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Former Black Caps batter Martin Guptill has officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket.

Ben Shelton and defending champ Alejandro Tabilo are on early flights out, departing after just one match.

They were beaten 83-74 by the Bullets in their Australian NBL basketball clash last night in Brisbane.

Jai Opetaia has retained his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles, after the fight in Australia last night.

Analysis: The great thing about sport is no-one every really know what will happen, so take these forecasts with a grain of salt.

Black Caps win rain reduced ODI against Sri Lanka in Hamilton to clinch series.

Fresh from their resounding win at Wellington, the NZ men clinched their three-match series at Hamilton.

Kiwi boxer David Nyika has an unexpected shot at a world cruiserweight title, when he faces Aussie champion Jai Opetaia tonight.

Didier Deschamps, France's longest serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026.

Auckland FC look to the future with latest A-League signing.

The big serving American is hoping to kickstart a strong season in Auckland. Video

The West Indies great is "disturbed" by the idea of a "Big Three" of India, Australia and England with other nations in the second tier.

The club has a zero percent chance of winning the English football title, according to Premier League data partner Opta.

No Olympics, No Comm Games and no Football World Cups, but still plenty to look forward to, if you know where to look.

Some of the best golfers in the world will swap picturesque fairways for the virtual world when they help kick off the indoor league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

For Iga Swiatek the 2025 Australian Open may be the most defining tournament of her career so far.