Southland Sharks' board spokesman Gareth Davis says the positive test for a prohibited substance of Southland Sharks player Gareth Dawson's B sample is ''extremely disappointing'' for the team.
For the first time since 2010-11 there will not be any test cricket at the University Oval New Zealand Cricket released the Black Caps' home schedule yesterday and Christchurch's Hagley Oval is the big winner.
The Otago Nuggets broke a four-game losing streak on Saturday with a 96-93 win against the Waitakere Rangers in Auckland.
Combined, the Steel and Vixens would make just about the perfect team.
If the Otago Nuggets are going to return to the playoffs this season they have to start winning again and keep winning.
The Otago Nuggets have reached the midway point in their campaign. With four wins from nine games, a place in the playoffs is slipping away. Basketball writer Adrian Seconi highlights some key areas where the franchise needs to improve during the back nine.
The ANZ Championship round-robin phase will be completed on Monday, so it is time to think about who might make the all-star team. Netball writer Adrian Seconi casts an early vote.
New Zealand Football has upheld an assault charge on Caversham striker Tom Jackson, but the club is weighing up whether it will challenge the decision.
The Otago Cricket Association is a fortnight away from appointing a head coach.
Softball is sick of being seen as a third-tier sport and is hitting back.
The Otago Nuggets made one critical defensive error and it ended up costing them a much-needed victory against the Waikato Pistons at the Edgar Centre on Saturday night.
A potentially serious injury to the Southern Steel's star shooter, Jhaniele Fowler-Reid, cast a shadow over what was a gutsy 64-60 win against the Tactix in Dunedin last night.
The Otago Daily Times understands Southland Sharks basketball player Gareth Dawson has returned a positive test for a prohibited substance and faces a minimum two-year ban.
It was clear at the weekend how much the Otago Nuggets missed Troy Payne's contribution.
Brendon McCullum had two fabulous reasons to celebrate yesterday.
Steel coach Janine Southby would love the opening three weeks of the competition back.
The good news for the Otago Nuggets is the Wellington Saints attempt a lot of tough shots.
Dunedin BMX rider Avon Peel may never have discovered the sport had it not been for his plucky younger brother.
The Otago Nuggets have axed import Troy Payne and called in fellow American Brandon Bowdry as a replacement.
Steel defender Storm Purvis is keeping an open mind about where she will play her netball next season.
