Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

IMAGE: Gold-medal rower Mohamed Sbihi will be the first Muslim to carry the British flag at the Games, alongside sailor Hannah Mills. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images for British......

New Zealand v South Africa: More at stake than a first final!

‘We don't want you in the World Cup to add numbers and just become a bunch of losers’ The Proteas have long worn the tag of cricket's ultimate chokers for repeated failures in the......

De Villiers anchors South Africa to easy win over New Zealand

South Africa captain AB de Villiers anchored his side to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand, whose bowling and fielding was far superior to a poor batting performance in the first game of their......

World Cup, New Zealand v South Africa: How the teams stack up

Factbox on the cricket World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park, Auckland. NEW ZEALAND Daniel Vettori of New Zealand warms up during a New Zealand nets session at......

Sammy powers Windies to win over Kiwis in first ODI

The West Indies tasted success for the first time on their New Zealand tour on Thursday when they scraped home by two wickets in the first One-Day International in Auckland. After dismissing New......