Football
Swiss police raid European Football headquarters
In the latest twist in the Panama papers scandal, Swiss police have searched the offices of European football's governing body after ex-secretary general Gianni Infantino was named in the leaked… Audio
First up wins for Barca and Munich
Barcelona and Bayern Munich have scored wins in their respective Champions League quarter-final first leg ties.
Rangers back in Premiership
Rangers have ended a four-year exile from the Scottish Premiership when they beat Dumbarton 1-0 to clinch the Championship title and automatic promotion.
Conte named new Chelsea coach
Antonio Conte was handed the responsibility of reviving Chelsea's fortunes and bringing the EPL title back to Stamford Bridge when he was named as their new coach.
Victory reduce Phoenix to ashes
The Phoenix have been crushed by the Melbourne Victory 4-1 in their A-League match at Wellington.
Simon Kuper: football, money and Leicester City
Colin Peacock interviews the sports columnist for the Financial Times, and co-author of Soccernomics, a 2009 book about how money influences the game. Audio
Nou Camp a sell-out for rugby final
France's Top 14 rugby final is set to break the attendance record for a club rugby game after organisers said the Nou Camp is set for a sell-out.
England beat world champs in friendly
Substitute Jamie Vardy scored his first international goal and Eric Dier headed a last-gasp winner as England beat Germany 3-2 in a friendly.
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff dies
Tributes are pouring in from the football world for the legendary Dutch player and coach Johan Cruyff, who has died of lung cancer, aged 68.
Ex-England player jailed for child sex crime
Former England international football player Adam Johnson has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of sex offences involving an underage 15-year-old girl.
Phoenix sign Finkler from Victory
The Wellington Phoenix have signed the Melbourne Victory playmaker Gui Finkler on a two-year contract.
Coleman says Euro 2016 needs to go ahead
Wales football manager Chris Coleman says Euro 2016 should go ahead as planned despite increased security fears following the attacks in Belgium.
Qatar 2022 faces housing crisis
Qatar may house thousands of football fans in Bedouin-style tents in desert areas close to stadiums during the 2022 World Cup as tumbling oil prices have forced the tiny Gulf state to delay projects…
Tottenham keep title hopes alive
Harry Kane moved top of the Premier League scoring charts this season with a brace to keep his side on leaders Leicester City's coat tails.
United edge City in Manchester derby
Manchester United teenager Marcus Rashford wrote another chapter in his fairytale introduction to top-flight football, scoring a brilliant goal to secure a 1-0 win in his first derby match against…
Fifa confirms salary for Blatter
FIFA said it paid disgraced former president Sepp Blatter 5.5 million dollars last year as it published his salary for the first time.
Midday Sports News for 17 March 2016
Andrew McFadden, says the National Rugby League judiciary system needs an overhaul. Audio
Phoenix resign six players
The Wellington Phoenix have re-signed six more players for next A-League football season and beyond.