Controversial umpire Darrell Hair has resigned from the International Cricket Council’s elite umpires panel, an ICC spokesperson said on Friday.
England may have lost their past two one-day series, both against New Zealand, but I believe they have a serious opportunity to upset South Africa.
World oil prices edged lower on Friday on profit-taking, after bumper gains the previous day as a crisis deepened between Russia and the West.
Shamed 1970s glam rocker Gary Glitter finally arrived in his native Britain on Friday, ending a farcical merry-go-round of Asian airports.
The death of a colleague creates practical as well as emotional upsets. Mira Katbamna reports.
Midfielder Teko Modise rifled home a second half equaliser to earn 2010 World Cup hosts SA a 2-2 draw with Australia in a friendly on Tuesday.
John Terry of Chelsea was named as England’s permanent captain by coach Fabio Capello at a news conference on Tuesday.
After a rain-aborted workout against Scotland on Monday gave Andrew Flintoff the chance to impress, England face SA at in a T20 clash on Wednesday.
UK police have arrested 2 500 people during a clampdown on knife crime prompted by a series of murders, the government said on Monday.
Time is fast running out for Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana to get his under-performing players ready for the Confederations Cup next June.
As if they were not busy enough striving for trophies, the top four in the English Premier League have to deliver major stories as well.
Oil prices fell further on Friday on the prospect of reduced energy demand because Europe’s main economies are shrinking, dealers said.
All-rounder Albie Morkel, who sat out SA’s Test series victory over England, joins the Proteas as they attempt to win the one-day series as well.
A British drag artist talks to Hilary Whitney about how decades of drink and drugs led to a near death experience.
Surfing the net for hours at a time could put your health at risk, says Nechama Brodie.
Surfing the net for hours at a time could put your health at risk, says Nechama Brodie.
The Hollywood heart attack (think Elliott Gould in <i>Ocean’s 13</i>) involves dramatic chest clutching and collapse. But in reality, symptoms vary.
Pregnant women who take an epilepsy drug that is also prescribed for migraines may increase the risk of their children having birth defects.
Unless Kevin Keegan can change himself into Superman, the Magpies are probably in for another season of frustration and turmoil.
After weeks of peacemaking over homosexuality, Rowan Williams points the finger of blame at North American churches.
The 2008 Lambeth Conference was held amid an atmosphere of boycotts over the 230 bishops who stayed away- and one who was never invited.
A defiant innings by AB de Villiers held up England’s charge towards victory on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test against South Africa.
England and South Africa were both hopeful of winning the fourth and final Test even though rain allowed only 82 minutes of play on the third day.
Kevin Pietersen had a frustrating first morning as England captain as South Africa reached 64 for one at lunch on the first day of the fourth Test.
Miner Xstrata unveiled a -billion takeover bid for the world’s third-biggest platinum producer, Lonmin, to diversify its business.
Andrew Flintoff is determined to help England regain their pride in Thursday’s final Test against South Africa at the Oval.
The use of 50 000-volt Taser stun guns by the UK police is growing, with the ”less-lethal” weapon used on nearly 2 700 occasions.
People with diabetes can limit the impact of the condition simply by walking for an extra 45 minutes a day, according to scientists.
Broccoli and other vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbage contain a group of phytochemicals that seem to have cancer-preventing properties.
The British public remains largely unaware of the industrial killing of civilians in Britain’s modern colonial wars.
Michael Vaughan stepped down as England captain on Sunday with the timing that finally deserted him on the field but with his reputation intact.
Shaun de Waal went to London to meet David Duchovny and found himself unexpectedly charmed.