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England win toss and field against South Africa

AFP - Sun Nov 22, 4:46 am ET

England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and decided to field against South Africa on Sunday at SuperSport Park in the second one-day international.

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PREVIEW-Cricket-Muralitharan aims to add spin to India farewell
Reuters via Yahoo! Sports - Sun Nov 22, 5:03 am ET
Muttiah Muralitharan will be hoping the bowlers get more favourable conditions when Sri Lanka face India in the second test from Tuesday after a flat pitch consigned the first to a high-scoring draw.
Most International Rugby Union Caps
AP via Yahoo! Sports - Sat Nov 21, 5:11 pm ET
LONDON (AP) -- Most international rugby union caps: 139-- George Gregan, Australia (1994-2007) 119-- Jason Leonard, England/Lions (1990-2004) 118-- Fabien Pelous, France (1995-2007) 111-- Philippe Sella, France (1982-95) 109-- George Smith, Australia (2000-09) 103-- Gareth Thomas, Wales/Lions (1995-2007) 102-- Stephen Larkham, Australia (1996-2007) 102-- Percy Montgomery, South Africa (1997-2008 ...
Most Points in Test Rugby
AP via Yahoo! Sports - Sat Nov 21, 5:11 pm ET
LONDON (AP) -- Leading point-scorers in test rugby (x-active): 1,125-- x-Jonny Wilkinson (England/Lions) 1,090-- Neil Jenkins (Wales/Lions) 1,010-- Diego Dominguez (Italy/Argentina) 980-- x-Dan Carter (New Zealand) 967-- Andrew Mehrtens (New Zealand) 939-- x-Ronan O'Gara (Ireland) 911-- Michael Lynagh (Australia) 893-- Percy Montgomery (South Africa) 878-- Matthew Burke (Australia) 775-- x ...
Saturday's International Rugby Results
AP via Yahoo! Sports - Sat Nov 21, 5:11 pm ET
At Tokyo Japan 27 (Go Aruga, Kensuke Hatakeyama, Michael Leitch, Ayumu Goromaru tries; Ryan Nicholas conversion, penalty, Shaun Webb conversion), Canada 6 (James Pritchard penalty, Ander Monro penalty). HT: 12-3. At Udine, Italy South Africa 32 (Bryan Habana, Jacque Fourie, Fourie du Preez, Wynand Olivier tries; Morne Steyn 2 conversions, 2 penalties, Ruan Pienaar conversion), Italy 10 (Gonzalo...
Brazil Will Win The World Cup, Not England - Sir Alex Ferguson
Goal.com via Yahoo! Sports - Sun Nov 22, 4:11 am ET
United boss not expecting glory for Three Lions
BRIEF-Soccer-Neville defends Henry over World Cup handball
Reuters via Yahoo! Sports - Sun Nov 22, 4:11 am ET
Manchester United defender Gary Neville said it was wrong to brand France striker Thierry Henry a cheat for handling the ball in his side's controversial World Cup qualifying playoff victory over Ireland.
Ward captures Kessler's WBA title, fight stopped
Sports Illustrated - Sun Nov 22, 3:34 am ET
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- American Andre Ward claimed the WBA super middleweight title from Denmark's Mikkel Kessler on Saturday in a bout that had to be stopped early, leaving the ex-champion's camp complaining of dirty tactics.
Australia stunned by Scotland
AP via Yahoo! Sports - Sat Nov 21, 4:11 pm ET
Scotland stunned Australia 9-8 and New Zealand continued its perfect touring record to beat England on Saturday, while Wales outclassed Argentina and South Africa finally won a match in Europe with victory at Italy. Australia flyhalf Matt Giteau missed an injury-time conversion after a try by Ryan Cross for the Scots, who led 9-3 after two penalties by Phil Godman and a drop goal by Chris...
Ward claims Kessler's WBA title
USA Today - Sun Nov 22, 1:39 am ET
With a stunning victory in his hometown, Andre Ward proved he's ready for the world. Ward claimed the WBA 168-pound title with an unanimous technical decision over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in the 11th round Saturday night, adding his first world championship belt to his Olympic gold medal.
Ward claims Kessler's WBA title in 11th round
AP via Yahoo! News - Sun Nov 22, 1:25 am ET
With a stunning victory in his hometown, Andre Ward proved he's ready for the world.
Patrice Evra: France Should Erect A Statue Of Thierry Henry - Report
Goal.com via Yahoo! Sports - Sun Nov 22, 1:11 am ET
Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra reportedly believes that France should be erecting a statue for Thierry Henry, following the 'hand of Henry' incident that saw their side secure a spot in the World Cup at the expense of the Republic of Ireland.
Ward claims Kessler's WBA title, fight stopped
AP via Yahoo! Sports - Sun Nov 22, 1:11 am ET
American Andre Ward claimed the WBA super middleweight title from Denmark's Mikkel Kessler on Saturday in a bout that had to be stopped early, leaving the ex-champion's camp complaining of dirty tactics. Ward (21-0, 13 KOs) added his first world championship belt to his Olympic gold medal with an upset victory in his hometown.
Rain washes out first South Africa v England one-dayer
Reuters via Yahoo! Sports - Fri Nov 20, 10:11 am ET
Rain washed out the first one-day international between South Africa and England without a ball being bowled on Friday.
South African Stocks: AngloGold, Gold Fields, Group Five
Bloomberg - Fri Nov 20, 4:03 am ET
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- South Africa’s FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index fell or a third day, declining 51.57, or 0.2 percent, to 27,007.64 at 9:50 a.m. in Johannesburg.
Pienaar wins South Africa's player of the year
AP via Yahoo! Sports - Fri Nov 20, 9:11 am ET
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has won South Africa's player of the year award for 2009. Pienaar was voted the national team's best player in a text message vote by fans. Mamelodi Sundowns' Siboniso Gaxa and Macbeth Sibaya of Russian team Rubin Kazan finished second and third.
U.N. moves in on South African violence
UPI - Fri Nov 20, 2:29 pm ET
DE DOORNS, South Africa, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The United Nations announced its condemnation of violence and xenophobic attacks that drove 3,000 foreigners from their shacks in South Africa.
Rugby-South Africa tame Italy for first win of tour
Reuters via Yahoo! Sports - Sat Nov 21, 11:11 am ET
* South Africa run in four late tries
Springboks end losing run in Italy
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sat Nov 21, 11:08 am ET
World champions South Africa ended their three-match losing run with a 32-10 victory against error-strewn Italy here on Saturday.
Dan Carter keen to re-establish French connection
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sat Nov 21, 10:01 pm ET
Dan Carter is relishing the prospect of facing some familiar faces when New Zealand look to maintain their tour winning streak against France in a "make or break match" in Marseille next week.
A doctor without borders
Los Angeles Times - Sun Nov 22, 3:18 am ET
Abraxis BioScience Chairman Patrick Soon-Shiong is putting his billions to work to bridge the gap between science and medicine and to erase the disparities in healthcare between rich and poor. The gig: Billionaire chairman of drug developer Abraxis BioScience Inc. and philanthropist.