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    Australia's Alex Carey celebrates with teammate Cameron Green after hitting the winning runs....

    Aussies win fifth Ashes test for 4-1 series triumph

    Australia have chased down a 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes test for a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 series triumph.

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    Duffy thrilled to be going to T20 World Cup

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    Jovic finds rhythm to advance

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    Jovic finds rhythm to advance

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    Former England and Spurs great dies

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    Former England and Spurs great dies

    Former England and Tottenham Hotspur striker Martin Chivers has died at the age of 80, the Premier League club says.

    Bethell stars for England, but Aussies set for victory

    Jacob Bethell acknowledges the crowd after making his first test century. Photo: Reuters

    Bethell stars for England, but Aussies set for victory

    Jacob Bethell's maiden century led an England rearguard action in the Ashes test in Sydney, but Australia still look firmly set for victory and a series triumph.

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    Trotter Domination’s Call the ‘gift that keeps on giving’ for couple

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    Trotter Domination’s Call the ‘gift that keeps on giving’ for couple

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    Ex-Volts player powers Aces to victory

    Dale Phillips. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Ex-Volts player powers Aces to victory

    Former Volts opener Dale Phillips reminded everyone of his power — including his old team.

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    Longtime literary scourge of ABs retires

    Long-serving British rugby writer Stephen Jones (back right, notebook held to face) looks pensive...

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    Longtime literary scourge of ABs retires

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    Sparks come agonisingly close to win

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    Sparks come agonisingly close to win

    It was a heart-in-your-mouth finish.

    Duffy gets call-up for T20 World Cup

    Jacob Duffy is the second ranked T20I bowler in the world and has been in red-hot form for the...

    Duffy gets call-up for T20 World Cup

    Jacob Duffy's super summer will continue after being named in the Black Caps squad for next month's T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.

    Head and Smith centuries put Aussies on front foot

    Australian captain Steve Smith falls over during his innings that yesterday saw him score his...

    Head and Smith centuries put Aussies on front foot

    Travis Head scored 163 and Steve Smith became the second-most prolific Ashes run-scorer of all time on the way to his century as Australia took a first-innings lead in the final Ashes test.

    Williams compels Linette to dig deep

    Tennis great Venus Williams, who won the ASB Classic in 2020, thanks the crowd after losing her...

    Williams compels Linette to dig deep

    Magda Linette survived a three-set battle against Venus Williams to book her place in the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.

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    Blues midfielder Lam signs with Top 14 club Clermont

    AJ Lam. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Blues midfielder Lam signs with Top 14 club Clermont

    Reliable Blues midfielder AJ Lam has signed with French Top 14 club Clermont and will depart the club after the 2026 Super Rugby season.

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    Phillips fires as Aces bag big win over Volts

    Dale Philips in action earlier in the season. File photo: Getty

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    Phillips fires as Aces bag big win over Volts

    Former Volts opener Dale Phillips reminded everyone of his power - including his old team - in Auckland this afternoon.

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    ‘Dream start’ to season for Robinson

    Queenstown alpine skier Alice Robinson on her way to her first super G world cup win in St Moritz...

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    ‘Dream start’ to season for Robinson

    It has not been the best couple of weeks for Alice Robinson but that has to be seen as a blip for the Queenstown skiing star.

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    Period on sideline for Georgeson

    Luke Georgeson. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Period on sideline for Georgeson

     Volts captain Luke Georgeson will be sidelined for an indefinite period in the Super Smash.

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    Tie first men’s T20 game in which two batters retired out

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    Tie first men’s T20 game in which two batters retired out

    It turns out the Volts were part of history in Mt Maunganui on Sunday night.

    Eala, Jovic down two of game’s big names

    Alexandra Eala (left), of the Philippines, and American Iva Jovic celebrate after winning their...

    Eala, Jovic down two of game’s big names

    Alexandra Eala and Iva Jovic defeated two of the game’s big names with their 7-6 (9-7), 6-1 win over Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina at the ASB Classic in Auckland yesterday.
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