LEEDS, England Aug 5 (Reuters) - Scoreboard when play was abandoned on the fourth day of the second test at Headingley on Sunday (South Africa first innings: 419) England first innings: A.Strauss c de Villiers b Steyn 37 A.Cook lbw b Philander 24 J.Trott c Smith b Steyn 35 K.Pietersen lbw b Morkel 149 I.Bell c Smith b … [Read more...] about Cricket-South Africa v England second test
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UPDATE 3-Cricket-England toil for wickets as storms intervene
(Adds quotes) By Richard Sydenham LEEDS, England Aug 5 (Reuters) - England failed to make a breakthrough before rain forced the abandonment of play at 1715 (1615 GMT) on the fourth day of the second test at Headingley on Sunday as South Africa reached 39 without loss in their second innings. Jacques Rudolph, opening in place of the injured Alviro Petersen, was … [Read more...] about UPDATE 3-Cricket-England toil for wickets as storms intervene
Olympics-Athletics-Pistorius fails to make 400m final
By Mitch Phillips LONDON Aug 5 (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius failed in his bid to reach the Olympic 400 metres final on Sunday when the South African double-amputee finished last in his semi-final. Pistorius, who races wearing carbon fibre prosthetic blades after being born without a fibula in both legs, is the first double-amputee to run in the Games and was given a … [Read more...] about Olympics-Athletics-Pistorius fails to make 400m final
UPDATE 1-Olympics-Athletics-Pistorius fails to make 400m final
(Adds no Americans in final, quotes) By Mitch Phillips LONDON Aug 5 (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius failed in his bid to reach the Olympic 400 metres final on Sunday when the South African double-amputee finished last in his semi while it was a terrible night for the United States in an event they normally dominate. Pistorius, who races wearing carbon fibre … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Olympics-Athletics-Pistorius fails to make 400m final
Olympics-Hockey-Britain battle to draw with Australia in thriller
By Annika Breidthardt LONDON Aug 5 (Reuters) - Britain fought back from 3-0 down against Australia to earn a 3-3 draw with a goal five minutes from time in a thrilling men's Olympic hockey match on Sunday that left the teams level at the top of Group A. World hockey champions Australia, on eight points, need at least a draw on Tuesday against Pakistan, who have seven, … [Read more...] about Olympics-Hockey-Britain battle to draw with Australia in thriller
