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    Breakers bag crucial victory in overtime

    The Breakers have carded a crucial overtime win against mid-table NBL rivals Tasmania JackJumpers to snap a three-game losing streak.

    Stakes stallion dies

    Corey Campbell (green with gold stars) guides Mayor Of Norwood to victory over Mahoe in the...

    Stakes stallion dies

    White Robe Lodge has announced the death of proven stallion Ghibellines.

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    ‘Positive’ work follows culture review

    Russell Mawhinney. File photo: Linda Robertson

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    ‘Positive’ work follows culture review

    It has been a tumultuous year or so for the Otago Cricket Association, but chairman Russell Mawhinney is confident the organisation has addressed some issues

    Overseas players join Sparks

    Photo: ODT files.

    Overseas players join Sparks

    The Super Smash might have an uncertain future but the Sparks seem keen to go out with a bang.

    Williamson thrilled to be back home

    Nathan Williamson: "I think with a bit more rest I could be starting to feel back to 100% in a...

    Williamson thrilled to be back home

    It is the heartwarming Christmas news many in the harness racing industry hoped for: Nathan Williamson is back home with his family in Southland.

    Obituary: Richard Sharp, rugby player

    England rugby fly-half Richard Sharp, February 18, 1960. Photo: Getty Images

    Obituary: Richard Sharp, rugby player

    Dashing former England captain Richard Sharp was not only a sports star; he lent his name to author Bernard Cornwell’s Napoleonic hero Richard Sharpe.

    Rain disrupts Super Smash

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Rain disrupts Super Smash

    Rain had the final say in the opening game of the Super Smash in Hamilton yesterday.

    Overlooked filly proves herself with first stakes win

    Trader (No 12) leads Hakadecree to the winning post in race two at Wingatui yesterday. PHOTO:...

    Overlooked filly proves herself with first stakes win

    Promising filly Bobby Mcgee showed she will be a force to be reckoned with against her age-group rivals over the next few months

    Victory vindicates Tasman trip

    Photo: File photo

    Victory vindicates Tasman trip

    It was a case of mission accomplished for Australian trainer Gavin Bedggood at Ellerslie yesterday.

    Jockey great heads home for Telegraph

    James McDonald. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Jockey great heads home for Telegraph

    New Zealand jockey great James McDonald is coming home.

    Franco Sinatra on song for cup

    Backmarker Franco Sinatra shapes as the class runner in today’s Gore Cup. PHOTO: SOUTHERN HARNESS...

    Franco Sinatra on song for cup

    Team Dalgety would not swap their spot for any other leading into today’s MLT Gore Cup.

    Five horses who may just help pay for Christmas

    Photo: ODT files

    Five horses who may just help pay for Christmas

    Not all Christmas crackers have been popped judging by the fields for Gore's trots today.

    ‘Old marvel’ Rough And Ready records 22nd win

    ‘Old marvel’ Rough And Ready records 22nd win

    Arna Donnelly laughs when she talks about Rough And Ready.

    Ashes: Chaotic start in front of record MCG crowd

    Cameron Green is run out by England's Brydon Carse. Photo: Reuters

    Ashes: Chaotic start in front of record MCG crowd

    Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test, after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record MCG crowd.

    Steel players among awardees

    Kate Heffernan, pictured in action during the test series against Eng land, has been named Silver...

    Steel players among awardees

    Steel players Kate Heffernan and Khanye-Lii Munro-Nonoa were among the winners at the 2025 New Zealand Netball Awards.

    Otago defender in test squad

    Kane Russell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Otago defender in test squad

    Otago defender Kane Russell will boost the Black Sticks for the important series against Japan in Hamilton next year.

    Sydney-Hobart forecast calmer than last year

    Sydney-Hobart forecast calmer than last year

    The Sydney to Hobart’s race briefing began with a minute’s silence for the two sailors who died in last year’s event, and ended with indications the fatal conditions will not repeat.

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    Love of Panthers gift from mum

    Nathan Cleary (right) of the Panthers poses with the Provan-Summons Trophy alongside his father...

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    Love of Panthers gift from mum

    ODT sports editor Hayden Meikle explains why he is not a Warriors fan.

    Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack

    Jhye Richardson of Australia bowls during an Australia nets session at the Melbourne Cricket...

    Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack

    Pace ace Jhye Richardson is set to play his first test in more than four years as Australia look to hit England with a barrage of pace.

    In front early

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    In front early

    New Zealand darts representative Jonny Tata (left) in action during his world championship match against Englishman Ryan Meikle at the Alexandra Palace, London, on Wednesday. Tata shot to a 2-0 lead...
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