OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: 162 years of America's Cup historyThere's something slightly surreal about sitting on the deck of the schooner America - after which the America's Cup was named - on a windy day in San Francisco Bay.27 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Taylor made for the big occasionYou have to take your hat off to Steve Hansen and the All Black selection panel - Tom Taylor was the right selection as All Black first five-eighth.24 Aug 11:44 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Whatever the racing, concerts deliverYou know you're in an international city when you're as happy as a clam, sitting in San Francisco's cold winds with 9000 other freezing people.19 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Lewis: Troubled bridge over San Fran watersTake a look at the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Now imagine a part of it gone after an earthquake. Then think about US$6.4 billion ($7.8 billon) and 24 years spent repairing it.18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Benji has talent to silence scornThere's been a wave of negative drivel about Marshall and, by extension, Blues coach Sir John Kirwan.10 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Smile because it happenedThe prevailing sentiment at this America's Cup is one of sadness, really.27 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Bickering over lounge costs further sours eventThe spats between the America's Cup Event Authority and Luna Rossa continue - this time with the ACEA asking the Italians to cough up nearly US$400,000.22 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Clean reps sold down the riverPerhaps the thing that grates most of all about the latest rash of track stars falling to positive drugs test is that so many seem to be living in that great river in Egypt.20 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: America's Cup groups like 'small children'The America's Cup Event Authority has launched a jury protest against Italian syndicate Luna Rossa for not showing up at a party, writes Paul Lewis.18 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Losing the BS a no brainerYou wonder sometimes just when rugby will face up to concussion properly.13 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Lewis: IRB's archaic laws need an overhaulSorry, but the tale of the drunken ducks is far more credible than the contention that Horwill did not stomp on Jones, writes Paul Lewis.06 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Auld Mug sinking in a storm of controversyIt's doubtful that there has ever been a more ludicrous run-in to the America's Cup.06 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: The Mal-icious media to blameAt last we know the answer. It hasn't been the rugby league players getting in trouble for booze, violence and sexual offences. It's all down to the media ...22 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Dynamo shows don't dream it's overRene Ranger's showings off the bench will be greatly pleasing All Black management - and not just for selection reasons.15 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Bails lifted for second inningsWent to a book launch this week. Book launch? More of a relaunch of Marty Crowe's life, really.08 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Fine way to treat a messiahWhat a shame Sir Graham Henry was forced by Sanzar to apologise for his refreshing honesty, writes Paul Lewis.01 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Time Warriors started afreshPaul Lewis writes: The Warriors have become the most embarrassing body in New Zealand sport. That's saying something.25 May 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Lewis: Tragedy casts spotlight on event's futureArtemis could yet make it to the start line of the 34th America's Cup in July even as the shock of Andrew Simpson's death continues to reverberate throughout the sailing fraternity.11 May 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Tennis parents' roll of shameWhen my daughters were kids, I had a brief flirtation with being a tennis dad.11 May 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Rugby's risk is softer playersThere are many reasons why New Zealand teams have been struggling in Super Rugby.27 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Asterisk, the gall of doubtOne of the cruellest elements in sport is one of the smallest - the asterisk.20 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Lewis: Sayonara to provincial ABsHika Elliot won't be the first contemporary All Black to be dropped by his province, writes Paul Lewis.13 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Timing stumps cricket partiesPaul Lewis writes: The Ross Taylor captaincy saga seems to have descended into a farce.06 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Knifing still a tender pointThat's what happens when you sweep something under the carpet. It rarely disappears; it just gets bigger and bigger until you trip over it.30 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: NRL funny business no jokeThe jokes flowed after some unknown Cronulla Sharks players were recently accused of taking a performance-enhancing substance for horses.23 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Aussies run themselves outCricket must be the world's worst sport for back-biting, politics and whinging. Just ask the Australian team.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: The fighter and the foilSome time back, I flew off the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ranger in an F-14 Tomcat. One of the great days of my life.02 Mar 04:30 PM
