US Sport correspondent Leon Busby joins Jason Pine to review the latest sporting news from the States. 

NBA Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was fired recently after arguably the worst trade in NBA history, getting rid of Luka Doncic.

College football is into its final week of the regular season, and the latest rankings were released with the defending national champion, Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers taking the top spots. 

And in the NFL the Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49er matchup has been highlighted as one to watch. 

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US Sport correspondent Leon Busby joins Jason Pine to review the latest sporting news from the States.&nbsp;
NBA Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was fired recently after arguably the worst trade in NBA history, getting rid of Luka Doncic.
College football is into its final week of the regular season, and the latest rankings were released with the defending national champion, Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers taking the top spots.&nbsp;
And in the NFL the Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49er matchup has been highlighted as one to watch.&nbsp;
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

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Leon Busby: US Sports correspondent discusses NBA, College Football, NFL

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 30 November.

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 30 November. 
Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 30 November 2025 

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Wellington Phoenix have secured a surprise win over Adelaide United, lifting them to 6th in the A-League. 

An early goal from Alex Rufer and a penalty from Ramy Najjarine helped the team secure a 2-1 victory over the South Australian side. 

And tonight Auckland FC take on the Newcastle Jets at the Go Media Stadium, where a win would take them to the top of the table. 

Football commentator Jacob Spoonley joined Jason Pine to review the Phoenix's game, and preview Auckland FC's match.

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Wellington Phoenix have secured a surprise win over Adelaide United, lifting them to 6th in the A-League.&nbsp;
An early goal from Alex Rufer and a penalty from Ramy Najjarine helped the team secure a 2-1 victory over the South Australian side.&nbsp;
And tonight Auckland FC take on the Newcastle Jets at the Go Media Stadium, where a win would take them to the top of the table.&nbsp;
Football commentator Jacob Spoonley joined Jason Pine to review the Phoenix's game, and preview Auckland FC's match.
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Jacob Spoonley: Football commentator and former player discusses Phoenix's surprise win, previews Auckland FC game

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22 years on from cricket introducing the shortest format, T20 has become the vehicle in which the sport is growing around the world, and New Zealand is next to be added to the list of countries that partake in the franchise. 

The franchise led by the Indian Premier League has expanded to nations such as England, Australia, Pakistan, the West Indies and South Africa.

But not everyone is happy about the proposed league, as key members of New Zealand's cricketing world butt heads over whether or not the league should come to New Zealand.

Sports broadcaster James McOnie joins Jason Pine to analyse the drama and share his personal thoughts on the introduction of T20 in New Zealand. 

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22 years on from cricket introducing the shortest format, T20 has become the vehicle in which the sport is growing around the world, and New Zealand is next to be added to the list of countries that partake in the franchise.&nbsp;
The franchise led by the Indian Premier League has expanded to nations such as England, Australia, Pakistan, the West Indies and South Africa.
But not everyone is happy about the proposed league, as key members of New Zealand's cricketing world butt heads over whether or not the league should come to New Zealand.
Sports broadcaster James McOnie joins Jason Pine to analyse the drama and share his personal thoughts on the introduction of T20 in New Zealand.&nbsp;
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James McOnie: Sports broadcaster analyses indian-backed T20 competition in NZ

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Leon Busby: US Sports correspondent discusses NBA, College Football, NFL

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