Philander strikes early blow as South Africa chase victory
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada grabbed two wickets apiece on Wednesday to set South Africa on the road to... JANUARY 4, 2017
Sri Lanka bowled out for 110 as South Africa tightens grip
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Seamers Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada claimed four wickets apiece to bowl Sri Lanka out cheaply and leav... JANUARY 3, 2017
Sri Lanka wins toss, send South Africa in to bat in 2nd test
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second cricket test against South Africa at Newlands on Monday. JANUARY 2, 2017
South Africa edges toward victory, Sri Lanka 240-5
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) South Africa edged toward victory in the first test on Thursday as Sri Lanka went to stumps on Day 4 on 240-5 in its second innings, still 248 r... DECEMBER 29, 2016
Sri Lanka 240-5 chasing 488 to win vs. South Africa
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) Sri Lanka was 240-5 in its second innings at stumps on Day 4 on Thursday, chasing a victory target of 488 in the first cricket test against Sout... DECEMBER 29, 2016
South Africa 351-5 to lead Sri Lanka by 432 in 1st test
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) South Africa was 351-5 in its second innings at stumps on Day 3 to lead Sri Lanka by 432 runs in the first cricket test at St. George's Park on... DECEMBER 28, 2016
Sri Lanka loses its advantage in 1st test in South Africa
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) Sri Lanka's advantage disappeared rapidly in the first test against South Africa on Tuesday as it struggled to 181-7 at stumps on Day 2, still 1... DECEMBER 27, 2016
Sri Lanka under pressure at 181-7 after South Africa's 286
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) Sri Lanka's position of strength was short-lived as it struggled to 181-7 on Day 2 of the first test against South Africa on Tuesday, still 105... DECEMBER 27, 2016
Sri Lanka 181-7 after South Africa 286 all out in 1st test
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) Sri Lanka was 181-7 when bad light stopped play on Day 2 of the first cricket test against South Africa at St. George's Park on Tuesday. DECEMBER 27, 2016
Lakmal takes 5 as Sri Lanka bowls South Africa out for 286
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) Suranga Lakmal took his first five-wicket haul in tests as Sri Lanka bowled out South Africa for 286 in its first innings early on Day 2 of the... DECEMBER 27, 2016
Michael Phelps retires: The greatest Olympian ever goes out on top
Michael Phelps arrived at the Rio Olympics looking to repair his image and cement his legacy. He did that and then some. DECEMBER 20, 2016
5th test: India vs England Scoreboard
CHENNAI, India (AP) Scoreboard at the end of the fifth test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium DECEMBER 20, 2016
5th test: India vs England Scoreboard
CHENNAI, India (AP) Scoreboard at stumps on day four of the fifth test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. England, 1st Innings: 477 DECEMBER 19, 2016
South African player carded for showboating his 'Kasi flavor'
He didn't even break any rules! NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Brazil are on the brink of elimination after second goalless draw at the Olympics
Are Neymar & Co really about to blow this? AUGUST 8, 2016
Olympics soccer draw pits host Brazil against South Africa, Iraq and Denmark
Brazil have never been Olympic champions and lost to Mexico in the final in London in 2012. APRIL 14, 2016
This insane shot from 65 yards might be the goal of the year
You're not supposed to score from there. MARCH 26, 2016
England out for 323 in 3rd test vs. South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) South Africa took five wickets for 85 runs on Saturday to restrict England to 323 and a small 10-run lead in the third te... JANUARY 16, 2016
England bowls South Africa out for 313 in 3rd test
JOHANNESBURG (AP) Ben Stokes took 3-53 and ended the innings with his first ball on Friday as England bowled South Africa out for 313 in th... JANUARY 15, 2016
England on top in 3rd test, South Africa 267-7 on 1st day
JOHANNESBURG (AP) England was on top early in the third test, sending South Africa struggling to 267-7 at stumps on the first day at the Wa... JANUARY 14, 2016
England strikes twice more, South Africa 152-3 in 3rd test
JOHANNESBURG (AP) England struck twice after lunch, removing Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar to have South Africa 172-3 at tea on the first day... JANUARY 14, 2016
South Africa 73-1 on 1st day of 3rd test vs. England
JOHANNESBURG (AP) Ben Stokes removed Stiaan van Zyl in his first over for England's only wicket against South Africa in the opening session... JANUARY 14, 2016
South Africa wins toss and bats in 3rd test vs England
JOHANNESBURG (AP) South Africa won the toss and chose to bat in the third test against England on Thursday, and had to fly in a replacement wicketkeeper on the opening morning of... JANUARY 14, 2016
'Freak injury' puts South Africa's De Kock out of 3rd test
JOHANNESBURG (AP) South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock will miss the third test against England with a `freak injury' after falling at home and hurting his knee on the eve of... JANUARY 14, 2016
Injured Steyn out of 3rd South Africa-England test
JOHANNESBURG (AP) South Africa paceman Dale Steyn was ruled out of the third test against England on Monday after failing to recover from a shoulder injury, depriving the Proteas... JANUARY 11, 2016