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Michael Burgess: Why the Football Ferns desperately need an overhaul

OPINION: It wasn't so much the results in Japan, but the manner of the their performances.

When the Olympics delay gets you to the Games

New York Times: The postponement gave some athletes another shot at the Games.

Joseph Parker breaks silence on being linked to meth case

'I know where I stand. I know what I've done, and I know what I haven't done.'

The Olympic mascots aren't winning any medals

New York Times: Mascots have been a subdued presence at the very event they were made for.

'We didn't know how to do the haka': How NZ stunned the world after Sydney shambles

The 2000 Olympics were a painful experience but proved to be a turning point in many ways.

Critics pounce on Naomi Osaka after loss, denting Japan's claim to diversity

New York Times: Some have questioned her right to represent Japan.

Phil Gifford - Medals to come? My five events to watch today

Phil Gifford singles out five events to watch on day five of the Tokyo Olympics.

Sailing Professor: Average doesn't win medals - why I'm worried about NZ crews

Opinion: NZ doesn't have one crew in the top 10 but there is a way to turn things around.

'Heck of a moment': Hayden Wilde's fans, family and former coaches proud of bronze-medal win

Hayden Wilde dedicated the win to his late father

12 to watch: 'Apprenticeship over' as David Nyika looks to emulate Tua

He's always dreamed of reaching the Olympics. Now he's four wins from gold.

Gregor Paul: The international rugby obsession that looks to be ending

Opinion: There have been strong indications a new wave of attacking rugby is spreading.

Phil Gifford - My five events to watch today

If you love sport as theatre, there's been a swag of delight, and heartbreak in Tokyo.

Eric Murray column: The massive Kiwi gold medal gamble

Kiwi duo's almost impossible task - and why early dominance doesn't guarantee victory.

12 to watch - From heartbreak to hope for NZ rowing's 'grandma'

She finished fourth in London and Rio but Emma Twigg is back and looking better than ever.

Oral history of NZ's gold and silver in Athens

A look back on the day Hamish Carter and Bevan Docherty rewrote history.

Phil Gifford: Why Jacinda Ardern should let the Wallabies into NZ

COMMENT: Phil Gifford offers four talking points from rugby over the week.