2026 Winter Games medals unveiled in Italy
2026 Winter Games medals unveiled in Italy
Organisers of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unveiled yesterday the medals that will be awarded to athletes during the Games next year.
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Scheffler voices doubts
Scheffler voices doubts
You'd imagine three-time major champion Scottie Scheffler would be desperate to continue American domination of the British Open and lift the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush.
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‘ODT’ leads in gender balance
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‘ODT’ leads in gender balance
The Otago Daily Times continues to lead the way in its women’s sport coverage.
End of season came too soon for Steel coach
End of season came too soon for Steel coach
Wendy Frew would dearly love another round.
Summers in NZ U16 squad
Summers in NZ U16 squad
Dunedin City Royals youngster Charlotte Summers has been named in the New Zealand under-16 squad.
ABs coach hints at fresh faces for final France test
ABs coach hints at fresh faces for final France test
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan has hinted at changes to the team for Saturday's final test against France. Head coach Scott Robertson had vowed before the series started that he would use all 33 of his initial squad, and with the attrition rate high already, his hand may be forced anyway.
Ferns thump Indonesia
Ferns thump Indonesia
The Tall Ferns thumped Indonesia 75-45 in their second group A game of the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China, last night.
Wynne recuperating
Wynne recuperating
Southern horsewoman Samantha Wynne is recuperating in Christchurch Hospital after sustaining serious head injuries on Saturday morning.
Gray lining up powerful 12-horse team
Gray lining up powerful 12-horse team
Southland's biggest day of winter harness racing so far is looking Gray.
Celebrated voice of southern harness to call it a day
Celebrated voice of southern harness to call it a day
Becoming one of the most renowned voices in southern harness racing started with Bruce Young taking a chance.
Butt determined to lead with Bet N Win
Butt determined to lead with Bet N Win
Bob Butt has a plan.
Not even barrier 1 should stop champ
Not even barrier 1 should stop champ
Not even the worst possible barrier draw should stop champion pacer Leap To Fame from winning a second Interdominion pacing title.
Thornley may need to make tough call
Thornley may need to make tough call
Gemma Thornley may find herself forced to make a tough decision if the second half of 2025 goes as well as she hopes.
NZ into world U20 final
NZ into world U20 final
Otago halfback Dylan Pledger and his mates are one step away from returning New Zealand to the top of world junior rugby.
Australia's rout of Windies threatens NZ's all-time low
Australia's rout of Windies threatens NZ's all-time low
Australia have bowled West Indies out for 27 to win the third test, the score only marginally eclipsing the lowest ever test total of 26, made by New Zealand in 1955.
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Interesting newcomers in stable squad
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Interesting newcomers in stable squad
A Fijian, an English Stag, a Magpie, a Dragon, an Eel and a Shark walk into a changing room.
Steel get job done, finish 4th
Steel get job done, finish 4th
You will take a win even if it’s a grind.
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Mixed emotions after Black Sox beaten in final: Watts
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Mixed emotions after Black Sox beaten in final: Watts
The Black Sox regained respect but missed out on returning to the top of the world.
Spirit mix of fresh faces, classy players returning
Spirit mix of fresh faces, classy players returning
A stable spine and exciting crop of new talent will blend together for the Otago Spirit this season.
Buchanan ‘positive’ after career-best ninth
Buchanan ‘positive’ after career-best ninth
Southland rider Cormac Buchanan recorded a career-best result at the technically demanding Sachsenring in the Moto3 World Championship yesterday.