Iga Swiatek marched into her third Italian Open final as she beat US third seed Coco Gauff 6-4 6-3 in the first semi-final.
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Netball: Major blow to Southern Steel veteran
The Southern Steel have been dealt a major blow with former Silver Fern midcourter Shannon Saunders ruled out of the remainder of the ANZ Premiership through injury.
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Silver Ferns coach to have a quick stint in Australia
16 May 2024Dame Noeline Taurua will join successful Australian Super Netball side, the NSW Swifts, as a specialist coach.
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Watch: Your chance to race like an Olympic cyclist
16 May 2024The New Zealand Olympic team is inviting kiwis to see what it will be like to race in Paris.
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Five Phoenix players recognised by peers in A League team of the year
16 May 2024Five Phoenix players have been named in the A-League players team of the year.
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Counting down to the business end of Super Rugby Pacific
16 May 2024All the team lists, kick-off times and news for week 13 off Super Rugby Pacific.
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McIlroy focused on major title despite filing for divorce
16 May 2024Rory McIlroy says he is "ready to play" this week's US PGA Championship at Valhalla despite filing for divorce earlier this week.
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Moana Pasifika fight for chance at playoff
16 May 2024Despite a season of disruption, Moana Pasifika are still in the hunt for a Super Rugby Pacific playoff berth.
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Coll through to World Championship semis
16 May 2024Paul Coll has booked his place in the semi-finals of the PSA World Tour Championships.
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NZ Rugby finalises governance proposals
16 May 2024Two options are on the table for the special general meeting at the end of the month, however only one is consistent with the Pilkington Report's findings.
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Caster Semenya fights on against regulations for female athletes
16 May 2024Caster Semenya appeared at the European Court of Human Rights to challenge regulations against female athletes with differences in sexual development.
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Nepal cricketer Lamichhane cleared of rape charges
16 May 2024The leg-spinner was suspended as Nepal's captain and taken into custody over the assault in 2022.
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Australian figure skater banned for sexual misconduct
16 May 2024Australian Olympic figure skater Brendan Kerry has been banned from the sport for sexual misconduct involving a minor.
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Villa's historic Champions League qualification
16 May 2024Aston Villa have not played in the Champions League for 41 years.
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