Five medals for Kiwi rowers in Bulgaria
World champions Ben Taylor and Oli Welch continued their domination of the men's pair to lead New Zealand to a successful World Cup rowing regatta in Bulgaria.
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Obituary: indomitable spirit of racer shone through much adversity
Obituary: indomitable spirit of racer shone through much adversity
Alex Zanardi was an Italian car racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medallist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents.
Serena out of Queen's doubles, next stop Berlin
Serena out of Queen's doubles, next stop Berlin
Serena Williams' comeback has been put on hold after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from the Queen's Club WTA event with a knee injury.
Winter codes may dominate winners list
Winter codes may dominate winners list
Grab your woolly hat — winter sport is perhaps set to dominate the Otago Sports Awards at the Edgar Centre tonight.
Serena mulls Wimbledon return after comeback win
Serena mulls Wimbledon return after comeback win
American great Serena Williams is considering a return to Wimbledon, after a winning comeback nearly four years since her last competitive match.
Sporting teenager having a ball
Sporting teenager having a ball
A Gore teenager who has represented New Zealand in handball twice since taking up the sport just 18 months ago has her sights set on giving back to the sport.
Fairweather set sights on podium finish
Fairweather set sights on podium finish
After illness derailed her first Commonwealth Games, NZ swimming star Erika Fairweather is chasing the podium in Glasgow.
Dream meets fairytale at Roland Garros
Dream meets fairytale at Roland Garros
Mirra Andreeva's dream run towards a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open is gathering momentum, while qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her own fairytale.
Judo team of seven going to Glasgow
Judo team of seven going to Glasgow
A judo team of seven has been selected for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Shnaider stuns Sabalenka in another Roland Garros upset
Shnaider stuns Sabalenka in another Roland Garros upset
Outsider Diana Shnaider battled from a set and a double break down to shock world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and send her out of the Paris tournament.
Badminton masters show skills
Badminton masters show skills
The South Island inter-association masters badminton championships took place over the weekend.
Ice-cool Mensik and red-hot Andreeva into semis
Ice-cool Mensik and red-hot Andreeva into semis
Jakub Mensik battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca to make the semi-finals of the French Open, while teen Mirra Andreeva's superb Roland Garros run continues.
Gauff joins big-name exodus, Sabalenka solid
Gauff joins big-name exodus, Sabalenka solid
Defending champ Coco Gauff has been dramatically dethroned at the French Open, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka cut through the chaos to dismiss her opponent and reach the fourth round.
Teen triumphs over record-seeking Djokovic
Teen triumphs over record-seeking Djokovic
Novak Djokovic's latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title is in tatters, after a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca.
Enhanced Games offers big money to beat Bolt
Enhanced Games offers big money to beat Bolt
Enhanced Games organisers will offer a multimillion-dollar bonus to any man who breaks Usain Bolt's 100 metres world record at their 2027 drug-friendly event.
Swiatek, Djokovic march on as Rybakina slips up
Swiatek, Djokovic march on as Rybakina slips up
Iga Swiatek stayed cool in sweltering heat while Novak Djokovic was given a stern test before reaching the third round of the French Open, but world No 2 Elena Rybakina was bundled out.
Sabalenka, Osaka bring style, but Medvedev comes undone
Sabalenka, Osaka bring style, but Medvedev comes undone
Aryna Sabalenka sealed a stylish win to make the second round of the French Open, while Naomi Osaka brought runway flair, but Daniil Medvedev unravelled.
Monfils and Wawrinka say au revoir
Monfils and Wawrinka say au revoir
Tennis greats Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils have bowed out of Roland Garros, claycourt's Grand Slam, for the final time.
Raglan surf comp photographer injured in suspected shark attack
Raglan surf comp photographer injured in suspected shark attack
A photographer shooting a World Surf League event in NZ has been injured by what organisers suspect is a sea lion or shark bite, forcing the event to be delayed several hours.
Djokovic, Zverev off to winning starts, shock exit for Fritz
Djokovic, Zverev off to winning starts, shock exit for Fritz
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev earned comfortable wins to begin their French Open campaigns, but seventh seed Taylor Fritz became an early casualty.