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Dana Johannsen: Sharper defence critical for Ferns
The Silver Ferns coach's displeasure at the Ferns' defensive performance is instructive of how she sees her side winning the World Cup, writes Dana Johannsen.
Dana Johannsen: Cup finally on water
The America's Cup World Series begins in Portsmouth this week, marking the start of the new Cup cycle nearly two years after the last event, writes Dana Johannsen.
McKinnon has right to vent
Alex McKinnon's frank views of the way Cameron Smith dealt with the tragic tackle situation did not go down well, writes Dana Johannsen.
Dana Johannsen: Sacrifice shows passion
Before the Netball World Cup story becomes one of selection delight and dejection, we should note the stories of sacrifice just to make it to this week's trials, writes Dana Johannsen.
Dana Johannsen: Putt up or shut up
Hands up who enjoyed the US Open this year? Well, you should all be ashamed of yourselves. You are all supporting the exploitation of sportsmen at its very worst, writes Johannsen.
Dana Johannsen: Netball finals needs overhaul
If the conference system is here to stay in the ANZ Netball Championship, as we have been told it is, then bosses need to rethink the finals format.
Dana Johannsen: Fresh start a blessing
She was once New Zealand's most celebrated netball coach, but Robyn Broughton's tenure with the Central Pulse can, sadly, be remembered only as a failure.
Dana Johannsen: Silence wastes PR gold
We have all done things in our past we don't like to be reminded of, but surely winning the America's Cup is not one of them.
America's cup - cutting the cost of competing
America’s Cup organisers are absolutely doing the right thing in introducing radical measures to cut down the costs of competing. It’s the timing that stinks.
Dana Johannsen: Pocock makes toughest stand of all
We're led to believe it takes courage for sports stars to take a stand. It doesn't always.
Dana Johannsen: Nothing wrong with sharing the points
There was a big first in the ANZ Championship over the weekend. And then, just hours later, it happened for a second time.
Dana Johannsen: But what does Dalton really mean?
To help disseminate some of the information coming from the Team NZ frontman, we've put together a helpful guide to Dalton-speak.
Dana Johannsen: Is Team NZ on verge of implosion?
No one from the team has fronted up to clarify reports or explain how details of confidential contract negotiations were leaked to media, writes Dana Johannsen.
Dana Johannsen: A leak and then silence - Team NZ, Dean Barker deserved a better exit than this
Team NZ have made a giant mis-step in their handling of moves to elevate Peter Burling to helmsman over long-serving skipper Dean Barker.
Dana Johannsen: Brutal truth behind broken sport
Press releases from boxing promoters generally don't make for interesting reading.
Dana Johannsen: Time to ditch the word WAG
In 2015 it is still considered acceptable to define women by their relationship with men, writes Dana Johannsen.
Dana Johannsen: Warner should look at his own kid's book
Australian cricketers sure do excel in hypocrisy, writes Dana Johannsen.
Dana Johannsen: Open loses zip without big names
Following the high of the weekend's dream ASB Classic tennis final between the tournament's two biggest names, there is a flat feel about this week's Heineken Open.
Dana Johannsen: Review of Ferns wins praise despite harsh findings
Dana Johannsen writes: Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu is facing a challenge many high-performance coaches grapple with at some point in their career.
Dana Johannsen: Time for us to wish Ryder (fare) well
Now the national body has cleared up any ambiguity, maybe it is time that we, too, sideline the Ryder debate once and for all, writes Dana Johannsen.