Some stories of the past that led sporting headlines around the world on June 11.
1955
Motorsport suffers the most catastrophic incident of its history, when 80 people are killed and more than 100 injured, after three cars crash on the Le Mans racetrack in France and plough into a grandstand.
Large fragments of debris flew into the crowd, killing 83 spectators and French driver Pierre Bouillon.
The official inquiry criticised the layout of the 30-year-old track, which had not been designed for cars of this speed.
1997
Chicago Bulls take a 3-2 series lead in their NBA Finals series against Utah Jazz, winning an encounter that would become known as 'the Flu Game', after Michael Jordan's late heroics.
With a temperature of 39.4C, Jordan scored 15 of his team's fourth-quarter 23 points and needed help to leave the court after the Bulls won 90-88.
The Bulls would win the series 4-2, with Steve Kerr landing the crucial bucket late in the decider.
2005
Boxing great Mike Tyson announces his retirement, after losing to Irishman Kevin McBride in Washington DC.
Tyson began his career with 19 consecutive knockouts and won his first 37 fights, but finished with a 50-6 record.
Last month, Tyson, 53, teased a return to the ring, declaring "I'm back", while posting some intimidating training videos.
2016
Ardie Savea and Seta Tamanivalu both make their All Blacks debuts during a 39-21 win over Wales in Auckland.
Waisake Naholo scored two tries, while Alun Wyn Jones played his 100th match for Wales.
This year, Jones missed the chance to overtake Richie McCaw as the most-capped player in test rugby history, after the Six Nations was postponed, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2016
Winger David Fusitu'a crosses for four tries, as NZ Warriors crush Newcastle Knights 50-14 at Hunter Stadium.
The haul was one short of Francis Meli's club record against the Bulldogs in September 2003.
2019
The Football Ferns lose their Women's World Cup opener 1-0 to the Netherlands in France.
A 92nd-minute goal to Jill Roord saw the Dutch claim victory, as the Kiwis were left to rue earlier missed opportunities.
New Zealand would finish the tournament winless.
Birthdays
1913 - Legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi
1939 - Three-time Formula One world champion Jackie Stewart
1967 - Former All Blacks halfback Graeme Bachop
1971 - Former Blackcaps batsman & AM Show sports reader Mark Richardson
1972 - NZ Warriors coach Stephen Kearney
1978 - Former Blackcaps bowler Daryl Tuffey
Deaths
2006 - Former Commonwealth Games archery gold medalist Neroli Fairhall
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America's Cup bases might not be needed as challengers pull out
Preparations are on track for the America's Cup bases but there are concerns that not all of the challengers will make it to Auckland.
All work has been finished on Emirates Team New Zealand's base and they're expected to launch their test boat shortly.
But time is running out for two of the challengers - meaning some of the other bases might not actually be needed.
Work to transform the viaduct is well underway, sinking piles, dredging and building breakwaters. They're the first steps in a $200 million redevelopment.
