Big man, tall order
Big man, tall order
Dillon Boucher is set to take over as Basketball New Zealand’s chief executive. Jeff Cheshire looks at five big questions for the former Tall Black.
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McKenzie at 10 as All Blacks ring changes
Damian McKenzie at 10 as All Blacks ring changes
The All Blacks have made mass changes to the starting side to face the Pumas in their rematch on Saturday night.
Football Chat: League back after lockdown
Football Chat: League back after lockdown
With competitive football returning this weekend after a Covid lockdown, Football Chat is back.
Sports teams, business people and entertainers using MIQ spots
Sports teams, business people and entertainers using MIQ spots
The Bangladesh cricket team will have been able to visit New Zealand twice this year, before many New Zealanders abroad have been able to return at all.
Olympic medallists can't yet make call on Te Anau tournament
Olympic medallists can't yet make call on Te Anau tournament
Some top players will be back for the Te Anau Tennis Invitational but two Olympic bronze medallists are yet to confirm if they can make it.
The Meikle XV
The Meikle XV
The North Otago RFU recently enlisted the public to name a Greatest XV. Sports editor Hayden Meikle was an interested observer and, naturally, decided he could name a slightly better team.
Researcher calls for heading limits
Researcher calls for heading limits
Heading the ball to score the winning goal is the dream for every young footballer.
Smith happy to stay home, looking forward to NPC
Smith happy to stay home, looking forward to NPC
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith won't be joining the squad in Australia for the Rugby Championship.
Comps to restart — for 2 weeks, at least
Comps to restart — for 2 weeks, at least
Two weeks of the NPC and Farah Palmer Cup have been confirmed.
Boost for Richards before Asia Cup
Boost for Richards before Asia Cup
Otago forward Zoe Richards will carry some confidence into a long-awaited Tall Ferns campaign.
Proving she can do it key for Hoskin
Proving she can do it key for Hoskin
Laura Hoskin says knowing she belongs at the top level is the most significant result from her first crack at the biggest professional tour in the world.
Four from Otago in NZ squads
Four from Otago in NZ squads
A handful of talented youngsters from the South have earned selection in national squads.
Medvedev denies Djokovic historic win
Medvedev denies Djokovic historic win
Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 21st major title that would have completed the calendar-year Grand Slam collapsed at the final hurdle with a loss to Russian Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
Back on track
Back on track
Runners take off from the start line of the Leith Harbour Free 5km and 10km races yesterday.
Dominant All Blacks overwhelm Argentina
Dominant All Blacks overwhelm Argentina
Another week, another commanding bonus-point victory for the All Blacks. Each more impressive than the last, too.
Numbers at regatta to mark Laser milestone please organisers
Numbers at regatta to mark Laser milestone please organisers
Strong numbers turned out for competitive sailing’s return to Otago Harbour.
Otago body hails increase in club numbers
Otago body hails increase in club numbers
An increase in club swimmers should be a starting point for future growth in numbers, it is hoped.
Robinson’s team confident despite lost training time
Robinson’s team confident despite lost training time
Queenstown ski racer Alice Robinson has lost about three weeks of on-snow training due to lockdown as she prepares for the biggest season of her young career.
Battle of the teens: Raducanu wins US Open
Battle of the teens: Raducanu wins US Open
Britain's Emma Raducanu has completed a Grand Slam fairytale, beating Canadian Leylah Fernandez to be crowned US Open champion.
Who's got the power?
Who are the top dogs of sport right now?
They're back. After a six-year absence, say hello to the Otago Daily Times sport power rankings, presented by completely objective sports editor Hayden Meikle.