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Anderton hoping for some late presents

Anderton hoping for some late presents

Brian Anderton, a doyen of South Island racing, celebrated his 89th birthday on Thursday and the Wingatui horseman is hoping he can collect some late birthday presents this weekend.

Cartwright, Maher reuniting

Cartwright, Maher reuniting

Expat Australian hoop Matt Cartwright is looking forward to teaming up with his old boss at Trentham today when he rides Interpretation in the group 3 Wellington Cup (3200m).

Cole’s plan taking shape

Cole’s plan taking shape

A long-range plan for Crimson Sky is gaining momentum and if she goes well again at Trentham today it will confirm a crack at the end goal of the group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m).

Sears to link up with Black Caps in India

Sears to link up with Black Caps in India

Wellington Firebirds pace bowler Ben Sears will join the Black Caps as travelling reserve for the ICC T20 World Cup in India.

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Kings demolish Aces to secure place in men’s T20 final

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Kings demolish Aces to secure place in men’s T20 final

It is within Canterbury’s grasp.

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A ‘B’ in my bonnet about sport, politics and money

Riders compete during the Kyrgyz Open Championship in Kok-Boru near the town of Tokmok,...

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A ‘B’ in my bonnet about sport, politics and money

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Crusaders too good for Highlanders in preseason clash

Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau. File photo: Getty

Crusaders too good for Highlanders in preseason clash

The Crusaders have beaten the Highlanders 33-10 in their preseason game in Timaru this afternoon.

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Interest in young outside backs

Jamie Joseph keeps a close eye on Highlanders training. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Interest in young outside backs

Perhaps Ben Smith might have to get used to talking to the media more often.

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Scenarios aplenty as T20 playoffs begin

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Scenarios aplenty as T20 playoffs begin

There are countless scenarios that could pan out in the Super Smash playoffs.

Supreme Sabalenka and Rybakina set up showdown

Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a victory over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina and will play familiar rival Elena Rybakina.

Slim lead for Ugochukwu entering NZ Grand Prix round

Ugo Ugochukwu is one to watch at the New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands this weekend. PHOTO:...

Slim lead for Ugochukwu entering NZ Grand Prix round

It is all on at Highlands Motorsport Park this weekend as the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy concludes with the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix.

Variety in Ferguson’s treble

Our political parties have become racehorses. PHOTO: DAVID FRERKER-IMAGN IMAGES

Variety in Ferguson’s treble

Craig Ferguson did it every which way in his winning treble at Ascot Park yesterday.

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Return to top level leaves Thompson fizzing

Black Sticks defender Liz Thompson controls the ball during the Summer of Hockey tournament in...

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Return to top level leaves Thompson fizzing

It had been a while since fans had seen Liz Thompson in black.

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Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

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Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

Openside flanker, halfback and fullback are the positions of most interest in the first Highlanders team of the year.

Black Caps thrash India to end losing streak

New Zealand have thumped India by 50 runs in the fourth Twenty20 International to earn their first win of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam.

Djokovic lucky to advance

Novak Djokovic (left) commiserates with Lorenzo Musetti, who had to retire from the quarterfinal...

Djokovic lucky to advance

Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record Grand Slam title continues, after Lorenzo Musetti quit their quarterfinal match with an injury after taking a two set lead.