at the season-opening International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Para-triathlon event in East London, South

Africa.

Bahier's success in the men's PT2 race at the opening ITU World Para-triathlon of the year in East London, South

Africa, completed a French double  ©Getty ImagesItaly's Giovanni Achenza recorded the quickest times

Zealand.In particular, by the incredible feast of top class hitting we have seen from the likes of South

teams like Kenya, United States, Russia and Brazil competitive along with the likes of New Zealand, South

Africa and England.

No continent symbolises the underdog more than Africa, and, after hosting World Cups in rugby, cricket

most sensational innings in cricket history today, hitting an unbeaten 162 from just 66 balls as his South

history and one that was always going to be too much for the opposition to chase down.Remarkably, this South

England claim first win of World Cup with dominant victory over ScotlandFebruary 2015: India thrash South

Africa as Sri Lanka avoid upset with narrow win over Afghanistan at Cricket World Cup

By Nick ButlerAfghanistan staged a remarkable recovery to defeat Scotland by one wicket with three balls to spare to secure a first victory in Cricket World Cup history today in Dunedin.

with Scotland on the brink of elimination down in seventh.Tomorrow's only match comes in Pool B, with South

Africa facing the West Indies in Sydney..Contact the writer of this story at [email protected]

England claim first win of World Cup with dominant victory over ScotlandFebruary 2015: India thrash South

Africa as Sri Lanka avoid upset with narrow win over Afghanistan at Cricket World CupFebruary 2015: 

By Liam MorganIreland claimed their second consecutive victory at the Cricket World Cup as they beat the United Arab Emirates by two wickets in an absorbing contest in Brisbane.

to guide their side to a nervy victory.Ireland's next match is due to be against the highly-fancied South

England claim first win of World Cup with dominant victory over ScotlandFebruary 2015: India thrash South

Africa as Sri Lanka avoid upset with narrow win over Afghanistan at Cricket World CupFebruary 2015: 

By Liam MorganWest Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle became the first player in Cricket World Cup history to hit a double-hundred as his side beat Zimbabwe by 73 runs in Canberra.

on his way to posting a score of 215 off just 147 balls, beating the previous record of 188 set by South

West Indies' on track to qualify for the quarter-finals from Pool B, a group that also includes India, South

Africa, and Pakistan.Zimbabwe however now face an uphill battle if they are to reach the next phase

England claim first win of World Cup with dominant victory over ScotlandFebruary 2015: India thrash South

Africa as Sri Lanka avoid upset with narrow win over Afghanistan at Cricket World CupFebruary 2015: 

By Liam MorganEngland bounced back from their crushing opening two International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup defeats as they thrashed Scotland by 119 runs at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesFebruary 2015: India thrash South

Africa as Sri Lanka avoid upset with narrow win over Afghanistan at Cricket World CupFebruary 2015: 

start at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup as they thrashed highly-fancied South

Africa by 130 runs in Melbourne.

magnificent 137 as India posted a commanding total of 307-7 from their 50 overs, before they bowled South

Africa out for just 177.The defeat was the heaviest South Africa had ever suffered at a World Cup, as

before he fell for 46, which brought Rahane to the crease as he helped boost India's total to 307-7.South

Africa, who are bidding to win the World Cup for the first time, made a decent start before Faf du Plessis

By Liam MorganWest Indies recovered from their shock opening defeat to Ireland by thrashing Pakistan by 150 runs at the Cricket World Cup in Christchurch.

continues tomorrow (February 22) with a double-header as Sri Lanka entertain minnows Afghanistan before South

Africa face India in a mouthwatering clash in Melbourne.Contact the writer of this story at liam.morgan

enjoyed Glasgow 2014 but there is still only one bidder for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Durban in South

Africa ©Getty ImagesOne way in which sport can adjust the cost:benefit equation confronting cities when

transcendent sporting genius, or an onrush of nationalistic fervour; it was the realisation, between South

By Emily GoddardThe countdown to SPORTELAmerica has begun with less than four weeks to go until the convention is due to get underway in Miami on March 17.

major nine-year television deal worth $24 billionOctober 2014: Exclusive: 2014 FIFA World Cup outscored South

Africa 2010 for TV audience, says expertOctober 2014: Standing the test of time - Sportel 25 editions

By Emily GoddardOpposition is growing to Boston's bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, according to a recent poll in the United States city.

are proposed to take place in Boston itself, as well as in Cambridge, Lowell, Newton, Somerville, the South

for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, while other potential campaigns could also come from Germany, South

Africa, Budapest, Hungary, Doha, Paris and Baku.The International Olympic Committee is due to choose

By Daniel EtchellsThe United Arab Emirates's first Cricket World Cup match since 1996 ended in defeat as opponents Zimbabwe recorded their highest-ever tournament run chase to stave off an embarrassing defeat at Saxton Oval in Nelson.

former seeing them home with three straight fours to secure victory in the 48th over.Having lost to South

Africa in their opening match on Sunday (February 15), Zimbabwe will be relieved to get back on track

re-focussing" on 2026" - leaving the field open for the only other bidder, Durban.This may be good news for South

Africa, but not for the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) as there appears to be dwindling interest

the season, while hosts United States were denied a third place finish in front of their own fans by South

Africa.

series opener in the Gold Coast last October, Fiji were aiming to close the gap on New Zealand and South

Africa at the top of the overall standings and made the perfect start on the third and final day of

action in Las Vegas, overcoming the current leaders South Africa 24-19 in a tightly fought semi-final.It

Meanwhile, defeated semi-finalists South Africa and the US played out a one sided third place playoff

Fiji overcame series leaders South Africa in the semi-finals of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Las Vegas