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Sports News for 7 February 2025
The Phoenix captain Scott Wootton is adamant his side should have been granted a penalty during their 1-all draw with the Brisbane Roar yesterday evening in Wellington. Audio
The events coming back, and those that aren't, at the Commonwealth Games
The Games has been scaled back after the organisers struggled to find a host, however, it will still see more than 200 medals contested across 10 sports in Glasgow this year.
Early Sports Chat for 7 February 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
'A lot has changed': Tom Walsh reflects and looks ahead to return
The shot put star admits 2025 is going to be different for him but nothing has changed as far as his ambitions are concerned.
Why Chris Wood could lead NZ football into a new era
He's a Kiwi superstar in the beautiful game, but we don't talk enough about Chris Wood. That could be changing.
Chris Wood could be NZ's best footballer, ever
He's a Kiwi superstar in the Beautiful Game, but we don't talk enough about Chris Wood. That could be changing. Audio
Blow for Wallabies as Schmidt decides on October exit
Wallabies rugby coach, New Zealander Joe Schmidt, has dashed Aussie hopes he will stay on until the 2027 World Cup.
Wellington Phoenix rue penalty ruling in draw with Brisbane Roar
Controversial 'no penalty' decision riles Phoenix players as they draw with Brisbane Roar.
As it happened: Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar
The Wellington Phoenix have just drawn their men's A-League match against the Brisbane Roar, 1-all, in Wellington.
Ellesse Andrews & Conway Jeune: When Music meets Sports
Kara Rickard and Mark Williams head to the velodrome in Cambridge and meet with the Olympic cyclist and gold medalist Ellesse Andrews, along with Conway Jeune from TOI, to talk about the connection… Audio
Beauden Barrett wants Japan back in expanded Super Rugby
The All Blacks first five believes it would strengthen the competition and make it more attractive to players.
NFL International Series heads Down Under in '26
NFL and the Los Angeles Rams are heading to Melbourne, Australia, for what will likely be the season opener for the team.
US Open becomes first major to create LIV Golf exemption
The USGA said it was creating a direct route into the US Open for well-performing LIV Golf players in a bid to ensure the world's best players compete against each other.
Basketball: Breakers' season lives up to low expectations
Analysis- After a season punctuated by losing streaks and suspensions the Breakers can only watch as the next NBL champion is crowned.
Los Angeles Lakers interested in Steven Adams
The Kiwi basketball star is currently with the Houston Rockets, but following one of the biggest ever NBA trades earlier this week the fallout continues.
MotoGP's Jorge Martin fractures hand and foot in pre-season crash in Malaysia
Martin won the 2024 title in the final race of the season, denying Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati a third straight championship.
Breakers sign off season with a loss
The Breakers have gone down to the table topping Illawarra Hawks 96-82 in Auckland.
Basketball: Trans-Tasman Throwdown series, game set for Hamilton
Tall Ferns lock in first home game in more than five years in inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown.
What is Padel? The world's fastest growing sport
The internet buzzes with suggestions celebrities like Shakira, Formula 1 drivers and footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo all dabble in a bit of padel. Now a new "padel house" has opened in… Audio
All Black lock out of Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues have suffered a major blow just a week out from the season starting.
