And the sports word of the year is...
Outside of a string of honourable mentions, there is one clear winner.
Outside of a string of honourable mentions, there is one clear winner.
American driver wins the feature race at Springs, but Australians triumph overall.
COMMENT: The subtle skills of one man gives the Black Caps a chance in Australia.
A former UFC title contender will meet an exciting rising star in Auckland.
Ultimate Sniper will be expected to stroll to the front and win.
EDITORIAL: The Black Caps have already had a marquee year.
Hawke's Bay senior men are humming along just fine towards another Hawke Cup challenge.
COMMENT: This one has been a long time coming.
COMMENT: Ruiz's defeat to Joshua reminiscent of David Tua's title shot in 2000.
Mastering the wheels of his mind proved just as important as the wheel of his supercar.
Hawke's Bay/Poverty Bay outline challenges of keeping girls in golf in their teenage years
Hosting the 2023 event was something that felt like a pipe dream earlier this year.
COMMENT: It won't be easy but one thing has to change to make rugby more sustainable.
Comment: UK cricket writer's complaint contained no mention of lack of English heart.
No one knew quite what to expect when the Mexican arrived in Wellington five months ago.
One of the world's most iconic gravel hill climbs may be resurrected in 2021.
Trainer thinks the 45-month wait ends for Wyndspelle in the $200,000 Captain Cook.
How unbeaten Bonecrusher favourite takes it all in his stride.
New venue, artificial turf but Hawke's Bay United keen for result at Logan Park, Dunedin.
COMMENT: The sport has lost its essence as a result of this Orwellian-themed world.
Steve York did just three road rides before tackling four laps of Lake Taupō in 33 hours.
The best and worst of sports on social media of the year.
Anthony Joshua faces a career salvage job against Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia.
COMMENT: Hi-tech is way to see your horse race from the driver's perspective.
Racing editor Michael Guerin analyses the third night of heats at the Inter Dominion.
HBPB teenager Ellen Ball epitome of what teams out of playoffs berths hoping to achieve.
16 men's and 12 women's teams will fight for top honours at the TECT National Sevens.
Natalie Rasmussen is happy to admit she was wrong.
The international season at Western Springs begins on Saturday night.