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Swiatek mindful of young fans after souvenir grab

Iga Swiatek paused for a moment after a comfortable win at the US Open, pointing to a young fan as if to make sure the right person went home with the sweat-soaked souvenir.

Underdogs storm into quarterfinals

Two-time US Open champ Naomi Osaka is back in the quarters after five years. Photo: Robert...

Underdogs storm into quarterfinals

Underdogs Naomi Osaka and Felix Auger-Aliassime delivered commanding performances at the US Open that carried them back to Grand Slam quarterfinals after years in the wilderness.

Mixed bag for Kiwi enduro riders at worlds

Enduro riders got the New Zealand campaign under way in the UCI mountain biking world championships in Switzerland yesterday.

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Walters wins historic cup

Vincent Walters won the historic cup. PHOTO: WAYNE PARSONS

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Walters wins historic cup

Vincent Walters made the most of his chances from an 11min handicap to win the prized Port Chalmers to Dunedin road race title on Saturday.

Treacherous track challenging

Treacherous track challenging

New Zealand mountainbikers faced a sodden and muddy course for downhill finals at the UCI world cup in France yesterday.

Sinner, Swiatek survive US Open scares

Poland's Iga Swiatek (pictured) after beating Anna Kalinskaya of Ukraine on day seven of the 2025...

Sinner, Swiatek survive US Open scares

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek proved they are only human at the US Open on Saturday, showing that even the world's best players sometimes have to work things out on the fly when pure talent is not...

Evelyn Webster, first NZ woman to play at Wimbledon, dies aged 101

Evelyn Webster, first NZ woman to play at Wimbledon, dies aged 101

The first New Zealand woman to compete at the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world died this week, aged 101.

Tears flow and records fall as injury woes rock US Open

Ben Shelton of the US reacts during his third round match against France's Adrian Mannarino....

Tears flow and records fall as injury woes rock US Open

Ben Shelton's US Open campaign ended in tears on Friday after he withdrew mid-match with a shoulder injury he called the "worst pain" of his life.

No love lost in heated exchange

American Taylor Townsend prevailed in a tough clash against Grand Slam winner Jelena Ostapenko - but the real tension came following the match at the net.

Lulu out, Djokovic battles while Raducanu romps home

Lulu Sun reacts after winning a point against Elise Mertens. Photo: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Lulu out, Djokovic battles while Raducanu romps home

New Zealand's Lulu Sun has been bundled out of the second round of the US Open in a straight sets defeat.

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Student examining impact training has on periods

Otago Polytechnic student Sienna O’Shannessey is undertaking a survey to better understand the...

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Student examining impact training has on periods

Sienna O’Shannessey has seen first-hand the struggles of a taboo topic.

Gauff survives first round scare at US Open

Coco Gauff was pushed to three sets but is through to the second round. Photo: Reuters

Gauff survives first round scare at US Open

Former champion Coco Gauff launched her US Open campaign with a hard-fought win over unseeded Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round.

Alcaraz amused at reaction to buzz cut

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his first round match against Reilly Opelka. Photo: Reuters

Alcaraz amused at reaction to buzz cut

Carlos Alcaraz says the new cropped hairstyle he's sporting at the US Open was the result of his brother mishandling the clippers when he wanted a quick trim before the tournament.

Champions of tomorrow

Bella Hughes (Taieri College), 17, hauls in a pass at the Edgar Centre. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Champions of tomorrow

Otago Daily Times photographers captured some of the action from winter tournament week in Dunedin yesterday.

'Jittery' Keys out, Tiafoe marches on

Renata Zarazua celebrates winning her first round match against Madison Keys. Photo: Reuters

'Jittery' Keys out, Tiafoe marches on

Mexico's Renata Zarazua has pulled off a stunning upset, beating sixth seed Madison Keys in the first round of the US Open.

Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown

Daniil Medvedev smashes his racquet during the first round match he eventually lost. Photo:...

Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown

A photographer came onto the court as Daniil Medvedev faced match point at the US Open, bringing the match to a standstill and sparking a spectacular meltdown from the Russian.

Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students

Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students

It is that time of year.

Hotter ‘pretty stoked’ with title-winning run

New Zealand skier Jess Hotter is flanked by Harriet Lucas (left) and Carmela Olmo at the Freeride...

Hotter ‘pretty stoked’ with title-winning run

Ohakune skier Jess Hotter was the best of the New Zealand athletes at the second day of the Freeride World Tour Qualifier event at The Remarkables during the weekend.

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