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FA Cup's biggest ever shock: Champs knocked out by sixth-tier minnows
11 Jan 2026The 117 places separating EPL outfit Crystal Palace from Macclesfield of the National League North is the most ever overcome.
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Scotty Stevenson: 'Club sport is withering on the vine'
11 Jan 2026The commercialisation of rugby and cricket has come with a lot of "bollocks", the broadcaster says.
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Svitolina to meet Wang in ASB Classic women's final
11 Jan 2026Svitolina won in straight sets, while Wang needed almost three hours to dispatch Filipino opponent Alex Eala in the Auckland semis.
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'Epic day': Athletics star Sam Ruthe guides youngster to victory
10 Jan 2026Disappointment turned to delight for visually impaired Tamahau Hicks, when the running prodigy came to his rescue at Tauranga.
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Three-time Grand Slam tennis champion withdraws from ASB Classic
10 Jan 2026Swiss Stan Wawrinka has pulled out of the Auckland men's tournament.
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Kiwi Cacace scores, as Hollywood-backed Wrexham oust Forest from FA Cup
10 Jan 2026All White Liberato Cacace was among Wrexham's goalscorers, but their goalkeeper was the hero.
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'Definitely an inspiration': Ritchie eyes next challenge after erasing legend's record
10 Jan 2026The Kiwi teen is settling into Penn State University, after eclipsing a long-coveted junior standard over 800 metres.
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Black Cap debutant overcome by cricket-mad India
10 Jan 2026Central Districts bowler Jayden Lennox admits to a sensory overload after arriving in India with hopes of playing his first full international for New Zealand.
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Why Aaron Gate won't defend his Commonwealth Games titles
9 Jan 2026Four years ago, the cyclist made history by becoming the first New Zealander to win four gold medals at a Commonwealth Games.
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Mandy Boyd becomes only third woman to win 10 national titles
10 Jan 2026Christchurch bowler Mandy Boyd has joined an exclusive club, winning the women's singles at the National Lawn Bowls Championship to claim her 10th national title.
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2026 sporting bucket list - the year's biggest events
10 Jan 2026FIFA Football World Cup and Winter Olympics top the bill of sporting extravaganzas in the new year.
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Darts sensation lands record-breaking $47m sponsorship deal
10 Jan 2026It is being reported by British media as the largest sponsorship agreement in darts history.
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Auckland FC go clear at the top after an impressive win
10 Jan 2026Auckland FC have gone clear at the top of the A-League after an impressive win across the Tasman.
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Breakers embarrassed on home court
10 Jan 2026The Breakers have been destroyed by the Sydney Kings in their latest NBL game.
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Top seed survives major scare, advances to ASB Classic semi
9 Jan 2026Elina Svitolina beat British qualifier Sonay Kartal to advance to the final four at Auckland.
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'In God's timing': Tonga's Katoa back at training two months after head injury
9 Jan 2026His Melbourne Storm club has posted video of the league star taking part in pre-season passing drills.
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Australia underlines its Ashes dominance over England
9 Jan 2026Analysis: So 4-1 it is, a scoreline that spares no blushes in its appraisal of England.
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Adi Ashok excited to get India gig for Black Caps
9 Jan 2026Black Caps leg spinner Adi Ashok can't wait for the excitement of cricket in India, the country of his birth.
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World mountain bike champ Samara Maxwell to take year off competitive sport
9 Jan 2026Samara Maxwell is taking a year-long break from competitive sport to safeguard her wellbeing and longevity.
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'Shows just how powerful this sport has become': Biggest Waka Ama Nationals in history to begin
9 Jan 2026A record number of paddlers will take part in one of the biggest sporting events in Aotearoa.
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Tennis body admits mistake in granting wildcard to 'worst-ever' debutant
9 Jan 2026The player's struggles with the basics of tennis at a tournament went viral on social media.
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English cricket captain in Wellington nightclub fracas
9 Jan 2026Harry Brook says he's "deeply sorry" and has been fined £30,000.
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Lacklustre Arsenal held to dour 0-0 draw by Liverpool
9 Jan 2026Arsenal missed the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League in a turgid 0-0 draw with champions Liverpool.
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Ben Stokes backs Brendon McCullum, but accepts England need fresh approach
9 Jan 2026Ben Stokes says he wants to carry on as England captain and has backed coach Brendon McCullum despite concluding the Ashes series with a 4-1 defeat to Australia.
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