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Trampolinist Dylan Schmidt named for third Olympics
Dylan Schmidt, the first Kiwi to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics, hopes to carry his current good form into the Paris Olympics.

Phoenix may have to wait to learn premiership fate
There are still plenty of ways the chips could fall in the final days of the season.

WADA fires back at critics over Chinese swimming scandal
WADA says it stood by its decisions and given circumstances and evidence would do the same again.

Mystics sink Steel in Invercargill
The Northern Mystics are two from two to start their ANZ Premiership campaign.

NRL: Johnson 'open-minded' for another year at the Warriors
Despite the disappointment of a big loss on the weekend, Shaun Johnson isn't ruling out spending another season at Mt Smart.

Fridge-carrying runner proposes at London Marathon
Daniel Fairbrother stops to asks girlfriend Hayley to marry him as she watched the race at Big Ben.

Down's syndrome teen gets marathon world record
Lloyd Martin's London Marathon run makes him the youngest in his disability category to finish one.

Nelly Korda wins fifth straight event, second major title at Chevron
The world No 1 has fired a final-round 69 to win her LPGA record-tying fifth straight event at the Chevron Championship in Texas.

Conservative Brazilians laud Elon Musk at rally in support of ex-president Bolsonaro

Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee
Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route.

Mark Chapman powers Black Caps to impressive win against Pakistan
The Black Caps levelled the T20 series with Pakistan after winning the third game in Rawalpindi by seven wickets.

Minions and camels hit the streets for marathon
More than 50,000 people are running through the capital, many in fancy dress.

Large Defence Force turnout for Warriors' Anzac Day match
It is the second time the Warriors, the only New Zealand team in the NRL competition, have hosted the Anzac Day fixture.

Wellington Phoenix becoming world leader when it comes to late drama
When it comes to late drama, the Wellington Phoenix are becoming a world leader this season.

London Marathon breaks one-day fundraising record
The London Marathon has set a new record for the biggest one-day fundraising event, organisers say.

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards
Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named Sportswoman of the Year while Serbia's Novak Djokovic picked up his fifth Laureus award.

What lies in store for tennis' revamped future?
With tennis chiefs engaged in talks about the sport's future, BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller assesses what may lie in store.

Sibling rivalry and Dad's wise words help propel Maama Vaipulu into Black Ferns
The 21-year-old lock is one of five players to secure their first Black Ferns' contract and join the squad announced today.

Scott Dixon dedicates latest Indycar win to benefactor Sir Colin Giltrap
New Zealand motor racing driver Scott Dixon has shown he remains a contender in the Indycars series after winning the latest round in California.

Hardest Geezer completes London Marathon after Africa run
Russell Cook, nicknamed �Hardest Geezer�, has completed the London Marathon.

Bolsonaro Praises Musk at Rio Rally as His Legal Troubles Grow

Manchester United win FA Cup thriller against Coventry on penalties
Manchester United survived one of the most astonishing FA Cup semi-final comebacks ever to beat second-tier Coventry City 4-2 on penalties.

Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China
Triple world champion Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years, with McLaren's Lando Norris finishing a surprise second.