Valerie Adams: New Zealand's two-time Olympic shot put champion retires at 37
New Zealand's Valerie Adams, the two-time Olympic shot put champion, has retired at the age of 37.
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Ton-up Verreynne hails former coach Ashwell Prince: 'He's had a massive impact on me'
It has taken Kyle Verreynne a little while to get going in Proteas Test colours, but those who have been following his career at domestic level will not be surprised that he has now arrived on the international stage.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates
NZ vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates: Chasing a target of 426, New Zealand find themselves in a spot of bother against South Africa in the second Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The Kiwis are 94/4, still needing 332 runs to win on Day 5. Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Mahara took two wickets each ahead of the close of the day's play. Devon Conway is batting on 60 and has given the hosts a glimmer of hope. Having already lost the first Test, South Africa, on the other hand, will look to skittle out the hosts and level the two-match series at 1-1. Earlier, South Africa eventually declared their innings at 354/9 after Kyle Verreynne 136-run knock. Earlier, Sarel Erwee scored a fine 108 as South Africa went on to post a total of 364. In reply, New Zealand were bowled out of a total of 293, as the visitors took a 71-run lead in the first innings. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Andy Farrell reviews ‘weird’ law as Ireland ease to Six Nations win over Italy
Andy Farrell expects World Rugby to review its rules after Ireland benefited from a “weird” law en route to blitzing depleted Italy 57-6 in the Guinness Six Nations.
Date, fixtures, odds and everything to know about the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup finally gets underway this week, after the tournament was postponed for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ulster's Jordi Murphy set for return as McCloskey derides Italy sendings off 'farce'
Jordi Murphy is in the running to make a seasonal debut for Ulster against Cardiff on Friday night.
Online Threat Sent To Touring Australian Player's Partner Not Credible: Pakistan Cricket Board
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed that a threat was sent to the partner of touring Australian cricketer Ashton Agar on social media but it was not found to be "credible" after investigation. Australia are touring Pakistan after 24 years amid tight security. "The PCB is aware of a social media post, of which the nature and content has been investigated by the PCB, CA and combined Government security agencies,” the board said in a statement.
PCB claims online threat sent to Aussie player Agar's partner but wasn't credible
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed that a threat was sent to the partner of touring Australian cricketer Ashton Agar on social media but it was not found to be "credible" after investigation. Australia are touring Pakistan after 24 years amid tight security. "The PCB is aware of a social media post, of which the nature and content has been investigated by the PCB, CA and combined Government security agencies,” the board said in a statement.