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Liverpool extend lead as Leicester held at home

Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action with Watford's Andre Gray. Photo: Reuters

Liverpool extend lead as Leicester held at home

Liverpool moved 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Watford 2-0, while second-placed Leicester City were held 1-1 at home by lowly Norwich City

Dunedin part of ambitious bid for Women’s World Cup

Dunedin part of ambitious bid for Women’s World Cup

Another World Cup could be on its way to Dunedin.

Southern United relishing chances against top sides

A tough run in to Christmas looms, but Southern United is viewing that as an opportunity, rather than a road block.

Dunedin joins World Cup bid

Dunedin joins World Cup bid

Another World Cup could be on its way to Dunedin.

Improving Man United 'on the right track'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Photo: Reuters

Improving Man United 'on the right track'

Manchester United's recent wins are signs that the team are moving in the right direction, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says.

Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup

Russia has been banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including the next Summer and Winter Olympics and football's 2022 World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.

Southern happy to salvage one point

Garghan Coughlan scores for Southern United as Hawke's Bay United players (from left) Bill...

Southern happy to salvage one point

In the end, it did well to salvage a draw.

Al-Kalisy attracted to the bright lights

Southern United’s Abdulla Al-Kalisy takes a break at Logan Park Turf yesterday before tonight’s...

Al-Kalisy attracted to the bright lights

There will be an extra comfort for Abdulla Al-Kalisy tonight.

Does mistake justify turning win into loss?

Mosgiel, Otago University and Caversham will represent the South in the Southern Football League....

Does mistake justify turning win into loss?

There are plenty of ways you can lose a football game: a flimsy defence, an attack that lacks firepower, one lapse in concentration or a game plan that missed the mark.

Southern Utd to appeal NZF decision

Southern United will appeal a decision to overturn its season-opening win.

Petition launched over penalty

Petition launched over penalty

A petition has started concerning the controversial game between Southern United and Tasman at the start of last month.

Controversy as penalties considered

It appears Southern United may be dealt what coach Paul O’Reilly has called a "sickening blow".

Southern United secures fourth with win; Bacon brings it home

Southern United secures fourth with win; Bacon brings it home

It would be hard to cap a season in a better way.

Stevens nets three in ‘huge’ victory

Stevens nets three in ‘huge’ victory

The goals have kept on flowing for Southern United.

O’Keeffe thrilled to finally get monkey off back

Southern United players congratulate captain Conor O’Keeffe (second left) after he scored his...

O’Keeffe thrilled to finally get monkey off back

There will be one thing fewer weighing on Conor O’Keeffe’s mind today.

Southern guaranteed better finish this year

Southern guaranteed better finish this year

Fourth is secured.

Hillsborough cop found not guilty

Hillsborough cop found not guilty

The police commander in charge of operations at the Hillsborough football stadium crush has been found not guilty of manslaughter.

Dominant Southern performance

Southern United captain Conor O'Keeffe scores his first goal for Southern United as he shoots...

Dominant Southern performance

Two goals came early. The other two came late.

Women settle for draw after dominating early

The way it started, it could have been much more.

Taylor inspires Phoenix to first win

Steven Taylor (c) celebrates after scoring against the Brisbane Roar. Photo: Getty

Taylor inspires Phoenix to first win

Captain Steven Taylor pulled off heroic touches at both ends of the park as Wellington Phoenix bagged their first win of the A-League season, 2-1 over Brisbane Roar.

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