the planet have been transfixed over recent weeks by the ongoing Cricket World Cup in Australia and New

keep the total number of athletes competing the same, while opening the door to the possibility of new

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

Zealand, South Africa and England.

That would not happen if we did not encourage new countries to participate and it is therefore imperative

By Emily GoddardHome athlete Gus Kenworthy and Japan's Ayana Onozuka claimed the final gold medals of the Freestyle Skiing World Cup/United States Grand Prix as they topped the halfpipe podiums in Park City.

winning 83.60.German reigning halfpipe junior world champion Sabrina Cakmakli came second with 79.80 and New

Zealand Olympian Janina Kuzma rounded off the podium in third with a score of 74.40.Contact the writer

By Michael PavittPakistan overcame Zimbabwe in a thrilling climax to their Cricket World Cup Pool B match, to record their first win of the tournament in Brisbane, Australia.

their third win of the World Cup with a comprehensive nine wicket victory over England in Wellington, New

opening stand proved a great base for the Sri Lankan innings to be built upon, as Thirimanne and the new

Afghanistan in their remaining fixtures to qualify for the quarter-finals, while Sri Lanka look set to join New

Zealand in the last eight as they sit second after four matches.Contact the writer of this story at

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By Liam MorganNew Zealand booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Cricket World Cup with a nervy

After a rampant New Zealand skittled their fierce rivals out for just 152, the majority of a packed-out

Starc produced a brilliant performance with the ball but he could not help his side avoid defeat to New

Zealand in Auckland ©Getty ImagesBatting first, the Australia's demonstrated an uncharacteristic tentativeness

as they were bowled out for a meagre 152, in which Trent Boult claimed 5-27.Testament to his style, New

Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum set about reaching his side's target in as few overs as possible as

By Nick ButlerAB De Villiers produced one of the most sensational innings in cricket history today, hitting an unbeaten 162 from just 66 balls as his South African side crushed West Indies by a mammoth 257 runs in their latest World Cup match in Sydney.

the most expensive in World Cup history.Tomorrow sees a big match in Pool A as co-hosts Australia and New

Zealand face off in Auckland, while India will take on the United Arab Emirates in Perth in Pool B.

Olympic Stadium is set to host the second Test of the three-match rugby league series between England and New

Zealand this autumn.

Zealand there in November," said Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood."

On their last visit to London, New Zealand beat England 20-18 in the 2013 World Cup semi-final at Wembley

New Zealand claimed the 2014 Four Nations title as joint-hosts last autumn, beating England 16-14 in

Playing New Zealand always brings out the best in the England players and the chance to be involved in

New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney, who visited the Olympic Stadium last week, added: "I'm really excited

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.

minnows which produced the best contest in the 14-team tournament, jointly co-hosted in Australia and New

Sri Lanka now lie second in Pool A behind New Zealand, ahead of Australia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and

Championships in Tokyo he had been unbeaten for a decade ©Getty ImagesAs the 1991 long jump on the new

medallist Lary Myricks ©Hulton Collection/Getty ImagesBut who knows what drama awaits the Athletics New

Zealand Track and Field Championships from March 6 to 8, where Powell announced on February 20 that

I am going to New Zealand to strike out but to win the event and break the Masters record."

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.

while UAE face reigning champions India on February 28.The World Cup, being co-hosted by Australia and New

Zealand, continues tomorrow when Afghanistan go up against Scotland in Dunedin.Contact the writer of

CupFebruary 2015: West Indies thrash Pakistan to banish Irish demons at Cricket World CupFebruary 2015: New

Zealand embarrass England in one sided Cricket World Cup match

By Liam MorganVancouver will host a World Rugby Sevens Series in March 2016 following a successful bid from Rugby Canada and the Canada Sevens Bid Committee, it has been announced.

writer of this story at [email protected] storiesFebruary 2015: Fiji power past New

Zealand in Las Vegas Sevens World SeriesFebruary 2015: US book Sevens World Series semi-final spot in

VegasFebruary 2015: Favourites advance on opening day of Las Vegas Sevens World SeriesFebruary 2015: New

Zealand seal home triumph at the sevens World Series RugbyFebruary 2015: Kenya and United States among

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.

pace, reaching his second hundred off just 33 deliveries.The World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New

Zealand, continues tomorrow as Ireland take on the United Arab Emirates in Brisbane.Contact the writer

CupFebruary 2015: West Indies thrash Pakistan to banish Irish demons at Cricket World CupFebruary 2015: New

Zealand embarrass England in one sided Cricket World Cup matchFebruary 2015: UAE's first World Cup match

MackayJamaica has become the latest country to publicly back Sebastian Coe's campaign to become the new

during a visit to Kingston where he was promised the Jamaica's support in his campaign to become the new

IAAF ©Twitter It is the second public endosrement Coe has received following a trip last month to New

Zealand."

against Coe to become IAAF PresidentJanuary 2015: Alan Hubbard: Prince Ali and Sebastian Coe could lead new

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.

A beleaguered England side, who were embarrassed by both co-hosts Australia and New Zealand, posted a

returning to form by taking 3-26.The defeat leaves Scotland rock bottom of Pool A after they lost to New

Zealand in their opener, and captain Preston Mommsen will be hoping they can claim their first win when

CupFebruary 2015: West Indies thrash Pakistan to banish Irish demons at Cricket World CupFebruary 2015: New

Zealand embarrass England in one sided Cricket World Cup matchFebruary 2015: UAE's first World Cup match

By Liam MorganIndia continued their impressive start at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup as they thrashed highly-fancied South Africa by 130 runs in Melbourne.

to spare to claim their first win of the tournament after they suffered a heavy defeat to co-hosts New

Zealand on the opening day.The competition continues tomorrow as England, desperate for a victory after

two heavy defeats to New Zealand and Australia, who are the other co-hosts, take on rivals Scotland

Zealand embarrass England in one sided Cricket World Cup matchFebruary 2015: UAE's first World Cup match

Zealand survive scare to beat Scotland at Cricket World Cup

By Liam MorganCricket Australia has announced a women's Big Bash Twenty20 league will be staged for the first time at the start of next season.

Australian domestic competition, the NSW Breakers and VicSpirit, will be split across four franchises.The new

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Zealand as hosts of 2020 World Twenty20