http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Sport headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:02 +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=10670888&ref=rss NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic reached the third round at the US Open with a 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (6) victory over 52nd-ranked Philipp Petzschner of Germany on Thursday.Play was delayed in the eighth game while police escorted away three... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:23:10 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670868&ref=rss A Gisborne bowler says he feels vindicated by Bowls New Zealand's decision to reduce his 10-year suspension to a $500 fine.Former New Zealand representative David File was banned by a Bowls Gisborne East Coast judicial committee... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:50:52 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670858&ref=rss JOHANNESBURG - The Wallabies' last win against the Springboks in Bloemfontein was an awfully long time ago.So long ago, in fact, the VW Beetle design was on the drawing board, the Great Depression gripped the United States and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670817&ref=rss NEW YORK - Sixth seed Nikolay Davydenko has been the biggest casualty on the mens' side of the draw at the US Open in New York today.Roger Federer rolled into the third round and Japanese qualifier Kei Nishikori dumped 11th seed... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670785&ref=rss The Tall Blacks have knocked over the highly-ranked French in a big upset at the world basketball championships in Turkey.It gives New Zealand their third win in the group phase. The Tall Blacks converted a second quarter... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:20:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670811&ref=rss LONDON - Cricket's world governing body charged three Pakistan stars accused in a betting scam with anti-corruption offences and provisionally suspended them today, as the trio protested their innocence.The International Cricket... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670736&ref=rss New Zealand competitors had a disappointing opening day of action at the world mountainbiking championships in Canada. The relay team finished 16th after lead out rider Mike Northcott's bicycle chain twisted and jammed. In... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670732&ref=rss The battle to be the first holders of the Constellation Cup will be decided in Auckland this weekend after the Silver Ferns breathed new life into the series with a 19-goal demolition of Australia in Wellington last night.There... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:40:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670735&ref=rss Evander Holyfield wants to fight heavyweight boxing champions David Haye and Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. Former heavyweight champion Holyfield,who turns 48 next month, defends his lightly regarded WBF title against Sherman... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:25:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670728&ref=rss The Sonny Bill Williams roadshow finally gets on the road in the sixth round of the national provincial championship when Canterbury host Bay of Plenty tonight.Williams, sidelined by knee surgery and then a hamstring strain, gets... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:10:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670731&ref=rss New Zealand's Daniel Gaunt has firmed as Greg Murphy's replacement for the next round of the V8 Supercars circuit in Philip Island next weekend. Murphy will be given until next week to prove his fitness after suffering a back... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670690&ref=rss I popped into Warriors training this week with my kids to have a look at what was going on and I was extremely impressed with what I saw.The players appeared relaxed, focused and extremely professional, while behind the scenes... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670662&ref=rss 1 - Greg Chappell Yes, yes, old hat by now, but the underarm incident in Melbourne in February 1981 remains one of cricket's darkest moments.New Zealand needed six runs to tie the ODI with rugby/cricket double international... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670730&ref=rss American sprinter Tyson Gay ran 9.92 seconds to win the 100m at the Zagreb World Challenge yesterday, leaving Jamaican rival Nesta Carter trailing in second in 10.07s. Michael Rodgers of the United States was third in 10.14s.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:25:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670726&ref=rss All Blacks centre Richard Kahui is on Waikato's bench for their ITM Cup game against North Harbour at Albany tomorrow, ending an eight-week stint on the sidelines. Kahui has been out of action since injuring his shoulder in the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670724&ref=rss New Zealand sailors feature strongly after the third day of competition at the Laser world championship at Hayling Island, off England. New Zealanders occupy four of the top eight placings, with Josh Junior second, Mike Bullot... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:25:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670677&ref=rss Heading into the international season, one of the main areas of intrigue was how the Silver Ferns coaching staff would juggle their wealth of defensive talent.And, in the face of such strong competition, who would emerge the frontrunners... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:10:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670707&ref=rss Counties Manukau proved the value of taking points at every opportunity as they beat Tasman 23-3 to notch their fourth win in six rounds of the national provincial rugby championship at Pukekohe tonight.The win not only buried... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670720&ref=rss Auckland have lost form flanker Onosai Auva'a for Sunday's provincial rugby clash with Taranaki and maybe for the rest of the season. Auva'a hyper-extended his leg at training but was expected to return to training yesterday.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670743&ref=rss Tourism New Zealand's Giant Rugby Ball has landed in Sydney, where it will spend the next week.The ball - which can accommodate about 200 people - has been travelling the world to promote next year's Rugby World Cup, as well as... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200