England survive Melbourne mayhem to claim drought-breaking win
England celebrated their first test win in Australia in 15 years at a sunbathed MCG today as their batters chased down 175 runs to secure a four-wicket victory.
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Breakers bag crucial victory in overtime
Breakers bag crucial victory in overtime
The Breakers have carded a crucial overtime win against mid-table NBL rivals Tasmania JackJumpers to snap a three-game losing streak.
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‘Positive’ work follows culture review
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‘Positive’ work follows culture review
It has been a tumultuous year or so for the Otago Cricket Association, but chairman Russell Mawhinney is confident the organisation has addressed some issues
Stakes stallion dies
Stakes stallion dies
White Robe Lodge has announced the death of proven stallion Ghibellines.
Overseas players join Sparks
Overseas players join Sparks
The Super Smash might have an uncertain future but the Sparks seem keen to go out with a bang.
Williamson thrilled to be back home
Williamson thrilled to be back home
It is the heartwarming Christmas news many in the harness racing industry hoped for: Nathan Williamson is back home with his family in Southland.
Obituary: Richard Sharp, rugby player
Obituary: Richard Sharp, rugby player
Dashing former England captain Richard Sharp was not only a sports star; he lent his name to author Bernard Cornwell’s Napoleonic hero Richard Sharpe.
Rain disrupts Super Smash
Rain disrupts Super Smash
Rain had the final say in the opening game of the Super Smash in Hamilton yesterday.
Overlooked filly proves herself with first stakes win
Overlooked filly proves herself with first stakes win
Promising filly Bobby Mcgee showed she will be a force to be reckoned with against her age-group rivals over the next few months
Victory vindicates Tasman trip
Victory vindicates Tasman trip
It was a case of mission accomplished for Australian trainer Gavin Bedggood at Ellerslie yesterday.
Jockey great heads home for Telegraph
Jockey great heads home for Telegraph
New Zealand jockey great James McDonald is coming home.
Franco Sinatra on song for cup
Franco Sinatra on song for cup
Team Dalgety would not swap their spot for any other leading into today’s MLT Gore Cup.
Five horses who may just help pay for Christmas
Five horses who may just help pay for Christmas
Not all Christmas crackers have been popped judging by the fields for Gore's trots today.
‘Old marvel’ Rough And Ready records 22nd win
‘Old marvel’ Rough And Ready records 22nd win
Arna Donnelly laughs when she talks about Rough And Ready.
Ashes: Chaotic start in front of record MCG crowd
Ashes: Chaotic start in front of record MCG crowd
Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test, after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record MCG crowd.
Steel players among awardees
Steel players among awardees
Steel players Kate Heffernan and Khanye-Lii Munro-Nonoa were among the winners at the 2025 New Zealand Netball Awards.
Otago defender in test squad
Otago defender in test squad
Otago defender Kane Russell will boost the Black Sticks for the important series against Japan in Hamilton next year.
Sydney-Hobart forecast calmer than last year
Sydney-Hobart forecast calmer than last year
The Sydney to Hobart’s race briefing began with a minute’s silence for the two sailors who died in last year’s event, and ended with indications the fatal conditions will not repeat.
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Love of Panthers gift from mum
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Love of Panthers gift from mum
ODT sports editor Hayden Meikle explains why he is not a Warriors fan.
Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack
Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack
Pace ace Jhye Richardson is set to play his first test in more than four years as Australia look to hit England with a barrage of pace.