Staunch sports activist, SA Olympian Cheryl Roberts dies
Sporting activist Cheryl Roberts died on Friday morning at the age of 60.
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Ireland's massive World Cup showdown live on RTÉ
The Republic of Ireland's huge World Cup play-off against Scotland on Tuesday will be screened live on RTÉ2 as part of a double-header with Manchester City's Champions League match versus FC Copenhagen.
Mohammad Rizwan shines again as Pakistan beat Bangladesh in T20I tri-series opener
Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup, top-scoring in a 21-run win over Bangladesh in Christchurch on Friday. Rizwan maintained his rich vein of form with an unbeaten 78 as Pakistan posted 167-5, before restricting their opponents to 146-8. It was the opening match of a week-long tournament, which also includes hosts New Zealand. All three teams are using it to prepare for the T20 World Cup in Australia. The world's top-ranked T20 batsman, Rizwan batted through the innings in cold conditions at Hagley Oval, tallying seven fours and two sixes in a chanceless 50-ball knock. It was the 30-year-old's 21st half-century in the format, continuing his form from last month's T20 series against England, when he compiled a series-leading 316 runs.