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Smith, Kallis hit tons as South Africa take 233-run lead vs NZ
Graeme Smith made 115 and Jacques Kallis an unbeaten 107 in a 200-run partnership that wrested control of the first Test from New Zealand today. South Africa were 268-3 at stumps on the third day with a lead of 233 runs.
Mithali, Jhulan lose top spots in ICC ODI rankings
India's Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami have lost their number one positions in the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings for batters and bowlers, respectively.
Brazil and FIFA put spat behind, get to work
With two years to go until the World Cup and just more than a year before the Confederations Cup, infrastructure work remains a concern and there are problems with stadium construction in some cities.
New Zealand's Ryder puts cricket on hold for personal issues
The hard-hitting top-order batsman missed last month's third one-day international against South Africa, along with fast bowler Doug Bracewell, for breaching New Zealand team protocols by drinking alcohol while injured.
Clarke ruled out of ODI series in Caribbean
Australia skipper Michael Clarke has been ruled out of the five-match limited-overs series in the West Indies later this month, but selectors are hopeful he'll recover from a left hamstring injury in time to play in the test series in the Caribbean.
Defoe brace takes Spurs to FA Cup quarters
The England striker grabbed goals in either half of the fifth-round replay, equalizing in the 26th minute with a left-foot strike from outside the box before completing the scoring with another fierce shot in the 75th.
Council of Europe election probe idea has 'inaccuracies': FIFA
The Council of Europe said earlier that FIFA should investigate whether "the successful candidate" had exploited his position to obtain "unfair advantages" during last year's election.
City fine Balotelli for discipline breach
Balotelli broke a curfew on Friday morning, the day before City played a league game against Bolton Wanderers in which the Italian striker scored a goal.
Barcelona's appeal over Pique red card rejected
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) have rejected an appeal from Barcelona and given defender Gerard Pique a one-match ban for his red card in last weekend's 3-1 La Liga win over Sporting Gijon.
Families of Munich dead want IOC to remember 1972 tragedy
Forty years after 11 Israelis were killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Games, the families of the dead are urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to organise an official commemoration.
Martin's three-wicket burst reduces SA to 191-7 on Day 1
South Africa was 191 for seven at stumps on a day shortened to 59 overs, but the Proteas' grip on the match had been loosened if not broken by Martin's three-wicket burst spanning two overs immediately after tea.
Thorpe says he expects to fail in Olympic bid
Ian Thorpe, winner of five Olympic gold medals, doesn't like his chances of making it six after a less than impressive return from a five-year retirement.
Clarke, Pattinson to miss third final against Lanka
Pattinson has strained a buttock muscle while Clarke has injured his left hamstring.
Windies recall Bravo for ODIs against Australia
Ravi Rampaul, Lendl Simmons and Adrian Barath were all overlooked because of injuries and fast bowler Fidel Edwards was not included because the selectors wanted to save him for the tests and Twenty20s.
Jayawardene fined 10% match fee
Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for arguing with the umpires during the second final of the best-of-the-three finals of tri-series against Australia.
Karthikeyan gets first feel of HRT F112
Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan completed the first laps aboard the new HRT F112 at the Barcelona circuit ahead of its Formula 1 debut in Australia in less than two weeks.
Bhupathi and I are still adjusting: Bopanna
Doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna today said it would take some more time for him and senior partner Mahesh Bhupathi to get adjusted to each other before they strike a right chord on ATP circuit.
Bangladesh recall Mortaza, drop Iqbal from Asia Cup squad
Former captain Mashrafe bin Moratza has been recalled to the 14-man Bangladesh squad for the Asia Cup cricket tournament to be held in Dhaka from 11-22 March.
Chelsea's Ramires signs new five-year contract
Ramires, who originally signed a four-year deal when he joined from Benfica in August 2010, made his 50th Premier League appearance in the 1-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.
WI cricket board pay tribute to Runako Morton
Morton's death was also mourned by past and present West Indian players, who expressed their condolences through social media sites.
Deccan Chargers include five uncapped players for IPL 5
Deccan Chargers have added five names— Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Atchuta Rao, Syed Ahmed Quadri, Veer Pratap Singh and Sneha Kishore — to their list of players for the fifth season of Indian Premier League.
Narain confident of finishing Oz GP with untested car
Narain Karthikeyan is confident of finishing the season-opening Australian GP with his untested car — F112 — but admitted that after missing out on testing sessions in Jerez and Barcelona, the job has become tough for his Hispania Racing team.
West Indies cricketer Runako Morton dies in car accident
West Indies cricketer Runako Morton, 33, was killed in a road accident on Sunday night when he lost control of his car and hit a pole.
Hackett is Sahara Force India's new travel gear partner
London-based fashion brand Hackett has joined Sahara Force India as an official supplier for the Formula One team for the 2012 season.
EPL Managers' chief: Chelsea an 'embarrassment' for sacking Villas-Boas
Chelsea has become a "serious embarrassment" to the Premier League after firing Andre Villas-Boas just eight months in his reign, the head of England's League Managers' Association said Monday.
F1: Force India wraps up winter testing in Barcelona
Sahara Force India wrapped up its winter test programme with Nico Hulkenberg covering 101 laps in the VJM05 on the final day as the team finalised its preparations for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
India to play one-off T20 match in South Africa
India are set to take on South Africa in a one-off Twenty20 International on 30 March in Johannesburg to commemorate the 150 years of settlement of Indians in that country.
CWG scam: HC rejects plea of Swiss firm
The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea of Switzerland-based firm Swiss Timing, an accused in a Commonwealth Games-related graft case, seeking a stay on possible coercive action against it by a lower court.
70-year-old rider qualifies for London Olympics
Japanese equestrian rider Hiroshi Hoketsu has qualified for a spot at the London Olympics at the age of 70.
Ferrer retains Mexican Open title
Top-seeded David Ferrer easily defended his title at the Mexican Open on Saturday, beating fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-1, 6-2 in the final.