Obituary: Billy Bonds, footballer
Obituary: Billy Bonds, footballer
Billy Bonds, the former West Ham United player and manager, was one of football’s greatest competitors and synonymous with the club.
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All the pieces fall into place for 37th games
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All the pieces fall into place for 37th games
From the traditional to the weird and wacky — the Masters Games offers up something for everyone.
Nix let lead slip late
Nix let lead slip late
Melbourne City spoiled Wellington Phoenix’s 500th A-League Men’s game party last night by snatching a 2-2 draw at Sky Stadium.
Breakers pip Melbourne
Breakers pip Melbourne
The New Zealand Breakers beat Melbourne United 97-95 in an ANBL game in Auckland last night.
Coll beaten in New York
Coll beaten in New York
New Zealand’s Paul Coll has been beaten 3-0 by World No 1 Mostafa Asal in the final of the Sprott Tournament of Champions in New York.
Alottago ready to go in feature
Alottago ready to go in feature
Riccarton Park trainer Lance Robinson is trekking south to Gore with just the one run runner for the meeting tomorrow, but he is hopeful that will be enough to bring home a winner’s cheque.
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
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A ‘B’ in my bonnet about sport, politics and money
The Last Word by Hayden Meikle
Crusaders too good for Highlanders in preseason clash
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
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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
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
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
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
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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.