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Andy Carroll set to swap Liverpool for West Ham in EPL

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:22:00 +1200

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has passed a medical examination at West Ham ahead of his permanent move to the east-London club.

Keeping tabs on Mario Balotelli is impossible

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:18:00 +1200

Mario Balotelli is so unpredictable that even his coach has trouble keeping tabs on the prized Italy striker.

Newcastle confirms Joe Kinnear's return to English Premier League 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:02:00 +1200

Newcastle has appointed Joe Kinnear as the Premier League club's new director of football on a three-year contract.

Valcke wants FIFA chief Blatter to stand again

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:55:00 +1200

The prospect of Sepp Blatter reversing a previous pledge and standing again for the FIFA presidency is growing.

Monta Ellis free agent after opting out of Milwaukee Bucks contract

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:54:00 +1200

Monta Ellis will be an unrestricted free agent from July 1 after informing the Milwaukee Bucks he is opting out of the final year of his contract.

VIDEO: All goals (4-2) Spain V Italy, European Under 21 Championship final

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:44:00 +1200

Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat trick as Spain turned on the style to beat Italy 4-2 on Tuesday and win the European Under-21 championship for a second consecutive time.

England focused on here and now ahead of Champions Trophy semi final

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:42:00 +1200

England has an Ashes series looming ahead of it and South Africa a lingering history of one-day failures behind it.

Olympic sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown suspended amid drug probe

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:32:00 +1200

Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica is serving a provisional suspension after failing a drug test.

Teenagers named in Black Ferns squad to play England

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:17:00 +1200

Black Ferns coach Brian Evans has included two promising rookie teenagers in his 26-strong squad to play England in next month's three-Test women's rugby series.

American Steve Johnson picks up Wimbledon wild card

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:15:00 +1200

Steve Johnson of the United States joined Frenchman Nicolas Mahut and seven British players invited to compete in the men's and women's singles as a wild card at Wimbledon.

David Ferrer falls to Xavier Malisse at Topshelf Open

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:12:00 +1200

French Open losing finalist David Ferrer lost his first round match Tuesday at the Topshelf Open.

Manchester United to play friendly in Stockholm

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +1200

Manchester United will travel to Sweden for a friendly game against AIK in August as part of the English champions' pre-season tour.

VIDEO: All Goals (1-0) Australia V Iraq, 2014 World Cup qualifiers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:59:00 +1200

Australia qualified for the 2014 World Cup by beating Iraq 1-0 on Tuesday, with Josh Kennedy heading home the winner in the 83rd minute to reward a bold substitution by coach Holger Osieck.

Brazil look to take advantage of Mexico desperation at 2013 Confederations Cup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:24:00 +1200

Brazil wants to use Mexico's desperation to its advantage when the teams meet in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday.

Wallabies wing Digby Ioane says he'll be fit to take on the Lions

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:15:00 +1200

Tackle-shredding Wallabies winger Digby Ioane says he has overcome a knee injury and is ready to take on the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.

Bruins take 2-1 lead over Blackhawks in 2013 Stanley Cup finals

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:07:00 +1200

The Bruins made an early night of it with second-period goals by Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron to win 2-0 and take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup finals.

Top seed Radwanska dumped out at Wimbledon warmup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:49:00 +1200

Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska slumped to defeat by American qualifier Jamie Hampton in the first round at Eastbourne on Tuesday.

WRC driver Hayden Paddon adds new commercial partner

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:38:00 +1200

Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon's added to his World Rally Championship schedule, having teamed up with a new commercial partner.

VIDEO: All tries (33-21) New Zealand U20 V England, Junior World Championship 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:37:00 +1200

The New Zealand U20 team have suffered a 33-21 loss to England in the semi finals of the Junior World Championship.

Wellington Phoenix sign former Perth Glory goalkeeper

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:25:00 +1200

Former Perth Glory goalkeeper Lewis Italiano has joined the Wellington Phoenix for a year.

George Burgess out, Tom Burgess in for Rabbitohs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:08:00 +1200

Another Burgess brother has come off the assembly line with Tom to replace his suspended identical twin George in the Souths team to face Parramatta on Sunday.

VIDEO: All tries (14-12) Brumbies V Lions, Canberra, 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:06:00 +1200

The Brumbies ended a 42-year drought for Australian provincial teams against the British and Irish Lions, holding on for a 14-12 upset victory in wet and slippery conditions after a hail storm in the national capital on Tuesday night.

English Premier League could make free to air return

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:25:00 +1200

Former All Whites captain Danny Hay is in disbelief after Sky failed to win continued rights to the English Premier League.

Tough challanges for Bike NZ

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:00 +1200

Bike New Zealand continues to face some tough challenges as it looks toward Rio 2016.

The New Plymouth school producing future All Blacks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:34:00 +1200

For a small school, New Plymouth's Francis Douglas Memorial College is starting to punch above its weight in rugby.

NRL in damage control

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:41:00 +1200

Ferguson is the second New South Wales player in a fortnight to be suspended after facing criminal charges.

Daly Cherry-Evans, Josh Papalii named in Queensland 2013 State of Origin side for game two

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:32:00 +1200

The Queensland State of Origin side has had a shake up with Daly Cherry-Evans and Josh Papalii called in for game two at Suncorp Stadium.

All Blacks look set to stick with Conrad Smith at centre

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:49:00 +1200

All Black Conrad Smith is set to be retained at centre, despite reports of Ben Smith taking over the 13 jersey.

Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema facing trial on sex charges

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:40:00 +1200

French international footballers Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema will face trial for soliciting sexual relationships with a minor.

VIDEO: David Beckham makes second trip to China as Football Ambassador

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:39:00 +1200

David Beckham started his second trip in China as the Ambassador of the country's football in Beijing.