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.
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Lulu out, Djokovic battles while Raducanu romps home
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
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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
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
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
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
'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
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
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.
Sun wins first round at US Open
Sun wins first round at US Open
New Zealand's Lulu Sun has won her first round at a US Open.
Creativity on show at qualifier
Creativity on show at qualifier
There were some remarkable displays of talent and bravery as the Freeride World Tour Qualifier started in Queenstown at the weekend.
Schuler just misses rare medal for NZ
Schuler just misses rare medal for NZ
Cambridge cyclist Alex Schuler came close to earning the first New Zealand male individual sprint medal for nearly a decade on the penultimate day of competition at the world junior track...
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Hoping to pocket a world title
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Hoping to pocket a world title
Riley O’Donnell cannot see which way every ball is going to travel on a pool table.
Sport NZ urged govt to keep transgender inclusive guidelines
Sport NZ urged govt to keep transgender inclusive guidelines
Sport NZ urged the government not to scrap its guidelines for the inclusion of transgender people in community sport, but ministers did so anyway.
Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown
Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown
A high-profile two-time Olympic champion is recovering after a “very terrible accident” while training near Queenstown.
Bowling club's big battle for survival
Bowling club's big battle for survival
The determined members of a Christchurch bowling club are on a mission to keep it alive.
Italians retain mixed doubles title
Italians retain mixed doubles title
Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open in a reimagined format attracting some of the top singles players.
Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover
Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover
An ailing Jannik Sinner arrives at the US Open as defending champ and a leading contender, while a red-hot Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a second crown at Flushing Meadows.
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Intercontinental honours for son, father
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Intercontinental honours for son, father
Underwater hockey is not for the meek.