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Dylan Cleaver provides five takeaways from the final day of the first test.
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Team New Zealand's chances of some further racing have been quashed.
Kane Williamson's difficult choice
Opinion: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson faces a tricky decision on the fourth day.
'Serious pain': Why Wagner's broken toe didn't stop him 'bowling for mates'
Wagner broke his toe yesterday, but somehow found a way to bowl through it today.
Five things we learned: Pakistan batsman's stance is weird, but effective
Five takeaways from day three of the first test between the Black Caps and Pakistan.
Dylan Cleaver: Sport's winners and losers in 2020
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Andrew Alderson: The Black Cap whose test future is in doubt
OPINION: One Black Caps player needs to quickly rediscover his mojo.
Dylan Cleaver's five takeaways: How Bay Oval test saved NZ Cricket $10,000
Five takeaways from day two of the first test between the Black Caps and Pakistan.
Blues boss: Why Moana Pasifika shouldn't be based in Auckland
Blues boss raises concerns and says Moana Pasifika should be based in Pacific Islands.
Andrew Alderson: The duel that could decide Black Caps' battle with Pakistan
The pair have met once previously in a test - and the battle is far from over.
Dylan Cleaver's five takeaways: Ross Taylor's record day
Dylan Cleaver's five takeaways from day one of the first test between NZ and Pakistan.
Comment | The key dates that could decide the America's Cup
Paul Lewis: How America's Cup teams could be well and truly foiled.
Exclusive report: The facts that could kill Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby dream
Investigation finds Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby bid is walking a financial tightrope.
Conundrum or construct? The 'battle' to become the Black Caps' 11th man
We know who 10 of NZ's playing personnel will be. The 11th will be a battle to the death.
Dylan Cleaver: Top five Black Caps test moments against Pakistan
Five great moments in Black Caps home tests against Pakistan.
Dylan Cleaver: Four burning questions ahead of Black Caps' Boxing Day test
Four burning questions ahead of New Zealand's two-test series versus Pakistan.
Sailing professor: What Team NZ learned from 2013 Cup loss
Mark Orams: There was a sense of deja vu as I watched the World Series last week.
Who won NZ sport in 2020?
An extremely important and scientific tournament bracket of who won NZ sport in 2020.
The Hall of Fame tries to contextualise baseball's racist past
NY Times: Rather than remove problematic inductees the Hall of Fame hopes to explain them.
'Low blows' and spin: Junior Fa's new tactic to get under Parker's skin
Much of the good cheer and bonhomie of previous Parker and Fa encounters had dissipated.
Joseph Parker reveals double surgery ahead of Fa fight
Parker has used the delay in his heavyweight showdown with Fa to undergo surgery.
Black Caps dilemma: Seifert is getting scary good - that might mean a re-think
The keeper has shown huge improvement with bat and gloves to add to NZ's selection puzzle.
Five takeaways from the America's Cup World Series
Five takeaways from the America's Cup World Series and Christmas Cup.
'A lot of areas where they're stronger': Peter Burling's frank Team NZ assessment
Team NZ helmsman Peter Burling offers his verdict on the quest to retain the Cup.
'Full circle': How Tiger Woods' son stunned the golfing world
NY Times: Much like his dad did for him, Tiger has exposed Charlie to the world of golf.
Dylan Cleaver: America's Cup racing has to get better
Opinion: The ratio of one-sided non-events to decent yacht races is concerning.
Sailing Professor: The Aussie who can help Team NZ win America's Cup
Mark Orams: So what did we learn from the World Series over the past few days?
The burning America's Cup question after 'embarrassing' race
Opinion: This isn't what was promised, and this isn't what people are tuning in to see.
Phil Gifford: My four sporting wishes for 2021
Opinion: From the America's Cup to the Olympics - Phil Gifford's wishes for sport in 2021.
Robertson: Forget the boats, Cup could hinge on best helmsman
Opinion: The difference between winning and losing could rest solely on Cup helmsmen.
Exclusive: Black Caps in talks for marquee test series
The Black Caps could soon be travelling for a high-profile test tour.
Comment | Time for Team UK to load up their $230m 'Otter' and head home
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