http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Sport headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2012 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:00:03 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=4 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784808&ref=rss Kiwi golfer Danny Lee cast aside some rookie inhibitions to stare down the field with a superb 63 as the PGA field rolled into Pebble Beach yesterday for the AT and T National Pro Am.He shared the lead with two-time champion Dustin... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784823&ref=rss The less said about Zimbabwe the better although I can't let their dreadful tour end without a few comments.They are the worst side to tour this country, below even the poor Bangladesh outfits of the past five years. A lot of what... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:18 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784834&ref=rss Amid the detritus of failed hopes and ongoing disappointments that have dogged northern hemisphere rugby ever since England's 2003 Rugby World Cup win, some discernible shards of light have begun to emerge.Last weekend's first-round... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:16 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784835&ref=rss The Webb Ellis Cup is being toured around Auckland for the next week in a road trip to give thanks for the Rugby World Cup."We've got an ambition that the Webb Ellis Cup trophy spends as little time in our cabinet in Wellington... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:14 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784822&ref=rss It almost bends captain Gareth Hopkins' mind thinking how Auckland Cricket will try to keep hold of the talent it has assembled in the province.The feature of Auckland's success this season has been their ability to shuffle players... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:12 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784818&ref=rss Tarun Nethula had spun out 86 balls in his debut series for New Zealand when he nabbed his first wicket at McLean Park on Thursday night.The next few moments told a small tale of their own.The legspinner, Auckland-raised but now... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:11 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784836&ref=rss The Chiefs head to the country's holiday playground of Queenstown with a bit of light work on their minds.Coming off a 36-0 thumping of the Rebels in the staunchly AFL territory of Geelong last week, the Chiefs will continue to... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:09 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784826&ref=rss An hour after Thursday night's ODI in Napier, Colin de Grandhomme stood on the deserted outfield chatting with a couple of the Zimbabwe players.They had plenty of catching up to do. De Grandhomme was born in Harare. He grew up and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:08 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784837&ref=rss Henry for hire. The sign is up and the inquiries have also started for Sir Graham Henry as he branches out into the next sphere of his celebrated rugby coaching career.While Henry cut his international coaching ties after the All... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784821&ref=rss Thirty or so years ago a young student at Gisborne Boys' High School spent much of his time giving throwdowns in the nets to his science teacher.Shortly after, the relief teacher, whose mind was not primarily on chemistry equations... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784741&ref=rss A pocket of good-sized snapper has turned up off East Coast Bays, inside the cable zone, and there are still plenty of fish in the Waitemata Harbour and the channels.The water temperature is three degrees lower than at this time... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784796&ref=rss New Zealand face an near-impossible task to advance in their Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan in Tauranga after both today's singles rubbers were won by the visitors.Uzbekistan drew first blood in the Asia Oceania group I tie, with... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:06:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784791&ref=rss Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has conceded, after receiving a two-year ban for blood doping, that he had "contact" with Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes.Ullrich did not directly acknowledge doping but said he would not... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:49:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784750&ref=rss Lining up in the Black Caps Twenty20 XI tomorrow at Eden Park will mean a homecoming of sorts for in-form Auckland Aces left-arm spinner Ronnie Hira.The 24-year-old was named in the 14-man squad to play the touring Zimbabwe side... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:05:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784736&ref=rss Piri Weepu just wants to enjoy the moment a little longer.Having made the move from Wainuiomata to Mt Roskill - and for a homebody like him that's a shift of seismic proportions - to play for the Blues, Weepu still has the World... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:54:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784749&ref=rss Bay of Plenty locals Craig Hamilton (Omanu) and Sam Davis (Tauranga) combined superbly to claim the New Zealand Foursomes title at the Mount Maunganui Golf Club today (Fri).The good mates shot a three under par 69 in round one this... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:36:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784734&ref=rss The Harker name lives on in surf lifesaving, courtesy of a dominant Bay of Plenty win in the Surf League under-16 division.Fifty five years after Reg Harker won the first of five New Zealand surf race titles, his grandson Taris... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784703&ref=rss Now the extended net session that was the one-day series against Zimbabwe is in the rearview mirror, it's almost time for the real competition to start.New Zealand scored 993 runs in three matches against Zimbabwe, sweeping the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:29:22 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784677&ref=rss The Warriors have been dealt another injury setback with veteran forward Micheal Luck set to spend more on the sideline.Luck told Radio Sport that the surgery on his broken left hand suffered in the NRL grand final has been unsuccessful... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:59:03 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10784671&ref=rss Amir Khan has gained a rematch with Lamont Peterson in Las Vegas in May, and a chance to regain the WBA light welterweight title he lost in controversial circumstances.Khan announced the fight on Twitter on Thursday, backed by his... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:39:26 +1200