CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Scoreboard Friday on the first day of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at Hagley Oval.Alastair Cook b Boult 2Mark Stoneman c Latham b Southee 35James Vince lbw b Southee…
Month: March 2018
All Blacks prop Keith Murdoch dead at 74
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Keith Murdoch, an All Blacks prop who fled New Zealand after being sent home from a tour to Britain, has died in Australia aged 74, New Zealand Rugby said Friday.Murdoch was the first All Black to…
Australia bowling first in series-decider after scandal
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Australia began one its toughest tests in the series-deciding match against South Africa on Friday while reeling from the ball-tampering scandal.Captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner, and opening batsman…
Chiefs beat Highlanders 27-22 in Super Rugby
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Chiefs earned consecutive wins against the Highlanders by a nervous 27-22 scoreline in captain Sam Cane’s 100th Super Rugby match on Friday.The Highlanders suffered back-to-back losses after starting…
No 'exotic tea' or shisha – Russian soccer's guide on doping
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Football Union is warning players against drinking “exotic tea” or smoking shisha pipes as it tries to avoid any doping cases ahead of its home World Cup.In a guide to help players avoid failing drug tests…
With new name and mission, Japan Sport Association seeks greater public participation in sports
The Japan Sports Association is modifying its organizational name beginning with the start of the new fiscal year on Sunday.Well, in English, the change is …
Shohei Ohtani singles in first MLB at-bat
Shohei Ohtani got off to a perfect start at the plate.The two-way newcomer from Japan quickly put aside a rugged spring training, hitting a single …