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Proteas crumbling under Pakistan pressure raises old doubts

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Mar 2015

"I didn't feel any electric vibe. It's my responsibility to get the guys going, which I didn't," said captain AB de Villiers after losing to Pakistan.

Wales reach World Cup semifinals with win over Ireland

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Oct 2011

Jonathan Davies scored a try with 15 minutes left to help Wales beat Ireland 22-10 and reach their first Rugby World Cup semifinal since 1987.

England declare after Bell double

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Aug 2011

England declared their first innings closed at 591 for six on the third day of the fourth and final test against India at the Oval.

Dhoni strikes six to give India dramatic win

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Apr 2011

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck a dramatic six to bring the World Cup to India on Saturday after Sri Lanka had threatened to ruin their party.

Jayawardene century takes Sri Lanka to 274

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Apr 2011

Mahela Jayawardene stroked a delightful unbeaten 103 on Saturday to take Sri Lanka to a challenging 274 for six in the World Cup final against India.

World Cup fever strikes India before key clash

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2011

World Cup fever struck India seriously the moment it became apparent that the co-hosts would meet Pakistan in the second semifinal.

All Blacks romp to grand slam win over Wales

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Nov 2010

New Zealand completed their November tour in style on Saturday by defeating Wales 37-25 to record their third grand slam.

Gebrselassie retires, leaves imperishable legacy

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Nov 2010

Haile Gebrselassie's dream of crowning a glorious career with victory in the 2012 London Olympics vanished on the streets of New York on Sunday.

England demand full apology for fixing allegations

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Sep 2010

England have demanded an apology from Pakistan cricket chairperson Ijaz Butt for his allegations that England players had engaged in match-fixing.

England reject corruption allegations

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Sep 2010

England on Monday angrily rejected allegations from a senior Pakistani official that they were involved in match-fixing.

Pakistan will not drop players without proof

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Aug 2010

Pakistan will not suspend any players being investigated for alleged corruption without proof, Pakistan Cricket Board chairperson has said.

Rugby: Gulf between hemispheres yawns wide

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Jun 2010

Prior to the inaugural 1987 World Cup, European nations crossed the equator in the infrequent expeditions of the amateur rugby union era with understa

Wisden commemorates golden English summer

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Apr 2010

On the evidence of the 2009 English summer, international cricket is healthy in its homeland even if its prognosis elsewhere remains uncertain.

Ramsamy recalls bitter battles with rugby boards

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Feb 2010

In the film <em>Invictus</em> former president Nelson Mandela narrowly wins grudging approval from the administrators to retain the Springbok emblem.

Inventor of Hawk-Eye defends technology

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Jan 2010

South Africa cricket coach Mickey Arthur has become the latest prominent figure in the sport to express reservations about the Hawk-Eye technology.

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