Athletics: Willis could win gold, Coe reckons
Athletics: Willis could win gold, Coe reckons
Beijing Olympics 1500m bronze medalist Nick Willis can improve two places, athletics great Sebastian Coe says.
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ONOC's Gosper stands aside after 20 years' work
ONOC's Gosper stands aside after 20 years' work
Oceania National Olympic Committee president Kevan Gosper stepped down after 20 years of service at the organisation's annual meeting in Queenstown yesterday.
Netball: Wilson keen to add steel to attack
Netball: Wilson keen to add steel to attack
After a year on the sidelines former Silver Ferns captain Adine Wilson returns to the court with one firm goal in mind - to help the Steel win the ANZ Championship.
Chicago Games bid comes with a twist
Chicago Games bid comes with a twist
Olympic wrestling bronze medallist Bill Scherr has been grappling with a sizeable problem for the past two years.
Cricket: Cumming's ton equals record run
Cricket: Cumming's ton equals record run
Otago captain Craig Cumming equalled Glenn Turner's record of four centuries in a season for the province when he hammered a ton against Canterbury in Christchurch yesterday.
Netball: Fine start made by development team
Netball: Fine start made by development team
The Otago development team has made an excellent start in its campaign to retain the Lois Muir Challenge trophy.
Surf life-saving: Cousins heading St Kilda challenge
Surf life-saving: Cousins heading St Kilda challenge
The St Kilda surf life-saving club will defend its proud record at the national IRB surf rescue championships in New Plymouth this weekend.
Cycling: Second track medal for Shanks
Cycling: Second track medal for Shanks
New world champion Alison Shanks had to settle for silver in the women's pursuit at the world track championship in Poland yesterday.
Cricket: Cumming sees plenty to play for
Cricket: Cumming sees plenty to play for
Otago might be playing Canterbury in a bottom-of-the-table clash but there is still plenty to play for, skipper Craig Cumming says.
Netball: Challenge in front of team
Netball: Challenge in front of team
Otago development team coach Janine Southby is hopeful rather than confident her side will successfully defend the Lois Muir Challenge trophy.
Cycling: Two 'little goals' achieved with success in Poland
Cycling: Two 'little goals' achieved with success in Poland
Roy Shanks bursts into a hearty laugh when asked if he has booked a flight to London.
Cricket: We let trophy slip, Bates says
Cricket: We let trophy slip, Bates says
White Ferns all-rounder Suzie Bates has had time to reflect on her side's four-wicket loss to England in the world cup final on Sunday and says what really hurt was the feeling they let the trophy slip from their grasp.
On cloud nine after dream ride
On cloud nine after dream ride
It is almost midnight before new world champion Alison Shanks sits down to a modest meal of sweet and sour chicken with rice.
Netball: New three-grade format for club competition
Netball: New three-grade format for club competition
Dunedin club netball has been restructured in a bid to strengthen the competition.
Cycling: Lyttle leads team charge
Cycling: Lyttle leads team charge
Scott Lyttle led the charge for the amateurs when a Dunedin-based team beat the professionals in the Tour of Selwyn on Sunday.
Netball: Steel coach concerned about Wilkins' absence
Netball: Steel coach concerned about Wilkins' absence
Steel coach would feel more relaxed about her side's pre-season if star signing Donna Wilkins had not broken her wrist.
Cricket: Otago coach singing Bates' praises
Cricket: Otago coach singing Bates' praises
Dual international Suzie Bates is an athlete of rare quality but what makes her special is her temperament, Otago Sparks coach Clare Taylor says.
Cricket: Morgan hopes his time will come against Wellington
Cricket: Morgan hopes his time will come against Wellington
Timing is crucial for a batsman. But it is not always about how quickly the ball flashes from the bat.
Cricket: Otago welcomes back NZ A representatives
Cricket: Otago welcomes back NZ A representatives
Otago is almost back to full strength, with four New Zealand A players returning for its four-day match against Wellington in the capital, beginning tomorrow.
Cricket: Otago waits anxiously for IPL invite
Cricket: Otago waits anxiously for IPL invite
Otago's cricketers are still on tenterhooks waiting for their expected invite to the $12 million Champions League in India later this year, and it must feel a bit like waiting for Prince Charming to ask you to the ball.