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Sports Insider: Folly of private equity play looms large over rugby's future
ANALYSIS: What to do with the lemon that is Silver Lake.

Winners and Losers: How the Warriors won by dropping their star player
OPINION: Ditching the formidable prop sparked a remarkable effort, Chris Rattue writes.

Nicki Minaj released from custody; films official asking to search her bags
The rapper was arrested at a Dutch airport on suspicion of carrying drugs.

Nicki Minaj arrested at Netherlands airport
The rapper says Dutch police told her they found pot in her bags.

Gary Neville outraged by Manchester City fans’ pitch invasion
'What a shame the players aren’t able to celebrate out on the pitch.'

Gregor Paul: Why Blues are most likely Super Rugby champions
OPINION: Blues' win over Reds had all the hallmarks of champions.

Liverpool’s EPL title challenge hangs by thread after derby defeat
Jurgen Klopp’s side’s loss to Everton leaves room for their rivals to pull away.

Exclusive Jose Mourinho interview: 'I just want to be a head coach'
The 61-year-old says he is open to working for clubs that will set him fair targets.

Man United scrape into FA Cup final, Liverpool keep EPL pace
Another Manchester derby will decide this year’s FA Cup.

Take That's Gary Barlow on his upcoming NZ tour and the song he wishes he’d written
Take That's leading man reveals all - including a domestic confession that won our hearts.

Goals set for Napier City Rovers after whistle blown on 2023
Squad depth is a work-on for next year as Napier City Rovers sign off on 2023.

'Take responsibility': Rebecca Loos gives verdict on Beckham documentary
The pair allegedly had an affair in 2003. Now she's sharing her side of the story, again.

Former Manchester City hopeful makes cracking start to NZ football's National League
Deri Corfe makes his mark at Napier City.

Silver and bronze for NZ swimmers at para world champs
Whangārei swimmer Cameron Leslie was second in the S4 100m freestyle.

Eleven-year-old shot dead at family barbecue in France
Solaine Thornton was killed when a gunman opened fire in the village of Saint-Herbot.

Manchester City age-grader the perfect 10 for Napier City Rovers
A former Premier League hopeful is lighting up New Zealand Football's Central League.

Bodyguard performance turns 'riotous': Should audiences be allowed to sing along?
Theatre districts say unwanted audience participation is getting worse.

MI5 missed chance to stop Ariana Grande UK concert attack, final report finds
The suicide bombing killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

Heading to the UK? Visit the city crowned one of the ‘best’ to see in 2023
And no, it's not London.

Hong Kong protester beaten by Chinese consulate staff
'Bob' was dragged through the compound gate and on to consulate grounds.

British man hit with $70K bill for a 15-minute Uber ride
An unusual flaw saw the 22-year-old slapped with a crazy fare.