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WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case
The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency says it will launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid punishment.

Dame Valerie Adams hopes other sports follow athletics' prize money plan
World Athletics' decision to reward Olympic champions with cash prizes is a sign of progress and can spur other global sports federations to do the same for their athletes, New Zealand shot put great Dame Valerie Adams says.

Super Rugby Pacific Anzac Round: Crusaders nearing the last chance saloon
All the team lists, kick-off times and news for the 10th round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Olympics 2024: Trampolining couple fall head over heels before Paris
Dylan Schmidt and Maddie Davidson were Olympic team mates in Tokyo but are returning to the Games as a couple seeking medals and inspiration from each other.

Recap: Warriors v Titans NRL Anzac Day game
The Titans beat back the Warriors 27-24 in a rare Anzac Day match.

The batting blitz turning cricket into baseball
Indian Premier League batters are fearlessly unleashing big shots, every match a six-hitting spectacle.

IndyCars: Scott McLaughlin disqualified from podium finish in season-opening race
New Zealand's Scott McLauglin has been disqualified from the opening IndyCar race of the year after finishing third.

England's trailblazing 1994 World Cup winners
The story of England's victory against the odds in the largely overlooked 1994 Rugby World Cup final.

NRL: Jett Cleary signs with Warriors
The younger brother of premiership-winner Nathan and son of former Warriors coach Ivan Cleary is set to head to Mt Smart.

Lisa Carrington to lead Kiwi canoe sprint team at Paris Olympics
New Zealand's most successful Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington will contest all three disciplines in Paris.

Larry Nassar: Settlement reached with victims over FBI failings
It resolves claims the FBI botched the initial investigation into the former US gymnastics doctor, the Justice Department says.

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification
New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

Black Caps beat Pakistan, take 2-1 series lead
The Black Caps have scored a four run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20 cricket international in Lahore.

NRL: 'Emotional' win for kiwi Titans on Anzac Day
Former Warriors Erin Clark and Kieran Foran's return to Mt Smart was one to remember.

Warriors can't shake Anzac Day curse, go down to Titans
The Warriors crashed to another defeat despite another strong start.

Live: Warriors v Titans NRL Anzac Day game updates
Follow all the NRL Anzac Day action from Mt Smart Stadium.

EPL: Everton inflict major setback on Liverpool's title hopes
Everton have moved closer to Premier League survival and put a huge dent in Liverpool's title challenge with an outstanding win in Merseyside.

Former Australian NRL player Terry Hill dies aged 52
The former player is believed to have died from a heart attack in the Philippines.

Coach Rob Penney tells Crusaders 'be brave, do more'
Crusaders coach Rob Penney says he's in a good space and just concentrating on the job in hand.

Warriors v Titans Anzac Day game: What you need to know
The Warriors play at home on Anzac Day for only the second time ever, here's everything you need to know.

A wine a mile: Marathon runner tastes 25 glasses
Tom Gilbey sampled 25 wines in a blind taste test challenge correctly identifying 21.

Drug Free Sport NZ seeks answers after Chinese swimming scandal
Drug Free Sport NZ said there are unanswered questions on the positive drug tests of 23 Chinese swimmers.