New Zealand Rugby governance saga nearing closure with special general meeting - Gregor Paul

Union's demand for three members with provincial experience a sticking point.

Watch out, the Hurricanes are the real deal in 2024: Phil Gifford’s Super Rugby talking points

Even without Cam Roigard, the Wellington side look a class above.

‘Help’ sign on beach points rescuers to men stuck on Pacific atoll for nine days

Three fishermen got into trouble after their boat hit a coral reef and took on water.

‘Help’ sign on beach points rescuers to men stuck on Pacific atoll for nine days

Three fishermen got into trouble after their boat hit a coral reef and took on water.

Greens surge, Act down in new poll, Chris Bishop now more popular than Christopher Luxon

The Green Party has surged under its new leadership.

Chiefs a different team with Damian McKenzie in charge: Phil Gifford’s Super Rugby talking points

It seems there are two Chiefs teams in Super Rugby Pacific.

EPL results: Liverpool avoids damaging defeat to Man United but drops points in three-way race for the title

Time will tell how damaging a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford today will be.

Shearing: Kiwis beat Wales again at Hawke’s Bay Autumn Shears

NZ may have the lead but Wales is closing the points gap.

New Zealand Lamb Shearing Championships: Leon Samuels keeps his title

Samuels had a winning margin of only 0.062 points.

Whai professional basketball debut for high school players Carter Hopoi, Xanda Marsters

They're tall, talented and ready to take on the world.

No. 24 Wisconsin hosts upset-minded Chicago State

(Photo credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports) No. 24 Wisconsin is well aware of the upset potential when it finishes its nonconference slate Friday night against Chicago State in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin (8-3) has been idle since beating...

South Carolina aims to continue hot start in clash with Elon

(Photo credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports) South Carolina is looking to improve on its best start since the 2015-16 season when it meets Elon on Friday in the Gamecocks' final game before Christmas. Winners of three in a row, the Gamecocks are...

Celtics star Jayson Tatum (ankle) ruled out vs. Kings

(Photo credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports) Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the host Sacramento Kings due to a left ankle sprain. Tatum limped to the locker room with 7:45 remaining in the...

NBA roundup: Ja Morant heroic in debut as Griz edge Pelicans

(Photo credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports) Ja Morant made a triumphant season debut with 34 points, capped by a game-winning, buzzer-beating layup, as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-113 on Tuesday...

Abdusalam's spectacular comeback propels Xinjiang to CBA summit

URUMQI, China, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Once sidelined by an ACL injury, big forward Abdusalam Abdurexit of the CBA's Xinjiang Flying Tigers has made a strong return with dazzling performances. In December 2019, Abdusalam suffered the severe injury at...

NBA roundup: Ja Morant heroic in debut as Griz edge Pelicans

(Photo credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports) Ja Morant made a triumphant season debut with 34 points, capped by a game-winning, buzzer-beating layup, as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-113 on Tuesday...

Bulls F Torrey Craig (foot) sidelined 8 to 10 weeks

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will be sidelined approximately eight to 10 weeks due to a plantar fascia sprain of his right foot, the team announced Tuesday. The severity of the injury was...

Southern California loses Boogie Ellis, still clobbers Alabama St.

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Southern California bolted out to a 26-point, first-half lead and overcame the loss of its top scorer to post an easy 79-59 nonconference victory over Alabama State in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday night....

Bulls F Torrey Craig (foot) sidelined 8 to 10 weeks

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will be sidelined approximately eight to 10 weeks due to a plantar fascia sprain of his right foot, the team announced Tuesday. The severity of the injury was...

Bulls F Torrey Craig (foot) sidelined 8 to 10 weeks

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will be sidelined approximately eight to 10 weeks due to a plantar fascia sprain of his right foot, the team announced Tuesday. The severity of the injury was...

Cal hopes to avenge last year's loss to streaky UC San Diego

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports) UC San Diego attempts to complete a two-game sweep through Northern California when the Tritons visit Cal for both teams' nonconference finale Wednesday night in Berkeley, Calif. UCSD (6-5) has been...