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    An avalanche in Northern California was the worst in the US for 40 years. Here's how it unfolded
     19 February 2026
    An avalanche in California has left eight back-country skiers dead and one missing. Here's how it unfolded.
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    A hammer blow to the Wellington Phoenix's hopes of finally beating Auckland FC in an A-League derby
    19 Feb: A hammer blow to the Wellington Phoenix's hopes of finally beating Auckland FC in an A-League derby... more
    A Sky Sport Now subscription's about to become more costly
    19 Feb: A Sky Sport Now subscription's about to become more costly... more
    Former White Ferns batter Lauren Down has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket
    19 Feb: Former White Ferns batter Lauren Down has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket... more
    White Ferns batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career
    19 Feb: White Ferns batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career... more
    Paris Olympics silver medallist Nicole Shields has announced her retirement from cycling
    19 Feb: Paris Olympics silver medallist Nicole Shields has announced her retirement from cycling... more
    Winter Olympics 2026: Dog invades cross-country skiing, Americans get engaged as Ally Hickman feels the pain — day 12 quick hits
    19 Feb: A pair of US athletes announce their engagement as Ally Hickman's medal bid turns sour and a dog steals the show at the cross-country skiing. Here are the quick hits from day 12 at the Winter Olympics.... more
    Kiwi league halfback Jahrome Hughes hopes mercenaries don't take advantage of State of Origin's new eligibility rules
    19 Feb: Kiwi league halfback Jahrome Hughes hopes mercenaries don't take advantage of State of Origin's new eligibility rules... more
    Danielle Scott wins silver medal in women's aerials event at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
    19 Feb: Danielle Scott ends a 12-year drought for Australia by winning the silver medal in the women's aerials final at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.... more
    Premier League leaders Arsenal have had a wretched time away against bottom-placed Wolves
    19 Feb: Premier League leaders Arsenal have had a wretched time away against bottom-placed Wolves... more

     Most Popular Recent Sports News
     09 Feb: Champion halfback Adam Reynolds will finish his stellar career at the end of the NRL season +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week +++++++++++++++++++
     14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event ++++++++++++++++++
     10 Feb: A coroner has ruled that Highlanders and Maori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died of natural causes +++++++++++++++++
     01 Feb: New Zealand's teenage running star says he wants to go even faster .. after another Worlds' best +++++++++++++++++
     25 Jan: Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones has called on New Zealand Rugby to come clean on the REAL reason for Scott Robertson's sacking +++++++++++++++
     08 Feb: The Black Ferns Sevens will square off against Australia once again in a world series tournament decider later tonight +++++++++++++

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      20 Feb: Firefighters tackle blaze at auckland's northcote college (RadioNZ)
      20 Feb: Youtube tv’s new sports plan is a letdown (PC World)
      19 Feb: Nine sports reporter apologises for live broadcast (Sydney Morning Herald)
      17 Feb: Ratcliffe, man utd and the immigration comments fallout (BBCWorld)
      16 Feb: How two legends from other sports helped put pair on path to winter olympics glory (Sydney Morning Herald)
      14 Feb: The two chinese-american olympians competing for rival superpowers (BBCWorld)
      14 Feb: Msi datamag 40gbps review: shiny, magnetic usb4 storage (PC World)
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     Today's News

    Cricket:
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    Entertainment:
    President Donald Trump has remembered the late Jesse Jackson as "a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and street smarts" - and claimed he "could not stand" Barack Obama 21:47

    Entertainment:
    Nicole Kidman is reportedly being "romantically pursued" by MGM Resorts boss Paul Salem following her split from Keith Urban 21:17

    International:
    Donald Trump suggests decision on Iran likely within 10 to 15 days 21:17

    Golf:
    Ryan Fox is right in the mix after a fine four-under-par opening round of 67, at the latest PGA Tour event in Los Angeles 21:17

    National:
    Andrew’s arrest: will anything like this now happen in the US? Why hasn’t it so far? 21:07

    General:
    Kyra Wheatley ready to ride the chaos and speed of ski cross at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 21:07

    Entertainment:
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