Articles by Michael Burgess
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World Cup payday: The ‘life-changing’ money All Whites receive for qualification
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1:06pmNew Zealand Football are on the road to El Dorado. They are in line for the biggest windfall in their history, off the back...
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New Caledonia's plan to stop Chris Wood with World Cup spot on the line
Monday, 24 March 2025, 2:08pmOf all the challenges that New Caledonia face on Monday night in the Oceania qualifying final against New Zealand, the biggest...
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‘Best time of my life’: Chris Wood on EPL success, family and World Cup hopes
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 3:30pmChris Wood is used to great days. He has had plenty across his career, with success for club and country and scoring feats...
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Auckland FC let points slip late against struggling Mariners
Monday, 17 March 2025, 2:29pmNot many people saw this coming. Auckland FC were stunned by the Central Coast Mariners on Sunday, held 2-2 by the struggling...
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‘Always pressure’: How Auckland FC adjusted to being A-League's pacesetters
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 8:36amAuckland FC is enjoying the view from the top – and wants to make sure it stays that way. As the A-League men’s competition...
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'We got beaten to everything': Warriors suffer brutal reality check
Monday, 3 March 2025, 9:53amBy Michael Burgess in Las Vegas This wasn’t how Las Vegas was meant to unfold, not from a Warriors perspective. Around an...
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Why the Warriors' Las Vegas clash is their biggest opening match since 1995
Saturday, 1 March 2025, 8:40amBy Michael Burgess in Las Vegas It’s feels appropriate – in a city where everything is larger and louder, brighter and bolder...
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The planning behind Warriors’ flight that sold out in 17 mins
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 1:24pmTonight, just after 8pm, a special flight will take to the skies. An Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300 — laden with 300 Warriors...
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'High pressure experience': Inside the Warriors' Las Vegas preparations
Sunday, 23 February 2025, 9:34amThe Warriors have had meetings with the head of Las Vegas police department ahead of their trip to the United States for...
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Hit for six: Auckland FC annihilate Wellington Phoenix in derby mismatch
Sunday, 23 February 2025, 8:39amAuckland FC 6 Wellington Phoenix 1 This will be remembered for a long time. Not only was it history for Auckland FC – but...
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Auckland FC and Phoenix seek spots in new Oceania Professional League
Friday, 14 February 2025, 5:18pmAuckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix will both chase a place in the new Oceania Professional League, a competition that...
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‘Time to move on’: All Blacks legends back Eden Park exit
Monday, 27 January 2025, 2:40pmSir John Kirwan believes it is time to move on from Eden Park. It will surprise some people because the rugby legend enjoyed...
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Corica's delight as Auckland FC bounce back, Mata takes chance
Monday, 20 January 2025, 12:15pmAuckland FC coach Steve Corica believes his team have got their mojo back. After a flat period – with the nadir being the...
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'It’s about attitude': Auckland FC coach on team's recent struggles
Friday, 17 January 2025, 2:30pmAuckland FC coach Steve Corica admits the litmus test is coming for his team – and how they respond will define their campaign. After...
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‘Stars are aligning’: Tennis Auckland’s plans for $15m covered stadium
Monday, 13 January 2025, 12:55pmThe 2027 ASB Classic will be played under a roof inside a redeveloped, larger stadium. That’s the ambitious vision of tournament organisers,...
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ASB Classic: Early shocks, record crowds and star power define 2025
Monday, 13 January 2025, 12:03pmIn the end, pure star power elevated the 2025 ASB Classic to a new level. That will be the overriding conclusion, when people...
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19 year-old world No 138 stuns defending champion at ASB Classic
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 4:06pmEvery so often at the ASB Classic, you get the sense you are witnessing the start of something special. That was the case...
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‘She was crying, I wanted to cry’: ASB Classic champion on Osaka’s shock withdrawal
Monday, 6 January 2025, 10:10amAs Naomi Osaka walked towards her, Clara Tauson didn’t know what to say. The Japanese tennis star had just been forced out...
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‘Fight for everything’: Osaka hoping Auckland success can enhance legacy
Sunday, 5 January 2025, 10:25amOn Sunday morning at her Auckland hotel, Naomi Osaka will sit down to a familiar breakfast. Ahead of the 2025 ASB Classic...
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‘She was the better player’: Tauson's great escape to book ASB Classic final
Sunday, 5 January 2025, 10:19amFrom the brink of an early exit - to her first WTA final in more than three years. That’s been the rollercoaster journey...
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Game, set, (love) match: Why being married to coach is working for Madison Keys
Friday, 3 January 2025, 11:51amWhen Madison Keys needs some advice ahead of a match, the first person she speaks to is her husband. Her spouse, Bjorn Fratangelo,...
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ASB Classic top seed shows why she’ll be hard to beat
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 4:42pmIf anyone is going to stop Madison Keys from taking the 2025 ASB Classic title, they will have to be at their very best. The...
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‘Massive name’: Tournament director on Raducanu’s ASB exit
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 11:28amASB Classic tournament director Nicolas Lamperin admits that the withdrawal of Emma Raducanu is a big blow for the event...
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Osaka makes positive start at ASB Classic
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 2:11pmNaomi Osaka was pleased to get through her first match in Auckland – and showed enough to indicate there could be a lot more...
