An artist's impression of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic stadium. (Source: Cox and Hassell)

Sport

Olympic stadium design unveiled for 2032 Brisbane Games

The 63,000-seat stadium was earmarked for Victoria Park in the heart of the city.

6:13pm

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, plays a shot against Yannick Hanfmann, of Germany, during the ATP250 tournament semifinal tennis match in Athens, Greece, in 2025

Tennis

Djokovic cuts ties with the PTPA players' association he co-founded

The 24-time Grand Slam champion cited "ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented".

2:40pm

Damien Martyn of Australia bats in the nets during training at the Adelaide Oval on February 8, 2006 in Adelaide, Australia.

Health

Damien Martyn back talking in 'miraculous' recovery

In an "unbelievable turn of events" the former Australian cricketer was awake one week after being placed into an induced coma in a Gold Coast hospital.

10:30am

Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright during the Breakers v Wildcats NBL Basketball match at Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand.

Basketball

Perth Wildcats grind out gutsy road win over Breakers in Auckland

The Wildcats reinforced their reputation as the NBL's road warriors and consolidated fifth position on the ladder with a 99-91 win over the Breakers.

9:10am

Olivia Podmore. (Composite image Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

Life

'Honestly I'm pretty alone right now' – the unforgettable Olivia Podmore

2025’s most read: On the four-year anniversary of cyclist Olivia Podmore's tragic death, 1News sports editor Abby Wilson looked back on their friendship.

6:00am

Rugby

John Mitchell is set to become the head coach of England's women's team.

Former All Blacks coach named in UK honours

John Mitchell coached the All Blacks between 2001 and 2003 and has been England women's coach since 2023.

December 30, 2025

League

Charlie Raass at the NZ Warriors trial match against the Melbourne Storm at Rotorua International Stadium in 2018.

Rotorua dreams of Warriors return after seven-year absence

Once a regular pre-season pit-stop, the last time Rotorua fans got to see the Wahs in action was in a trial game against Wests Tigers in 2020.

December 28, 2025

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

Fresh Benji Marshall twist adds to drama at Wests Tigers

Already contracted until the end of 2027, the Tigers on Friday announced a new deal that will keep the club legend at the helm for the next five seasons.

December 12, 2025

Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer

Tonga's medical staff face bans over Katoa head knocks

December 9, 2025

Tongan league star suffers seizure after head knocks

Tongan league star suffers seizure after head knocks

November 3, 2025

Brandon Smith of the Rabbitohs runs the ball during the round 25 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Dolphins at Accor Stadium, on August 21, 2025, in Sydney, Australia.

Kiwi NRL star charged with drug dealing and betting offences

August 25, 2025

Cricket

First responders and survivors of the Bondi terror attack are given a guard of honour by the players of Australia and England, including Ahmed Al Ahmed (front right), the man who disarmed one of the attackers, on day one of the fifth NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia.

Ashes applause for Bondi Beach heroes

When stumps is called on the last day of the Ashes series finale, it's likely the loudest cheer will have been for a small group of people on neither team.

Sunday 4:30pm

Football

Ifeanyi Eze celebrates after scoring for the Wellington Phoenix against the Brisbane Roar.

Wellington Phoenix men overcome odds to crush Brisbane 3-0

"That's probably the best victory I've ever had as a coach. We've had it very hard," head coach Giancarlo Italiano said, close to tears at one point in the press conference.

Sunday 9:51am

Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca sits on a bench ahead of the Champions League opening phase football match between Qarabag and Chelsea in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 5, 2025.

Chelsea manager leaves after reported clash with ownership

Maresca was midway through his second year in charge, having won the Conference League and Club World Cup in his first season at Chelsea.

Fri, Jan 2

Newcastle Jets Will Dobson celebrates his goal against Auckland FC, 2026.

Auckland FC beaten by 10-man Newcastle

Thu, Jan 1

The 34-year-old striker for Nottingham Forest had been sidelined since mid-October with a knee injury and confirmed the setback in a social media post shared from his hospital bed.

All Whites captain Chris Wood faces lengthy sideline spell after surgery

December 28, 2025

The Phoenix celebrtae a goal during the A-League Women - Wellington Phoenix FC v Sydney FC at Porirua Park.

Wellington Phoenix claim biggest win with rout of Sydney FC

December 21, 2025

Netball

Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie.

Netball NZ boss Jennie Wyllie resigns

Wyllie was under scrutiny after the standing down and reinstatement of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua this year.

December 18, 2025

Other Sport

England's Luke Littler lifts the trophy after winning the World Darts Championships final match against Gian van Veen of the Netherlands at Alexandra Palace in London, Saturday, January 3 (local time), 2026.

Littler wins back-to-back world darts titles at 18

Such is Littler’s talent that many are already wondering whether he can challenge the 16 world titles collected by Phil Taylor, darts’ greatest ever player.

Sunday 1:52pm

Basketball

Brisbane Bullets centre Tyrell Harrison.

Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk

Beaten by the Brisbane Bullets on Monday night, the New Zealand Breakers have now lost three straight games.

December 23, 2025

Jack McVeigh of the Taipans reacts during the round 13 NBL match between New Zealand Breakers and Cairns Taipans at Cairns Convention Centre.

Cairns Taipans star Jake McVeigh enters 'dad mode' to beat Breakers

Days after he and wife Beth welcomed their first child into the world, gun forward McVeigh lit up the Cairns Convention Centre on Friday night.

December 20, 2025

Parker Jackson-Cartwright.

Breakers' run ends after they fall to Phoenix

December 14, 2025

Tacko Fall reacts during the round 14 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers at Cairns Convention Centre in Cairns, Australia.

Breakers part ways with tallest player in NBL history

July 22, 2025

Johnathan Yim has taken the Southland Sharks from NBL battlers to title contenders in his first year as head coach.

From the NBA to Invercargill: The coach behind Sharks' dream NBL run

July 19, 2025

Golf

Australian Cam Smith in action during the Australian Golf Open.

Aussie Cam Smith seeks to banish demons at Royal Melbourne

Smith, the former British Open champion, is two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Australian Open, with two Kiwis also lurking.

December 7, 2025

Motorsport

Former driver Helmut Marko talks with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen during the first qualifying session at the Lusail International Circuit ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix.

Red Bull racing adviser Helmut Marko retires at the age of 82

Marko's departure leaves Red Bull without the two main guiding personalities from its 2005 entry into F1 after longtime team principal Christian Horner was ousted in July.

December 10, 2025

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates after becoming a world champion after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

F1: Lando Norris' steady rise culminates in maiden world title

An emotional Norris stood sobbing on the podium at Yas Marina after a year marked by intense pressure, late-season drama and one of the closest title fights in recent years.

December 8, 2025

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates after becoming a world champion after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

December 8, 2025

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, left, congratulates Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands on the pole position after the qualifying for the he Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix

Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP

December 7, 2025

Liam Lawson of the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team participates in race day at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar on November 30, 2025. (

Lawson has potential to be 'very good F1 driver' - Racing Bulls boss

December 6, 2025

Tennis

Lulu Sun has withdrawn from the 2026 ASB Classic tennis tournament.

Kiwi tennis star Lulu Sun withdraws from ASB Classic

The 24-year-old has not played competitively since reaching the final of China’s Guangzhou Open in October.

Sat, Jan 3

Boxing

In a separate post from what appeared to be a hospital room, he added "thanks for all the support I’m OK."

Jake Paul reports 'double broken jaw' from KO loss to Anthony Joshua

Joshua scored a sixth-round knockout victory over Paul, who later posted an X-ray showing a jaw broken in two spots.

December 21, 2025

Jake Paul in action against Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul knocked out by brutal Anthony Joshua right hand

The result was widely expected, with the YouTuber a massive underdog going in.

December 20, 2025

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off during a news conference promoting their upcoming heavyweight boxing match.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua have a lot to lose in Netflix bout

December 20, 2025

David Nyika.

Nyika pays tribute to fiancée after emotional victory

December 13, 2025

Joseph Parker enters the ring prior to the Heavyweight fight between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley on the "All or Nothing" Fight Night.

'A real surprise to me': Joseph Parker responds after failing drug test

November 15, 2025