Football

Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died at the age of 81.

Manchester City's on-fire striker Sergio Aguero struck his second hat-trick in a week as the champions beat Chelsea 6-0.

A statue of former England football captain David Beckham will be unveiled outside LA Galaxy's stadium next month.

The Wellington Phoenix have drawn 1-all at Newcastle with striker Roy Krishna missing a penalty in the 88th minute which could have won the game for the visitors.

Champions Manchester City have returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park.

Manchester City's hopes of retaining their EPL title suffered a potentially grievous blow as they lost 2-1 at Newcastle.

Holders Chelsea have been drawn to face 12-time winners Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round, a repeat of last year's final.

Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock speaks for the first time of his anguish at the disappearance of new signing Emiliano Sala.

Coach Mark Rudan has described Wellington Phoenix as the castaways of the A-League, such is their travel-heavy schedule over the next seven weeks.

Manchester City have continued their impressive scoring spree to rout Burnley 5-0 in the English FA Cup fourth round.

Phoenix coach Mark Rudan has accused Sydney FC counterpart Steve Corica of lacking respect.

Usain Bolt's quest to become a professional footballer appears to have run its course, with the former Jamaican sprinter saying his "sports life is over".

Argentinean footballer Emiliano Sala was on board a light aircraft that disappeared en route to Cardiff for his English Premier League debut, France's civil aviation authority says.

Former Socceroos attacking midfielder Mitch Nichols has parted ways with the Wellington Phoenix, his fifth A-League club.

Gabriel Jesus took his tally to seven goals in three games with a double as Manchester City beat 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0.

Tottenham Hotspur's English Premier League title ambitions suffered a major blow as Marcus Rashford's goal gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory at Wembley.

Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the English Premier football League with a hard-fought 1-0 away win at Brighton.

The Welington Phoenix came from behind to beat Central Coast 3-2 in the A-League football game in the capital and set a new club record of eight games without a loss.

The Wellington Phoenix's turnaround has been remarkable, writes Paul Thompson.