Cricket: South Africa complete victory

South Africa comfortably secured a convincing first Test victory over India after mopping up the remainder of the home side’s innings on the fourth day in Nagpur on Tuesday.

Swimming legend Michael Phelps struggles in his attempt to adapt to the old-style racing suits at the World Cup short-course event in Sweden, missing two of three finals on the first day.

Fernando Alonso topped the times for Renault in Friday’s second free practice session ahead of Sunday’s potentially decisive Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.

Andy Murray claims his second round-robin victory at the ATP World Tour Finals with an epic 6-4 6-7 7-6 win over Fernando Verdasco — knocking the Spaniard out of the London tournament.

The president of Athletics South Africa, Leonard Chuene, has been suspended for lying about his involvement in the Caster Semenya gender row

Lindsey Vonn of the United States lives up to her billing as the golden girl of the Winter Olympics with a dominant victory in the women’s downhill at Whistler Creek on Wednesday.

AS Roma’s Serie A title challenge gathered further momentum on Sunday as they beat Catania 1-0 in the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday to cut the gap on leaders Inter Milan to five points.

Sergio Garcia crashes out of contention on the opening day of the World Match Play Championship in Spain, while top seed Paul Casey’s comeback ends with two defeats.

Jenson Button secures the 2009 Formula One world championship for the Brawn GP team after the Briton finishes fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos — won by Australian Mark Webber.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson brands Manchester City’s handling of Mark Hughes’ dismissal as “unacceptable”.

Holders Barcelona must overturn a one-goal deficit in the second leg of the Copa Del Rey last-16 clash with Sevilla after a shock 2-1 loss in the home tie on Tuesday night.