Americans sparkle at Wimbledon
Americans Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin, while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe ensured the Stars and Stripes kept flying high.
Fun and games at Wimbledon
Fun and games at Wimbledon
Coco Gauff avoided another early exit, as defending champ Jannik Sinner and top seed Aryna Sabalenka marched on, while a relaxed Novak Djokovic pranked a ball girl.
Serena and Wawrinka go down fighting
Serena and Wawrinka go down fighting
Serena Williams returned to competitive singles action after a four-year absence but couldn't overcome the first hurdle at Wimbledon, while Stan Wawrinka bid a final goodbye to fans after a marathon defeat.
Funds boost for winter performers
Funds boost for winter performers
New Zealand’s leading skiers and snowboarders will benefit from a boost in funding in the next Olympic cycle.
Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters
Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters
Men's defending champ Jannik Sinner and women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka arrived at Wimbledon with question marks hanging over them but answered the doubters, with first-round wins.
ODT Sports Chat: grappling, handball & gymnastics
ODT Sports Chat: grappling, handball & rhythmic gymnastics
On ODT Sports Chat we visited the sports hub at the Edgar Centre on Saturday, with three different codes taking centre stage.
Experience and youth in NZ team for Glasgow
Experience and youth in NZ team for Glasgow
A seven-strong weightlifting team is set to represent New Zealand at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Coll beaten in Paris final
Coll beaten in Paris final
New Zealander Paul Coll has lost to world No 3 Diego Elias in the final of the PSA Squash Tour Finals in Paris.
Athletes gearing up for Commonwealth Games
Athletes gearing up for Commonwealth Games
Two exceptional athletes with Dunedin roots are ready to take on the world.
Williams sisters back at Wimbledon
Williams sisters back at Wimbledon
American multi-winning grand slam champions Venus and Serena Williams are returning to Wimbledon after being given a doubles wildcard.
Five medals for Kiwi rowers in Bulgaria
Five medals for Kiwi rowers in Bulgaria
World champions Ben Taylor and Oli Welch continued their domination of the men's pair to lead New Zealand to a successful World Cup rowing regatta in Bulgaria.
Obituary: indomitable spirit of racer shone through much adversity
Obituary: indomitable spirit of racer shone through much adversity
Alex Zanardi was an Italian car racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medallist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents.
Serena out of Queen's doubles, next stop Berlin
Serena out of Queen's doubles, next stop Berlin
Serena Williams' comeback has been put on hold after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from the Queen's Club WTA event with a knee injury.
Winter codes may dominate winners list
Winter codes may dominate winners list
Grab your woolly hat — winter sport is perhaps set to dominate the Otago Sports Awards at the Edgar Centre tonight.
Serena mulls Wimbledon return after comeback win
Serena mulls Wimbledon return after comeback win
American great Serena Williams is considering a return to Wimbledon, after a winning comeback nearly four years since her last competitive match.
Sporting teenager having a ball
Sporting teenager having a ball
A Gore teenager who has represented New Zealand in handball twice since taking up the sport just 18 months ago has her sights set on giving back to the sport.
Fairweather set sights on podium finish
Fairweather set sights on podium finish
After illness derailed her first Commonwealth Games, NZ swimming star Erika Fairweather is chasing the podium in Glasgow.
Dream meets fairytale at Roland Garros
Dream meets fairytale at Roland Garros
Mirra Andreeva's dream run towards a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open is gathering momentum, while qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her own fairytale.
Judo team of seven going to Glasgow
Judo team of seven going to Glasgow
A judo team of seven has been selected for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Shnaider stuns Sabalenka in another Roland Garros upset
Shnaider stuns Sabalenka in another Roland Garros upset
Outsider Diana Shnaider battled from a set and a double break down to shock world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and send her out of the Paris tournament.