Some stories of the past that led sporting headlines around the world on June 12.
1991
Rugby league legend Wally Lewis announces his retirement from State of Origin, after leading Queensland to a series victory at Brisbane's Lang Park.
With the series locked at 1-1, Lewis' Maroons won the deciding ecouter 14-12, despite both sides scoring three tries each.
1993
A late Grant Fox penalty helps the All Blacks to a 20-18 in the first test against the British & Irish Lions at Lancaster Park.
After the match, the Lions complained of several controversial decisions that plagued the match.
New Zealand took an early lead, when Frank Bunce crossed for a questionable try, but six Gavin Hastings penalties saw the Lions lead late, before Fox's penalty sealed the win.
The All Blacks won the series 2-1.
2004
Graham Henry's reign as All Blacks coach gets off to a strong start, as they beat World Cup champions England 36-3 at Carisbrook Stadium in Dunedin.
Dan Carter kicked 21 points, with Carlos Spencer, Doug Howlett and Joe Rokocoko scoring tries.
Henry would lead the All Blacks to the 2011 Rugby World Cup and was later knighted for his services to rugby.
2006
Playing their first Football World Cup game in 32 years, Australia stun favourites Japan 3-1 at Fritz-Walter-Stadion in Germany.
Japan looked set for victory, but three late goals - including a brace to Aussie great Tim Cahill - saw the Socceroos home.
The same day, Czech Republic beat the United States 3-0.
2011
Dirk Nowitzki leads Dallas Mavericks to their first NBA championship, defeating Miami Heat 4-2.
Miami headed into the series as massive favourites in their first season with the 'Big Three' of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Heat took a 2-1 series lead, but German Nowitzki led a remarkable fightback to secure a historic title.
NZ Breakers co-owner Shawn Marion was part of the Mavericks team.
2019
St Louis Blues win their first Stanley Cup ice hockey championship, beating Boston Bruins 4-1 in the seventh game to seal a 4-3 series win.
The triumph was more especially sweet given the Blues were last in the standings after 30 games on January 3.
Birthdays
1961 - Former Blackcaps batsman Rod Latham
1983 - Springboks World Cup winner Bryan Habana
1985 - Former NRL star Sam Thaiday
Newshub 12 months ago…
Hurricanes' Beauden Barrett reportedly close to transfer to Blues
Hurricanes star Beauden Barrett could be heading north in a shock transfer to join the Blues.
The embattled franchise attempted to lure the two-time World Rugby Player of the Year to Auckland in 2016, before he eventually re-committed to the Hurricanes.
But according to NZME, the Blues are now confident they've done enough to secure Barrett's services.
Barrett is the one key All Black yet to confirm his future, with his contract with the NZR and Hurricanes expiring at the end of this season.
Blues chief executive Michael Redman refused to weigh in on the matter, insisting they don't make comment on player movement or recruitment matters.
Barrett will make his long-awaited Blues debut on Sunday against his old team.
