Footballer escapes conviction
An international footballer has avoided conviction after groping a woman in a Dunedin bar and telling her: "abuse is a way of life".
Football
Football South: nose-in-dirt out
Football South: nose-in-dirt out
After a complaint, Football South has banned coaches making young players place their noses in dirt, but says the practice was meant as a "fun training tool" which players and parents agreed to.
Southern ready for clash against powerhouse rival
Southern ready for clash against powerhouse rival
A huge challenge awaits Southland United in its first home match of the Southern Football League tomorrow.
Soccer player admits assault, saves surgery
Soccer player admits assault, saves surgery
An international footballer who played for a Dunedin club has avoided a sex conviction so he can stay in NZ for knee surgery to prolong his sporting career.
Sarri and Zola join forces at Chelsea
Sarri and Zola join forces at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants to establish a fun atmosphere at the Premier League club in order to achieve his objectives.
Wenger 'regrets length of Arsenal stay'
Wenger 'regrets length of Arsenal stay'
Arsene Wenger has said staying as Arsenal manager for nearly 22 years may have been the biggest mistake of his career and that he regrets sacrificing "everything" for the job.
Technical away to Wellington in semi
Technical away to Wellington in semi
Dunedin Technical is having to do things the hard way this year.
Heroes' welcome for World Cup winners
Heroes' welcome for World Cup winners
Ecstatic French fans have celebrated the return of their World Cup-winning football team as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.
Vive la France! Croatia beaten in high scoring final
Vive la France! Croatia beaten in high scoring final
France won the World Cup for the second time by ending battling Croatia's dream of a first title with a 4-2 victory on Sunday in one of the most entertaining and action-packed finals for decades.
Positive day for Dunedin Tech
Positive day for Dunedin Tech
A cup win and a come-from-behind draw made for an eventful day for Dunedin Technical yesterday.
Belgium edge England for third at World Cup
Belgium edge England for third at World Cup
Belgium have beaten England 2-0 in the third-place playoff to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup.
Expectations on Tech women higher this year
Expectations on Tech women higher this year
A year ago the Dunedin Technical women made history — tomorrow they are looking to repeat it.
Tough task for teams
Tough task for teams
A tough task awaits both Dunedin sides in this weekend’s Chatham Cup matches.
McGarry signed by Willem II
McGarry signed by Willem II
James McGarry has landed an impressive deal in Europe.
Croatia spoil England's World Cup dream
England dream over, Croatia through
Croatia came from behind to win their semifinal 2-1 in extra time this morning, ending England's World Cup dream.
Ronaldo move to Juventus confirmed
Ronaldo move to Juventus confirmed
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Italian champions Juventus from Real Madrid.
Umtiti header sends France into final
Umtiti header sends France into final
France has beaten Belgium 1-0 to book a place in the World Cup final.
Hard finding bar to watch England match
Hard finding bar to watch England match
After a 28-year wait, every Englishman just wants a pint, a win and a bit of atmosphere. But in Dunedin? Sorry, no can do.
Kiwi ref on shortlist for World Cup final
Kiwi ref on shortlist for World Cup final
A New Zealander is in contention to referee football's FIFA World Cup final.
Belgian sights set firmly on World Cup glory
Belgian sights set firmly on World Cup glory
Belgium will be deeply disappointed if they fail to win the World Cup, defender Thomas Vermaelen says, in the first direct acknowledgement of the team’s belief in their ability to emerge triumphant in Russia.