Australia take the slow road to frustrate England
LONDON : Australia advanced cautiously to 115-2 at lunch on day two of the final Ashes test against England at The Oval on Friday, trailing the hosts by 168 runs.
Australia Sport News
Watch: Ricky Ponting Pelted With Grapes By England Fans, Says "Wouldn't Mind Finding Out" Culprits
Harry Brook led the charge for England in the fifth and final Ashes Test but fell short of a maiden Test century as Australia took control of the proceedings. Brook's quickfire 85 took England to 283 after captain Pat Cummins won his first toss of the series and sent the hosts into bat in overcast, bowler-friendly, conditions at The Oval. In reply, Australia lost just one wicket under the floodlights to be 61/1 at stumps on Day 1 -- a deficit of 222r runs.
World Cup Podcast: George Hamilton on legacy for Irish team
Ireland will exit the FIFA Women's World Cup after their final Group B match against Nigeria, but already the impact of this tournament is being felt.
O'Callaghan defends 100m freestyle title at world championships
FUKUOKA, Japan : Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan stormed to victory in the women's 100 metres freestyle race at the World Aquatics Championships on Friday, capturing gold in a time of 52.16 seconds to defend her title and complete a sprint sweep.
Virat Kohli Equals New Zealand Great In Elite List, Eyes Ex-India Skipper's Huge Feat
Virat Kohli did not bat in India's five-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI match in Barbados but that did not stop him from adding another major accolade to his already illustrious career. Kohli pulled off a stunning catch at second slip off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja to dismiss Romario Shepherd and it was his 142nd catch in ODI cricket. He is currently tied in the fourth spot with New Zealand's Ross Taylor when it comes to cricketers with most ODI catches. Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene tops the list with 218 while Australia's Ricky Ponting is second with 160. Kohli will be looking to become the highest-placed Indian cricketer in the list by surpassing Mohammed Azharuddin who is third with 156 catches.
It's getter harder to win major titles, says Germany's Daebritz
WYONG, Australia : Sara Daebritz has won her fair share of titles with Germany and in club football but the midfielder believes it is getting harder to win major prizes as the depth of the women's game increases and the quality improves.
Ireland's record cap-holder Mary Waldron retires
Ireland most-capped female cricketer Mary Waldron has announced her international retirement after a career that included 184 appearances and 148 dismissals.
West Indies vs India, 2nd ODI: Visitors Aim To Clinch Series With Better Batting Effort
The Indian team will be expected to return to its set batting order as it aims to put up a much-improved show with the willow and take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI in Barbados on Saturday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid did face a minor hiccup while trying out the middle-order batters upfront on a track that became a raging turner during the second session but a meager target of 115 meant that things were smooth for the better part.