Local businessman Nathan Tinkler has stepped in to take-over the Newcastle Jets for the remainder of the A-League season.

Defending champions Team New Zealand were back in a familiar position today after the opening day of the final Med Cup event.

Southland Rugby is certain tomorrow night's Ranfurly Shield match will go ahead against Auckland in Invercargill.

While more New Zealanders are interested in the ITM Cup than in the NRL or A-League, a new poll released by UMR Research shows big regional variations.

Auckland's preparing to deal with the possibility of snow in Thursday night's Ranfurly Shield match against Southland.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has dismissed any tension between Super rugby coaches and the All Blacks coaching staff.

The most ill-starred cricket tour of modern times turned uglier this morning when two players were involved in a fight.

Edgar Centre general manager Blair Crawford is encouraging the Southern Steel to shift base to Dunedin.

The roof of Stadium Southland, which was lowered 15 metres and had its pitch reduced to appease neighbours, suffered sagging problems during construction.

St George Illawarra admit they can't prepare for exactly what Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall will throw at them.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Tyson Colvin is in a stable condition after a piece of a broken bat pierced his chest.

NBL organisers are mobilising support in a bid to ensure the Southland Sharks can remain in the competition.

Team New Zealand, who have a second Med Cup title almost in their grasp, will look to finish the season off in style.