Misfiring Spurs face ultimate test at Manchester City as Manchester United brace for Leeds cauldron
by John Weaver
Test Sport News
Ralf Rangnick set to face Leeds litmus test to preview the extent of Manchester United progress
Ralf Rangnick's tenure at Manchester United so far has not gone the way some fans would have expected. When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as interim manager, the team experienced a fantastic bounce in both results and performances, but we haven't seen the same outcome under the German.
Spurs face acid test at Man City as Man United brace for Leeds cauldron
Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting trip to Manchester City this weekend, desperate to arrest a losing streak that threatens to derail their season as Manchester United brace themselves for a hostile reception at Leeds.
NZ vs SA: South Africa In Massive Trouble As New Zealand Dominate 1st Test
Henry Nicholls and Matt Henry spearheaded a commanding display as New Zealand built a 387-run first-innings lead that left South Africa in deep strife on day two of the first Test on Friday. At stumps in Christchurch, South Africa were three for 34, with Temba Bavuma on 22 and Rassie van der Dussen on nine, and needing another 353 to make New Zealand bat again. The record first-innings deficit overhauled for victory is 291 by Australia against Sri Lanka in 1992. New Zealand were all out in their first innings late on day two for 482 in reply to South Africa's 95.
1st Test: South Africa in disarray, New Zealand on course for big win
Henry Nicholls struck 105 and Tom Blundell made 96 as the world Test champions amassed 482 all out to effectively bat South Africa out of the contest. On the back foot since being bundled out for 95 in the first innings, South Africa's top order collapsed for a second time at Christchurch's Hagley Oval to finish the day 353 behind.
Abysmal Proteas endure another nightmare day in NZ as 1st Test defeat looms
The Proteas face almost certain defeat in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch following another disastrous performance on day two on Friday.
Tottenham Hotspur face acid test at Manchester City as Manchester United brace for Leeds United cauldron
Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting trip to Manchester City this weekend, desperate to arrest a losing streak that threatens to derail their season as Manchester United brace themselves for a hostile reception at Leeds. Newcastle can pull further clear of relegation trouble and dent West Ham's top-four ambitions as they seek their fourth straight league win while Norwich, Watford and Burnley are all in desperate need of points.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Cricket Score: Hosts Continue To Dominate, Lead By Over 250
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2, live cricket score and updates:A century from Henry Nicholls and quickfire knocks from Neil Wagner, Colin de Grandhomme and Tom Blundell helped New Zealand tighten their grip over South Africa in the opening Test on the second day of play in Christchurch on Friday. After rolling South Africa for 95 in their first innings, New Zealand resumed day two on 116 for three with Wagner on two after facing 12 balls as the nightwatchman on Thursday and Nicholls on 37. Wagner provided the entertainment with a rollicking innings before he eventually fell one run short of what would have been his second Test half-century. Tom Blundell and Kyle Jamieson are currently batting with New Zealand nearing the 400-run mark. (LIVE SCORECARD)