Africa

The head of the Australian Rugby Union has rejected claims by his English counterpart that the British Lions were not getting a big enough slice of revenue from their upcoming tour of Australia.

South African soccer officials are introducing numbered tickets for the World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe in Johannesburg on Saturday after 43 people died at the city?s Ellis Park stadium last month.

The South African Tennis Association (SATA) has embarked on a campaign to introduce more black players at senior level.

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) said broadcasters would not have a say in where to base a fourth Super 12 team if a franchise gets approval this year.

Hasim Rahman's shock victory over Lennox Lewis in their world heavyweight title clash in South Africa on Sunday may give the sport of boxing a much-needed shot in the arm.

FIFA has again called for tighter controls on security at football stadiums following the latest stadium disaster last week in South Africa.

FIFA is set to call a special meeting of its emergency committee tomorrow to discuss the crisis at its marketing partner ISMM ? parent company of ISL.

UK internet portal Freeserve, has announced an exclusive pay-per-view trial enabling its 4 million unique users to view webcasts and further exclusive in-depth coverage from the Lennox Lewis training camp in the build-up to his world title fight in South Africa on April 22.

South African doctors battled through the night to save the lives of several children critically injured in a stampede that killed at least 43 people during a soccer match in Johannesburg.

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) is reviewing Perth?s future as an international venue, placing in doubt the Tri-Nations test between Australia and South Africa scheduled for August.

Chile are to press ahead with a planned bid to host the 2010 World Cup, having described a proposed rival candidature from Brazil as "pathetic".

The ICC has banned star cricket player Brian Lara from using a new bat carrying the logo of an internet betting company.

World heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis fears his anticipated showdown with former champion Mike Tyson may never take place.

Old Trafford will host England's World Cup qualifier with Greece on October 6, the Football Association announced on Friday.

The best rugby players from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa want to form a combined Southern Hemisphere team to play the British Lions during their tour of Australia this year.

South Africa's inquiry into cricket match-fixing has been brought to a sudden end by the judge heading the commission because of the threat of legal action by disgraced former captain Hansie Cronje.