‘Complete focus’ on first game
‘Complete focus’ on first game
Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid addressed the big picture of what lies ahead for his team as it prepares for a rematch with the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final.
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Volunteer heroes form backbone of every game
Volunteer heroes form backbone of every game
They do not wear uniforms, score goals or stand on podiums, but school sport would not happen without them.
Djokovic celebrates 100 wins at French Open
Djokovic celebrates 100 wins at French Open
Three-times champion Novak Djokovic has reached a century of wins at the French Open, while top seed Jannik Sinner produced another masterclass to also blaze into the quarter-finals.
Salomonsson continues fine form of past two seasons
Salomonsson continues fine form of past two seasons
Otago swimmers produced some fine results at the annual Neptune King’s Birthday meet at the weekend.
Earnest, Wayman secure top-10 finishes
Earnest, Wayman secure top-10 finishes
Two top-10 elite placings for emerging teens Sacha Earnest and Luke Wayman highlighted NZ performances in the downhill finals in France in the UCI world series.
Kiwi teen races to first podium
Kiwi teen races to first podium
New Zealand’s flying teens made their mark in the latest rounds of the UCI MTB World Series for Enduro and Downhill in the French Pyrenees resort of Loudenvielle-Peyragudes yesterday.
City swimmers selected
City swimmers selected
Kiwi swimmers Neo Salomonsson and Alfie Weatherston Harvey have been selected as part of the New Zealand youth team to compete at the Tri Series next month.
Big names crash but Italians shine on
Big names crash but Italians shine on
Italians Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti are into the third round at the French Open, while twice runner-up Casper Ruud made a shock exit and former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas was bundled out.
Putting in hours to reach top of lower-profile sports
Putting in hours to reach top of lower-profile sports
The light often shines on the success of athletes and teams in our mainstream, well promoted and viewed sports.
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Deans ‘absolutely stoked’ to come away with all PBs
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Deans ‘absolutely stoked’ to come away with all PBs
What a week for Caitlin Deans.
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Stampede win two from two over Makos
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Stampede win two from two over Makos
The Southern Stampede are back at their best.
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Runner ‘chuffed’ with record
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Runner ‘chuffed’ with record
Damian Watson did not just break the previous record for the Wild Horse 200 ultra-distance race across Wales, he absolutely smashed it, then ground it up into dust.
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Second title for Follows at national championships
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Second title for Follows at national championships
Kane Follows pushed hard through the back end and came home strong.
Medals for Deans, Weatherston-Harvey
Medals for Deans, Weatherston-Harvey
Olympian Caitlin Deans grabbed Otago’s first medal at the New Zealand championships last night.
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Unfinished business for Renaud
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Unfinished business for Renaud
Gymnastics has always been part of Max Renaud’s DNA.
Chasing glory
Chasing glory
Trinity Catholic College runner Asher Armstrong leads Jackson Phillips (King’s) and Rupert Lublow-Catty (Bayfield) during the Caversham relays in Dunedin yesterday.
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‘Sad day’: Dunedin bowling club on market
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‘Sad day’: bowling club putting property on market
A lack of members and rising costs have culminated in a prominent Dunedin bowling club making the difficult decision to put its property up for sale.
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New setting learning curve for Fairweather
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New setting learning curve for Fairweather
Olympian Erika Fairweather has not handed in her Dunedin card just yet.
Otago contingent poised to make splash
Otago contingent poised to make splash
From the rising superstars to the local Olympians, Otago’s depth will be making a splash at the national championships this week.
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Racer's epic challenge
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McLachlan unable to resist challenge
Seasoned adventure racer Bob McLachlan is preparing for an epic challenge.