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The Tall Blacks have beaten the Philippines 87-70 in Auckland to top their pool and earn a favourable draw at basketball's Asia Cup in August.

A new-look Football Ferns drew 1-1 against Costa Rica in San José to kick start their journey towards the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.

The competition had a hard act to follow after the stunning first round, but the teams delivered another excellent weekend. Video

Luca Harrington and Ben Barclay have finished second and third at the FIS Freeski Slopestyle World Cup in Canada, making history for New Zealand snow sports.

Formula One's governing body urged fans to show more respect after booing of four-time champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

Parker's knockout of Martin Bakole is his fastest finish to a fight since 2015.

Russian Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title after her triumph in Dubai.

Australia pulled off a monster chase to beat England by five wickets at the Champions Trophy in Lahore.

Arsenal suffered a potentially mortal blow in their title quest as West Ham United condemned them to a first Premier League home defeat of the season.

Finn Russell missed a last-minute conversion as England claimed a tense 16-15 win over Scotland that keeps them in the hunt for the Six Nations title.

New Zealand skier Alice Robinson's consistency produced a second World Cup giant slalom medal in as many days, clinching bronze in Italy.

A 13-man effort by the Highlanders has seen them get a big Super Rugby Pacific result.

It was set to be one of the biggest sporting events of New Zealand's sporting year - now we've got a hastily arranged make-up fight instead.

The Auckland Phoenix have handily beaten their countrymen rivals Wellington Phoenix 6-1 at Go Media Mount Smart Stadium.

The injection of fresh players off the bench by Clayton McMillan was a masterstroke for a second week in a row.

It was a humdinger in Hawke's Bay as the Hurricanes held off a dramatic late onslaught from the Fijian Drua to claim a famous 38-34 win.

The Champions League last-16 draw threw up some mouth-watering ties with holders Real Madrid playing local rivals Atletico Madrid while Bayern Munich were drawn against Bundesliga title challengers…

Formula One could be racing towards a far noisier future after the sport's governing body triggered talk of a return to roaring V10 engines, this time powered by fully sustainable fuel.

The New York Yankees have altered their long-standing and strict facial hair policy, clearing the way for players to have well-groomed beards.

Olympian Nicole van der Kaay is bringing back the fun in 2025. Audio