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.
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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.
Alcaraz to miss Roland Garros and Wimbledon
Alcaraz to miss Roland Garros and Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz will skip Wimbledon as he recovers from the right wrist injury that has also forced the Spaniard out of the French Open, the world No 2 says.
Coaching roles not confined to field
Coaching roles not confined to field
Otago has more than 6800 students participating in sport - none of whom would be able to take part if it was not for dedicated and passionate volunteers.
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Stampede pick up two home wins
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Stampede pick up two home wins
Forwards Conner Jean and Maxwell Macharg made sure the Southern Stampede walked away with two wins from their first National Ice Hockey League home games at the weekend.
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Kernaghan ‘humbled’ by honour
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Kernaghan ‘humbled’ by honour
Sport has done a lot for Mike Kernaghan — and he has done a lot for sport.
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Fisher bags silver in Hungary
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Fisher bags silver in Hungary
New Zealand Olympian Aimee Fisher has collected silver at the first stop of the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary.
Keeping his eye on the ball
Keeping his eye on the ball
France’s Felix Lebrun in action against China’s Lin Shidong during the men’s team semifinal at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals at OVO Arena in...
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Munro looking forward to true test in K4
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Munro looking forward to true test in K4
Pulling on the black jersey, James Munro is representing more than himself.
Top players threaten French Open boycott
Top players threaten French Open boycott
The Professional Tennis Players Association said the row over French Open prize money shows precisely why it is challenging the way the sport is run.
Leaders aiming to set positive examples, boost involvement
Leaders aiming to set positive examples, boost involvement
Across Otago’s secondary schools, the most influential lessons from sport are often learned well beyond the scoreboard.
‘It means a lot’: Williamson tops world cup podium
‘It means a lot’: Williamson tops world cup podium
Palmerston North teenager Jonty Williamson produced a stunning finish to claim his first junior men’s UCI world cup win in the opening round of the series in South Korea at the weekend.
Japanese trailblazer Nishikori to retire
Japanese trailblazer Nishikori to retire
Kei Nishikori will hang up his racquet at the end of the 2026 season, bringing down the curtain on a professional career that saw him break new ground for Japanese tennis.
Grimaldi excited for first Commonwealth Games
Grimaldi excited for first Commonwealth Games
Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Anna Grimaldi has been selected for her first Commonwealth Games.
Back-to-back for NZ
Back-to-back for NZ
An under-strength New Zealand’s women’s team pursuit combination overcame the odds to claim their second straight track world cup gold medal, in Malaysia on Saturday
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Making sport more visible starting to pay off
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Making sport more visible starting to pay off
You cannot have the glitz and glamour without the foundation.