* Petersen survives dropped catch to make 124 not out * Amla run out for nine * Finn in controversy over action (Adds quotes) By Richard Sydenham LEEDS, England, Aug 2 - Alviro Petersen punished England for dropping him early on by scoring his fourth test century as South Africa reached 262 for five at the close of the first day of the second test on … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Cricket-Petersen makes England pay for dropped catch
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Olympics-Men’s swimming 100m butterfly semi-final results
LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The top qualifiers in the Olympic men's swimming 100m butterfly semi-finals on Thursday were Michael Phelps of the United States, South Africa's Chad le Clos and Tyler McGill of the United States. Results Table Semifinal 2 1. Chad Le Clos (South Africa) 51.42 seconds 2. Tyler McGill (U.S.) 51.61 3. Milorad Cavic … [Read more...] about Olympics-Men’s swimming 100m butterfly semi-final results
Golf-Back pain no barrier for Goosen at Firestone
By Mark Lamport-Stokes AKRON, Ohio Aug 2 (Reuters) - Plagued by back problems since midway through last year, South African Retief Goosen defied the pain barrier to surge into contention for the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Thursday. The twice former U.S. Open champion thrived on the slick greens at Firestone Country Club, shooting a three-under-par 67 in pursuit … [Read more...] about Golf-Back pain no barrier for Goosen at Firestone
Olympics-Swimming-Phelps through to 100m butterfly final
LONDON Aug 2 (Reuters) - Reinvigorated after winning the 200 metres individual medley gold medal on Thursday, Michael Phelps dived straight back into the London Olympic pool and booked a place in Friday's 100 butterfly final, his last individual event before he retires. Showing no signs of fatigue despite his busy schedule and advancing years, the 27-year-old easily won … [Read more...] about Olympics-Swimming-Phelps through to 100m butterfly final
Olympics-Argentina beat New Zealand in women’s hockey Pool B-results
LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Argentina beat New Zealand 2-1 in an Olympic women's hockey Pool B match on Thursday. Results Table Argentina 2 New Zealand 1 Germany 2 South Africa 0 Australia 1 U.S. 0 STANDINGS P W D L F A Pts 1. Argentina 3 2 0 1 9 3 6 2. New Zealand 3 2 0 1 6 3 6 3. Australia 3 2 0 1 4 2 6 4. Germany … [Read more...] about Olympics-Argentina beat New Zealand in women’s hockey Pool B-results
