Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

IMAGE: Gold-medal rower Mohamed Sbihi will be the first Muslim to carry the British flag at the Games, alongside sailor Hannah Mills. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images for British......

New Zealand v South Africa: More at stake than a first final!

‘We don't want you in the World Cup to add numbers and just become a bunch of losers’ The Proteas have long worn the tag of cricket's ultimate chokers for repeated failures in the......

World Cup, New Zealand v South Africa: How the teams stack up

Factbox on the cricket World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park, Auckland. NEW ZEALAND Daniel Vettori of New Zealand warms up during a New Zealand nets session at......

If ever the Kiwis had a chance of winning the World Cup, this is it!

New Zealand have never appeared so well-united as they do currently, says Haresh Pandya. 'Individually and collectively, under Brendon McCullum's astute leadership, they seem a formidable lot.'......

De Villiers anchors South Africa to easy win over New Zealand

South Africa captain AB de Villiers anchored his side to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand, whose bowling and fielding was far superior to a poor batting performance in the first game of their......