South Africa’s women have beaten Australia for the first time ever, claiming a six-wicket win in their T20 clash in Canberra. Quality bowling on Sunday helped the Proteas hold the hosts to a below-par 6-142, a total they tracked down with six balls to spare… Read More »South Africa make history as star’s half-century secures first win ever over Australia
South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been admitted to hospital after a freak accident left him with chemical burns. Erasmus, who has masterminded back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins for the Springboks, has undergone treatment but is not in any long-term danger. “Rassie Erasmus… Read More »‘Freak accident using a powerful detergent’ sends Rassie Erasmus to hospital with chemical burns
West Indies have been dealt a cruel injury blow in Brisbane after exciting quick Shamar Joseph was forced to retire hurt when a Mitchell Starc yorker pinned his foot. Joseph was hit on the full and given out lbw for three at the Gabba on… Read More »Shamar cleared of broken toe but may not bowl, huge call as Aussie named ‘next Jacques Kallis’
Ollie Pope had left his England teammates in awe with a remarkable century in the first Test against India, leaving even Joe Root scrambling for superlatives. Root finally settled on “absolute masterclass” as he tried to sum up Pope’s unbeaten 148 on day three in… Read More »‘One of the best knocks I’ve ever seen’: Pope lauded after ‘masterclass’ gives England hope in Hyderabad
Maidstone United manager George Elokobi could sum up the moment in only one way. “The magic of the FA Cup,” Elokobi said, “is very much alive.” His little team from the sixth-tier of English soccer had just pulled off one of the most unlikely upsets… Read More »‘The magic of the FA Cup is very much alive’: Fairytale continues as sixth tier Maidstone oust Ipswich