Australia reach 187-6 against South Africa on first day of the men’s Test series – as it happened

Source: The Guardian Cricket

Bad light stops play as Renshaw and Cummins rebuild to reach 187-6 after South Africa snared six wickets for 124 runs The sun is belting down in Durban at the moment with the forecast for a high of 27C. But a hint of cloud is expected to drift across Kingsmead Stadium during the afternoon. Rain was forecast for day two but the latest forecast suggests that has cleared up. Nic Maddinson will open…

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33 balls, 0 runs - Maddinson's record amid Australia top-order struggles

Source: BBC Sport Cricket

Opener Nic Maddinson makes the longest duck by a Test opener this century as Australia's top order struggles on his return against South Africa.

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Essex confirm Das release as batter appears in court over rape charge

Source: ESPN Cricinfo

Batter was charged with two counts of rape in July

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Renshaw keeps Australia’s hopes intact against South Africa after Maddinson gamble fails

Source: The Guardian Cricket

Opener’s painful duck gets tourists’ series off to bad start Renshaw and Cummins keep hosts’ attack at bay If we accept that sporting tenures are results-based, then the Australian selectors George Bailey and Tony Dodemaide should be conferring with the coach Andrew McDonald to submit a mass resignation. The opening moments of the first Test in Durban were enough to return the predictable harvest…

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Hampshire legend Adams leaves after 25 years

Source: BBC Sport Cricket

Hampshire club legend Jimmy Adams leaves the county after more than 25 years as a player and coach.

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Depth on show as Irish all but assure play-off final

Source: BBC Sport

Republic of Ireland ease to a comfortable 8-0 victory against 10-player Kazakhstan in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg without three of their best players as their replacements impress

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Musical Times stays unbeaten in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket

Source: Sky Sports Football

Musical Times overcame traffic problems to maintain her unbeaten record in the bet365 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket.

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Manchester United’s early wobble makes Tottenham visit a must-win for Carrick

Source: The Guardian Football

After a scratchy start in the league, injuries and an underwhelming Rashford, Spurs’s visit to Old Trafford is already crucial for the hosts The noise in the Premier League was focused elsewhere for the last two weeks of the international break, allowing a glorious silence to drift across Manchester United. Without Manchester City’s woes , Michael Carrick may have faced a more difficult time,…

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Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86

Source: The Guardian Sport

Hall of Famer led the 1985 Bears to the Super Bowl Coach was known for his fiery persona Mike Ditka, the legendary leader of the Chicago Bears who won a Super Bowl as both an NFL player and coach, has died at 86, his family announced Friday. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka,” his family said in a…

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Afcon move to every four years under review by Caf

Source: BBC Sport

The Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.

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Pioneer Pete dominates the 'Welsh Champion' Hurdle | Full Race Replay

Source: Sky Sports Football

Pioneer Pete took his form to a new level with a tenacious display from the front in the 'Welsh Champion' Hurdle

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