1. ‘Totally different’: Reverse swing legend questions Cummins sandpaper commentsOne of cricket’s finest ever exponents of reverse swing bowling, Wasim Akram, has raised doubts that Pat Cummins did not not know sandpaper was being used on the ball in South Africa.02:59
2. Dunedin runner wins half marathon, sets new recordDunedin's Oli Chignell wrote his name into the history of the Queenstown Marathon by adding the men's half marathon title and course record to his 2024 10km title and course record.02:53
3. Motorsport Flashback: The Temple of SpeedOn the banks of the Lambro River is Europe’s largest enclosed park, all 688 hectares of it. Parco di Monza was commissioned by the son of an Austrian empress as a summer retreat in the late 1700s, but it would be for another century and a…01:48
4. Who makes the ‘Team of the Tournament’? 2026 Rugby League World CupIn the spirit of announcing awards before the competition is even complete, we’ve crunched the stats to determine The Sporting News 2026 Rugby League ‘Team of the Tournament’.13.11
5. The Hauraki MascotThe Radio Hauraki mascot has officially got a name... say g’day to Wrong'un! Our larger-than-life cricket bat is ready to hit the road and bring some Hauraki cheer to events all over the country. Got a fundraiser coming up? A community…13.11
6. India beat Malaysia 3-1 to claim their first Commonwealth Games badminton mixed team goldIndia has made history at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games by beating defending champions Malaysia to win its first ever Commonwealth Games badminton mixed team gold on Monday. The mixed doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and…13.11
7. Antonsen Claims Title at 2026 Arctic OpenVantaa, Finland: Denmark’s Anders Antonsen survived a dramatic three-game battle against Japan’s Yushi Tanaka to capture the men’s singles title at the 2026 Arctic Open on Sunday. The world No. 6 came from a game down and saved a…13.11
8. Lin Dan escapes a scare at Chinese Taipei OpenSeventh seed Lin Dan survived a scare from Japan’s Riichi Takeshita before winning his Chinese Taipei Open semi-final in three tight sets at Taipei on Saturday. The Chinese star won 21-15, 14-21, 21-18 in 65 minutes. Lin Dan, who is…13.11
9. Stuart Pyke and the evolution of darts: Favorite commentators, ESPN and PDC, growth in the U.S. and a possible retirement datePyke has had an illustrious career in sports broadcasting.13.11
10. Formation Execution: Practice routines, Player roles, Game scenariosFormation execution is crucial for optimising team performance and achieving game objectives through strategic player arrangements on the field. It encompasses practice routines that enhance skills and communication, clearly defined player…13.11
11. Pro Set Formation: Receiver placements, Tight end usage, Run-pass balanceThe Pro Set formation is a dynamic offensive setup in American football that incorporates two running backs and two wide receivers, facilitating a well-rounded approach to both running and passing plays. By strategically positioning…13.11
12. Man-To-Man Defence: Player matchups, Coverage techniques, CommunicationMan-to-man defence is a strategic approach that relies on individual player matchups , where defenders are assigned to specific offensive players based on their skills and attributes. Mastering coverage techniques and maintaining effective…13.11
13. Wordly expands ANOC deal for Dakar 2026 athlete interviewsMore than 1,000 athlete interviews at Dakar 2026 will be subtitled in over 60 languages as ANOC adds Wordly's AI tool to its video workflow.13.11
14. Ford’s 2027 NASCAR Mustang gets a Dark Horse SC makeoverFord has unveiled its 2027 NASCAR Cup Series Mustang at Daytona, giving the race car a new nose modelled on the road-going Mustang Dark Horse SC. The resemblance serves a purpose on both cars. Ford says the front-end design improves…13.11
15. Belief is only the beginningLately, I have found myself noticing some of the phrases people in sport use to stay focused. “Pressure is a privilege, and it won’t last forever.” “Start again.” They are simple words, but they can carry considerable meaning when the…13.11
16. Go Behind the Scenes at Eden Park with BLACKCAPS Legend Martin GuptillEver wondered what it’s like to play cricket at New Zealand’s national stadium? Now’s your chance to find out from someone who knows it better than most. BLACKCAPS legend Martin Guptill will host the next Eden Park Legends Tour on Saturday…13.11
17. 54 Games Unbeaten: Why The Fortress Is More Than a RecordThere is something special about the All Blacks playing at Eden Park. It doesn’t matter who the opposition is or how confident they might be, every time the All Blacks run onto the field, there is a sense of anticipation in the crowd that…13.11
18. Hawkeswood on brink of 2026 title after dramatic SaturdayWhitford’s Jack Hawkeswood has put one hand on a maiden Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after a dramatic opening day of the Vertex Lubricants International Rally Whangarei13.11
19. Hawkeswood emulates father to win national titleCounties Manukau’s Jack Hawkeswood realised a childhood dream and became the first ever second-generation driver to win the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship on Sunday. He claimed13.11
20. Hawkeswood bond comes to the foreAndrew Hawkeswood waited a long time to finally get his national championship, and it came with some emotion, but there might have been even more emotion watching son Jack follow13.11
21. Is New Zealand’s Fire Service looking for recruits? Tonga rugby star Olakauʻatu looks ready for the jobTonga National Rugby League XIII powerhouse Haumole Olakauʻatu has traded his rugby league jersey for a firefighter’s uniform, prompting light-hearted banter about whether the Manly Sea Eagles star might already have what it takes to join…13.11