Russia’s Olympic Ban A Waste Of Good Paper
The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision on Friday (NZ-time) to halve what would have been a four-year ban on the repeat-offending doping Russian Federation has many prominent sports writers ….
Lockie Ferguson Injury–The Good And The Bad
A partial stress fracture in the lumbar spine has Black Caps fast bowler Lockie Ferguson facing a six week-long stint on the sideline. But all things considered, since Ferguson will ….
Paddler Forfeits Olympics Over Safety Fears
A world class paddler has walked away from her Olympic dream by declaring herself unavailable for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. New Zealand paddler and Olympic contender Aimee Fisher has reportedly ….
Tennis Legend Alex Olmedo Dies Aged 84
Former Wimbledon and Davis Cup champion Alex Olmedo has died. He was 84. According to a statement released by the International Hall of Fame on Friday, Olmedo died of brain ….
Voice Of Golf Peter Alliss Dies Aged 89
Peter Alliss, legendary commentator and the man who became famously known as the “Voice of Golf”, has died. He was 89. According to Alliss’ family, who announced his passing via ….
Isaac Moses Loses NRL Deregistration Appeal
Isaac Moses, the powerful rugby league agent found guilty of having assisted ex-Eels prop Tim Mannah with providing the NRL with misleading and false evidence, has lost his appeal against ….
NZ Warriors To Spend 2021 NRL Season In Australia
The New Zealand Warriors have now made the official call to start their 2021 NRL season in Australia. Warriors CEO Cameron George announced the decision in an attempt to provide ….
Joy As Michael Venus Signs Up For Te Anau
Top New Zealand tennis player and former French Open doubles winner Michael Venus has informed the organisers of the Te Anau Tennis Invitational of his interest in competing in this ….
Tennis Auckland To Dip Into Reserves In 2021
Tennis Auckland has reportedly had to dip into its economic reserves as a result of the cancellation of the ASB Classic. At least $1 million is estimated to have been ….
Kiwi Conquers The Treacherous Cook Straight
The rituals performed by the Indigenous Maori before crossing the treacherous waters of New Zealand’s Cook Straight have been well documented. Separating the North and South islands of New Zealand, ….
