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America's Cup extends entry deadline, opens door to more teams

FILE PHOTO: Sailing - 37th America's Cup - New Zealand v Britain - Barcelona, Spain - October 19, 2024 CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand, Grant Dalton celebrates with teammates holding the Auld Mug trophy after winning the 37th America's Cup REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Sailing - 37th America's Cup - New Zealand v Britain - Barcelona, Spain - October 19, 2024 CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand, Grant Dalton celebrates with teammates holding the Auld Mug trophy after winning the 37th America's Cup REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo

Tragedy back home spurs New Zealand’s Black Ferns to Sevens title defence in Singapore

New Zealand’s Jazmin Felix-Hotham in action against Australia in the HSBC SVNS women’s final in Singapore on Feb 1, 2026.
New Zealand’s Jazmin Felix-Hotham in action against Australia in the HSBC SVNS women’s final in Singapore on Feb 1, 2026.

Kishan smashes 10 sixes as India crush NZ

England cricket captain Harry Brook says he lied to protect teammates in NZ nightclub incident

Cricket - Sri Lanka v England - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka - January 30, 2026 England's Harry Brook in action REUTERS/Lahiru Harshana
Cricket - Sri Lanka v England - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka - January 30, 2026 England's Harry Brook in action REUTERS/Lahiru Harshana

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump asked Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a phone call to stop attacking Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv.
US President Donald Trump asked Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a phone call to stop attacking Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv.

New Zealand declines invitation to join Trump’s Board of Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum attend a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum attend a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Fijians and Kiwis eager to defend Singapore titles at HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026

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Risi Pouri-Lane, New Zealand women’s captain and Jeremaia Matana, Fiji men’s captain at a HSBC SVNS press conference on Jan 29, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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Risi Pouri-Lane, New Zealand women’s captain and Jeremaia Matana, Fiji men’s captain at a HSBC SVNS press conference on Jan 29, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Scotland draw a line in the sand after late letdowns: Jones

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Scotland v South Africa - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - November 10, 2024 Scotland's Huw Jones applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Scotland v South Africa - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - November 10, 2024 Scotland's Huw Jones applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

France prop Atonio forced to retire after cardiac incident

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Wales v France - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - March 10, 2024 France's Uini Atonio applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Wales v France - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - March 10, 2024 France's Uini Atonio applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo

England's Root says no malice in Brook's 'Stone Cold' century celebration

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 5, 2026 England's Joe Root in action. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 5, 2026 England's Joe Root in action. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.