Two young Northland Ninjas have been leaping off ledges, and practising their best rolls, flips, and vaults in Whangārei’s urban areas ahead of a major Australasian competition. Friends Nate Boaz and Quest Morris,

Sports Desk, Jan 13 (EFE).- Reigning Australian Open champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner kicked off his title defense with a commanding victory over Nicolas Jarry, defeating the Chilean in straight sets 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-1 to reach the second round.

It was a day to remember at the Australian Open, with Learner Tien becoming the youngest to reach the fourth round since Rafael Nadal in 2005 and Gael Monfils defying age to tie French records and make history.

Entrants for the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup, a 5500 nautical mile double handed race from Melbourne to Osak, are undergoing final preparations

The Breakers have snapped their eight-game losing streak in the Australian NBL with a 92-68 win at the Cairns Taipans. A Chris Goulding three pointer in the final seconds has helped Melbourne United snatch a 91-89 win over the New Zealand Breakers in their NBL clash in New Plymouth.

Melbourne may be known as the sporting capital, but it was sorely lacking in one department. These two men have changed that. From the sandpit to worldwide notoriety. This isn’t the story of some brazen Melbourne billionaire, it’s the story of two childhood friends who used their love of basketball to help shape the Melbourne landscape.

Chris Goulding has drained a massive three-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining - his 10th of the game - to give Melbourne United a gripping, last-gasp 91-89 NBL victory over the New Zealand Breakers. After Matt Mooney's trey at the other end with 4.7 ...

New Zealand Bloodstock have seen many top-calibre horses go through the ring - many of them crossing the ditch and climbing the ranks in Australia and beyond.

A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold, and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

Here's how to watch this A-League Round 15 match on TV and live stream, as The Sporting News takes you through all the information you'll need to follow the action.

Mittens was flown three times between New Zealand and Australia after being forgotten in a plane's cargo hold.