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ICC 'working hard' to fix New York T20 pitch

ICC 'working hard' to fix New York T20 pitch

Cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC) say they are hoping for an improvement in the surfaces at the T20 World Cup venue in New York after widespread criticism of the pitch.

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South Africa's ANC eyes national unity government

South Africa's ANC eyes national unity government

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said Thursday that his African National Congress (ANC) would seek to form a government of national unity, after failing to win an outright majority in last week's general election.

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Trezeguet strikes twice as Salah-led Egypt win World Cup qualifier

Trezeguet strikes twice as Salah-led Egypt win World Cup qualifier

A whirlwind start in which Mahmoud Trezeguet scored twice propelled Mohamed Salah-led Egypt to a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in a World Cup matchday three showdown in Cairo on Thursday.

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'Baby Reindeer' inspiration sues Netflix for $170 mn

'Baby Reindeer' inspiration sues Netflix for $170 mn

A British woman who claims she was the inspiration for the stalker in the smash Netflix hit "Baby Reindeer" sued the streamer Thursday, demanding $170 million in damages.

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Hamilton says cars still too heavy despite plan to slim down

Hamilton says cars still too heavy despite plan to slim down

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday welcomed Formula One's plan for lighter more agile cars, but believes the sport's ruling body has not gone far enough in reducing their weight.

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YouTuber arrested for helicopter and Lamborghini fireworks stunt

YouTuber arrested for helicopter and Lamborghini fireworks stunt

A YouTuber who allegedly directed a helicopter to shoot fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini for a "crazy stupid" video has been arrested in California, US prosecutors said Thursday.

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Erasmus leads Namibia fightback in T20 Scotland clash

Erasmus leads Namibia fightback in T20 Scotland clash

Captain Gerhard Erasmus held his team's innings together with an important half-century as Namibia scored 155 for nine batting first against Scotland in a Group B encounter at the T20 Cricket World Cup at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

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Strong showing by Dutch far right as EU vote kicks off

Strong showing by Dutch far right as EU vote kicks off

Voters in The Netherlands on Thursday boosted the party of anti-immigration eurosceptic Geert Wilders into second place at EU elections, an exit polled showed, after predictions of big far-right gains across the bloc at the four-day ballot.

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United States beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super Over thriller

United States beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super Over thriller

The United States enjoyed arguably the greatest day in their cricket history as they beat Pakistan in a stunning Super Over upset at the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

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Tsunoda set to stay at RB as Marko agrees truce with Horner

Tsunoda set to stay at RB as Marko agrees truce with Horner

Yuki Tsunoda is set to keep his seat at RB next year and extend his Formula One career to a fifth season, according to Red Bull's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko.

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