![]() The Hindu | David Beckham assured of his future at LA Galaxy by Bruce Arena Telegraph.co.uk Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena insists David Beckham remains a key part of his plans and has pledged his support to the former England captain in his bid to make a full recovery from his ruptured left Achilles tendon. ... Glamour boy Beckham to miss World Cup after injury Soccer: British papers react to Beckham's 'sickening' injury Press fears Beckham injury spells game over |
![]() Stuff.co.nz | Ben Fouhy hits back over criticism Stuff.co.nz MEDALLIST: Ben Fouhy in the kayak single 1000m men's final at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Olympic kayaking silver medallist Ben Fouhy claims a breakdown of his relationship with coach Ian Ferguson was behind his decision to quit the sport. ... Ben Fouhy explains why he's quit Fouhy reveals why he left kayaking Fouhy finally speaks out after quitting |
![]() 3News | NZOC, mayor disappointed, realistic over games decision New Zealand Herald Auckland's bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games has sunk with the Government's decision not to back it. Prime Minister John Key said the games would have proved too costly, at $600 million, for taxpayers. "It's very, very expensive and we can't see ... No Commonwealth Games in Auckland in 2018 Commonwealth Games: Auck out, Gold Coast in Government not backing Auckland games bid |
![]() Stuff.co.nz | Clarke ready to play: Nielsen ABC Online Australia coach Tim Nielsen says vice-captain Michael Clarke's recent off-field dramas will have no major effect on the squad. Clarke left the squad a week ago with three matches remaining in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against New Zealand and ... Cricket fans likely to have fun with Clarke Clarke sledging 'fair game' - Beige Brigade Australia want book closed on Clarke saga |
![]() My Sailing | Team NZ qualify top at Auckland regatta Stuff.co.nz TOP: Team New Zealand has finished top qualifier in the Louis Vuitton Trophy yachting regatta. Team New Zealand has finished top qualifier in the Louis Vuitton Trophy yachting regatta off Auckland with a six-win, one-loss record in the round robin. ... Team New Zealand top qualifier in Louis Vuitton regatta Team NZ leads 6-1 after 1st round Yachting: Team NZ retain lead despite loss |
![]() New Zealand Herald | All Whites' Govt funding a 'photo op', says Mallard New Zealand Herald NZ Football has received $300000 from the Government to help fund the All Whites' World Cup campaign. Photo / Mark Mitchell The Government's pledge of $300000 to an "under-resourced" New Zealand Football - which has ... All Whites Government funding welcomed Govt gives All Whites $300000 for World Cup Government gives All Whites $300000 |
![]() Brisbane Times | Umaga waiting for Sonny Bill Planet Rugby Tana Umaga is not taking the rumours of Sonny Bill Williams' possible return to New Zealand all that seriously, but does want him in his team. "I told him that if he does come back he had better play with me - I'd be disappointed if he didn't," Umaga ... Rugby: It's definitely time to come home, says Umaga Counties secure services of Umaga Umaga heading home for new job |
Times Online | England labour to first Test victory against Bangladesh BBC Sport England eventually won the first Test against Bangladesh by 181 runs but were made to work hard on the final day. Junaid Siddique and Mushfiqur Rahim survived unscathed until lunch, with the former bringing up his first Test century in ... Relieved England end drought to claim first Test victory over Bangladesh England win in Chittagong was hard work, said Graeme Swann Swann spins England to win over gritty Bangladesh |
![]() Otago Daily Times | Southland expect Ranfurly Shield sellout Stuff.co.nz Rugby Southland boss Roger Clark believes Rugby Park will sell out for the expected Ranfurly Shield game against Otago in August, with plans already made to increase the ground capacity. The NZ Rugby Union released ... Taranaki kicks off at home Rugby: Challenge for shield second up A huge week for Boys' High XI |
![]() Sport.co.uk (blog) | Zimbabwe MP questions reasons to delay cricket tour Radio New Zealand A prominent Zimbabwe MP believes New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has not given a good reason for the decision to postpone a tour of his country. NZC has blamed the collapse of Zimbabwe's health system and the security situation as reasons for delaying the ... New Zealand cricket cancels tour of Zimbabwe Black Caps' Zimbabwe tour postponed Tour cancellation no surprise |