David Warner hooks at Tim Bresnan but is caught in the deep by Joe Root in the third Test at Old Trafford. Photo: Tom Jenkins / The Guardian “Yeah, Joey,” said David Warner with a smile when asked, in a surprisingly good-humoured press conference, how Joe Root had greeted him when he came to the crease for the first time in the Ashes series on Friday morning. “He said to me, … [Read more...] about Warner hooks another one to Root
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Boxing South Africa on the ropes
Resigned: Chairman Ngconde Balfour. Photo: Sunday World Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has to sort out the embattled Boxing South Africa. He can either augment the three members of the federation or give them a special dispensation to continue until their term ends next year. The South African Boxing Act of 2001 stipulates clearly that the board can have no less than four and … [Read more...] about Boxing South Africa on the ropes
The mystery behind Bolt’s speed
Usain Bolt is a large guy as far as sprinters go, and his 6-foot-5 frame does not exactly make him a model of aerodynamic perfection. Usain Bolt poses after winning the 100m in 9.85 in the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games at Olympic Stadium on July 26. Photo: Kirby Lee / USA Today Sports But as his time of 9.58 seconds in a 100-meter race in 2009 proves, he is the fastest human on … [Read more...] about The mystery behind Bolt’s speed
Five facts about the 2015 Cricket World Cup
The Cricket World Cup, held every four years, will be staged in Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2015. Here are five things to know about the tournament. Photo: AFP The Cricket World Cup which takes place every four years will be held in Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2015. Here are five things to know about the tournament that will conclude with … [Read more...] about Five facts about the 2015 Cricket World Cup
Proteas beat Sri Lanka to take T20 series
David Miller, Hambantota, JP Duminy, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Morne Morkel, South Africa, Sri Lanka, T20 … [Read more...] about Proteas beat Sri Lanka to take T20 series