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Madias Ngake’s live movie script ends with weightlifting silver for England

Nagake gave up sport after representing Cameroon ‘I never believed that I would ever be here’ First Madias Ngake lifted the weight of an upright piano to her shoulders. Then, with another staggering act of power and defiance, she sent a…

‘It’s still sinking in’: Zoe Hobbs reflects on historic 100m gold medal

The 28-year-old Auckland-based athlete, stormed to victory in the 100m final to claim the gold in a PB and Oceania record of 10.93 seconds.

Pretorius drives Spirit to win over MI London

Lhuan-dre Pretorius recovers from a heavy collision in the field to hit 64 as London Spirit beat MI London by seven wickets for their first win in this season's Hundred.

Pretorius inspires Spirit to win over rivals MI London

London Spirit win their first match in the 2026 men's Hundred competition as they beat MI London by seven-wickets in the London derby at The Oval.

Poultry farmers concerned about local bird flu spread

Poultry farmers and coastal communities are on alert after confirmation of the local spread of H5 bird flu in South Australia.

'Total conflict': Infantino sets deadline for controversial FIFA scheme

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino tells member federations they have until September 19 to decide on his controversial private investor scheme with Joshua Kushner.

PGA Tour suspends Mullinax for six months over anti-doping violation

Mother and daughter debut together for country footy club

A central Queensland mother and daughter who debuted for the same rugby league club this season have their sight set on the grand final.

Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip

Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, plus more.

As it happened: Basketball bronze highlights day six at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

A case of so close, but so far for Kiwi athletes with a string of fourths across the sports.

Jacks hits 65 to become all-time Hundred top scorer

Will Jacks makes 65 off 44 balls against London Spirit at The Oval as he becomes The Hundreds leading run scorer.

Double injury blow sours Silver Ferns win at Commonwealth Games

Playing their fourth game in five days, the Ferns remained unbeaten at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, outclassing Wales 65-37.