Saudi Cup visitors come to see and be seen
RIYADH: Many eyes were on the thoroughbred racehorses as the annual Saudi Cup meeting began in Riyadh on Friday — but by no means all eyes.
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New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Saren Erwee Hits Maiden Ton As South Africa Take Day 1 Honours Against New Zealand
A bold call by South Africa to bat first in the second Test against New Zealand paid dividends Friday with the tourists 238 for three, including a maiden century to Sarel Erwee, at stumps on day one. Erwee, in his second Test, headlined the scoreboard with 108, with 42 from Aiden Markram and 41 from Dean Elgar. Not out were Temba Bavuma on 22 and Rassie van der Dussen on 13. South Africa were 163 for one at tea before New Zealand claimed two wickets during the final session.
Watch: How Sachin Tendulkar Became First Cricketer To Score Double Century In ODIs On This Day In 2010
It was on this day, 12 years ago, when Sachin Tendulkar became the "first man on the planet" to score a double century in ODIs. The Master Blaster achieved the feat against South Africa at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior. He played an unbeaten knock of 200 off just 147 balls with the help of 25 fours and 3 sixes.
Yankees to retire O'Neill's No. 21
A linchpin of four World Series-winning New York Yankees teams will be honoured this summer.
George Kruis: Former England and Saracens lock, 32, to retire at end of season
Former England and Saracens lock George Kruis is to retire after completing the season with Japanese side Saitama Wild Knights in May.
"The best one will go" - Patrick Lefevere leaves door open for Mark Cavendish to ride Tour de France
QuickStep-Apha Vinyl Team manager Patrick Lefevere has opened the door for Mark Cavendish to ride the Tour de France again. Cavendish impressed with a stage 2 win at the UAE tour on Monday, boosting his chances as he goes head to head with Fabio Jakobsen for a spot on the Tour.
Olympic viewing guide: Can Canada avoid a curling shutout?
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