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RNZ News
2 days ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Netball NZ yet to ink broadcast deal for ANZ Premiership
The country's top netballers are shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty with Netball New Zealand still yet to ink a broadcast deal for the next ANZ premiership season. Netball Players' Association executive manager Steph Bond spoke to Charlotte Cook. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Darts power couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies SPLIT after four years together
DARTS' golden couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies have split up after four years. The shock break-up was revealed by former tour player Vincent van der Voort on his podcast. 3 3 3 The tungsten-throwing lovebirds met in an online darts league and fell in love over their love for KFC, but now they have brought their time together to an end. During the latest episode of the podcast Darts Draait Door, presenter Damian Vlottes let slip that Van de Voort knew their relationship had come to a close. Vlottes said: "They broke up — you told me.' To which Van de Voort replied: "True, yes. But what else do you want me to say about it? "I don't work for a gossip magazine. I don't know the exact reason either. She told me and I didn't ask why.' SunSport has approached both Sherrock and Menzies' camps for comment. The news comes after Sherrock made her return to television on Sunday at the Women's World Matchplay. Menzies was nowhere to be seen in the crowd as 'The Queen of the Palace' took to the stage at Winter Gardens. The Scot is normally watching on for all of Sherrock's matches but wasn't present for her return despite being in Blackpool himself for the Men's World Matchplay earlier in week. Sherrock reached the final, ultimately losing to Lisa Ashton, 54, after a string of eight missed darts at double. Darts star Cameron Menzies has nightmare as he busts with incredible 180 and is left with head in hands Meanwhile Menzies lost 10-2 to Danny Noppert in round one of the men's matchplay, exiting with the worst average (81.35) of the competition after busting with a 180. Menzies and Sherrock used to practice together at home, with Menzies admitting Sherrock would often get the better of him. He previously told Sky Sports: "We enjoy our practice together and she is a very class player. "She has done well for darts in general and is banging in 90 averages and 100 averages, the same as a lot of women. "I'm quite lucky I've got a very good partner who can play darts. "It's good in the house unless she beats me and I've got to make the food. I don't like it when she beats me. "I will support her left, right and centre. I am her biggest fan. "I might be a bit strict, but I know how good she is. I've known her for a very long time and I know she is very, very good. "She's taken me places I would never have experienced because of darts, so I'm a very lucky person." The pair had met while playing in an online darts league, competing in a doubles team. Following their initial online encounter, Menzies revealed that "It started off with a KFC''. He said: 'I had known Fallon for years in darts and played doubles with her years ago. ''We met in an online league in Southampton. ''The rest is history as they say. It started off with a KFC.'' Former plumber Menzies, who fixed a sink on the day of his world championship appearance, was also a brilliant father figure to Fallon's son Rory from another relationship. Sherrock was dubbed the 'Queen of the Palace' after becoming first woman to win at the World Championship back in 2019, ultimately reaching the third round. The 31-year-old announced last month that she is taking a year-long break from darts after battling with health issues. She said: "I just need to sort myself out. "I need to get myself well again and then once I do, the sky is the limit because I know I can do it and I know how many hours I've got to put in, what standard I've got to play. So I can do it, I just need the energy for it first." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Ben O'Connor conquers Tour de France queen stage as Tadej Pogacar tightens grip on yellow
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Tadej Pogacar conquered his demons on the Col de la Loze to stretch his advantage in yellow as Ben O'Connor secured his second career Tour de France stage victory, this time on the queen stage. On the mountain where Pogacar famously cracked in 2023 as Jonas Vingegaard rode away to his second Tour crown, the Slovenian was the one gaining time two years later as a late dig at the summit saw him add 11 seconds to an overall lead that now stands at four minutes 26 seconds over his Danish rival. Oscar Onley, the 22-year-old Scot, hung with the two main favourites until the last 500 metres of this brutal 171.5km stage from Vif. Billed as the race's 'queen stage', it took in three hors categorie climbs, with Onley struggling on the second - the Col de la Madeleine - but regrouping and ultimately gaining 39 seconds on Florian Lipowitz to move to within 22 seconds of the podium with one mountain stage left. Stage honours belonged to O'Connor, who was in the original breakaway and attacked again on the valley road between the Col de la Madeleine and the final climb. He left Einer Rubio behind 16km from the summit of this 26km long climb, with double digit gradients and hail awaiting the riders on the narrow bike path to the summit. open image in gallery The Australian now has two Tour de France stage wins to go with his Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana victories ( AFP via Getty Images ) The Australian came to this Tour targeting the general classification but saw those hopes dashed by injuries sustained in a stage-one crash, and has had to recalibrate his ambitions to realise his second career Tour stage win, and first since 2021. '(The Tour) is a rough race,' O'Connor said. 'It's the biggest race in the world but for sure it's the cruellest. I've wanted another victory for so many years now, I've had a lot of thirds and fourths, so close. 'I couldn't be more proud of myself and the boys that have backed me every single day this whole race, even in the pretty rough times.' The penultimate mountain stage of this Tour was another opportunity for Vingegaard's Visma-Lease A Bike team to try to isolate Pogacar, and they made their first big moves on the Madeleine. open image in gallery Pogacar and Vingegaard were once again inseparable until the uppermost slopes of the final climb ( AFP via Getty Images ) Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates-XRG lieutenants fell away but recovered before the climb up through Courcheval. Vingegaard tried a late attack but it was Pogacar who came over the top to edge closer to a fourth career Tour crown. 'Today was brutal,' Vingegaard said. 'Five hours in the saddle. I'm not sure I've ever done such a hard stage in the Tour. I felt good, we had big plans, you could see that. We tried to go early and we did but unfortunately we could not gain any time. 'The team were amazing. I want to thank my team-mates. I think we were pretty equal, (Pogacar) took a few seconds in the end but the Tour is not over.' Lipowitz, sitting third overall in the best young rider's white jersey, had tried to stretch his advantage with solo moves but he was caught by the main favourites with nine kilometres left, allowing Onley to eat into his advantage and move within touching distance of the podium. 'It was hard," Onley said in his usual understated fashion. 'Visma set a hard pace and I just did what I could...(Twenty-two seconds), that's not much so we'll give it everything tomorrow.'
Arab News
7 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Tsitsipas splits with coach Ivanizevic after less than two months
Stefanos Tsitsipas has ended his collaboration with coach Goran Ivanizevic after less than two months, the former world number three said. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport
Fox News
7 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Fencing star who took a knee reacts to Team USA's transgender policy shift
Print Close By Fox News Staff Published July 23, 2025 Welcome to the Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter. SPEAKING OUT – Stephanie Turner spoke to Fox News Digital about the change to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee policy concerning transgender athletes. The decision happened several months after Turner knelt when she was paired with a transgender opponent in a fencing event. Continue reading … POLICY CHANGE – The US Olympic and Paralympic committee announced it will block transgender athletes from participating in competitions in the women's categories. Officials cited President Trump's executive order during the policy change announcement. Continue reading … FIRING BACK – Former NCAA athlete and host of OutKick's "Gaines for Girls" podcast Riley Gaines responded to critics after she swam alongside Navy SEALs in the San Francisco Bay after receiving medical clearance from her OBGYN. Continue reading … COMPETITIVE IMBALANCE – Maryland football coach Mike Locksley admitted name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments created "haves and have-nots" within the locker room during the Terrapins disappointing 2024 season. Continue reading … SCARY MOMENT – NFL offensive lineman Bayron Matos suffered an undisclosed injury on the first day of the Miami Dolphins training camp. Matos was airlifted to a hospital where he was listed in stable condition. Continue reading … HOLD OUT – Trey Hendrickson did not report for the opening of Cincinnati Bengals training camp. The star edge rusher wants a contract extension. Bengals owner Mike Brown said the team wants Hendrickson to continue being a part of the team despite "tough" negotiations. Continue reading … FORGETTABLE GAME – The Chicago Sky suffered a loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, but much of the post-game chatter centered around star forward Angel Reese's turnovers. Continue reading … FROM FOX SPORTS – Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shared his thoughts amid the slow-moving contract extension talks with Micah Parsons. If the two sides do eventually reach an agreement on a new deal, it would likely make the linebacker one of the highest-paid defensive players in the NFL. Continue reading … FROM OUTKICK – President Donald Trump has threatened to nix the stadium deal, which could return the Washington Commanders to D.C., unless the storied NFL franchise restores its former name. Continue reading … WATCH NOW – FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd discusses how the Dallas Cowboys would be potentially reshaped if longtime team owner Jerry Jones relinquished his general manager role. Watch here … FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Health DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Fox News Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi WATCH FOX NEWS ONLINE Fox News Go OUTKICK COVERAGE OutKick Sign up for OutKick's daily newsletter STREAM FOX NATION Fox Nation Print Close URL
