JP Duminy's valiant 99 helped South Africa battle through a top-half batting failure against Ireland's disciplined bowling to reach 272 for seven in their World Cup Group B game at Kolkata today.

IRELAND captain William Porterfield has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after publicly criticising umpire Asoka de Silva’s handling of a video review during his side’s 44-run defeat against the West Indies.

Ireland captain William Porterfield hopes the grand surroundings of Kolkata’s Eden Gardens can inspire his side to another famous World Cup victory against South Africa tomorrow.

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Rangers headed into their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hibernian looking for the win that would secure a second successive title.

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CELTIC’S Clydesdale Bank Premier League hopes suffered a blow when Danny Galbraith’s stoppage-time winner gave Hibernian all three points in a dramatic match at Parkhead.

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Barry Ferguson’s Rangers career moved closer to an end when the Ibrox club today accepted a bid from Birmingham City.

Niall O’Brien evoked memories of his famous match winning knock against Pakistan in 2007 with a magnificent 62 from 52 balls against South Africa at Southgate.

Joe Jo Star sprung a 16-1 surprise in the feature toteswinger Swinton Handicap Hurdle on a mixed card at Haydock.

ENGLAND could only draw the fifth and final Test against West Indies in Trinidad last night – handing their hosts a 1-0 series victory.

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HEARTS target Chris Porter consigned the Edinburgh club to defeat at Fir Park as Motherwell continued their return to form last night.

Australia salvaged a consolation win against South Africa after dismissing the tourists for 272 with only 10 balls remaining on the fifth day to clinch a 103-run victory in the third Test at the SCG.

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MOTHERWELL manager Mark McGhee launched a scathing attack on his own players following their 2-1 defeat by Rangers, insisting it was the worst performance of his stewardship at Fir Park.

EVERTON twice had to fight back to grab a 2-2 draw in a vibrant UEFA Cup tie against Standard Liege.

JACQUES KALLIS has promised a different South Africa side will turn out today after a rare one-day loss opened their NatWest Series campaign against England.

KEVIN PIETERSEN paid tribute to Steve Harmison and James Anderson after England confirmed their ascendancy on day two of the final Test against South Africa at The Oval yesterday.

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Walter Smith refused to concede the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title to Celtic despite watching Rangers’ hopes suffer another blow at Motherwell.

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GORDON STRACHAN made light of the antics of his goalkeeper Artur Boruc who revealed a ‘God bless the Pope’ t-shirt following a crucial win over rivals Rangers yesterday.

Celtic defender Gary Caldwell returned from suspension to take over from Bobo Balde for the last Old Firm derby of the season at Parkhead.

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Bangladesh need a minor miracle if they are to deny South Africa a series whitewash after the hosts were dismissed for 143 in the third and final one-day international in Mirpur.

DAVID CLARKSON’S double sealed victory for Motherwell in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, moving the third-placed Fir Parkers four points clear of nearest rivals Dundee United.

RANGERS manager Walter Smith is confident Daniel Cousin will eventually win over the Ibrox support after claiming his seventh goal of the season against Motherwell yesterday.

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SCOTT MCDONALD insisted Chris Killen should receive the plaudits despite firing his second consecutive home hat-trick for Celtic.

Scott McDonald made a spectacular return to the Celtic side with a hat-trick to beat Motherwell in their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Parkhead.

Rangers are poised to complete the signing of US winger DaMarcus Beasley from PSV Eindhoven.

Rangers have signed former Kilmarnock goalkeeper Graeme Smith to act as cover for Allan McGregor.

AUSTRALIA ruthlessly swept aside their closest challengers on the international stage to march relentlessly towards a fourth successive World Cup final.

Celtic approached their Bank of Scotland Premier League clash with Kilmarnock at Rugby Park knowing three points would clinch them a second successive title.

ENGLAND captain Michael Vaughan admitted his side had “let a lot of people down” after they were knocked out of the World Cup in humiliating fashion by South Africa yesterday.

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