Richard Sydenham at Southwark Crown CourtTHE spot-fixing trial, involving one of cricket’s greatest controversies, has begun with Pakistan’s Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif appearing in court and a jury

(REUTERS)-The International Rugby Board (IRB) set themselves on a collision course with New Zealand over their threat to boycott the 2015 World Cup yesterday as off-field controversies overshadowed preparations

(REUTERS)-Australia captain Michael Clarke has confirmed his deputy Shane Watson will continue to open the batting in South Africa, despite media reports claiming the all-rounder was contemplating a move